Chriss And The Stroke

Italo-Canadian band, born in Toronto in 1967. They moved to Italy in 1968, where they released some singles. In 1969, their brass section collaborated with Lucio Battisti in 'Acqua Azzurra, Acqua Chiara' and 'Mi Ritorni In Mente' In 1970 most of the band went back to Canada, while some members remained in Italy. Line-up: Chriss Barbieri - Vocals Vincent Salvatore - Guitar Frank Laugelli - Bass Bruce Gordon (later, Andy Kirk) - Trumpet Enzo Peruzza - Baritone sax Tom Sheret - Alto sax Frank Bozz - Keyboards Vic King - Drums Rocky Ferrari - Trombone