Genres Punk rock Origin Vancouver, Canada Members Rich Jones | Active until 2009 Genre Punk rock | |
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Also known as The Black Market Babies Years active 1993 (1993)–2008 (2008) Labels Sub Pop, History Music, Liquor & Poker, Die Young Stay Pretty Past members Billy Hopeless
Adam Becvare
Johnny Stewart
Jahmeel "JR" Russell
Rob Zgaljic
Rich Jones
Denyss McKnight
Matt Camirand
Jay Millette
Davey French
Robbie Hunter Albums The Violent Years, Alive Without Control, The Black Halos, We Are Not Alone, Xmas EP 2001 Similar Karl Rosqvist, The Yo‑Yos, Sorry and the Sinatras, The Chelsea Smiles, Sami Yaffa | ||
The black halos rock palace madrid spain june 11 2001
The Black Halos are a Vancouver, BC based punk rock band founded in 1993 by lead singer Billy Hopeless and guitarist Rich Jones as The Black Market Babies. The band was briefly on Sub Pop Records, and later signed with History Music. They broke up in 2008 after having their equipment stolen while on tour, however disagreements between the Halos and Billy Hopeless were also cited as a cause. The Band reformed in 2016, with Billy Hopeless and Rich Jones as the original members, and new members. Also releasing 2 news songs "Fossil Fuel" and "Geisterbahn II on their bandcamp page.
Contents
- The black halos rock palace madrid spain june 11 2001
- Ariel maniki and the black halos abjure of you
- Members
- Discography
- Songs
- References
Ariel maniki and the black halos abjure of you
Members
Rich Jones moved to the UK after leaving the band and has played with Ginger Wildheart, Dogs D'amour frontman Tyla, and Alec Empire amongst others. He's currently the guitarist with Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe.
Jay Millette once played in Toronto-based band Darlings of Chelsea. He now plays in Brutto Monstro, as well as the newly founded rock 'n' roll band Midnight Towers.
Adam Becvare continues to front The Lords of the New Church in place of deceased frontman Stiv Bators and tours with band The Lustkillers.
Billy Hopeless now plays in the Vancouver band The Bonitos.
Dave "Davey" French now plays lead guitar in the rock band Everclear
Discography
Songs
Some Things Never FallThe Violent Years · 2001
Darkest CornersAlive Without Control · 2005
Sell-Out LoveThe Violent Years · 2001