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Bruce Tunkel has been a member of at least three named groups, plus a series of unnamed cover bands in his teens. The documented groups are The Red House, The Susan Rumors, and the various cover bands he played in as a teenager. His own solo work, which includes 8 solo albums, 2 EPs, and a 30-song "Singles Collection," is separate from his band memberships.
The Red House
The Red House is the band most closely tied to Tunkel's early career. He connected with the friends who would form the group after playing in cover bands as a teen. The band agreed to focus on writing their own music, and released their first album, There is a Window, in 1986.
The Red House gained notoriety for their writing and performances, and in 1989 they signed a major label record deal with SBK Records. Their self-titled 1990 release was widely acclaimed. The single "I Said a Prayer" reached #30 on the Billboard rock tracks chart, and the accompanying video appeared in rotation on MTV.
The Susan Rumors
Tunkel was also a member of The Susan Rumors. The group released a 10-song pop album in 2017, described on his site as a "pop masterpiece."
Teenage Cover Bands
Before The Red House, Tunkel played in a variety of cover bands as a teenager. These groups are not named individually in the available source material, but they represent the starting point of his performing career.
Summary Table
| Band / Project | Role | Key Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover bands (teens) | Member | — | Multiple unnamed groups |
| The Red House | Member | There is a Window (1986); self-titled (1990) | Signed to SBK Records in 1989; "I Said a Prayer" hit #30 on Billboard rock tracks |
| The Susan Rumors | Member | 10-song pop album (2017) | Described as a "pop masterpiece" |
Solo Work vs. Band Memberships
It's worth separating Tunkel's band memberships from his solo career. After The Red House, he began writing and performing as a solo act. Since then he has released 8 solo albums, 2 EPs, and a 30-song "Singles Collection." He continues to work on new songs and does occasional performances. If you're looking specifically for his collaborative band work, The Red House and The Susan Rumors are the two named groups to explore.