Hai Tex

New Wave band from Texas. Formed in Oak Cliff, Texas in 1984 by NTSU graduates Andy Chiles, Rex Bozarth and Jim Flowers. Hai Tex began playing regionally as a trio using early MIDI computer (Commodore 64) sequenced drums and synthesizers. Early in 1986, the trio expanded to a quintet with the additions of drummer Tim Benton and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Wrenn. By the end of 1987, Benton left the band to play jazz full-time and Wrenn joined the Navy. Andy, Jim and Rex took a break. Hai Tex regrouped in 1989 and resumed regular live performances. Joining the original three members were drummer Martin McCall, percussionist Gerard Bendix, and vocalist Kim Brown The band broke up in late 1990 then reunited in 2003.