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From 1986 through about 2019, the band typically played a few shows a year as a sextet, usually consisting of Les Emmerson (guitar, lead vocals), Ted Gerow (keyboards), Brian Sim (lead guitar), Rick Smithers (bass), Steve Hollingworth (drums, vocals), Mike Belanger (drums, vocals) and Wes Reed (Percussion).
Ted continues to be a sought-after producer and keyboardist for recording sessions and television productions in the Ottawa Valley and all across Canada, working his magic to make both the established stars and the first-timers sound their very best.
Dec 12, 2021 · Gerow, keyboardist for the Five Man Electrical Band, was devastated by the loss of the man with whom he shared a love of music and the same sense of humour.
After deciding to go in a different direction, the Staccatos added Ted Gerow (keyboards) to the band, followed shortly by Craig’s departure. While recording their second album, their producer, Nick Venet, prompted the band to change their name, as the Staccatos sounded “dated.”
Ted Gerow. Canadian songwriter, producer and keyboardist born 1943 in Montréal. Moved to Ottawa in 1964. Staff producer at Marc Productions Limited / Les Productions Marc Ltée, Snocan Studios, and Altair Four Studios . Inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.
TitleYearIn Your Collection, Wantlist, Or ...Actions1052-4The First Noel ...1052-4SCAS-1115O Come All Ye Faithful ...Stag Creek, Country 105 CKBYSCAS-11151057-1Oh Holy Night ...1057-11054-2O Come All Ye Faithful ...1054-2Explore Ted Gerow's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Ted Gerow on AllMusic.
Adding keyboardist Ted Gerow and leaving behind Vern Craig, the Staccatos released their second album, Five Man Electrical Band, in 1968, and renamed themselves after it the following year, partially at the suggestion of Rading.
