Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople
| Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Years active | 1990–2001 |
| Labels | True North |
| Past members |
Gregory Hoskins Lynn Simmons George Civello Colleen Allen Mike Fabello Michael Spencer-Arscott |
Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople were a Canadian folk rock band in the 1990s, best known for their 1991 single "Neighbourhood". The band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Gregory Hoskins, backing vocalist Lynn Simmons, keyboardist George Civello, saxophonist Colleen Allen, bass guitarist Mike Fabello and drummer Michael Spencer-Arscott.
History
The band was originally formed in the late 1980s by Hoskins and saxophonist John McCormick, and in 1990 became the first new act signed to True North Records in six years.[1] They released their debut album, Moon Come Up, February 1991, followed by Raids on the Unspeakable in 1993.
Break-up
Following their 1999 album Surgery, the band parted ways. Hoskins released his first solo album, King of Good Intentions, in 2001.
Discography
- Moon Come Up (1991)
- Raids on the Unspeakable (1993)
- Surgery (1999)
References
- ↑ "The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia". Biography. jam.canoe.ca. Retrieved 4 August 2010.