 The band was formed in 1977 by bassist Gene Cornish and drummer Dino Danelli, former members of The Rascals.Rounding out the group was guitarist/vocalist Wally Bryson, formerly of Raspberries and guitarist/vocalist Lex Marchesi and keyboardist/vocalist Frankie Vinci.Fotomaker debuted at the newly remodeled Cleveland Agora in early 1978.