Roman Grey

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Roman Grey
Origin Canada
Genres Synthpop/Rock
Years active1982–1990
Labels Attic Records
MembersRoss Roman, David Grey

Roman Grey was a Canadian band from the 1980s. Their music has been described as "dream pop". [1]

Contents

History

Roman Grey was formed in 1982 by Ross Roman (Rheaume) and David Grey(Smith). Their first self-titled EP release on Relativity Records became popular in Italy, [2] [3] and the single "Look Me in the Eyes" was played extensively on the radio and in dance clubs there. [4]

The band found success in Canada with their 1988 album Edge of the Shadow, produced by Terry Brown. [5] The single "IBU" appeared on the RPM Canadian Content charts that year. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

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References

  1. "Mays displays skill with music colours". Winnipeg Free Press via Newspaper Archives. December 19, 1988 - Page 27
  2. "Roman Grey bio". Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  3. 1 2 "Cocky Canadians big in Europe". Medicine Hat News, via Newspaper Archives. November 25, 1988 - Page 18
  4. " POPSONGS #3 - Roman Grey: "Look Me In The Eyes" (1982)". MP News, 17.05.2010 - Federico Romagnoli
  5. "Top Albums/CDs" - RPM, Volume 48, No. 23 Sep 24, 1988
  6. "Canadian Content (Cancon)". - RPM, Volume 48, No. 15 Jul 30, 1988