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Five Man Electrical Band

Band, *1963 CA, Ottawa
Rock
A.k.a. The Staccatos (3)

The Five Man Electrical Band (originally known as The Staccatos from 1963–68) is a Canadian rock group from Ottawa. They had numerous hits in their native Canada, including the top 10 entries "Half Past Midnight" (1967) (as The Staccatos), "Absolutely Right" (1971) and "I'm a Stranger Here" (1972). Internationally, they are best known for their 1971 hit single "Signs".

     
Members
PortraitLes Emmerson
voc, g
Ted Gerow
org, p, syn *1943 CA
PortraitBrian Rading
b, voc 1946-2016 CA
Rick Belanger
perc, voc
Mike Belanger
voc, dr

Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Best Of Five Man Electrical BandFive Man Electrical Band2009Compil.
First Sparks: The Anthology (1965-1969)The Staccatos And Five Man Electrical Band2009Compil.
Half Past Midnight: The Staccatos And BeyondFive Man Electrical Band / The Staccatos2008Compil.
Absolutely RightFive Man Electrical Band1995Compil.
Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out) / SignsThe Hombres / Five Man Electrical Band1986Single
Summertime Blues / SignsBlue Cheer / Five Man Electrical Band1986Single
Johnny Get A GunFive Man Electrical Band1975Single
Power Of The Five Man Electrical BandFive Man Electrical Band1975Compil.
WerewolfFive Man Electrical Band1974Single
I'm A Stranger HereFive Man Electrical Band1973Single
Baby Wanna BoogieFive Man Electrical Band1973Single
What's It All About?Lou Reed, David Bowie / Five Man Electrical Band1973Single
Sweet ParadiseFive Man Electrical Band1973Album
The Devil & Miss Lucy (Country Girl)Five Man Electrical Band1972Single
Money Back Guarantee / Find The OneFive Man Electrical Band1972Single
The Devil & Miss Lucy (Country Girl)Five Man Electrical Band1972Single
SignsFive Man Electrical Band1971Single
Onda Liviana Vol. 1Rockit, Bobby Bloom, Donny Osmond, Five Man Electrical Band1971Single
Signs / Hello Melinda GoodbyeFive Man Electrical Band1971Single
Signs / Hello Melinda GoodbyeFive Man Electrical Band1971Single
Friends & Family / JuliannaFive Man Electrical Band1971Single
Absolutely Right / (You And I) ButterflyFive Man Electrical Band1971Single
Coming Of AgeFive Man Electrical Band1971Album
Moonshine (Friend Of Mine)Five Man Electrical Band1970Single
Good-Byes & ButterfliesFive Man Electrical Band1970Album
Sunrise To SunsetFive Man Electrical Band1969Single
RiverboatFive Man Electrical Band1969Single
Five Man Electrical BandFive Man Electrical Band1969Album
Lovin' Look / BabyFive Man Electrical Band1969Single
It Never Rains On Maple LaneFive Man Electrical Band1968Single
SignsFive Man Electrical BandSingle
Signs / KilimanjaroFive Man Electrical Band And Miriam MakebaSingle
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