They signed with Sandy Pearlman (best known for his work with Blue Öyster Cult ), who had also produced albums for The Dictators, on his Pearlman’s new label, Popular Metaphysics, which was formerly the San Francisco punk label 415 Records . Soon after they began recording, Rey left the band and was replaced in 1989 by guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman , also formerly of The Dictators. The band began billing itself as Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom in 1989 after Rey’s departure, in shows around the New York City and New Jersey region. Drummer J.P. “Thunderbolt” Patterson, who would later become a member of The Dictators, and guitarist Ron Hanley also joined Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom.
They signed with Sandy Pearlman (best known for his work with Blue
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