Chelsea (American band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Defunct | 1971 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Chelsea was a New York City-based band active in the early 1970s, recognized primarily for having drummer Peter Criss prior to his 1973 entry into Kiss. Their discography includes a single album, the eponymous Chelsea, released in 1970. Following the recording of a second album that was never issued, the group disbanded.
In August 1970, the ensemble regrouped under the name "Lips," consisting of a trio: Criss, Michael Benvenga, and Stan Penridge. By the spring of 1972, Lips had been reduced to a duo featuring Criss and Penridge before ultimately dissolving. Their musical style elicited comparisons to The Moody Blues, Procol Harum, and The Raisins, with whom Criss had previously worked in 1968.
In 1973, Pete Shepley and Mike Brand produced an unreleased record titled Captain Sanity, which included contributions from post-Chelsea Michael Benvenga, pre-Kiss Peter Criss, and featured session performances by Gene Simmons on two tracks.
Chelsea
The band's only official album is Chelsea. Within the album credits, Peter Criss is listed as Peter Cris.
Personnel
- Peter Shepley – lead vocals
- Mike Brand – guitar
- Chris Aridas – guitar
- Michael Benvenga – bass, vocals
- Peter Cris – drums, vocals
- John Cale – viola on tracks 7 and 10
- Steve Loeb – piano on track 8
See also
- Wicked Lester, a predecessor band to Kiss featuring future members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley