BoysBrigade(band)
Boys Brigade was a Canadian new wave band formed in 1980 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Malcolm Burn, guitarist and vocalist Tony Lester, bass guitarist Wayne Lorenz, drummer Billie Brock and percussionists David Porter and Jeff Packer. One critic noted, "What made Boys Brigade stand out was their strong use of percussionists in a standard rock/new wave format.
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Boys Brigade was a Canadian new wave band formed in 1980 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Malcolm Burn, guitarist and vocalist Tony Lester, bass guitarist Wayne Lorenz, drummer Billie Brock, and percussionists David Porter and Jeff Packer. One critic noted, "What made Boys Brigade stand out was their strong use of percussionists in a standard rock/new wave format." Their debut album, titled "Boys Brigade", was released in 1983 under the Anthem label.
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Formed in 1981 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Debut album: "Boys Brigade" released in 1983.
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Notable member: Malcolm Burn.
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Q01When was the band formed?+
The band Boys Brigade was formed in 1981.
Q02Who are the members of the band?+
The members of the band include Malcolm Burn, Tony Lester, Wayne Lorenz, Billie Brock, David Porter, and Jeff Packer.
Q03Where is the artist from?+
Boys Brigade is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q04What genre of music do they play?+
Boys Brigade plays new wave music.
Q05What are their biggest hits?+
Their debut album, titled "Boys Brigade," was released in 1983.
Q06Have they won any awards?+
Boys Brigade has not won any awards.