Centaur 1987

Centaur in 1987

The Centaur saga continues....this time for the year 1987. A slightly different new lineup emerged with guitarist Mike Teeter leaving and the addition of James Carver's brother Steven on guitar:

Bill Hollingsworth (bass/vocals)

Chuck Hollingsworth (drums)

James Carver (guitar/vocals)

Steven Carver (guitar/vocals)

Lee Cherry (lead vocals)

This lineup, stayed together from January 1987 to September 1987. They played a total of 6 gigs that year, one of them opening for the band Madam X (which had singer Sebastian Bach, later of Skid Row, as a member). The cover songs this lineup did included Judas Priest, Accept, Tesla, Scorpions, Dokken and Iron Maiden, among others. Again, they were able to sneak in an original or two into their sets as did the previous version. Having lost the "shack" a new place to practice had to be found. An old converted tobacco barn on the edge of a sub-division served them well for a while until the nearby neighbors began to complain of all the noise and traffic. Eventually, this line up dissolved and some old members came back and new ones entered the picture for the next era covered (1988-1991). 

Bill Hollingsworth on bass and vocals

Chuck Hollingsworth on drums

James Carver on lead guitar and vocals

Steven  Carver on lead guitar and vocals

Lee Cherry on lead vocals

Typical set lists

Centaur would like to thank their road crew and others who helped out during gigs during 1987. Among them are Al Williams, Bill Malzevo and Keith B.


1987 gigs featuring Bill Hollingsworth/Chuck Hollingsworth/James Carver/Lee Cherry/Steven Carver:

April 14: The Attic, Greenville, NC (with Toyz)

May 14: The Attic, Greenville, NC (with Lazer)

May 16: The Attic, Greenville, NC (with Madam X)

May 23: The Brotherhood Motorcycle Club

June 20: The Shriner's Club, Washington, NC

Aug 23: The Attic, Greenville, NC (with the Magic Johnsons)

Here is a link to a video of Centaur in action:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKzlGbNcLu4

The header says Centaur 1986 THE ATTIC Greenville, NC. It was at the Attic, but it is from a gig dated April 14, 1987. Chuck was able to deduce the date from the lineup and comparison of still photos.



Known Photo Credits: Bob H., Keith B., Mike.