ArtistInfo

Orleans

Band, 1972-1997 US
Rock and Pop

Orleans is an American pop-rock band best known for its hits "Dance with Me" (1975), "Still the One", from the album Waking and Dreaming (1976) and "Love Takes Time" (1979). The group's name evolved from the music it was playing at the time of their formation, which was inspired by Louisiana artists such as Allen Toussaint and the Neville Brothers. Orleans was formed in Woodstock, New York in January 1972 by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter John Hall, vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Larry Hoppen and drummer/percussionist Wells Kelly. In October of that year, the group expanded to include Larry's younger brother, Lance, on bass. Drummer Jerry Marotta joined in 1976, completing the quintet.

Members

	Charlie Morgan dr *1955 GB
	Jerry Marotta dr, voc *1956 US
	Wells Kelly dr 1949-1984 GB
	Bobby Martin key, voc FR
	Larry Hoppen voc 1951-2012 US
	Lance Hoppen b, voc
	John Joseph Hall g, voc *1948 US
	Bob Leinbach voc, p, tb US
	Dennis Amero voc, g US