Drummer/singer Rick Taylor replaced Jerry Wiggins in 1978, when he left the band to manage his wife, Susan Raye. Rick performed his first appearance at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas "winging it" as there was no time for rehearsals before the sold-out performances.
Rick Taylor took over on drums and vocals in 1978, replacing Jerry Wiggins when he left to manage his wife Susan Raye. Rick made a debut at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas with an impromptu performance due to lack of rehearsal time for the packed shows.