Songbird

Canadian band from Vancouver that was originally entirely comprised of American ex-pats. Signed by manager Jack Herschorn they were active from 1970 to roughly 1975. The band was also the backing group for Canadian singer Tom Middleton (2). Original lineup was Jay Caress, Mike Flicker, Terry Gottlieb, Charles Gray Jr., and Bob Siegel. Later lineup included: Howard Leese: Vocals, Guitar Jay Caress: Vocals, Guitar Rob Deans: Keyboards Don Hardy: Drums Steven Moyer: Bass, Vocals Flicker, Leese and Gottlieb all played together in The Zoo (11) before moving to Canada. Howard Leese co-produced demos for Heart in 1974 at Mushroom Studios in Vancouver. He later left to join them and was their musical director for over 20 years. Rob Deans went on to join Trooper.