The Hunt (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Paul Cockburn, Paul Kersey, Jacques Harrison, Gerry Mosby, Brian Gagnon |
| Defunct | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
Area served | Canada, United States (Texas) |
Key people | Paul Kersey, Paul Dickinson, Carl Calvert |
| Products | Music albums |
The Hunt was a Canadian rock ensemble primarily composed of ex-members from the band Dillinger.
History
Following the breakup of Dillinger in 1977, guitarist Paul Cockburn, drummer Paul Kersey (formerly of Max Webster), keyboardists Jacques Harrison and Gerry Mosby, along with guitarist/bassist Brian Gagnon, established The Hunt. Vocals were shared among most of the lineup.
That same year, they issued their debut album, titled after the band, via GRT Records in Canada. Comparable to fellow Toronto groups Moxy and Garfield, The Hunt developed a regional following in San Antonio, largely thanks to DJ Joe Anthony. Despite this initial momentum, their popularity waned after the first release. Mosby departed to join Rheingold alongside future star Gowan. By 1978, both Harrison and Cockburn had exited the group. Guitarist Paul Dickinson then joined the ranks, and the trio of Dickinson, Gagnon, and Kersey produced Back on the Hunt, an album with a heavier rock orientation that failed to achieve significant success, particularly in the American market.
For the album Thrill of the Kill, Carl Calvert took over bass duties from Gagnon, leaving Kersey as the only founding member remaining.
The song "Little Miss Perfection" from their initial album enjoyed substantial radio rotation in key Canadian cities as well as San Antonio.
Although The Hunt achieved moderate recognition within Canada, their limited breakthrough in the U.S.—confined mostly to Texas—led to their dissolution in 1984.
- The Hunt (1977)
- Back on the Hunt (1980)
- The Thrill of the Kill (1982)