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The Sound Barrier was formed in Salem, Ohio, between 1964 and 1975, originating from a group of junior high school students. Guitarist Paul Hess and drummer Larry Davis were experienced musicians inspired by the British Invasion to create a band. They initially named themselves the Spectrums, adding school friends Chuck Jackson on rhythm guitar and Kevin Rhodes on bass. However, the band struggled to gain traction, leading to Kevin Rhodes' departure and the addition of Terry Davis in early 1965. This lineup change prompted a new name, the Zounds, under which they recorded "Hey Hey" and a Paul Hess song originally titled "Brain Disturbance," which was later renamed "(My) Baby's Gone." The group released these tracks on a 45, ordering 1,000 copies while paying homage to their previous band name through their label name, Zounds. In 1968, the band brought in Pat Pshishnic as a part-time lead vocalist, known for her powerful bluesy voice reminiscent of Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. With Pshishnic, the group recorded a version of the Who's "Can't Explain" and Jefferson Airplane's "Greasy Heart" at United Audio, accompanied by a deluxe silver-tinted picture sleeve for their 45 release.

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