Painter was a Canadian rock band formed in 1970 in Calgary.
Band history Painter experienced a number of personnel changes. Their big hit "West Coast Woman", from the album Painter, was released in 1973. Other bands that came out of Painter include Hammersmith, 451 and Prototype.
Amongst their various alumni are a number of recording engineers. QSound was developed by Dan Lowe after experimenting in a recording session that involved multiple microphones set up around a studio. The technology was used on recordings in the 80s by Pink Floyd, Sting, Madonna and other noted artists and is currently being used in cellphones.
Band members
Drums and percussion Bob 'Herb' Ego James Llewelyn
Lead vocals Doran 'Dorn' Beattie
Bass Royden 'Wayne' Morice
Guitar Dan Lowe Barry Allen Brad Steckel
Selected discography Daybreak/I Do The Best I Can (1970 single) Country Man/Lost The Sun (1973 single) (#89 in the RPM AC charts) Painter (1973 album)
Track listing for 'Painter' West Coast Woman (#16 Canada) (#160 1973 Canadian YearEnd chart), (#79 US Hot 100) Tell Me Why Song For Sunshine Goin' Home To Rock n' Roll (#76 Canada) Space Truck Kites And Gliders Oh! You Slave Driver For You Crazy Feeling Goin' Down The Road
References
External links CanConRox biography
QSound Bob Ego's site Brad Steckel's site Nevin Park Recording Studio