Payola$
Signed with A&M Records Canada in March 1980. Initially, in the U.S., the band was handled by I.R.S. Records.
The Payola$ won the top Juno Awards in 1983. In 1984, Hammer on a Drum was nominated for the Best Album Juno.
The Payola$ with A&M Canada staff celebrating their gold and platinum certificates.
Payola was a pay to play radio scandal in the U.S. that began in the 1950s and its effect was lasting. A&M Records in the United States asked the Payola$ to change their name to help increase sales. In 1985 the band took the name Paul Hyde and the Payolas.
Sources
- 'Hot 10' Profiles: New Generation of Canadian Talent Bubbling Behind Long-Time Successes. Billboard, February 2, 1985.
Recording Years / Label
1980-1986 -
A&M Records
1980-1981 -
I.R.S. Records
| Name | Member Years | Instruments |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Boynton | 1985 | bass |
| Bob Rock | 1980-1985 | guitar, vocals |
| Christopher Livingston | 1983 | keyboards |
| Christopher Taylor | 1982-1985 | drums |
| Garry Middleclass | 1980 | bass |
| Lawrence Wilkins | 1982 | bass |
| Mick Ronson | 1982 | keyboards, vocals |
| Paul Hyde | 1980-1985 | guitars, vocals |
| Taylor Nelson Little | 1980 | drums |
| Name | Birth | Death |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Boynton | ||
| Bob Rock | 1954-04-19 | |
| Christopher Livingston | ||
| Christopher Taylor | ||
| Garry Middleclass | ||
| Lawrence Wilkins | ||
| Mick Ronson | 1946-05-06 | 1993-04-29 |
| Paul Hyde | 1955-05-21 | |
| Taylor Nelson Little |
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