Saga(band)
Saga is a Canadian rock band from Oakville, Ontario. Bassist and keyboardist Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist and keyboardist Michael Sadler are the principal songwriters.
- Origin
- Oakville
- Active since
- 1977
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Biography
Story
Saga is a Canadian rock band from Oakville, Ontario, formed in 1977 by Michael Sadler and Jim Crichton. The band draws influences from hard rock, blues, funk, electronic, and classical music. Saga is known for its extensive use of keyboards, often featuring three musicians playing simultaneously. It is one of the most successful neo-prog bands internationally, alongside Marillion and Pendragon. Saga was the first Canadian rock band to perform beyond the Iron Curtain. Notable successes include the album "Worlds Apart" (1981), which reached the top of the charts with the hit "On The Loose". The band has undergone numerous lineup changes over the years, with Ian and Jim Crichton being the only original members to appear on every album.
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Formed in 1977 in Oakville, Ontario.
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Commercial success with the album "Worlds Apart" (1981).
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First Canadian rock band to perform beyond the Iron Curtain.
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Extensive use of keyboards in their music.
Selection
Discography
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- Saga1978
Saga
- Images at Twilight1979
Images at Twilight
- Silent Knight1980
Silent Knight
- Worlds Apart1981
Worlds Apart
- Heads or Tales1983
Heads or Tales
- Behaviour1985
Behaviour
- Wildest Dreams1987
Wildest Dreams
- The Beginner’s Guide to Throwing Shapes1989
The Beginner’s Guide to Throwing Shapes
- The Security of Illusion1993
The Security of Illusion
- Steel Umbrellas1994
Steel Umbrellas
- Generation 131995
Generation 13
- Pleasure & The Pain1997
Pleasure & The Pain
- Phase One1997
Phase One
- Full Circle1999
Full Circle
- House of Cards2001
House of Cards
- Marathon2003
Marathon
- Network2004
Network
- Trust2006
Trust
FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was the band formed?+
The band Saga was formed in 1977.
Q02Who are the members of the band?+
The members of Saga are Michael Sadler, Jim Crichton, Ian Crichton, and Jim Gilmour.
Q03Where is the artist from?+
Saga is from Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Q04What genre of music do they play?+
Saga plays progressive rock.
Q05What are their biggest hits?+
Among their biggest hits is the album "Worlds Apart" (1981) and the song "On The Loose."
Q06How long has the band been active?+
Saga has been active since its formation in 1977.