Dakoda Motor Co.

Dakoda Motor Co.
OriginLa Jolla, San Diego, CA
GenresSurf rock, alternative rock,[1] Christian rock
Years active1991–1997, 2006–present
LabelsMyrrh, Atlantic
MembersDavia Vallesillo
Peter King
Elliott Chenault
Derik Toy
Chuck Cummings
Past membersMelissa Brewer
Dave Koval
WebsiteOfficial website

Dakoda Motor Co. (also Dakoda Motor Company) is an American Surf rock, alternative rock, Christian rock band.

History

Dakoda Motor Co. formed in the early 1990s; by Peter King, a professional surfer and host of the MTV show Sandblast.[2] They signed with Myrrh Records in 1993 and released two albums before moving to Atlantic Records in 1996.

Members

  • Davia Vallesillo – vocals
  • Peter King – vocals, guitar
  • Elliot Chenault – guitar
  • Derik Toy – bass guitar
  • Chuck Cummings – drums
  • Melissa Brewer – vocals (1995-1997)
  • Dave Koval – guitar (1991-1993)

Discography

  • Into the Son (Myrrh, 1993) U.S. Christian No. 25[3]
  • Welcome Race Fans (Myrrh, 1994) U.S. Christian No. 14[3]
  • Railroad (Atlantic, 1996)

References

  1. ^ , Dakoda Motor Co's Myspace page, accessed August 9, 2008
  2. ^ John Bush, Dakoda Motor Co. at Allmusic
  3. ^ a b Billboard, Allmusic