Who was in the Staccatos?
Les EmmersonBrian RadingMike BelangerDrum KitTed GerowKeyboard instrumentDean HagopianRick SmithersBass guitar
Five Man Electrical Band/Members
What happened to Five Man Electrical Band?
The leader of Five Man Electrical Band contracted COVID-19 last month and died Friday at a local hospital, said his wife Monik Emmerson. She said her husband was double vaccinated but had underlying health issues. “Music was his life up until the very end,” she added. “He lived and breathed music.”
What nationality are The Staccatos?
Canadian
The Five Man Electrical Band (known as The Staccatos from 1963 to 1968) is a Canadian rock band from Ottawa, Ontario.
Who wrote Cry to Me Staccatos?
Bert Russel a.k.a. Bert Berns
“Cry to Me” is a song written by Bert Berns (listed as “Bert Russell”) and first recorded by American soul singer Solomon Burke in 1961….Cry to Me.
| “Cry to Me” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Solomon Burke | |
| Label | Atlantic (45-2131) |
| Songwriter(s) | Bert Russel a.k.a. Bert Berns |
| Producer(s) | Bert Berns |
Who was the lead singer of The Staccatos?
Artist Biography The Staccatos were formed in 1963 in Ottawa by vocalist Dean Hagopian, guitarist Vern Craig, bassist Brian Rading, and drummer/vocalist Rick Bell.
Who is Les Emmerson married to?
Emmerson’s wife, Monik Emmerson, confirmed his death, saying, “He had underlying health conditions that made him additionally vulnerable to Covid.” She added that Emmerson had been in-and-out of the hospital for other reasons over the past year.
What does staccato mean in music?
The instruction “staccato” describes music composed of tones that are short and noncontinuous rather than smoothly flowing together (a style noted by the instruction “legato”).
Is Solomon Burke still living?
October 10, 2010Solomon Burke / Date of death