FREE - Dennis Yost ®The Classics IV

Dennis Yost was a singer & a drummer of Classics IV, a pop rock band formed in Jacksonville,Florida,United States1965.Their signatures songs include "Traces" "Spooky" and "Stormy".

Dennis Yost became seriously ill. On July 11, 2006, while recovering at home in a suburb of Cincinnati, Yost fell down a flight of stairs and suffered serious brain trauma. Although Yost subsequently underwent a significant amount of rehabilitation, he was never again able to perform. Since Yost's unique voice was integral to the Classics IV sound, his injury effectively placed the group on hiatus.

After Dennis' accident he chose his good friend, Tom Garrett, to replace him as lead singer for Classics IV. The plan was for Dennis to make a few yearly special appearances, and gradually have Tom take over as the leader of the band. However, his injuries were more extensive than he originally thought and Dennis was able to perform with them for only one appearance in 2008 . Dennis Yost passed away of respiratory failure, on December 7, 2008, at the age of 65.

Before he died Yost and Garrett worked closely together to develop the current line-up. The band Dennis chose, and one that continues with the Classics IV latest lineup is: Tom Garrett (lead vocals), Kevin Lloyd (bass guitar), Tim Ridgeway (drums), Joe Sadler (guitar), Garard Motague III (sax & flute) and James Yoder (keyboards).

Though Dennis has passed from this world , his legacy lives on through his music and the Dennis Yost Severe Brain Trauma "AWAKENING" Foundation. It was Dennis' wish to help those and their families who have suffered from SBT. The Dennis Yost Severe Brain Trauma Foundation "AWAKENING" continues with Dennis' wife Linda Yost as Chairman.
Please visit their website www.dennisyostbtawakening.org to learn more about "AWAKENING"

In 2011, the Classics IV released a new CD called A New Horizon. The album contains 2 new original songs, "A New Horizon" and "Teenage Lovers," marking the first new material from the band in over 20 years. This album is the first release since the passing of Dennis Yost and, as he wished, the legacy continues with a mix of old and new.
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