Rock band. Awaken played covers of arena rock type AOR groups such as Journey, Rush, Yes, Styx…
Early lineup featured Howard Wilcox (guitar), Richard Wilcox (bass, keys ex-Scarlet Angel), Brian Beyer (drums, percussion). This lineup released 1991 self-titled cassette album.

Later members included Eddy DiPaula (guitar ex-Beware of Dog).
A 2008 lineup featured Wilcox, Beyer, with Scott Wilson (lead vocals), Dean Harris (keyboards, guitar), and Josh Sturgill (guitar).

The group later morphed into Rush tribute band Cygnals.

