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'''Target''' is considered by some to be one of the first emo-core bands to come out of the Chicago area.  Forming in [[1988]], and consisting of [[Kevin J. Frank]], [[Zac Conway]], [[Mike Welsch]], [[Adam Norden]], and [[Rob Nelson]], this suburban quintet arose from the ashes of another band, [[Really Fine Kids]], which contained several of the same members.  The group managed to appear on several comps and released a 7" EP in [[1990]], the same year they broke up.  Target played their last show on 12/23/90 and Kevin Frank formed his next band, [[Gauge]], with [[Scott Conway]] of [[Ivy League]], a week later ("12.23.90" would be title of the first song on Gauge's demo tape).  Kevin remains active musically, playing in a number of bands over the years, including Gauge, the Sky Corvair, Traluma, and, currently, Haymarket Riot.  Kevin and Zac Conway also briefly reunited in the mid '90s in the short-lived indie band Sweater Weather.  Adam Norden has also continued with music, most notably playing with the metallic American Heritage for a number of years.

Zac Conway was also a member of [[ID Under]] throughout much of Target's life time.

==Members==
* Mike Welsch - Vocals
* Kevin J. Frank - Guitar
* Zac Conway - Guitar
* Adam Norden  - Bass
* Rob Nelson - Drums

==Discography==
* '''Going Up''' 7" EP ([[Shakefork Records]], [[1990]])
# Going Up (The Sky)
# The Rainforest
# Drop In Size For You
# Two Side
* one song on '''There's Fungus Among Us''' compilation 7" ([[What The Fuck]], [[1989]])
* "Wish" on '''Atchung Chicago''' compilation LP ([[Underdog Records]], [[1990]])
* "What Do You Call It?" on '''Decline of the Western Suburbs''' compilation 7" ([[Shakefork Records]], [[1991]])

[[Category:Bands]]