The Haunted (Montreal)
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| The Haunted | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Garage Rock, Proto-Punk |
| Years active | 1965-1971 |
| Label(s) | Quality (1966) Trans-World (1967-68) Jet (1968) |
| Website | thehaunted.com |
The Haunted were an influential garage rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band was formed by Jurgen Peter (guitar) in 1965 and went on to release several records before finally disbanding in 1971[1]. Along with The Ugly Ducklings, they were among the first Canadian bands to achieve a moderate level of success in their musical genre, and they helped pave the way for early punk bands in much the same way that The New York Dolls did in New York, and The Stooges in London
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[edit] Band History
In 1965, after playing with several Montreal groups, Jurgen Peter joined up with Bob Burgess (vocals), Al Birmingham (guitar), Glenn Holmes (bass), and Peter Symes (drums) to form The Haunted.
The band's first big break came after winning a Battle Of The Bands at the Montreal Forum. the prize was studio time that they used to record the two songs on their first 45rpm, 1-2-5, with Eight O'Clock In The Morning as the B-side. Early pressings of this record had the band name misprinted as "The Hunted"[2].
The single achieved substantial local success, and moderate attention in the U.S., Australia, and several European countries which lead to the release of several more 7" singles, as well as a full-length self-titled LP over the next two years, which served to increase their popularity.
By the time the band broke up in 1971, they had a fan club with thousands of members, and they had to cancel a year's worth of advance concert bookings.[3]
After the breakup, Bob Burgess went on to front the Montreal band Our Generation.
[edit] The Album
The Haunted became very popular in Quebec and Ontario and some parts of the U.S. An album was demanded. "The Haunted", their only alum was released on Trans-World records in 1966 with catalog number 6701. The album includes nine tracks. Today, their self-titled album is worth a small fortune, averaging in the $1000 area.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
| 1967 | The Haunted | Trans-World 6701 |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
| 1966 | 1-2-5 / Eight O'Clock In The Morning | Quality 1814 |
| 1966 | I Can Only Give You Everything / No More Lovin' | Quality 1840 |
| 1967 | Searching For My Baby / A Message To Pretty | Trans-World 1674 |
| 1967 | Come On Home / Out Of Time | Trans-World 1682 |
| 1968 | Land Of Make Believe / An Act Of Leisure | Trans-World 1702 |
| 1968 | Mona / I'm Gonna Blow My Little Mind To Bits | Jet 4002 |
| 1968 | Vapeur Mauve | Marque XII 7001 |
