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Title: R.I.P. - Ted Gerow (83) Staccatos & Five Man Electrical Band
Post by: punkinblue9 on Mon 06 Jul 2026 19:52:22

Canadian keyboardist and songwriter Ted Gerow was born in 1943 in Montreal, Quebec. He is best known for his time with the Five Man Electrical Band, where he played keyboards and provided backup vocals on their 1971 hit song, "Signs".Key Details About Ted Gerow:Birth Year: 1943Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, CanadaNotable Work: Handled keyboards on the 1971 hit "Signs"Career: The band originally formed in Ottawa, Ontario, before moving to Los Angeles, California.Awards: Inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.