After four low-selling concept albums for their previous label, RCA Records, their contract was not renewed. In 1976 they signed with a company recently launched by ex-Columbia Records head Clive Davis, Arista, making one live and six studio albums for the label during a stay of a decade.
Following four unsuccessful albums on RCA Records, the band's contract was not renewed. In 1976 they signed with Clive Davis' newly formed company, Arista Records, releasing one live album and six studio albums during their decade-long tenure.