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Ocean

 
Artist: Ocean

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Gene MacLellan
  • Formed: 1970, London, Canada
  • Disbanded: 1975
  • Genres: Rhythm & Blues
  • Representative Albums: "Greatest Hits

Biography

Ocean's first single, "Put Your Hand in the Hand" (from the album of the same name) sold over one million copies in 1971 in both America and the band's native Canada. The gospel-rock band was comprised of Greg Brown (vocals, keyboard), Jeff Jones (bass, vocals), guitarists Janice Brown and Dave Tamblyn, and drummer Chuck Slater. Several singles followed during the early '70s, but none were as popular as the debut. Ocean disbanded in 1975. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Album cover for Put Your Hand in the Hand, featuring a photo of the band

Ocean was a gospel rock band formed in 1970 in London, Ontario, Canada. They are best known for their million-selling 1971 single "Put Your Hand in the Hand", penned by Gene MacLellan.[1] The gramophone record sold over one million copies and received a gold disc awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America on 3 May 1971.[1] The group disbanded in 1975.

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References

  1. ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 300. ISBN 0-214-20512-6. 

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