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Rick Belanger left the group in 1974, leaving Emmerson and Gerow as the only remaining permanent members of the ostensibly "Five Man" band. Shortly thereafter, when 1975's "Johnny Get A Gun" peaked at a lowly No. 69 in Canada, Emmerson and Gerow decided to disband the Five Man Electrical Band.
- Signs (as Five Man Electrical Band) “Signs” was a single that was released in 1971 by the Five Man Electrical Band. It became an instant sensation as it peaked as high as number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number four on the Canadian Top Singles Chart.
- Half Past Midnight (as The Staccatos) “Half Past Midnight” was a single that was officially released by The Staccatos in 1967. Before undergoing the name change to Five Man Electrical Band, this was the group’s biggest hit as it peaked as high as number eight on the Canadian Top Singles Chart.
- Absolutely Right (as the Five Man Electrical Band) On the Canadian Top Singles Chart in 1971, “Absolutely Right” became a number three hit. It was the first single released after the Five Man Electrical Band’s global success with “Signs.”
- I’m a Stranger Here (as the Five Man Electrical Band) In 1972, “I’m a Stranger Here” became the highest charting single the Five Man Electrical Band experienced as a recording artist.
In 1974, Rick left, leaving Emmerson and Gerow as the only remaining permanent members. Shortly after 1975’s “Johnny Get A Gun,” which only peaked at #69 in Canada, the band decided to call it quits.
Rick Belanger left the group in 1974, leaving Emmerson and Gerow as the only remaining permanent members of the ostensibly "Five Man" band. Shortly thereafter, when 1975's "Johnny Get A Gun" peaked at a lowly #69 in Canada, Emmerson and Gerow decided to disband the Five Man Electrical Band.
Apr 11, 2022 · T he band’s roots stem from the demise of The Staccatos. Guitarist/singer Les Emmerson began his musical partnership with Rick Belanger in the early 60’s while in the group and after signing with Capitol Records, were heralded as Canada’s ‘other’ supergroup – The Guess Who being the other.
Prior to the completion of the album, Mike Belanger left the band and Brian Rading left just as it was wrapping up. The group discussed becoming a recording unit only, but no one could agree on a direction. In the absence of Rading and Belanger, new players were brought in to try to salvage the band.
Feb 7, 2006 · In 1969 the band permanently changed their name to the Five Man Electrical Band, consisting of guitarists Vern Craig and Les Emmerson, keyboard player Ted Gerow, bass guitarist Brian Rading, and brothers Michael Bell (b Belanger) on drums and Rick Bell (guitarist).
