Motherlode (band)
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Motherlode was a Canadian pop rock group formed in 1969 in London, Ontario.[1] The group scored some success in the US with their single, "When I Die",[1] which hit #1 in Canada[2] and #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969.[3] The group didn't have a bass guitarist. William Smith would play the bass notes on his keyboard. They did however use bass players on their studio recordings.
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Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Soul, rock |
Years active | 1969ā1970, 1976, 1989ā1990 |
Labels | Buddah, Revolver, Unidisc |
Past members | VERSION 1 William "Smitty" Smith Steve Kennedy Ken Marco Wayne "Stoney" Stone VERSION 2 Dave Berman Brian Dewhurst Gerry Legault Joey Roberts aka Joey Miquelon Brian Wray |
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The act remains a one-hit wonder despite two more singles in the top 100 in Canada.