Daylight was formerly known as Second Eagle (1972), original members included Sterling Spell (guitar), Darryl Matarozza (bass ex-Gigs, Staggerwing), Ray Brokamp (keyboards), Dale Rorer (reeds, percussion), and Vernon Smith (drums). Spell, Brokamp, and Rorer were formerly with the Avalons. The group could be seen at clubs around the Baltimore, Annapolis, and D.C. areas.
By early 1976 the group had undergone various personnel changes with Spell and Rorer continuing as the only original members. New members included Wally Cook (lead and slide guitar), Ron Lily Jones (bass), Larry Griffin (congas, vocals), and Gary Ellinger (drums, vocals ex-Avalons). Bassist Timmy Foster was also an interim member when not working as a road manager for Nils Lofgren.
The group was frequently seen at the Stardust in Waldorf, they played the Morningside VFW Post for 1,400 fans, and a Memorial Day concert at the Richmond Fairgrounds to a crowd of over 17,000. Played Rising Sun Festival on 4th of July, and an extended gig at the Dungeon in Ocean City. Throughout the bands history they played concert halls, Capitol Center, Ocean City Convention Center, Cincinnati Convention Center, and toured many states including Kentucky, Illinois, Florida.
More personnel changes were to come with newer member David Glaser (guitar ex-Orange Sunshine). Sterling was later to leave the group being replaced with guitarist John Van Dyke. Glaser and Van Dyke had previously been together as a duo (see Van Dyke & Glaser). After Daylight split up in 1978, the duo began performing together again, later forming Telluride with Daylight members Lily and Ellinger.
Matarozza went on to join Paper Cup, Shor Patrol, and could be seen in ‘00s with the Approach. Ellinger could be seen the ‘00s with the band Mama Jama. Glaser continued to play into the ‘00s.
