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{{Short description|Canadian hard rock band}}
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'''Teaze''' is a Canadian [[hard rock]] band formed in Windsor, Ontario in 1975. The band released four studio albums and a live album recorded in Japan. They only had one hit song in their whole career.
'''Teaze''' is a Canadian [[hard rock]] band formed in [[Windsor, Ontario]] in 1974. The band released four studio albums and a live album recorded in Japan. The band reformed in 2019.


==History==
==History==


===Early years===
===Early years===
They were discovered by [[Mel Shaw]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianbands.com/Teaze.html|title=Canadian Bands.com - Teaze|publisher=Canadianbands.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> who produced a bunch of demos with the band to help them launch their career. The band and Shaw loved the songs so much that they decided to turn it in a full album.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.angelfire.com/band/teaze/home.html|title=Teaze Homepage|publisher=Angelfire.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> This LP was released with [[Force One Records]], a division of [[London Records]].
They were discovered by [[Mel Shaw]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianbands.com/Teaze.html|title=Canadian Bands.com - Teaze|publisher=Canadianbands.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> who produced several demos with the band to help them launch their career. The band and Shaw loved the songs so much that they decided to turn it in a full album.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.angelfire.com/band/teaze/home.html|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20020911103816/http://www.angelfire.com/band/teaze/home.html|url-status= dead|archive-date= September 11, 2002|title=Teaze Homepage|publisher=Angelfire.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> This LP was released with [[Force One Records]], a division of [[London Records]].


===Aquarius years===
===Aquarius years===
Bob Rags,Terry Flood, Donald Tarlton aka Donald K. Donald, and Aquarius Records of Montreal discovered and signed Teaze with [[Aquarius Records (Canada)|Aquarius Records]] They first saw the group at the famed RPM convention in Toronto Canada. The group was then purchased from Force One Records, Mel Shaw and then personal manager Stan Whitcher. The band relocated to Montreal to record 'On The Loose' at Tempo Studios with producer George Lagios and engineer Bill Szawlowski....Their only hit single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/teaze/500494|title=Teaze|publisher=Artistdirect.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> would come from this album.
Bob Rags, Terry Flood, Donald Tarlton (aka Donald K. Donald), and Aquarius Records discovered and signed Teaze with [[Aquarius Records (Canada)|Aquarius Records]] They first saw the group at the famed RPM convention in Toronto Canada. The group was then purchased from Force One Records, Mel Shaw and then personal manager Stan Witcher. Their only hit single<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/teaze/500494 |title=Teaze|publisher=Artistdirect.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> had been released with this label on their second album, ''On The Loose''. It was a slow ballad called "Sweet Misery".


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In 1977, they moved to [[Montreal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianbands.com/Teaze.html|title=Canadian Bands.com - Teaze|publisher=Canadianbands.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> and started touring all over US and Canada without getting much visibility. Their big break happened in September 1978, when they toured in [[Japan]] for ten days. The reception was so favourable that they recorded a live album there: ''Tour Of Japan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/teaze/500494|title=Teaze|publisher=Artistdirect.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref>
It was a country style ballad called ''Sweet Misery''. The song, while being the band's most successful single, was such a departure from the Teaze style that it was rarely included in the live set.


When they returned to their new adopted hometown, they met [[Myles Goodwyn]], leader of the band [[April Wine]] who was signed with [[Aquarius Records (Canada)|Aquarius Records]] since the label's beginning. Goodwyn produced ''One Night Stands''. The result of that album was a lot more serious than their first two releases. It was consequently their only U.S./worldwide release on Capitol/Aquarius Records. They also toured all around the world to spread their popularity, but without a lot of success.
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In 1977, they moved to [[Montreal]] permanently<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianbands.com/Teaze.html|title=Canadian Bands.com - Teaze|publisher=Canadianbands.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> and starting touring all over Canada opening for the likes of Blue Oyster Cult, April Wine, Triumph and Toto among others. While touring heavily in Canada, the group was making huge gains in the Japanese market on the basis of their first album and 'On The Loose', which would earn the band a gold album. Demand warranted a headline tour which happened in Sept. of 1978, when they toured in [[Japan]] for ten days. The first shows were recorded for the album : ''Tour Of Japan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/teaze/500494|title=Teaze|publisher=Artistdirect.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> The album recorded in Tokyo by George Lagios and Bill Szawlowski and mixed in Montreal at Tempo studios, was as it happened, without overdubs etc.


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''Body Shots'', the last record recorded by Teaze was produced by Nick Blagona, who some people hold responsible for the demise of the band.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} ''Body Shots'' did not produce any hits. Brian Danter left the group to pursue a religious calling, eventually becoming a pastor, and Aquarius Records and the band failed to find a suitable replacement. Aquarius Records lost interest in the band and decided to break the contract. The band split up at that time.
When they returned to Canada, the band would begin work on 'One Night Stands' at Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec. Myles Goodwyn of April Wine was brought on to produce. Goodwyn, who knew the band well as April Wine's First Glance tour openers, helped arrange and refine the songs which ultimately produced what most agree to be the best of the Teaze albums. The results were critically encouraging but commercially disappointing. It consequentially ended up being their only U.S./worldwide release on Capitol/Aquarius Records. Body Shots, the last record recorded by Teaze was produced by Nick Blagona who some attribute a major factor in the demise of the band.

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As a consequence the last album "Body Shots" did not produce any hits, Brian Danter left the group to pursue his life long religious calling, Aquarius Records and the band failed to find a suitable replacement. Aquarius Records, after several attempts to get the band back to the studio, released the band from their contract. The band officially dissolved in 1981.


===Aftermath===
===Aftermath===
Myles Goodwyn produced two best-of compilations after Teaze's break-up. Those albums also been released by Aquarius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/teaze/500494|title=Teaze|publisher=Artistdirect.com|accessdate=19 October 2014}}</ref> One of these album, ''A Taste Of Teaze'' became their best seller.
Two compilations would be released in the next few years to complete the Teaze catalogue: 'A Taste of Teaze' from the UK and 'The Best of Teaze' from Canada. Unidisc Records of Montreal would eventually acquire the catalogue and release the original recordings on cd in the mid 90's.
The UK specialty label Rock Candy Records would release a remastered, deluxe edition of 'One Night Stands' in 2009 to positive reviews and a spot on Classic Rock Magazine's 'Best Reissues of 2009' list.


The song "Heartless World" from the album ''One Nights Stands'' was featured in the 1997 Canadian horror anthology film ''[[Twists of Terror]]''. In 2014, it also appeared in Icelandic movie Málmhaus (aka Metalhead).<ref>{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/247219032067488/545794015543320 |archive-date = 2022-04-30| url = https://www.facebook.com/metalheadfilm/posts/545794015543320 |title = Málmhaus (aka Metalhead) on Facebook |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>


The band reformed in 2019 and were scheduled to perform live in Europe during 2020.







The song Heartless World from the album One Nights Stands was featured in the acclaimed 2014 Icelandic movie Málmhaus (aka Metalhead).<ref>https://www.facebook.com/metalheadfilm/posts/545794015543320</ref>
The song Heartless World was also featured in the films,"Twists of Terror" and 'Natural Enemy' starring Donald Sutherland.


==Members==
==Members==
===Current===
*Brian Danter - Bass guitar and vocals
*Brian Danter - Bass guitar and vocals
*Mark Bradac - Guitar
*Mark Bradac - Guitar
*Chuck Price - Guitar
*Chuck Lambrick - Guitar
*Mike Kozak - Drums
*Mike Kozak - Drums

===Past===
* Chuck Price - Guitar


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Compilations===
===Compilations===
*''A Taste Of Teaze'' (1984)
*''A Taste Of Teaze'' (1981)
*''Best Of Teaze'' (1990)
*''Best Of Teaze'' (1990)


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Teaze
OriginWindsor, Ontario, Canada
GenresHard rock
Years active1974 (1974)-1984 (1984), 2019 - present
LabelsForce One, Aquarius, Capitol, Unidisc, Heavy Metal America (EMI), Rock Candy
MembersBrian Danter
Mark Bradac
Chuck Lambrick
Mike Kozak
Past membersChuck Price

Teaze is a Canadian hard rock band formed in Windsor, Ontario in 1974. The band released four studio albums and a live album recorded in Japan. The band reformed in 2019.

History

[edit]

Early years

[edit]

They were discovered by Mel Shaw,[1] who produced several demos with the band to help them launch their career. The band and Shaw loved the songs so much that they decided to turn it in a full album.[2] This LP was released with Force One Records, a division of London Records.

Aquarius years

[edit]

Bob Rags, Terry Flood, Donald Tarlton (aka Donald K. Donald), and Aquarius Records discovered and signed Teaze with Aquarius Records They first saw the group at the famed RPM convention in Toronto Canada. The group was then purchased from Force One Records, Mel Shaw and then personal manager Stan Witcher. Their only hit single[3] had been released with this label on their second album, On The Loose. It was a slow ballad called "Sweet Misery".

In 1977, they moved to Montreal[4] and started touring all over US and Canada without getting much visibility. Their big break happened in September 1978, when they toured in Japan for ten days. The reception was so favourable that they recorded a live album there: Tour Of Japan.[5]

When they returned to their new adopted hometown, they met Myles Goodwyn, leader of the band April Wine who was signed with Aquarius Records since the label's beginning. Goodwyn produced One Night Stands. The result of that album was a lot more serious than their first two releases. It was consequently their only U.S./worldwide release on Capitol/Aquarius Records. They also toured all around the world to spread their popularity, but without a lot of success.

Body Shots, the last record recorded by Teaze was produced by Nick Blagona, who some people hold responsible for the demise of the band.[citation needed] Body Shots did not produce any hits. Brian Danter left the group to pursue a religious calling, eventually becoming a pastor, and Aquarius Records and the band failed to find a suitable replacement. Aquarius Records lost interest in the band and decided to break the contract. The band split up at that time.

Aftermath

[edit]

Myles Goodwyn produced two best-of compilations after Teaze's break-up. Those albums also been released by Aquarius.[6] One of these album, A Taste Of Teaze became their best seller.

The song "Heartless World" from the album One Nights Stands was featured in the 1997 Canadian horror anthology film Twists of Terror. In 2014, it also appeared in Icelandic movie Málmhaus (aka Metalhead).[7]

The band reformed in 2019 and were scheduled to perform live in Europe during 2020.

Members

[edit]

Current

[edit]
  • Brian Danter - Bass guitar and vocals
  • Mark Bradac - Guitar
  • Chuck Lambrick - Guitar
  • Mike Kozak - Drums

Past

[edit]
  • Chuck Price - Guitar

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
  • Teaze (1977)
  • On The Loose (1978)
  • Tour Of Japan (1979)
  • One Night Stands (1979)
  • Body Shots (1980)

Compilations

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  • A Taste Of Teaze (1981)
  • Best Of Teaze (1990)

References

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  1. ^ "Canadian Bands.com - Teaze". Canadianbands.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Teaze Homepage". Angelfire.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2002. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Teaze". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Canadian Bands.com - Teaze". Canadianbands.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Teaze". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Teaze". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Málmhaus (aka Metalhead) on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30.[user-generated source]
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