Pooch originally formed in 1998 when four friends attending Southern Thumb Music in Richmond, VA, realized they all enjoyed the same musical styles and wished to pursue a career as musicians. The band began as a progressive rock conglomeration under the name Mr. Torpedo. The band was prominently featured at the I-Rock Club in Detroit throughout their early career, achieving mild success and a small fan base in the area. Mr. Torpedo disbanded after their vocalist Matt opted for marriage over a full-time musical career. The remaining members, Jeff Sankuer on drums, Dion on guita...