Point Blank rose from the ashes of local Dallas/Forth Worth area band Southpaw and was officially formed in 1974 by guitarists Rusty Burns and Kim Davis, lead singer John O’Daniel, drummer Buzzy Gruen and bassist Phillip Petty. Their self-titled debut album was produced by ZZ Top affliated Bill Ham and introduced a band that was up to par with Blackfoot and Molly Hatchet.
Point Blank`s relationship with Arista Records ended after follow up album, Second Coming, but they were soon signed to MCA and released Airplay in 1979 that included Southern rock classic, Mean to Your Queenie.
By 1981 vocalist John O’Daniel had left the band and their music took a turn into full blown AOR mode. Never the less, American Exce$$sold well and included Point Blank’s biggest hit to date, Nicole, but there were fights about their musical direction and finally tension between Rusty Burns and Kim Davis grew stronger and they finally broke up in 1982.
Point Blank reunited for benefit concert in 2005 with original members Rusty Burns, John O’Daniel as well as Phillip Petty and they have stayed together since. Their latest studio effort, Fight On! came out in 2009 and the band still keeps a busy tour schedule playing all over States and Europe.
Point Blank Discography:
1976 Point Blank
1977 Second Season
1979 Airplay
1980 The Hard Way
1981 American Exce$$
1982 On a Roll
2007 Reloaded (Live)
2009 Fight On!
2014 Volume 9