Power Pop/ Punk legends Fingerprints release the album “WHERE THE BEAT GOES ON”

Fingerprints formed in the mid 1970’s. The original lineup included Mark Throne on Vocals and Saxophone, Robb Henry and Michael Owens on Guitars and Vocals, Steve Fjelstad on Bass and Kevin Glynn on Drums and Percussion. Lead guitarist Robb Henry, in his late teenage years, had previously been a member of The Mojo Buford Blues Band, Mojo, the infamous Blues Harpist, who played with Muddy Waters on and off from 1953 until Muddy’s death in 1983.

The band was among the first three bands signed by Twin/Tone Records in 1978. The late Tim Carr, A&R at Warner Brothers, called Mike’s song Wasted On You, the best single song on the first three simultaneously released Twin/Tone EP’s. (The little Red Records-Fingerprints, The Suburbs and Curtiss A’s Spooks) Rave reviews followed internationally in Trouser Press, New York Rocker, New Musical Express UK, Minneapolis Tribune and many more.

Michael Owens remixed 24 tracks from 1977 to 1979, while Andy Walter at Abbey Road handled the mastering. “WHERE THE BEAT GOES ON” is a delicious mix of punk, prog rock, and classic rock! From the recordings made by FINGERPRINTS during their brief existence, a CD has now been made available more than 40 years later. From beginning to end, it is a pleasure to listen to this unique band that regrettably never had the success they deserved back then. The excellent Prisoners, an up-tempo melodic rocker that incorporates elements of Power Pop, Punk, Pomp Rock, Prog, and AOR, is one of the album’s unquestionable highlights.