Top-40 band formed by David Schaefer (keyboard) proprietor of Perry Hall Music. Horizon could be seen at teen centers, school dances, and became a favorite at the Dulaney Inn.
Ren Maxcy (ex-Flaggstaff) joined as lead vocalist in late ‘70s. A 1979 lineup featured Maxcy, with Paul Martin (guitar ex-Sundance…), Dave Schaefer (keys, vocals), Jeff (bass), Bill Schaefer (horns, vocals), Fran Rush (horns, percussion, vocals), and Tim Dunnigan (drums).
March, 1978 – Overlea Sr. High School September, 1979 – Dundalk High School
In 1981 Mark Weil (bass) replaced Jeff. Original member Dave Schaefer left and was replaced with Rody Barthelmes on keyboard (ex-RaVons, Princetons). With this line-up the group played many private affairs with occasional club gigs.
The group continued to play into the ‘90s with various personnel changes. Maxcy left the group to join the Sentries and was replaced with then unknown female vocalist Tasha Ramirez (later a classically trained vocalist).
Members of the group through the mid-late ‘80s included Ramirez (lead vocals), Barthelmes (keyboards), Ralph Reinoldi (guitar ex-Mason Dixon, Murphy’s Law, Shooter), Gary Schwartz (drums ex-United States of Existence), Steve Bogucki (bass ex-Poetic License) who was later replaced with Darryl Matarozza (ex-Paper Cup) who was in turn replaced with Gene Ingham (ex-OHO). Reed Martin was also added on sax and male lead vocals. Ramirez moved to San Francisco and was replaced with Denise. Ingham and Martin both left the band at the same time and Gene was replaced with bass guitarist Bob Funk (formerly of Morgan’s Pirates, Grok, Legend…). Schwartz left to join the group Jigsaw Scene in Los Angeles and was replaced with Lenny August (ex-Diamond Gear) who played drums and provided lead male vocals. Denise also left the group and was replaced with Sharon Starchak (ex-2nd Cousins). Reinoldi left and was replaced with Bob Feister (ex-D.C. Star). Funk was later replaced with Tommy DiPaula (bass ex-Royal 5+1)…
Weil went on to join the Sentries. Reinoldi was later with the Lost Incas and continued to play in the ‘00s with the band O’Malley’s March. DiPaula later with the Klassix… Feister’s later groups included Brian Jack Band, XYZ, Scrappy Harris Blues Band, and recordings as Tyrone Shuz & his Funky Bluz…
Records by Horizon (The Concord single was produced by Al Cunniff):
1973 Eleet 4060 Feelin’ Sad and Blue / Here I Am
1974 Concord 006 I Read It in Her Eyes / Feelin’ Sad and Blue
