 Although he was having profound success for a solo artist of his age, Luke believed he could gain more exposure by forming a full band to play locally.Luke got together with friends Jonathan Gillie (Backup Guitar), Zach Freeman (Drums/ Backup Vocals), and Peter Rosenbaum (Bass) and formed the group Mannequin.While Luke was in high school, Luke Walton (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Jonathan Gillie (Backup Guitar), Zach Freeman (Drums/Backup Vocals), and Peter Rosenbaum (Bass) started the band to enter into their school’s Battle of The Bands competition.