Shoes
Shoes, an American power‑pop band formed in Zion, Illinois in 1974, was founded
by brothers John Murphy and Jeff Murphy alongside Gary Klebe and drummer Skip
Meyer; the group began as high‑school friends learning instruments independently
before solidifying their lineup. Their first independent release, Black Vinyl
Shoes, appeared in 1977 on the self‑established Black Vinyl Records, selling
1,000 copies locally and later being licensed by PVC Records for national
distribution; the single "Tomorrow Night" followed in 1978 on Bomp! Records. In
1979 Shoes signed to Elektra Records, ...
