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 reformed in the late 1980s, bringing on vocalist Eddie Mooney and session musician Toni Baker after original members Tony Mansfield and Mike Maxfield left.  Pete Hilton and Alan Clare were then added to complete the lineup.