Five Man Electrical Band was a Canadian rock band that formed in Ottawa in the mid-1960s. The band originally consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Les Emmerson, lead guitarist Brian Rading, bassist and keyboardist Mike Bell, drummer Rick "Bell" Belanger, and keyboardist Ted Gerow.

The band's music was a blend of rock, folk, and pop, with socially conscious lyrics that often addressed political and environmental issues. They are best known for their 1971 hit single "Signs," which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and became a popular protest song.

In addition to "Signs," Five Man Electrical Band had several other hits, including "Absolutely Right," "Werewolf," and "I'm A Stranger Here." They released several albums throughout the 1970s, including "Five Man Electrical Band," "Good-byes and Butterflies," and "Coming of Age."

Despite their commercial success, Five Man Electrical Band never achieved the same level of fame as some of their contemporaries such as The Guess Who or Rush. The band disbanded in the late 1970s, but their music continues to be appreciated by fans of classic rock and pop.

• Les Emmerson - guitar/vocals
• Barry Simmons - 
• Wayne Latendresse (Tender) - 

• Les Emmerson - guitar/vocals
• Vern Craig - guitar/vocals
• Brian Rading - bass/vocals
• Rick Belanger (Bell) - percussion/vocals
• Ted Gerow - keyboards/vocals
• Mike Belanger (Bell) - drums/vocals

1. "Initially The Staccatos" (1965) - Single: "Half Past Midnight"

• Les Emmerson - guitar/vocals
• Brian Rading - bass/vocals
• Rick Belanger (Bell) - percussion/vocals
• Ted Gerow - keyboards/vocals
• Mike Belanger (Bell) - drums/vocals

• Les Emmerson - guitar/vocals
• Brian Rading - bass/vocals
• Rick Belanger - percussion/vocals
• Ted Gerow - keyboards/vocals
• Mike Belanger - drums/vocals

1. "Goodbyes and Butterflies" (1971) - Single: "Signs"
2. "Coming of Age" (1972) - Single: "Absolutely Right"
3. "Sweet Paradise" (1973)

• Les Emmerson - guitar/vocals
• Rick Belanger - percussion/vocals
• Ted Gerow - keyboards/vocals
• Others...

1. "The Power of The Five Man Electrical Band" (1974)

1. "Absolutely Right" (1996)

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