Wireless was an Australian-Canadian rock band active from 1976 to 1980. The band recorded three albums during their career: ''Wireless'' (1976), '' Positively Human Relatively Sane'' (1978) and '' No Static'' (1980).

History

Wireless was formed in 1976 by bassist Allan Marshall, guitarist Steve McMurray and drummer Glenn Beatson, who had played together in an Australian pop music band,

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. They released a self-titled album on the Atlantic label; the album included some original songs. The band soon signed with WEA Music. The band's album ''Positively Human Relatively Sane'' did not sell well; the next album, ''No Static'', was produced by

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(of the band Rush). Rush were friends with, and supporters of, Wireless. The band would tour with Rush several times in the late 1970s. Wireless' albums were later remastered and released by Rock Candy Records."Wireless – Remasters Rock Candy Records"
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Members

*Mike Crawford - Guitar, vocals *Allan Marshall - Bass, vocals *Steve McMurray - Guitar, vocals *Marty Morin - drums *Glenn Beatson - Drums *Mike Lalonde - Vocals *Lawrence DelGrande - Keyboard, vocals

Discography

* ''Wireless'' (1976) * ''Positively Human Relatively Sane'' (1978) * ''No Static'' (1980)

References

External links

Gary Lessard's Wireless Web site
Canadian rock music groups Anthem Records artists Musical groups established in 1976 Musical groups disestablished in 1980 Musical groups from Toronto 1976 establishments in Ontario 1980 disestablishments in Ontario {{Canada-band-stub