That's when I reach for my reference books

I have reached the profile of MISSION OF BURMA in the book I am reading, "OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE: SCENES FROM THE AMERICAN INDIE UNDERGROUND 1981-1991," by MICHAEL AZERRAD.
To help prepare for learning the detailed history of this band I enjoy and respect, I read the Mission of Burma entries in another of my (dog-eared) books, "PUNK DIARY: THE ULTIMATE TRAINSPOTTER'S GUIDE TO UNDERGROUND ROCK 1970-1982," by GEORGE GIMARC.
Here are the references Gimarc makes to the Boston band:
JUNE 14, 1980 -- MISSION OF BURMA are on their way to becoming a Boston legend with their single "Academy Fight Song" and "Max Ernst." The 45 is on the local Ace of Hearts label. It all started in 1977, when CLINT CONLEY and ROGER MILLER were in a band called Moving Parts. Miller had a fondness for more cerebral music like Syd Barrett and John Coltrane, but also wanted something to move him physically. Conley and Miller quit Moving Parts in '79 and started a new band. They brought in PETER PRESCOTT (ex-Molls), on drums to complete the line up. Damage magazine reviews the 45, saying that, "In my opinion they are the best Boston-area band. They opt for a heavy bass and drum attack beneath a layer of shimmering guitar work, but their songs are more up tempo and have a greater sense of urgency. Their live set is both powerful and extraordinarily varied, but even though, this 45 only provides a small hint of MOB’s talent."
JULY 11, 1981 -- MISSION OF BURMA are thrilled to announce the release of their first mini-LP "SIGNALS, CALLS AND MARCHES." It would quickly become a favorite local album in Boston and eventually sell over 10,000 copies. Tracks include "This is Not a Photograph," "That's When I Reach for My Revolver," "Outlaw," "Fame and Fortune," "Red" and the instrumental, "All World Cowboy Romance." The band is Clint Conley on bass and vocals, Roger Miller on guitar and vocals, Peter Prescott on drums and MARTIN SWOPE on tape.
JULY 25, 1982 -- MISSION OF BURMA have out a new single of "Trem Two" flipped with "Okay/No Way." The topside is from their next LP while the flip is unique.
SEPT. 16, 1982 -- MISSION OF BURMA are making it into record racks with their album, "VS." Tracks include their current single "Trem Two," plus an all-new set of "Secrets," "Train," "New Nails," "Dead Pool," "Learn How," "Mica," "Weatherbox," "Einstein's Day," "Fun World," "That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate" and "The Ballad of Johnny Burma."