The Esquires (Canadian band)
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Not to be confused with The Squires.
The Esquires were a Canadian band, based in Ottawa, active from 1962 to 1967. The band is notable as the recipient of the first Juno Award[1] in Canada, as well as being one of Canada's earlier pop music recording acts. The first Canadian music video ever made is said to be that of an Esquires song. The band is also notable as having had Bruce Cockburn as a later member, and also for one of its hit songs, "It's a Dirty Shame", having been written by William Hawkins.
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The Esquires | |
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Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Pop |
Years active | 1962 (1962)-1967 (1967) |
Labels | Capitol Columbia |
Past members | Bob Harrington Don Norman Brian Lewicki Gary Comeau Paul Huot Andy Legault Clint Hierlihy Richard Patterson Gail Thompson Bert Hurd Ted Gerow John Cassidy Bernie Jessome Douglas Orr Bruce Cockburn Robert Coulthart Mike Argue |
Website | http://www.spotlightheroes.com/Esquires |
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