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Five Man Electrical Band

The Five Man Electrical Band was a rock group from Canada, best known for their 1972 hit "Signs."

The group (which may have been a precursor to the sound of the Electric Light Orchestra) consisted of Les Emmerson, Brian Rading, Ted Gerow, Mike Belanger and Rick Belanger. Some members previously recorded and toured under the name The Staccatos.

The group disbanded in 1972 to pursue solo careers. Since 1986, they have continued to reunite for several concerts a year.

The band would inspire the group Tesla to record a live album in the 1980s, Five Man Acoustical Jam, which included a remake of "Signs".

Discography

  • Five Man Electrical Band, 1969
  • Good-byes and Butterflies, 1970
  • Coming of Age, 1972
  • Sweet Paradise, 1972
  • The Power of the Five Man Electrical Band, 1975 greatest hits compilation
  • Absolutely Right, 1995 compilation

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The band would inspire the group Tesla to record a live album in the 1980s, Five Man Acoustical Jam, which included a remake of "Signs".
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Sweet Paradise, 1972. The name "Godsmack" did not come from an Alice in Chains song though popular rumor deems it so. Coming of Age, 1972. Godsmack is a heavy metal band from Boston. Good-byes and Butterflies, 1970. ArtistDirect.com - Godsmack (http://www.godsmackdirect.com). Five Man Electrical Band, 1969. Official Website (http://www.godsmack.com/).

The Other Side (November 18, 2003, eight track acoustic LP)(Regular release April 2004). Faceless (April 8, 2003). Awake (October 31, 2000). Godsmack (August 25, 1998).

Tommy Stewart -Drums. Lee Richards - Guitars. Shannon Larkin - Drums/Percussion. Tony Rambola - Guitars/Backing Vocals.

Robbie Merrill - Bass. Sully Erna - Vocals/Guitar/Drums/Percussion.