Justin Heat was formed by former HARD KNOX bassist Don Murray and lead guitarist the late Mark West in 1986 in Oak Ridge, TN. Murray and West were high school friends and had been in a band together named SORCERER, so their chemistry was immediate. West was an incredibly talented guitarist that had toured in the rock club circuit with Armored Charm. Murray and West penned the original four songs that became Justin Heat classics like the straight ahead rocker “Just In Heat,” the hook laden melodic rocker “Feel The Passion,” the haunting metal ballad “Eyes Of A Killer,“ and the riff filled groove rocker “Running From Reality.” These four songs remained JH staples throughout the five year history of the band.
Justin Heat is:
Robert Leath - Vocals (1986-1987, 1989-1990)
Gene Hadley - Vocals (1987-1988)
Rick Ruhl - Vocals (1988)
Scott Williams - Guitar (1986-1987)
Jeff Allen - Guitar (1987-1988)
Tony \"Bong\" Paduano - Guitar (1989-1990)
Don Murray - Bass
Matt Williams - Drums (1986-1987)
Jim Phipps - Drums (1987-1988)
Trace Vickory - Drums (1989-1990)