Roman Grey Explained

Roman Grey
Background:	group_or_band
Genre:	Synthpop/Rock
Years Active:	1982–1990
Label:	Attic Records
Current Members:	Ross Roman, David Grey

Roman Grey was a Canadian band from the 1980s. Their music has been described as "dream pop".^[1]

History

Roman Grey was formed in 1982 by Ross Roman (Rheaume) and David Grey(Smith). Their first self-titled EP release on Relativity Records became popular in Italy,^{[2] [3]} and the single "Look Me in the Eyes" was played extensively on the radio and in dance clubs there.^[4]

The band found success in Canada with their 1988 album Edge of the Shadow, produced by Terry Brown.^[5] The single "IBU" appeared on the RPM Canadian Content charts that year.^[6]

Discography

Studio albums

• Edge of the Shadow (1988)

Extended plays

• Roman Grey (1982)
• Body Shock (1984)

Singles

• "Look Me in the Eyes" (1982)
• "Shake Down" (1984)
• "Shangri-La" (1988)
• "I.B.U." (1988) #37 CA

Notes and References

1. https://newspaperarchive.com/winnipeg-free-press-dec-19-1988-p-27/ "Mays displays skill with music colours"
2. Encyclopedia: Roman Grey bio. Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. 14 March 2019 . 2023-10-05.
3. https://newspaperarchive.com/medicine-hat-news-nov-25-1988-p-18/ "Cocky Canadians big in Europe"
4. http://www.mpnews.it/archivio/index.php?section=articoli&category=29&id=5732/popsongs-3-roman-grey-look-me-in-the-eyes-1982 " POPSONGS #3 - Roman Grey: "Look Me In The Eyes" (1982)"
5. http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=5586& "Top Albums/CDs"
6. http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=8724& "Canadian Content (Cancon)"