Formed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1969, The Five Man Electrical Band is a
rock band best known for their 1971 hit single “Signs”. The beginnings of the
band date back to 1963 when Dean Hagopian (vocals), Vern Craig (guitar), Brian
Rading (bass) and Rick Bell (drums) came together as the Staccatos. The
following year, Hagopian left the group and was replaced by guitarist, vocalist,
and songwriter Les Emmerson. After releasing an independent single, they signed
to Capitol Records and released the Top 20 hit “Small Town Girl”. The band
released their debut album, Initially, in 19...