Boys Brigade – Boys Brigade on 12 inch maxi. 1983 Toronto new wave, produced by Rush frontman Geddy Lee. Ships from Germany.
About Boys Brigade
A 12 inch maxi pressing tied to the sole album from Canadian new wave band Boys Brigade, produced by Rush frontman Geddy Lee, who discovered the group at a private party.
Boys Brigade is a 12 inch maxi single connected to the self-titled 1983 debut and only album from Toronto new wave band Boys Brigade, released via Anthem Records. The album was produced by Rush frontman Geddy Lee, who caught the band performing at a private party and was struck by their exotic guitar and synthesizer textures. This listing is a 12 inch maxi vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who were Boys Brigade
- The Geddy Lee connection
- About the album
- Pressing details and buying advice
Fast Facts
- Artist Boys Brigade were a Canadian new wave band formed in Toronto in 1980, active until 1984.
- Lineup Malcolm Burn on vocals and keyboards, Tony Lester on guitar and vocals, Wayne Lorenz on bass, Billie Brock on drums, with David Porter and Jeff Packer on percussion.
- Producer Rush frontman Geddy Lee produced the band’s self-titled 1983 debut, their only album, after discovering them at a private party.
- Singles The album spawned two singles, The Passion Of Love and Melody, the latter peaking at #15 in Toronto and #104 on the Billboard charts.
- Sound Distinctive use of three percussionists within a standard new wave format, praised for exotic guitar and synthesizer textures.
Boys Brigade – Boys Brigade (12", Maxi)
12 inch maxi vinyl, Anthem Records
12 inch maxi vinyl pressing of Boys Brigade, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Were Boys Brigade?
Boys Brigade formed in Toronto in 1980 around vocalist and keyboardist Malcolm Burn and guitarist Tony Lester, later expanded with bassist Wayne Lorenz, drummer Billie Brock and percussionists David Porter and Jeff Packer. The band developed in relative isolation from Toronto's mainstream rock circuit, building an intense, under-publicized live reputation before an introduction through Rush's lighting director Howard Ungerleider led them to management under Ray Danniels and a deal with Anthem Records.
The Geddy Lee Connection
Rush frontman Geddy Lee caught Boys Brigade performing at a private party and was immediately struck by the band's exotic guitar and synthesizer textures, driven by an unusually large trio of percussionists within a standard new wave format. Impressed that the band resisted easy categorisation, Lee offered to produce their debut album himself, recorded at Nimbus 9 Studio in Toronto with engineer Nick Blagona. The resulting self-titled record, released in July 1983, spawned two singles, The Passion Of Love and Melody, the latter reaching number 15 in Toronto and charting for nine weeks in the city's top 20. Despite the notable production pedigree, this remained the band's sole album before they disbanded in 1984, leaving behind a genuine cult favourite among fans of early 80s Canadian new wave.
- Produced by Geddy Lee of Rush, a genuinely notable production credit
- Distinctive use of three percussionists within a new wave framework
- A cult favourite among fans of early 80s Canadian new wave
- The band’s sole album, making this a self-contained discovery
- The band never released further material after this album
- Niche appeal outside new wave and Rush-adjacent collectors
- A used copy; condition should be checked in the listing
What is Boys Brigade?
It is a 12 inch maxi pressing connected to the self-titled 1983 debut and only album from Canadian new wave band Boys Brigade.
Who produced this album?
Rush frontman Geddy Lee, who discovered the band at a private party and was impressed by their sound.
What singles came from this album?
The Passion Of Love and Melody, the latter reaching #15 in Toronto and charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did Boys Brigade release other albums?
No, this was their sole album before the band disbanded in 1984.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A genuinely interesting new wave curiosity produced by Rush's Geddy Lee
- The band's sole album release, now a cult favourite
- Best suited to Rush fans and Canadian new wave collectors
Boys Brigade offers a fascinating footnote in Geddy Lee’s career and a genuine hidden gem of Canadian new wave, and this listing offers a 12 inch maxi pressing from a highly rated German seller.