Robert Ryan, Martyn Wimbury, Yig Hughes ,Andy Proctor, Desmond Connolly, Hunter Barr,
The band were formed in London in the mid eighties by Robert Ryan (Bass), Martyn Wimbury (Drums) and Yig(Mark)Hughes (Guitar & Vocals).
Together they recorded "Is Anyone Out There ?" which was released on Ediesta Records in LP format.
This was later re-released (with additional tracks also recorded at Alaska Studios,London in the same two week recording session) in CD format on Primary.
The 12" single "Low Life" was taken from the same album.
"Drowning Children" was remixed by Martin Rushent and was to be the second 12" single but due to the demise of Ediesta Records was not released until it was included in the CD version of "Is Anyone Out There ?"
Some years later Yig Hughes recruited Andy Procter,Desmond Connolly and Hunter to continue in the name of Altered States
The published songwriters and band members who performed and recorded as Altered States were Robert Ryan, Martyn Wimbury and Yig Hughes and recorded the following releases;
Is Anyone Out There ? ( LP, Album) Ediesta Records 1987
Is Anyone Out There ? ( CD, Album) Primary 1994
Low Life ( 12 " ) Ediesta Records 1988