Philadelphia Hard Rock act ANGORA came together during the mid eighties, the band comprising singer John Corabi with Jimmy Marchiano on lead guitar, Frank Scimeca on bass and Robert Iezzi on drums. In late 1986 the group relocated to Los Angeles, soon securing the interest of KISS bassist GENE SIMMONS who suggested a name change to 8 BALL (Four guys, eight balls...). Opting to retain the ANGORA tag the group worked the clubs and in 1988 laid down the track 'Shake, Shake', produced by Rob Cavallo at Rock Steady Studios in Hollywood, for inclusion on Los Angeles' radio station KNAC's unsigned artists album 'Son Of Pure Rock'. During this period Corabi resisted overtures from BRITNY FOX to return to his native Philadelphia to fill the frontman vacancy caused by Dean Davidson's abrupt departure.

ANGORA folded, with Marchiano returning to Philadelphia where he made his mark with LECOMPT, followed by HEAVEN'S EDGE, before a return to LECOMPT. In 1989 Corabi forged THE SCREAM in union with RACER X veterans John Alderette and Bruce Bouillet. Signing to Hollywood Records THE SCREAM issued a solitary album. Corabi was pulled into the premier league in February of 1992 when he was invited to join MÖTLEY CRÜE. Later works included three albums in UNION, a collaboration with ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and a touring stint with RATT.