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Five Man Electrical Band | |
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 Les Emmerson in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Staccatos (1963–1968) |
| Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1963–1975, 1986–present |
| Labels | Quality, Capitol, MGM |
| Members | Michael Crepin Steve Hollingworth Rick Smithers Wes Reed Brian Sim Alan Wilmore |
| Past members | Ted Gerow Dean Hagopian Vern Craig Brian Rading (died 2016) Michael "Mike Bell" Belanger Rick "Bell" Belanger J. Murray Davison Les Emmerson (died 2021) |
| Website | fivemanelectricalband |
The Five Man Electrical Band (known as The Staccatos from 1963 to 1968)[1] is a Canadian rock band from Ottawa, Ontario. They had many hits in Canada, including the top 10 entries "Half Past Midnight" (1967) (as The Staccatos), "Absolutely Right" (1971) and "I'm a Stranger Here" (1972).[2] Internationally, they are best known for their 1971 hit single "Signs".[3][4]
- ^ Bush, John. "Biography, The Staccatos". allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ "Five Man Electrical Band Chart History". billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ "Five Man Electrical Band". The Canadian Encyclopedia. 7 February 2006. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
- ^ "Five Man Electrical Band - Signs (1971)". youtube.com. YouTube. 18 May 2011. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.