Moonstone

Moonstone was an American symphonic/folk-rock band behind the 1976 standalone single “Communication Blues” on Unicorn Sound, followed by a 1977 self-titled album on Baldwin Sound Productions.

Members: Joe Cicero (guitar, vocals), Mike Cicero (drums), John Chapman (keyboards, synthesizer, vocals), Dale Kaylor (lead guitar, horns, guitar), John Spangler (bass, chimes, vocals)

Profile

Moonstone emerged in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, around guitarist-singer Joe Cicero, drummer Mike Cicero, keyboardist-singer John Chapman, guitarist and horn player Dale Kaylor, and bassist-singer John Spangler.

In 1976, Moonstone issued the Kaylor original “Communication Blues” (b/w “A New Day”) on the local Unicorn Sound Studios imprint. The group next worked through Baldwin Sound Productions, a regional studio and label operation under Don Baldwin. Moonstone booked Baldwin Sound, Don’s 16-track facility in Mechanicsburg.

Discography:

• “Communication Blues” / “A New Day” (1976)
• Moonstone (1977)