Ellison – Ellison 1971 (Canada, Heavy Psychedelic Rock)
In 1967, in Montreal, Quebec, vocalist/guitarist Vincent Marandola and his childhood friend, bassist Richard Arcand, formed the band Jimmy Peace. In 1969, with the addition of Robert Cager and Christian Tremblay, the name was changed to Ellison. In 1971, a limited-edition album was released on the independent label Trans-World Records, sold only in Quebec and Ontario. The band's music was comparable to the work of contemporary Canadian rock stars such as The Ugly Ducklings, The Haunted, and The Sinners. The band disbanded in May 1973. Richard Arcand died in 1997.Ellison formed in Montreal in late 1967. Vincent Marandola and his childhood friend Richard Arcand, formed a trio named "Jimmy Peace". In 1969, they replaced the original drummer with Robert Cager and added Christian Tremblay as a second guitar, and thus "Ellison" was officially formed.
The band started playing quite frequently in and around Montreal, and actually played a few other gigs in Quebec. They were managed by Jean-Claude Brosseau. They recorded their one and only UP in 1971. which was produced by Alexandra Dumas and Yves Hamel and originally released on Trans-World Records.
There exists very little information with regards as to how well or poorly the record sold. In addition, the actual number of LPs pressed still remains a mystery. Ellison broke up in 1973 and I have lost contact with all the members over the years. Richard Arcand passed away in 1997 and I now reside in Sainte-Dorothee, Quebec.
by Vincent Marandola, Montreal. Canada, January 2000
Tracks:
01. Unchanged World - 0:00
02. Seal A Beam Bow - 3:38
03. Satanic - 8:05
04. Winter Slutch - 10:07
05. Strawberry Rain - 14:14
06. Untruth Story - 19:37
07. Freedom - 25:36
Personnel:
Vincent Marandola - vocals
Christian Tremblay – acoustic & electric guitar
Richard Arcand - bass
Robert Cager - drums
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Marie-Claire Séguin, Richard Séguin - vocals (07)
Alexandre Dumas, Yves Hamel – producers
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