Effective period / Period of releases: 1978 - 1979

Members: Jerry Chambers, Melinda Mendenhall, R. Scott Donaldson, Greg Leech, Greg Harris (11), Rick Bacus, Michael Edmunds

Morningstar first formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1969. Their line-went through many changes over the years. Their recording contract with Columbia/CBS in 1978 produced two albums. The band seemed willing to play for anyone, anywhere. They opened for other bands and headlined some venues. In the late 70s disco was going strong and punk rock had just started to change the musical landscape. Record companies were dropping acts, so after two albums Morningstar and Columbia/CBS parted ways. Without funds to go any further, Morningstar disbanded.