Genre Country music | Years active 1987–present | |
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Website www.thepovertyplainsmen.com Members Mark SmithSean SmithKurt NeisBrad JohnsonDon Jorgensen Albums Gotta Be a Believer, There's No Lookin Back, Lap of Luxury Record labels Royalty Records, Royalty Records Inc. Similar Duane Steele, The Johner Brothers, Trevor Panczak, Brad Johner, Lisa Hewitt | ||
The Poverty Plainsmen is a Saskatchewan-based country music band, originating in smalltown Tilston, Manitoba by brothers Sean Smith and Mark Smith in October 1987.
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Career
They have had a number one single on the country charts for their performance of "Sister Golden Hair," which is a remake of a pop hit from the 70s by the group America. It was in the top 10 for eight weeks, and became the number one song for two weeks in Canada.
Since 1994 with the release of their album Gotta Be a Believer, they have done two more albums: There's No Looking Back (1999) and Lap of Luxury (2005).
On April 24, 2004, band member Sean Smith received a severe spinal cord injury. He is still currently in rehabilitation.
Awards
Songs
Everybody Say Eh!Lap of Luxury · 2005
Rock on Farm BoyLap of Luxury · 2005
The Miracle ManLap of Luxury · 2005