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Painter | |
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| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1970–? |
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Painter was a Canadian rock band formed in 1970 in Calgary. [1]
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Painter | |
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| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1970–? |
| Past members |
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Painter was a Canadian rock band formed in 1970 in Calgary. [1]
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.
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