Smokie (band)

Smokie
Smokie performing in Einsiedel, Germany in June 2009
Smokie performing in Einsiedel, Germany in June 2009
Background information
Also known asSmokey
OriginBradford, Yorkshire, England
GenresPop rock, soft rock, glam rock[1]
Years active1964–present
LabelsRak
EMI/BMG
RSO
MembersMartin Bullard
Steve Pinnell
Mick McConnell
Pete Lincoln
Luke Bullard
Past membersAlan Silson
Terry Uttley
Chris Norman
Ron Kelly
Arthur Higgins
Pete Spencer
Alan Barton
Mike Craft
Websitewww.smokie.co.uk

Smokie (originally spelt Smokey) are an English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire. The band found success at home and abroad after teaming up with Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. They have had a number of lineup changes and were still actively touring in 2024. Their most popular hit single, "Living Next Door to Alice", peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and, in March 1977, reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as going to No. 1 on the Australian singles chart.[3] Other hit singles include "If You Think You Know How to Love Me", "Oh Carol", "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone", and "I'll Meet You at Midnight".

  1. ^ "Smokie | Biography, Albums, & Streaming Radio". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 510. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. ^ John Bush. "Smokie | Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 January 2016.