In 1991, as Timmy Barnett, drum teacher at Music Center USA sat thinking (waiting on his third no show student to not show) he thought, “I’ll bet this town could use a crazy 3-piece band about now”. So, he got the two other teachers, Jeffy Newland and Ricky Donley, two bottles of Jack Daniels and Pegasus was reborn (cause Timmy still had a banner from the old Pegasus in his garage).
In 93, after a few years with Robert “I don’t give a damn if I’m the only asshole in here, you sons-o-bitches are gonna play every minute I’m payin you for” Schwie, Timmy got burned out and took a leave of absence. Jeffy & Donley and a couple bottles of Jack Daniels kept goin. In 97, Jeffy got married and his wife beat him with a canoe oar until he quit and Tommy Herring joined up. One year later Tommy got fed up with Donley’s cheap ways, found a rich wife who beat him with dollar bills and he hit the door. Tami Fogt filled in in a pinch and started on her way to fame as the wildest singing queen of Indian Lake & beyond (wildest singing queen is a euphemism for another name that any 90’s member of Pegasus can tell you what it stands for). John Turner (frontman from Hell), blasted in wanting to support Tami in her quest. But the road called too loudly for John to ignore (or was that his 17 kids) and John Klaus rounded out the Pegasus Band (while trying to avoid being on Tami’s quest) with his dedication, amazing voice and two gallons of vodka and grapefruit juice.
Of course during all these years Shorty Sharon Reames rode the road crew mercilessly, tirelessly, & fearlessly ( I’m still not sure why she made those guys remove their pants for the road crew test in the back of the van but, she was the boss). Remember folks this biography is based strictly on the truth and a couple bottles of Jack Daniels.
- Donley Oct 31, 2000
The Next Twenty Years or A Pegasus Reprise
It’s 2010 & Pegasus is much more mature and refined, so let me get my snifter of Jack and recant some memories. 2001 – The return of Pegasus The Band featuring Chris Walker – drums, Jennifer Ray – vocals, John Turner – bass, Donley – insanity. After 17 rehearsals, 3 jobs, & 19 arguments, Pegasus; Jen & Donley was born and rocked the world for a good many year. 2004 saw the return of Pegasus The Band with Timmy Barnett back in the saddle, Tony Cascioli – bassoprofundo, Bubba Hauer – guitar & vocals, Jen & Donley – Jeagerbombs & Jack. Due to a lack of $700 dollar jobs to pay everybody and that money hungry Donley, the band is history. Next, Jen got married & had a kid. Gary Dunahue filled the spot with gusto and a bottle of Jack. 2007 & Pegasus The Band arose from the grave with Gary out front, Ray Parker – drums, Jeff Hertig – bass & advice & Donley – boneheadedness. After a while Donley pulled his usual nonsense and pissed everyone off. But it was okay cause Kelly Hord needed more from life than playin with stiffs. Alas; Aug 2010, Kelly found she loved Tequila and Minnesota more was off to the frozen Tundra. 2011 to 2016 Kelli Stephens joined up with Donley and survived the depths of Pegasus depravity only by hanging out with Tipper at PIB every summer.
Stardate 2020:That idiot Donley has an electric solo thing, acoustic solo thing, duos with Gary & Jen & now wants a full live trio (and Fireballs) for employment in a covid world. But the earth shattering news is Pegasus The Band is back! Rowdy Rick Yates has arrived bringing an oasis of common sense, talent & Jim Beam to the asshole of the year competition between Gary Dunahue, Jeff Hertig & Donley. Still keeping strongly with our motto “Legends in their own minds” we’re trying to team up with Donald Trump to create the largest brain trust ever known to mankind & rule the world. Did I mention the bravest, handsomest, most self effacing too?
2023:Still got Donley Electric Solo & Donley Acoustic Solo but after a year of no full band…we’re putting the band back together! Trying to emulate the Blues Bros Jeff Newland & Chris Walker are back & Donley’s got a bottle of Grand Marnier (WTF?) Who knows?