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    Canadian group fronted by the vocals of Tamara Lorincz and Mack "BC" Jones burst on the scene in 1978. The groups first album was the simply-titled "Bombers." A stunning 12-minute version of "The Mexican" was the lead 12" single and gained nominal club play. The album, released on Mel Cherren's West End Records, also contained the spritely "Don't Stop The Music," and the highly danceable "Dance, Dance,Dance" plus "Super Max" and "Main Man." The album did well enough to merit another trip to the studio.
     When the "Bombers 2" album was released in 1979 West End had jumped on the promotional bandwagon and issued the album to D.J.'s as a 2-12" singles package. This practice was originated by Prelude Records and copied by Salsoul. The ploy worked! A commercial 12" remix of "(Everybody) Get Dancin' " went top ten in the clubs and also propelled sales of the album. A second 12" single of "Shake" did well but did not crack the upper reachs of the club playlists.
     Singers Jones and Lorincz seemed to have disappeared after the group disbanded. Daniel Barbe went on to work with April Wine and Aldo Nova. Walter Rossi went on to work with Wilson Pickett and Gino Soccio before releasing his own albums. Marty Simon found employment with Patsy Gallant, Brian Eno and eventually Celine Dion. Jimmy Tanaka recorded with France Joli and Gino Soccio before landing work on the Canadian television show "Lexx." Background singers and sisters, Mary Lou and Heather Gauthier continued session work eventually hooking up with Gino Soccio for several of his albums and his studio outing "Witch Queen."
     Two short lived albums with a wealth of great material. Our hats off to "Bombers" for their disco career. If anyone has more info about Mack Jones or Tamara Lorincz please let us know.