Artist description Equinox has often been compared to many bands, such as Rush, Dream Theater, Styx, Yes and Kansas. While creating their own unique sound among the Progressive Rock / Metal genre, they grabbed the attention of JVC/Victor Entertainment. Equinox was signed to a 5 album contract with JVC/Victor in 1995. Equinox's debut release Color of the Time has had much success in Europe, South America, and Asia. Originally released independently in 1995, it was re-released in January 1996 by JVC/Victor, and immediately entered the foreign album charts. It peaked in the top 20 (#19) in April of 1996 on the Japanese charts, out-performing such veteran acts as Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Bon Jovi, Mr. Big, Great White, and Aerosmith. To date, the album still receives regular-rotation airplay in over 40 countries spanning the globe (as reported by ASCAP).

Music Style Progressive Rock / Prog Metal

Musical Influences Rush, Styx, Yes, Kansas

Similar Artists Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Yes

Group Members Eric Althaus - drums, percussion, b. vocals Jamison Masters - lead vocals, keyboards Lonnie Melland - lead/rhythm/bass guitars, b. vocals

Instruments Keyboards, Guitars, Drums, Vocals

Albums Color Of The Time

Additional Info Major release by JVC / Victor (VICP5678) ; Additional territorial release by Opus Recordings (OPUS-2023-2)

Location Minneapolis, MN - USA

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