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Archival Materials | 1984-1991 | Greater PHX area

We are not responsible for any embarrassing photos you may encounter. For anthropological use only.

1985. The band’s first photo shoot. Probably before our first practice.

Jonathan & Bill showing off their new bangs. Note OG concert t-shirts and 80’s memorabilia on the shelves.

1985. Early photo shoot and every day with Bill.

Ken Dunipace | Mason Jar | 1986

Bill Bowling | Mason Jar | 1986

Jonathan Goldman | Mason Jar | 1986

Jonathan & Ken | Post Mason Jar gig | 1986 | Eye shadow edition.

Note the order of musicians in the Duran Duran poster. It was not an accident. Yes, we are embarrassed.

Matt Barton and a Jackson Pollack nightmare, circa 1986

Jonathan & Bill | Deer Valley High show | 1986

ECLIPSE | Our first band that never played a single song | Kevin Goldman (no relation) went on to play bass with Maktub | They toured the world with frontman, Reggie Watts.

Fortunately this was Halloween, 1987

Horizon High lunchtime concert, 1985

Photo by David Faulkner

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VIDEO ARCHIVES

“hide” • Episode 1.1 • “1984/2020”

The story behind our first single is also the origin story of our band. This is the first in a series of videos that tell the tale of how “Hide” united a bunch of outcasts in ‘80s Arizona. Check out the full video below or see our FB page or YouTube for more high-quality 80's new wave entertainment... and Hide from your leader.

SCREAM 4 LOVE

a journey from 1985 - 2021

This hybrid video uses archival footage of the band playing the song in the '80s over the studio version of the song but features a live bridge performed by Basic Elements at their pre-pandemic reunion show at The Mint in Los Angeles in November, 2019.

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FLYER ART

NEW, OLD B.E.

Pics by Ashley Noelle Studios

Musician’s Choice Studios | Culver City, CA | 6.23.19