- The Vels
Infobox musical artist
Name = The Vels
Img_capt = The Vels. From L to R: Chris Larkin,Alice Cohen ,Charles Hanson
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Background = group_or_band
Alias = Vels
Origin = flagicon|USAPhiladelphia ,USA
Genre = New Wave
Years_active = 1980–1987
Label = Mercury
Current_members =Alice Cohen (as "Alice Desoto") — vocals
Chris Larkin — keyboardsCharles Hanson — bassThe Vels were a popular New Wave/Synth band formed in
Philadelphia ,Pennsylvania , USA.Brief history
The Vels were a prominent fixture on the Philadelphia music scene of the early 1980's [http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/african_american/Backgrounder_Phillys_Melting_Pot_Of_Music.aspx] . Their notoriety grew to the point that they caught the attention of Mercury Records and were signed.
In 1985 and 1986, The Vels toured the world as the opening act for
The Psychedelic Furs .The Vels released two albums under the Mercury label, but disbanded in 1987.
Chris Larkin died from complications due to pneumonia on November 21, 2007. [Obituary, "The Philadelphia Inquirer", November 28, 2007.]
Discography
Albums
* "Velocity" (1984)
* "Private World/Hieroglyphics 12" Dub" (1984)
* "Look My Way/Tell Me Something 12" Dub" (1984)
* "House of Miracles" (1986)
* "Girl Most Likely To 12" Dub" (1986)References
External links
* [http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=astrochuck11 Video archive] of live "Vels" performances (while on tour with The Psychedelic Furs)
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