Hello (band)

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Hello was a Bell Records label, teen appeal glam rock band based in England.

1 Career
2 Discography
- 2.1 Singles
- 2.2 Album
3 Band personnel
4 Trivia
5 Reference and external link

[edit] Career

They were formed in 1971, originally being called 'The Age'. Their biggest success came in the UK and Germany in the mid 1970s.

Their Top 10 hits in the UK singles chart were "Tell Him" (a cover of The Exciters 1963 hit) and "New York Groove", the latter of which was written by Argent band member Russ Ballard. "New York Groove" was later covered to provide a solo Billboard Hot 100 chart hit in the U.S., for the rock guitarist Ace Frehley of the rock band KISS.

By 1979, with no recording contract, the band split up, with former guitarist Keith Marshall releasing a solo effort "Only Crying" in 1981. It found a place in record charts worldwide.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

"You Move Me" (1972)

"C´mon"

"Another School Day" (1973)

"Tell Him" (1974)

"Game's Up"

"Bend Me Shape Me"

"New York Groove" (1975)

"Star Studded Sham"

"Teenage Revolution"

"Love Stealer" (1976)

"Seven Rainy Days"

"Let it Rock"

"Shine on Silver Light"

"Good old USA" (1977)

"Heart Get Ready for Love" / "Voodoo Eyes"

"Slow Motion" (1978)

"Feel this Thing" (1979)

[edit] Album

Keeps Us Off The Streets - (1975)

[edit] Band personnel

Keith Marshall (born 5 June 1956, in Hampstead, North West London) - lead vocalist / guitarist
Bob Bradbury (born Robert Bradbury, 14 January 1956, in Hampstead) - guitarist / vocalist
Vic Faulkner (born Victor Faulkner, 27 February 1956, in Hampstead) - bassist
Jeff Allen (born Jeffrey Allen, in 1956, in Hampstead) - drummer

[edit] Trivia

Hello's drummer, Jeff Allen is the brother of Ultravox's one time bass guitarist, Chris Cross.
Allen had earlier played with East of Eden.
"Bend Me Shape Me" was a cover of Amen Corner's 1968 UK Number 3 hit.
Hello once backed Gary Glitter on one of his tours.