Moxy is a rock metal band from Toronto (Toronto, Ontario), active from 1974-1983 and 1999-2009. All members of the original line-up played in different bands: vocalist Douglas "Buzz" Shearman (ex-Sherman & Peabody), guitarist Earl Johnson (ex-King Biscuit Boy), drummer Bill Wade (ex-Outlaw Music, ex-Brutus), bassist Terry Juric (ex-Outlaw Music)... But they all met in Leigh Ashford (who changed their name to Moxy in 1974)... They released their debut album in 1975 on Canadian Polydor Records , also called The Black Album ... In 1976, this album was distributed around the world by Mercury Records(both labels were from PolyGram group)... Guitarist Tommy Bolin (ex-Zephyr, ex-Energy, ex-The James Gang, pre-Deep Purple) recorded as a guest (and very active) on the album .<br /><br />Tracks:<br />01. Fantasy (Earl Johnson) - 5:35<br />02. Sail On Sail Away (Earl Johnson) - 4:49<br />03. Can't You See I'm A Star (Earl Johnson) - 3:34<br />04. Moon Rider (Earl Johnson, Buzz Shearman) - 4:23<br />05. Time To Move On (Earl Johnson, Buzz Shearman) - 4:06<br />06. Still I Wonder (Earl Johnson) - 4:15<br />07. Train (Earl Johnson) - 4:36<br />08. Out Of The Darkness (Into The Fire) (Earl Johnson, Buzz Shearman) - 4:50<br /><br />Personnel:<br />- Buzz Shearman (Douglas "Buzz" Shearman) - vocals<br />- Earl Johnson - lead guitar, solo (02, 03.07)<br />- Terry Juric - bass<br />- Bill Wade - drums<br />+<br />- Tommy Bolin (Thomas Richard Bolin) - solo guitar (01.04-08)<br />- Tom Stephenson - piano (01)<br />- Mark Smith - producer, engineer<br />- Buddy Caine (rhythm guitar) is listed on the album cover, but did not join the band until after the album was finished.
