The Workhorse Movement

by Jason Ankeny Rap-metal combo the Workhorse Movement was formed on the Mount Pleasant campus of Central Michigan University in 1994 by singer Myron (born Matt Kozuch-Rea), guitarist Freedom (Jeff Piper), bassist Jay, and drummer Joe Mackie. After honing their sound at local clubs and parties the group self-released their debut effort Dopamine in 1995, relocating to Detroit two years later and signing to the local Overcore label to issue a self-titled EP. When Jay left the Workhorse Movement to return to school, new bassist Grady (Jeff Wright) was recruited for an 18-month tour which also saw the addition of second vocalist Cornbread (Chris Sparks). Bassist Pete Bever replaced Grady for the band's 2000 Roadrunner label debut Sons of the Pioneers.