Representative Albums: "Best of Three," "Coney Hatch," "Outa Hand"
Biography
Named after a notorious Canadian lunatic asylum, Toronto's Coney Hatch drew lots of attention and some critical acclaim in their homeland, but never managed to set themselves apart from the melodic hard rock pack outside their home turf. Formed by vocalist/bassist Andy Curran and drummer Dave Ketchum in 1980, the band's core lineup solidified with the addition of former Firefly vocalist/guitarist Carl Dixon and lead guitarist Steve Shelski the following year. Signed by Kim Mitchell's Anthem Records (later purchased by Rush), the band recorded a self-titled debut in 1982, then followed it with 1983's less successful Outa Hand. Ketchum was replaced by new drummer Barry Connors before 1985's Friction, which fared no better, prompting the band's breakup after being dropped by their label in 1986. A brief reunion tour was booked to coincide with the release of 1992's Best of Three greatest hits set, after which the band members once again went their separate ways. ~ Ed Rivadavia, All Music Guide
Career Highlights: Get Smart, Again!, The Elevator, Full House: Fraternity Reunion
First Major Screen Credit: Green Acres: The Free Paint Job (1971)
Biography
American supporting actor Dave Ketchum has worked on stage, in television, and in a couple feature films. He got his start performing in USO tours. He later became a director. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Based in Toronto, Ontario, the band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Carl Dixon who would also go on to play with April Wine and a Burton Cummings-less Guess Who for several years, as well as touring solo and releasing at least two solo albums; vocalist and bassist Andy Curran who had his own solo album featuring the semi-hits, "License to Love" and "No Tattoos"; guitarist Steve Shelski who has written several instrumentals for TSN; and drummer Dave 'Thumper' Ketchum. They released their first album in 1982. Ketchum left the band in 1983, and was replaced by Barry Connors who formerly drummed with Toronto. In April, 2008 Carl Dixon was injured in a car accident in Australia.
