Vigil
Vigil was a mid to late 1980s modern rock band based out of Baltimore, Mary… Read Full Bio ↴Vigil was a mid to late 1980s modern rock band based out of Baltimore, Maryland.
The band formed originally under the name Here Today out of the Baltimore's modern rock/gothic music scene in the early 80's. A single Whistle in the Yard drew some attention from CBS Records, and the band was signed. In 1985, the band changed its name to Vigil, but was dropped by CBS. Vigil was quickly signed by Chrysalis Records, and in 1987 released their debut self titled album "Vigil". Then band went on tour in support of this album as the opening act for The Stranglers.
In 1989, the band returned to the studio to record a second album, tentatively titled "Escape Artist". During this period, Chrysalis dropped the band. One track from this period, "Therapist", was released on the A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master soundtrack.
Band Members
Gregg Maizel (bass)
Jo Connor (vocals, guitar, and keyboards)
Andy R (guitars)
X Factor (drums)
Sam Prager (producer and manager)
Albums
Vigil - Vigil Chrysalis Records
Vigil - Onto Beggar and Bitter Things
EPs
Here Today - The It/On Me 7" single (Home Fry Records HT-2)
Here Today - Whistle In the Yard/Del Centro/In The Maze 12" single (KAT Records)
Vigil - I Am Waiting/I Love You Equinox/Enclosures 12" single Chrysalis Records
The band formed originally under the name Here Today out of the Baltimore's modern rock/gothic music scene in the early 80's. A single Whistle in the Yard drew some attention from CBS Records, and the band was signed. In 1985, the band changed its name to Vigil, but was dropped by CBS. Vigil was quickly signed by Chrysalis Records, and in 1987 released their debut self titled album "Vigil". Then band went on tour in support of this album as the opening act for The Stranglers.
In 1989, the band returned to the studio to record a second album, tentatively titled "Escape Artist". During this period, Chrysalis dropped the band. One track from this period, "Therapist", was released on the A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master soundtrack.
Band Members
Gregg Maizel (bass)
Jo Connor (vocals, guitar, and keyboards)
Andy R (guitars)
X Factor (drums)
Sam Prager (producer and manager)
Albums
Vigil - Vigil Chrysalis Records
Vigil - Onto Beggar and Bitter Things
EPs
Here Today - The It/On Me 7" single (Home Fry Records HT-2)
Here Today - Whistle In the Yard/Del Centro/In The Maze 12" single (KAT Records)
Vigil - I Am Waiting/I Love You Equinox/Enclosures 12" single Chrysalis Records
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Vigil Lyrics
Day one [Best Friend] Did he open up his eyes? Did he…
Gargoyles Hold child, slow down, tell me why do you run Old…
I Am Waiting I am waiting in the distance I am waiting in the…
Night of the Hounds From town to town you've shown your face To throw the…
The Garden Lying in the cool blue shade of big leaves They gracefully…
Whistle In The Yard Who rides trains I know but I don't think I should…