Atomic 7 was a

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instrumental rock trio formed in 1998, and led by its only constant member, former Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet guitarist Brian Connelly. Atomic 7's music is completely instrumental; the band didn't even use vocal microphones on stage. According to one reviewer, "Every album contains about a 50/50 mix of country/swing and spaghetti western/surf/spy tunes." The band's most recent line-up was Brian Connelly on guitar, Mark Duff on drums and Brad Keogan on bass.

History

Their debut album, ''Gowns by Edith Head'' was released in January 2003, and featured Brian Connelly on guitar, Clinton Ryder on double bass and Mike Andreosso on drums. That album was followed by ''...En Hillbilly Caliente'' in June 2004, with Mandi Bird taking over for Ryder on bass. In February 2007, the band released their third and final album ''... Something For The Girl With Everything''.

Discography

Singles

*"She's Got Haggar Party Slacks / I Regret Nothing" (1998), Eleganza Records

Albums

*''... Gowns By Edith Head'' (2002), Mint Records *''... en Hillbilly Caliente'' (2004), Mint Records *''... Something For The Girl With Everything'' (2007), Eleganza Records

References

External links

Atomic 7 at Mint Records
(label bio)
Atomic 7 on CBC MusicThe Shadowy Site On A Shadowy Web
(Unofficial Shadowy Men Home Page with a section on Atomic 7) {{DEFAULTSORT:Atomic 7 Musical groups established in 1998 Musical groups from Toronto Canadian rock music groups Mint Records artists Surf music groups 1998 establishments in Ontario Canadian instrumental musical groups