131:. In Edmonton, they joined the punk band Down Syndrome, which had been founded by Tim Balash, Laurie Bulback and Bob Kropotkin. Down Syndrome released one self-titled album, in 1984. In 1986, Balash, Bulback and Kropotkin left the band; Ek and Throndson found replacements in guitarist Kevin 'K. B.' Broc and bassist Craig Beakhouse. They became Big House in 1987. They were renting a large old house at the time, which is how they chose the new band's name.
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