The Chant

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The Chant is an indie rock band from South Florida that relocated to Atlanta. [1] The band formed in 1984 and was originally composed of Walter Cz [2] on vocals, guitars and mandolin, James "Bing" Johnson on vocals and bass, Todd Barry [3] on drums, and Rich DeFinis on guitar. Notable later lineups included Frank Mullen [4] on drums, Earl "Bubba" Maddox [5] on drums, "Mighty" Joe Hamm [6] on drums, Gregory Dean Smalley [7] on guitar, and Pat Johnson on guitar.

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