Roland Last on guitar and vocals, Paul Wilson on keyboards and backing vocals, John Hutchinson on bass and Kris Helstom on drums. That was the lineup of the mid/late eighties Canadian band Red Sweater.

The band was active between the fall of 1987 and during 1988.

Paul Wilson, the keyboardist, uploaded 8 years ago 9 recordings by Red Sweater, that’s how I discovered them. You can find them on Soundcloud.

These songs are “Somehow”, “Sophistication”, “Into You”, “Something About You”, “Dreamline”, “I Wanted You”, “New Direction”, “First Impression” and “Panic War”.

What we know about them is that Paul and Roland met in high school and started a band. Eventually that band broke but several years later, Kris, another high school friend, got in touch and suggested forming a new band for a single performance.  This first performance saw Roland on vocals and guitar, Paul on keyboards, Kris on drums and another friend, Scott Campbell on keyboards.

Scott would leave the band to join Common Language and it was decided that another high school friend, John Hutchinson who was returning after being out of town for several years, was the bassist they needed.

Sadly I can’t seem to find where in Canada they were based. I believe Roland is now in Paris, Ontario. The closest biggest city is Hamilton. Toronto is also sort of close, but not too close. Maybe they were from Toronto?

There’s not much more info on the web about them. Would be great to find more info if anyone has any!

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Listen
Red Sweater – Into You