A rock band with horns, Search was formed in 1973 with seven guys from Duluth Central High School, covering tunes by Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Grassroots, Ides of March, Crowe, JJ Jackson, LightHouse and Boz Scaggs. Search was a popular area band, playing high school dances, community club dances and teen dance hot spots. Topaz later formed with several former members from Search.