The Unknowns

Bruce Joyner with Mark Neill and Dave Boyle initiated the Unknowns in 1980, when moving from Georgia to Los Angeles; Bruce left by the end of 1982. They reformed in 1991, with Craig Packam on drums, for a european tour (and New Rose records anniversary gig), then Bruce left to focus on collaborating with Out Of The Fire, and also suffering some health problems. Bruce left the Unknowns again after the "Southern Decay" record and tour in France. Then, Mark Neill (on guitars and vocals) continued the band with David Boyle and Craig Packham : Recordings (more 50's sounding) were made in 1991 [instrumental track "Cigarette Chick" issued on Abus Dangereux CD], but the record initially planned to be issued in 1992 is still unreleased. Together, they kept playing and recording as the Unknowns, in addition to producing & recording other groups with Soil Of The South Music. In 2002, they were expecting to have another Unknowns cd coming out. Eventually, Mark and Craig also played with Rip Carson & Josie Kreuzer at the third High Rockabilly Festival in Calafell Spain in September 2002.