Wireless (band)

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Wireless
OriginCanada
GenresRock, progressive rock
Years active1976–1980
LabelsAtlantic, Anthem
Past members
  • Mike Crawford
  • Allan Marshall
  • Steve McMurray
  • Marty Morin
  • Glenn Beatson
  • Mike Lalonde
  • Lawrence DelGrande

Wireless was a rock band from Canada. The band recorded three albums during their career: Wireless, and .

History[]

Wireless was formed in 1976 by bassist Allan Marshall, guitarist Steve McMurray and drummer Glenn Beatson, who had played together in an Australian pop music band, Autumn.[1][2] They released a self-titled album on the Atlantic label which included some original songs.[3]

The band soon signed with WEA Music.[4]

The band's album Positively Human Relatively Sane did not sell well; the next album, No Static, was produced by Geddy Lee. The albums were later remastered and released by Rock Candy Records.[5]

Members[]

  • Mike Crawford - Guitar, vocals
  • Allan Marshall - Bass, vocals
  • Steve McMurray - Guitar, vocals
  • Marty Morin - drums
  • Glenn Beatson - Drums
  • Mike Lalonde - Vocals
  • Lawrence DelGrande - Keyboard, vocals

Discography[]

  • Wireless (1976)
  • (1978)
  • (1980)

References[]

  1. ^ "Wireless". Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia, November 28, 2004
  2. ^ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Autumn'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on August 3, 2004.
  3. ^ " CD Reviews Wireless - 'Positively Human, Relatively Sane'". Rocktopia, August 29, 2012.
  4. ^ Martin Melhuish (2 October 1976). "Striving for Success without Leaning on Government". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: 60–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  5. ^ "Wireless – Remasters Rock Candy Records". Classic Rock Revisited, by Jeb Wright.

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