Final Steeler guitarist Kurt James was part of the first incarnation

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Final Steeler guitarist Kurt James was part of the first incarnation of what would become M.A.R.S. , and contributed guitars to Black Sheep’s 1985 album, Trouble in the Streets , alongside Paul Gilbert . He recorded the eponymous Dr. Mastermind album with former Wild Dogs members Matt McCourt and Deen Castronovo in 1986 before popping up in several minor Los Angeles metal bands, including Steel and Snagglepuss. In the early 2000s, James joined former Anthrax vocalist Neil Turbin ‘s band DeathRiders and was briefly with Mandy Lion’s World War III. He was last seen touring Europe with Graham Bonnet in 2018 and appeared on the Meanwhile, Back In The Garage CD/DVD release.