Authorities (original name: The Defectors) Stockton 1978-1986 members: Brian Thalken, guitar Nick Kappos (aka Big Nick Slurb), guitar, bass Dexter (Neil Schafer), first singer (kicked out for pulling a knife on other members) Casey Wiss, drummer Curt Hall, vocals Mark Bramwell, drums (also kicked out) Tom Anderson, drums Moe Ron (Ron Coppetti), bass Rondo (Ron Carson), second guitar Dave Kambestead, drums Tony Smith, bass Victor Johnson, drums Jeff Carson, guitar & vocals Chris Isaac, tried out for band but couldn't play guitar fast enough other stuff: Ron Coppetti sent me email that said "I was the bass player in the .