The Dakotas reformed in the late 1980s and recruited vocalist Eddie Mooney and session musician Toni Baker. After original drummer Tony Mansfield left to pursue a career in finance and Mike Maxfield suffered a stroke, drummer Pete Hilton and guitarist Alan Clare were added.
The Dakotas' reformation in the late 1980s saw a change in their personnel, with Eddie Mooney joining as vocalist and Toni Baker joining as a session musician. Tony Mansfield left to pursue a career in finance, while Mike Maxfield suffered a stroke. Pete Hilton joined as drummer, and Alan Clare was added as guitarist.