One of the most talented artist of the early 70,s Danny Raines career in the music business spanned years. He was signed by a major label before he was 18 years old. The music company (shelved him) for 5 years to keep him from competing with bands like Blood Sweet and Tears. At 23 he had another chance with Columbia Records with a band called “Boones Farm” they had changed the name to “MoonStone”. They had a 45 record out with side A being Trouble Up the Road” which was played a lot on local music radio stations around Detroit (CKLW).

Columbia Records probably would have signed them but band member problems prevented that from happening. So MoonStone played in all the local clubs around Detroit and in the early 80’s Danny got an opportunity to play bass guitar for the Jay Boy Adams Band. Jay Boy Adams opened up for some really big bands. After a few years he went on to the Planets out Lubbock Texas and stayed with them for a few years. I’ll have video’s and music up soon.