After his departure from the Jaggerz, Ierace began to learn engineering at Jeree Recording in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Also, he did about a two-year stint (1976-1978) playing shows with B. E. Taylor. While working at Jeree, the band Wild Cherry, a hot commodity because of their 1976 hit "Play That Funky Music," which was recorded there in 1978, was booked for a recording session. Ierace helped to engineer their third album, "I Love My Music". The band was also looking for a new guitarist, and upon learning of Ierace and his association with "The Rapper," he was recruited by frontman Rob Parissi. Ierace went on the road with the group for about the next year and was featured on their 1979 album "Only the Wild Survive".