Follow for Now

Follow for Now were formed in 1987 by guitarist/vocalist David Ryan Harris, guitarist Chris Tinsley, bassist Justin Senker, and drummer Enrique (real name Bernard Coley).{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluewallstudio.com/releases/follow-for-now/|title=Follow for Now|last=|first=|date=|website=www.bluewallstudio.com|access-date=October 29, 2019}} The band got their name from a lyric in the Public Enemy song "Bring the Noise".{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Cosmo |date=February 13, 2007 |title=Follow for Now – Self-Titled |url=http://www.invisibleoranges.com/follow-for-now-self-titled/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313070523/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2007/02/follow-for-now-self-titled/ |archive-date=March 13, 2011 |access-date=October 29, 2019 |website=Invisible Oranges |language=en-US}} They quickly developed a reputation for incendiary live shows with frequent call-and-response chants with the audience,{{Cite web|url=https://www.atlantamagazine.com/article/singer-david-ryan-harris-returns-to-atlanta-f/|title=Singer David Ryan Harris returns to Atlanta for an intimate Live at Loews set tonight|last=Eldredge|first=Richard L.|date=June 17, 2010|website=Atlanta Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=October 29, 2019}} and were known for an eclectic mix of hard rock, funk, soul, jazz, ska, and heavy metal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1991-12-06-1991340116-story.html|title=Follow for Now: proud of stylistic leaps|last=Considine|first=J. D.|website=baltimoresun.com|date=December 6, 1991 |language=en-US|access-date=October 29, 2019}}

Senker departed in 1989, and was replaced by new bassist Jamie Turner. The band also expanded to a quintet with the addition of keyboardist/vocalist Billy Fields. In 1990, Follow for Now headlined a show at the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta without a record contract, even though the two opening bands did have contracts.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} They were then signed by Chrysalis Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1991. The album received a positive review from Rolling Stone,{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/foghat/albums/album/169750/review/5945408/follow_for_now|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091010000701/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/foghat/albums/album/169750/review/5945408/follow_for_now|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 10, 2009|title=Follow For Now: Follow for Now : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=October 10, 2009|access-date=October 29, 2019}} though fans were disappointed when producer Matt Sherrod played drums on most of the album and deleted the unconventional drumming of band member Enrique. Despite a significant promotional effort by Chrysalis, the album sold poorly but gained notice for a cover of Public Enemy's "She Watch Channel Zero?!".{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2003813/public-enemy-nation-of-millions-turns-30/franchises/list/gotcha-covered/|title=Public Enemy's 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back' Turns 30: 7 Unexpected Covers|date=June 28, 2018|website=Stereogum|access-date=October 29, 2019}}

Despite their popularity as a live act, Follow for Now were unable to produce a follow-up album and broke up in 1994. David Ryan Harris became musical director for soul singer Dionne Farris and contributed to her successful 1995 album Wild Seed – Wild Flower.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/wild-seed-wild-flower-mw0000626643|title=Wild Seed -- Wild Flower – Dionne Farris {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=October 29, 2019}} Harris signed with Sony Records as a solo artist in 1997 and has released some records under his own name while collaborating with many other artists in a variety of genres.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/david-ryan-harris-mn0000812600/biography|title=David Ryan Harris {{!}} Biography & History|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=October 29, 2019}} Harris is also the father of rapper Baby Tate.{{Cite web|url=https://djbooth.net/features/2019-03-28-yung-baby-tate-interview-girls|title=An Interview with Yung Baby Tate: "I Gotta Get Higher"|last=Phillips|first=Yoh|website=DJBooth|date=March 28, 2019 |language=en|access-date=October 29, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://grungecake.com/yung-baby-tate-interview/articles/43844|title=Yung Baby Tate: 'I don't send hate back to the haters'|date=April 4, 2018|website=GRUNGECAKE|language=en-GB|access-date=October 29, 2019}} Billy Fields later joined Arrested Development.{{Cite web|url=https://creativeloafing.com/content-155049-friends-rally-to-help-billy-fields-after-robbery|title=Friends rally to help Billy Fields after robbery / shooting|last1=October 7|first1=Chad Radford Thursday|last2=EDT|first2=2010 03:16 pm|website=Creative Loafing|language=en|access-date=October 29, 2019}}

• David Ryan Harris – vocals, guitar (1987–1994)
• Chris Tinsley – guitar, vocals (1987–1994)
• Bernard "Enrique" Coley – drums (1987–1994)
• Justin Senker – bass (1987–1989)
• Jamie Turner – bass (1989–1994)
• Billy Fields – keyboards, piano, vocals (1989–1994)

• Follow for Now (1991)

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