Braxxton was established in 1984 by brothers Dan Smith (drums, backing vocals) and Tim Smith (guitar, lead vocals), alongside their schoolmates Jeff Alleman (guitar, backing vocals) and Erik Brinkman (bass, backing vocals). At the time, Tim and Jeff were both 16 years old, while Dan and Erik were a year older. Tim learned about Jeff's guitar skills and proposed forming a band. After auditioning with cover songs like "Photograph" and "Foolin'" by Def Leppard, Jeff's talent secured him a place in the group. Both Tim and Jeff shared a passion for bands such as Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Scorpions, and Judas Priest, and they aspired to emulate their twin lead guitar style in Braxxton. Erik, a laid-back individual who admired Van Halen, filled the role of bassist. This initial lineup primarily performed at school events, including the Homecoming Assembly and several gatherings, starting with cover songs before transitioning to their original material. For teenagers, playing in the auditorium at Viewmont High in Bountiful, Utah, felt monumental, and they enjoyed each performance. This configuration lasted until December 1985 when Jeff Bagford joined as lead vocalist, prompting Tim to leave the band, which then continued as a four-piece.

Braxxton had long intended to record a professional 24-track demo, and with Jeff Bagford's arrival, they began rehearsing for the studio. They initially aimed to record two songs: "Living in the Shadow of Your Love" and "In the Night," which were tracked on January 6, 1986, at Audio Vision Studios in Lindon, Utah, under the guidance of Sam Foster (The Osmonds). This studio was highly regarded in Utah, with many local bands like Lixx, Moviescreen, and Megattack having recorded there. Upon hearing the quality of their tracks, Braxxton's aspirations grew from an EP to a full album, as Jeff Alleman quickly began writing new material.

In February 1986, Jeff Bagford invited his schoolmate Scott Sneddon (guitar, backing vocals) from Layton High School to join the band. Both Jeff and Scott sported long hair and projected the image of rockstars, contrasting with the Centerville boys, who had shorter hair. The band recorded the remaining seven songs over two sessions in June 1986, followed by a mixing session shortly after.

Braxxton primarily played at all-ages venues, one of the most notable being R COMFORTS, managed by the colorful Roger Comfort, who was known for his distinctive white suit and Cadillac. He supported the band by providing performance opportunities and even filmed their shows for broadcast on TV sets throughout the club. R COMFORTS hosted other local acts like CIRKUS and LIXX and operated from 1985 to 1986 at 342 S. State St. in Salt Lake City. The band's biggest performance occurred on March 8, 1986, at the Fairgrounds Horticulture Building, where they opened for MEGATTACK, with LIXX in the middle slot, playing to a crowd of 3,000. Erik could not perform that night due to a high school production commitment, so Tim stepped in to play bass. The audience responded enthusiastically to songs like "American Rock ‘N’ Roll," "Plaything," and the ballad "Never Give Up on Love," which particularly delighted the crowd.

In June 1986, Erik left the band and was succeeded by John Tremonte, a friend of Jeff Bagford and Scott Sneddon. Braxxton remained steadfast in their pursuit of recognition and continued to deliver high-energy performances.

A significant milestone for the band occurred on October 4, 1986, when they participated in Salt Lake City’s Battle of the Bands at the Fairgrounds Coliseum, competing against several prominent local groups, including Aerial, Lixx, Mercenary, Equinox, Genocide, and Cirkus. Although favored to win, Lixx claimed first place, while Braxxton secured an impressive second place, surpassing Cirkus, who came in third.

The band's final performance took place on November 1, 1986, at Musician’s Pro Shop, a music store with a performance space. Following this show, Dan departed on November 17, 1986, and was briefly replaced by Scott Bennet. However, the band did not perform again and officially disbanded on December 6, 1986.

In 2018, when asked what they wanted included in the liner notes of a new CD release, the members expressed their satisfaction with the album's definitive release, noting that prior to this, it had circulated only on cassettes among fans and had never been professionally duplicated. Jeff Alleman reflected on the experience, stating it was gratifying to hear the band and their songs again.

Members: - Tim Smith - Lead Vocals, Guitar (1984-1985) - Jeff Bagford - Lead Vocals (1985-1986) - Scott Sneddon - Guitar, Backing Vocals (1986) - Jeff Alleman - Guitar, Backing Vocals (1984-1986) - Erik Brinkman - Bass, Backing Vocals (1984-1986) - John Tremonte - Bass, Backing Vocals (1986) - Dan Smith - Drums, Backing Vocals (1984-1986) - Scott Bennet - Drums (1986)