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Warriors in San Diego, California, in 1991, the original line-up including Joaquin McWhinney "Quino" (vocals), Jerome Cruz (guitar), Gregory Blakney (drums), Lance Rhodes (drums), Manfred Reinke (keyboards), and Lynn Copeland (bass guitar). In 1992, they released their first album Wake Up on Quality Records. Their single, "Touch My Light," reached 46 on Billboard's pop charts, an unusual accomplishment for an unknown reggae band. Despite line-up changes, they were approached the following year by Ron Fair, executive producer for the movie Reality Bites. Fair asked the band if they would be interested in recording a reggae version of Peter Frampton's hit "Baby I Love Your Way" for the film. The band jumped on the opportunity and launched an international number one hit. The success of "Baby I Love Your Way" allowed them to finish their next album, Unity, and release it on Warner Bros. Records before the end of the year. With new found notoriety, Big Mountain was able to tour the world in support of the album with stints in Europe, Japan, South America, and Jamaica, where they played the original incarnation of the Reggae Sunsplash. Though they would never reach the heights of mainstream success again, Big Mountain stayed loyal to their core reggae audience. Their Third album Resistance was released in 1995, followed two years later by Free Up. It's a trip the way you learn your business," Quino has said. "Things had to happen the way they did."