Wireless was an Australian-Canadian rock band active from 1976 to 1980. The band recorded three albums during their career: Wireless (1976), Positively Human Relatively Sane (1978) and No Static (1980).
History Wireless was formed in 1976 by bassist Allan Marshall, guitarist Steve McMurray and drummer Glenn Beatson, who had played together in an Australian pop music band, Autumn."Wireless". Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia, November 28, 2004 They released a self-titled album on the Atlantic label; the album included some original songs." CD Reviews Wireless - 'Positively Human, Relatively Sane'". Rocktopia, August 29, 2012.
The band soon signed with WEA Music.
The band's album Positively Human Relatively Sane did not sell well; the next album, No Static, was produced by Geddy Lee (of the band Rush). Rush were friends with, and supporters of, Wireless. The band would tour with Rush several times in the late 1970s. Wireless' albums were later remastered and released by Rock Candy Records."Wireless – Remasters Rock Candy Records". Classic Rock Revisited, by Jeb Wright.
Members Mike Crawford - Guitar, vocals Allan Marshall - Bass, vocals Steve McMurray - Guitar, vocals Marty Morin - drums Glenn Beatson - Drums Mike Lalonde - Vocals Lawrence DelGrande - Keyboard, vocals
Discography Wireless (1976) Positively Human Relatively Sane (1978) No Static (1980)
References
External links Gary Lessard's Wireless Web site Peacedogman's review of No Static Autumn - pre-Wireless band