EZ-Street
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The band formed in Hayward, California
California
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 in the late 70's. The band included future Metallica bassist Cliff Burton
Cliff Burton
Clifford Lee "Cliff" Burton was an American musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the American heavy metal band Metallica....

, future Faith No More guitarist "Big" Jim Martin and future Faith No More/Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne
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 drummer Mike "Puffy" Bordin, all of whom were still in high school
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. Additional members included singer Kevin Costa and guitarist Danny Magalhaes. EZ-Street was Jim Martin's band, and Cliff wasn't very into it. From what he said, they were sort of a bar band, doing basically 70's rock covers. Bottom line was that he wasn't very interested in doing that kind of music. The band finished fourth in the 1979 Hayward Area "Battle of the Bands" where their three-song set included a rousing cover of "Rebel Rebel." The band often changed drummers.

Martin and Burton would continue to perform together after EZ-Street disbanded under the name "Agents of Misfortune."

Members

  • Kevin Costa: Vocals
  • Jim Martin: Guitar
  • Danny Magalhaes: Guitar
  • Cliff Burton
    Cliff Burton
    Clifford Lee "Cliff" Burton was an American musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the American heavy metal band Metallica....

    : Bass
  • Mike Bordin
    Mike Bordin
    Mike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...

    : Drums (3rd)
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