Chelsea (American band)

For the British punk rock band, see Chelsea (band).
Chelsea
OriginNew York City
GenresPop rock[1]
Years active1970–1971
LabelsDecca
Past membersMichael Benvenga
Peter Criss
Chris Aridas
Mike Brand
Peter Shepley
Stan Penridge

Chelsea was an early 1970s band from New York City, best known for having drummer Peter Criss before he joined Kiss in 1973. They released one album, the self-titled album Chelsea, in 1970. Shortly after recording their unreleased second studio album, the band broke up.[2]

In August 1971, the band became LIPS, a trio consisting of Criss and his Chelsea bandmates Michael Benvenga and Stan Penridge. By the spring of 1972, LIPS was just the duo of Criss and Penridge. They eventually disbanded completely. Their sound has been compared to the Moody Blues, Procol Harum, and The Raisins, with whom Criss recorded as a guest musician in 1968.[1]

In 1973, Pete Shepley and Mike Brand recorded an unreleased album which included a post-Chelsea Michael Benvenga, a pre-Kiss Peter Criss, and (on two songs) Gene Simmons, as session musicians. It was titled Captain Sanity.[3]

  1. ^ a b "AllMusic overview-Chelsea". Retrieved 2009-01-25.
  2. ^ "Kiss FAQ-Peter Chriss". Archived from the original on 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
  3. ^ "Captain Sanity". KISS-Related Recordings.