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Phil Carpenter, known professionally as Stu Carpenter, was the guitarist for First Person, an alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, active between 1989 and 1990. The band also featured Mark Johnson on vocals, Collin Colebank on drums, and Jordan Rzad on bass.

Following his tenure with First Person, Phil Carpenter continued his musical journey with The Willies, a pop band active around 1991. In this group, he played guitar alongside Eric Levine (vocals/guitar), Jim Cobern (bass), and Collin Colebank (drums). The Willies were recognized for their versatility and danceable rhythms.

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from Portland, Oregon, Collin has been associated with several bands throughout his musical career:

• First Person (1989-1990): An indie/alternative rock band where Collin played drums alongside Mark Johnson (vocals), Stu Carpenter (guitar), and Jordan Rzad (bass). firstpersonmusic.com
• The Willies (circa 1991): A pop band featuring Eric Levine (vocals/guitar), Stu Carpenter (guitar), Jim Cobern (bass), and Collin Colebank (drums). They were noted for their versatility and danceable rhythms. twolouiesmagazine.com
• Détente Touch (late 1980s): A band comprising Ken Bergheim (lead guitar), Ursela D (vocals), TG (bass), and Collin Colebank (drums). They performed at venues like Satyricon and the Long Goodbye. spclarke.com

Additionally, after First Person disbanded, Collin joined Carnival of Souls with Jordan Rzad.

These associations highlight Collin’s active involvement in Portland’s music scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

from Vancouver, Washington Mark was the lead vocalist for First Person, an alternative rock band from Portland, Oregon, active between 1989 and 1990. The band also featured Stu Carpenter on guitar, Collin Colebank on drums, and Jordan Rzad on bass.

First Person gained posthumous recognition when their song “Making Dedication” was rediscovered and identified in 2021, after being a mystery in the lostwave community for several years. The track was originally recorded off Portland’s 105.1 FM (KXYQ) in late 1989 or early 1990 during a new music hour segment.

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Following the band’s dissolution, Mark Johnson pursued solo projects in the late 1990s. He was also associated with another Portland band called Cellophane Orchestra. However, detailed information about this group and Mark’s subsequent musical endeavors is limited.

best known for his role in the alternative rock band First Person, active between 1989 and 1990. He and vocalist Mark Johnson began their musical collaboration in high school, with the intention of forming a band post-graduation, leading to the creation of First Person.

After First Person disbanded, Jordan continued to engage with the local music scene, collaborating with various musicians across diverse styles. He was also part of the band Carnival of Souls, alongside drummer Collin Colebank.

In recent years, Jordan has been involved in bringing First Person’s music to a broader audience. The band’s track “Making Dedication” gained attention after being rediscovered and identified following years of mystery in the lostwave community.

In a 1989 performance video of First Person’s “Making Dedication,” Jordan Rzad is seen playing a Yamaha BB300 bass guitar with EMG pickups. The Yamaha BB300 is known for its solid build and versatile tone, making it a popular choice among bassists during that era.

In 1997 Duran Duran bass player, John Taylor, left his group for various reasons. To keep his fans connected and up to date with his projects he and his business partner, Patty Palazzo, created a website called Trust the Process (TTP). On the TTP site they sold other unsigned bands music. Very sent in the “Blue” tape to John and Patty who liked it and asked to be sent CD’s to be sold on the site. Thus, the Trophy Wives CD was pressed and shipped.

You can find a discography of music projects Jordan Rzad has been involved with at Discogs