Orphan

This Canadian melodic heavy rock quartet was formed in 1982 by ex-Pimps duo Chris Burke Gaffney (vocals, bass) and Brent Diamond (keyboards). Enlisting the providers of guitarist Steve McGovern and drummer Ron Boivenue, they negotiated a agreement with the Family portrait label the next year. Drawing motivation from industrial rockers such as for example Bryan Adams and Queen, they debuted with Depressed At Night, a classy collection of available AOR anthems. Salute noticed Boivenue been successful by Terry Norman Taylor as well as the visitor appearance of guitarist Aldo Nova, however the music lacked the influence of those on the debut release as well as the band’s improvement dissipated.