Aerial (Canadian band)
| Aerial | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Years active | 1973–1981 |
| Labels | Anthem |
| Associated acts | Liverpool (Canadian Band), [Brian Miessner]Kid Rainbow, Gary O' |
Aerial was a Canadian pop and rock band from Toronto, Ontario during the 1970s.
History
Begun in 1973 as The Beatles tribute act Liverpool, with Brian Miessner on lead vocal and bass, Malcolm Buchanan on keyboards, Laurie Currie on vocals and drums, and Gary O'Conner (Gary O') on guitar and lead vocals. The band changed their name in 1977 to Aerial and produced two albums before they broke up in 1981.
Aerial were signed to Toronto-based record label Anthem Records, along with notable label-mates Rush.[1]
The band had a top-40 hit in Canada with "Easy Love".[2][3] The song made #92 on the national RPM Magazine charts in 1978.
As 'Liverpool', two songs made the national charts. 'Dolly' hit #24 and 'Down To Liverpool' made #69, both in 1976.
Discography
Albums
- In the Middle of the Night - (1978)
- Maneuvers - (1980)[4]
References
- ↑ Canadian Pop Encyclopedia, Biography of Gary O'; www.jam.canoe.ca.
- ↑ "", Jam! Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
- ↑ (July 25, 1981). "Gary O': 'Pay You Back With Interest'", Billboard 93 (29): 21. Convenience link.
- ↑ Dillon, Charlotte. "Aerial: Biography", Allmusic.