Five Man Electrical Band
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, Lionel, 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 Les Emmerson (died 2021) |
| Website | fivemanelectricalband |
The Five Man Electrical Band (known as The Staccatos from 1963 to 1968) 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). Internationally, they are best known for their 1971 hit single "Signs".