Roman Grey

Canadian band from the 1980s

Roman Grey
Origin	Canada
Genres	Synthpop/Rock
Years active	1982–1990
Labels	Attic Records

Members	Ross Roman, David Grey

Roman Grey was a Canadian band from the 1980s. Their music has been described as "dream pop".^[1]

History

Roman Grey was formed in 1982 by Ross Roman and David Grey. Their first self-titled EP release on Relativity Records became popular in Italy,^[2]^[3] and the single "Look Me in the Eyes" was played extensively on the radio and in dance clubs there.^[4]

The band found success in Canada with their 1988 album Edge of the Shadow, produced by Terry Brown.^[5] The single "IBU" appeared on the RPM Canadian Content charts that year.^[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Edge of the Shadow (1988)

Extended plays

Roman Grey (1982)
Body Shock (1984)

Singles

"Look Me in the Eyes" (1982)
"Shake Down" (1984)
"Shangri-La" (1988)^[3]
"I.B.U." (1988) #37 CA

References

^ "Mays displays skill with music colours". Winnipeg Free Press via Newspaper Archives. December 19, 1988 - Page 27
^ "Roman Grey bio". Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
^ ^a ^b "Cocky Canadians big in Europe". Medicine Hat News, via Newspaper Archives. November 25, 1988 - Page 18
^ " POPSONGS #3 - Roman Grey: "Look Me In The Eyes" (1982)". MP News, 17.05.2010 - Federico Romagnoli
^ "Top Albums/CDs" - RPM, Volume 48, No. 23 Sep 24, 1988
^ "Canadian Content (Cancon)". - RPM, Volume 48, No. 15 Jul 30, 1988