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Young blues and rock band that played at weekly dances in local highschools and Fort William Gardens in the late 60's. Founding members: Allen Smith (guitarist), David Dubick (guitarist), Kevin O'Neil(vocals), [[Rod Peltonen]],(bass),Grant Babion(keyboards), and [[Terry Northway]] (drums). This group was fortunate enough to open for the Guess Who in consecutive years and Paul Revere and the Raiders in another big Gardens gig.
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{{Band
The Electric Church evolved into a rhythym and blues band,with a touch of soul, that featured Kevin O'Neil and Bev Holbrook sharing lead vocals. Don McRae and Tom Yule joined the band to provide a brass component.  
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|altnames=[[Orpheus]]
The Electric Church were together for a period covering 1968 to 1970. The band later changed its name to Orpheus.
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|years_active=1968-1970
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|genres=Blues, Rock
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|notable_for=
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|status=Defunct
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}}
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==Members==
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* [[Allen Smith]]- ([[Guitar]])
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* [[David Dubick]]- ([[Guitart]])
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* [[Kevin O'Neil]]- ([[Vocals]])
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* [[Rod Peltonen]]- ([[Bass]])
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* [[Grant Babion]]- ([[Keyboards]])
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* [[Terry Northway]] ([[Drums]])
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rhythm and blues era changes:
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* [[Kevin O'Neil]]- [[Vocals]]
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* [[Bev Holbrook]]- [[Vocals]]
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* [[Don McRae]]- [[Brass]]
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* [[Tom Yule]]- [[Brass]]
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==Biography==
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Young blues and rock band that played at weekly dances in local highschools and Fort William Gardens in the late 60's. Founding members: [[Allen Smith]] (guitarist), [[David Dubick]] (guitarist), [[Kevin O'Neil]] (vocals), [[Rod Peltonen]],(bass), [[Grant Babion]] (keyboards), and [[Terry Northway]] (drums). This group was fortunate enough to open for the Guess Who in consecutive years and Paul Revere and the Raiders in another big Gardens gig.
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The Electric Church evolved into a rhythm and blues band, with a touch of soul, that featured [[Kevin O'Neil]] and [[Bev Holbrook]] sharing lead vocals. [[Don McRae]] and [[Tom Yule]] joined the band to provide a brass component.  
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The Electric Church were together for a period covering 1968 to 1970. The band later changed its name to [[Orpheus]].
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[[Category:Bands]]
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[[Category:60s Bands]]
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[[Category:70s Bands]]

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Electric Church
Years active 1968-1970
Genres Blues, Rock
Current status Defunct

Electric Church


Members

rhythm and blues era changes:

Biography

Young blues and rock band that played at weekly dances in local highschools and Fort William Gardens in the late 60's. Founding members: Allen Smith (guitarist), David Dubick (guitarist), Kevin O'Neil (vocals), Rod Peltonen,(bass), Grant Babion (keyboards), and Terry Northway (drums). This group was fortunate enough to open for the Guess Who in consecutive years and Paul Revere and the Raiders in another big Gardens gig.

The Electric Church evolved into a rhythm and blues band, with a touch of soul, that featured Kevin O'Neil and Bev Holbrook sharing lead vocals. Don McRae and Tom Yule joined the band to provide a brass component.

The Electric Church were together for a period covering 1968 to 1970. The band later changed its name to Orpheus.