Lavender Hill Mob (band) explained
Lavender Hill Mob was a Canadian band that was active in the late 1970s. They released two albums on United Artists Records.
Reception
The Los Angeles Times wrote, "Lead singer Nicky Prigeno's romantic delivery is a cross between Paul McCartney and Rupert Holmes".[1] In February 1978, Billboard selected the single "Dream Away" as one of its recommended pop music single picks.[2]
Albums
- Lavender Hill Mob – released in 1977 (#76 Canada)[3]
- Lavender Hill Mob (sometimes referred to as Street of Dreams after one of its singles) – released in 1978
Singles
| Year | Song | CAN |
|---|
| 1977 | "Party Song" | 48
[4] |
| 1978 | "Dream Away" | 65
[5] | |
Band members
- Nicky Prigeno – Lead vocals, bass
- Ronny Jones – Vocals, lead guitar
- Gerry Hardy – Vocals, flute,
- Chuck Chandler – Vocals, assorted keyboards and synthesizers
- Vito Fiore – Drums, percussion
Notes and References
- Barackman, Michael (June 5, 1977). "Pop Album Briefs: Lavender Hill Mob", Los Angeles Times.
- (February 18, 1978). "Top Single Picks", Billboard 90 (7): 79.
- Web site: RPM Top 100 Albums - May 14, 1977.
- Web site: RPM Top 100 Singles - April 16, 1977.
- Web site: RPM Top 100 Singles - April 22, 1978.
