Rheostatics | |
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 Rheostatics (2007) L–R: Tim Vesely, Michael Phillip Wojewoda, Dave Bidini, Martin Tielli | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 1978–2007, 2009, 2015-present |
| Labels | Intrepid, Sire, DROG, Perimeter, True North, Zunior, Six Shooter |
| Members | Dave Bidini Dave Clark Kevin Hearn Hugh Marsh Martin Tielli Tim Vesely |
| Past members | Dave Crosby Rod Westlake Don Kerr Michael Phillip Wojewoda |
| Website | rheostatics |
Rheostatics are a Canadian indie rock band. They were formed in 1978, and actively performed from 1980 until disbanding in 2007. After a number of reunion performances at special events, Rheostatics reformed in late 2016, introducing new songs and performing semi-regularly.
Although they had only one Top 40 hit, "Claire" in 1995, they were simultaneously one of Canada's most influential and unconventional rock bands,[1] a band whose eclectic take on pop and rock music has been described both as iconic and iconoclastic.[2] In particular, two of the band's albums, Whale Music and Melville, have been cited in numerous critical and listener polls as among the best Canadian albums ever recorded.
- ^ Kelly, Cathal (June 21, 2009). "Dave Bidini: Our troubadour of hockey, the hinterlands and sweet home Canada". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
- ^ Rayner, Ben. "Rheostatics' swan song". The Toronto Star. 2007-03-29. Retrieved November 23, 2010.