Genre Folk rock | Years active 1990 (1990)–2001 | |
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Past members Gregory HoskinsLynn SimmonsGeorge CivelloColleen AllenMike FabelloMichael Spencer-Arscott Albums The Beggar Heart, The King of Good Intentions Similar Art of Time Ensemble, The Henrys, Kevin Breit, Nicholas Barron, Brooke Miller | ||
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Gregory Hoskins and the Stickpeople were a Canadian folk rock band in the 1990s, best known for their 1991 single "Neighbourhood". The band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Gregory Hoskins, backing vocalist Lynn Simmons, keyboardist George Civello, saxophonist Colleen Allen, bass guitarist Mike Fabello and drummer Michael Spencer-Arscott.
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History
The band was originally formed in the late 1980s by Hoskins and saxophonist John McCormick, and in 1990 became the first new act signed to True North Records in six years. Prior to launching the band, Hoskins pursued songwriting as a personal hobby while working primarily as a high school guidance counsellor.
They released their debut album, Moon Come Up, in February 1991, followed by Raids on the Unspeakable in 1993.
In 1994, the band performed and toured as the musical accompaniment for the Heart of Mine Tour, actor and playwright Robert Morgan's one-man stage show about Bob Dylan. They have also worked with Cheryl l'Hirondelle.
Break-up
Following their 1999 album Surgery, the band parted ways. Hoskins released his first solo album, King of Good Intentions, in 2001. He followed up with The Beggar Heart in 2007, and has since performed and recorded with the Art of Time Ensemble and The Henrys. His most recent album, a collaboration with Gary Craig titled The Map of Above, The Map of Below, was released in 2013.
Discography
Songs
Beautiful ParadeThe Beggar Heart · 2007
Black Flakes of MemoryThe King of Good Intentions · 2005
Never a Stranger KissThe Beggar Heart · 2007