Frozen Ghost
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Frōzen Ghōst was a Canadian
rock band
formed in 1985 by Arnold Lanni
and Wolf Hassel who were previously with the band Sheriff
. The band received a Juno Award
for "Most Promising Group of the Year
" in 1987.
"Should I See", an anti-censorship song, became a minor hit in the United States
, reaching number 69 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles in 1987
. The video for that song was also nominated at the 1987 Juno Awards
for "Best Video of the Year
".
On their first two albums, Frōzen Ghōst
and Nice Place to Visit
, the band were originally a studio duo. Arnold Lanni
sang lead vocals, and played all the guitar and keyboard parts, and is credited as being the sole songwriter, while Wolf Hassel played bass. Their first two albums featured guest musicians, such as Derry Grehan
, lead guitarist of Honeymoon Suite
. The drums, however, were sequenced on a computer rather than being played by a human drummer. While Lanni may have programmed the drums himself, the actual programmer is uncredited and unknown. On their final album, Shake Your Spirit there were two official additions to the band: John Bouvette, who was on drums and percussion, and Phil X
who played the guitar and did some vocals. Phil X was also credited on the album Nice Place to Visit for being a guitarist, but was not considered an official band member until the final album was released.
For unknown reasons, on Frōzen Ghōst's second album their name changed from Frōzen Ghōst to Frozen Ghost, although on the third album the artist name returned to its original spelling.
Frōzen Ghōst disbanded in 1993, following their final album Shake Your Spirit.
Lanni would go on to become a successful producer for acts such as Our Lady Peace
, Finger Eleven
and Thousand Foot Krutch
. Hassel would resurface in 1996 with the band, Erin Cody and the Drum and later appeared on a 2003 album by Toronto
-based blues musician Brian Gladstone.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
rock band
Rock Band
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formed in 1985 by Arnold Lanni
Arnold Lanni
Arnold David Lanni is a Canadian record producer, and former member of both Frozen Ghost and Sheriff. He wrote Sheriff's most successful song, "When I'm With You."-History:...
and Wolf Hassel who were previously with the band Sheriff
Sheriff (band)
Sheriff was a Canadian rock band in the early 1980s, best known for their hit song "When I'm with You".-Biography:The band was formed in 1979 in Toronto, Ontario and consisted of vocalist Freddy Curci, guitarist Steve DeMarchi, keyboardist Arnold Lanni, bassist Wolf Hassel and drummer Rob...
. The band received a Juno Award
Juno Awards of 1987
The Juno Awards of 1987, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 2 November 1987 in Toronto at a ceremony in the O'Keefe Centre. Howie Mandel was the host for the ceremonies, which were broadcast on CBC Television....
for "Most Promising Group of the Year
Juno Award for New Group of the Year
The Juno Award for the New Group of the Year has been awarded since 1974, as recognition each year for the best new group or band in Canada. The award was originally known as Most Promising Group of the Year, and from 1994–2002 it was known as Best New Group.-Most Promising Group of the Year...
" in 1987.
"Should I See", an anti-censorship song, became a minor hit in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, reaching number 69 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles in 1987
1987 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
. The video for that song was also nominated at the 1987 Juno Awards
Juno Awards of 1987
The Juno Awards of 1987, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 2 November 1987 in Toronto at a ceremony in the O'Keefe Centre. Howie Mandel was the host for the ceremonies, which were broadcast on CBC Television....
for "Best Video of the Year
Juno Award for Video of the Year
The Juno Award for "Video of the Year" has been awarded since 1984, as recognition each year for the best music video in Canada. The award was previously called the "Best Video".-Best Video :...
".
On their first two albums, Frōzen Ghōst
Frozen Ghost (album)
Frozen Ghost is the debut album of the band Frozen Ghost, released in 1987. Its first single, "Should I See" reached #69 on the Billboard Hot 100.The run-out groove of side two on the LP contains unintelligible speech...
and Nice Place to Visit
Nice Place to Visit
Nice Place to Visit is the second album by Frozen Ghost.-Track listing:All songs written by Arnold Lanni.#"Better to Try" - 4:42#"Pauper in Paradise" - 4:45#"Selling Salvation" - 4:57#"Step By Step"* - 3:50#"Mother Nature" - 3:48...
, the band were originally a studio duo. Arnold Lanni
Arnold Lanni
Arnold David Lanni is a Canadian record producer, and former member of both Frozen Ghost and Sheriff. He wrote Sheriff's most successful song, "When I'm With You."-History:...
sang lead vocals, and played all the guitar and keyboard parts, and is credited as being the sole songwriter, while Wolf Hassel played bass. Their first two albums featured guest musicians, such as Derry Grehan
Derry Grehan
Derry Grehan, formerly of St. Catharines, is a guitarist for the Canadian rock band Honeymoon Suite. The band was formed by Grehan, Johnnie Dee, and Mike Lengyell in 1982.-Biography:...
, lead guitarist of Honeymoon Suite
Honeymoon Suite (band)
Honeymoon Suite is a Canadian rock band formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The band's name was a nod to the fact that Niagara Falls is the unofficial honeymoon capital.-Band history:...
. The drums, however, were sequenced on a computer rather than being played by a human drummer. While Lanni may have programmed the drums himself, the actual programmer is uncredited and unknown. On their final album, Shake Your Spirit there were two official additions to the band: John Bouvette, who was on drums and percussion, and Phil X
Phil X
Philip Xenidis, better known as Phil X , is a Greek-born guitarist and co-founder of the Los Angeles-based turbo pop band Powder. He also has a second band, the Drills. He is best known as the guitarist who replaced Rik Emmett in the Canadian rock band Triumph, for the Edge of Excess album and tour...
who played the guitar and did some vocals. Phil X was also credited on the album Nice Place to Visit for being a guitarist, but was not considered an official band member until the final album was released.
For unknown reasons, on Frōzen Ghōst's second album their name changed from Frōzen Ghōst to Frozen Ghost, although on the third album the artist name returned to its original spelling.
Frōzen Ghōst disbanded in 1993, following their final album Shake Your Spirit.
Lanni would go on to become a successful producer for acts such as Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist...
, Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1989. They have currently released five studio albums, with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies bringing them into the mainstream...
and Thousand Foot Krutch
Thousand Foot Krutch
Thousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in 1995. They have released five major studio albums: Set It Off , Phenomenon , The Art of Breaking , The Flame In All of Us , and Welcome to the Masquerade . They also have one live album, Live at the Masquerade...
. Hassel would resurface in 1996 with the band, Erin Cody and the Drum and later appeared on a 2003 album by Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based blues musician Brian Gladstone.
Albums
- Frozen GhostFrozen Ghost (album)Frozen Ghost is the debut album of the band Frozen Ghost, released in 1987. Its first single, "Should I See" reached #69 on the Billboard Hot 100.The run-out groove of side two on the LP contains unintelligible speech...
- 1987 - Nice Place to VisitNice Place to VisitNice Place to Visit is the second album by Frozen Ghost.-Track listing:All songs written by Arnold Lanni.#"Better to Try" - 4:42#"Pauper in Paradise" - 4:45#"Selling Salvation" - 4:57#"Step By Step"* - 3:50#"Mother Nature" - 3:48...
- 1988 - Shake Your SpiritShake Your Spirit- Track listing :# "Come Alive " - 0:25# "Shake Your Spirit" - 4:11# "So Strange" - 3:55# "Cry " - 4:09# "Shine On Me" - 4:09# "Another Time and Place" - 4:40# "Something to Say" - 4:50# "Revival " - 0:30...
- 1992 - The Essentials - 2005 (compilation albumCompilation albumA compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
)
Singles
| Year | Song | Canada Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
US Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US MSR Mainstream Rock Tracks Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music. Modern rock tracks are counted in the Alternative Songs chart.This chart began with the March 21, 1981, issue... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | "Should I See" | 27 | 69 | 4 | Frozen Ghost |
| "Promises" | - | - | - | ||
| 1988 | "Yum Bai Ya" | 92 | - | - | |
| "Round and Round" | 19 | - | - | Nice Place to Visit | |
| "Pauper in Paradise" | - | - | - | ||
| 1989 | "Dream Come True" | 34 | - | - | |
| 1992 | "Head Over Heels" | 16 | - | - | Shake Your Spirit |
| "Cry (If You Want To)" | 36 | - | - | ||
| "Shine on Me" | 69 | - | - |
External links
- Frozen Ghost entry - JAM! Canadian Pop Encyclopedia