Kensington Market

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Kensington Market was a psychedelic pop/rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, active from 1967 to 1969. The original line-up was formed in May 1967, by Sault St. Marie singer Keith McKie (b. November 20, 1947, St. Albans, Herts, England, emigrated to Canada in April 1953), after his former band, The Vendettas, had broken up. The Paupers' former manager Bernie Finkelstein saw potential in McKie and decided to build a group around him using the money he got from Albert Grossmen (for selling his interests in The Paupers) to finance the project. McKie was soon joined by former Bobby Kris and The Imperials guitarist Eugene Martynec (b. March 28, 1947, Germany). The pair then added McKie¹s old friend (and former Vendettas) Darou (b. January 6, 1943, Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Canada) who was currently living in New York, and drummer Jimmy Watson (b. August 23, 1950, Belfast, Northern Ireland), who happened to be Van Morrison¹s cousin. The band¹s first two singles were on the local Stone label and were recorded before former Luke & The Apostles singer Luke Gibson (b. November 5, 1946, Toronto, Canada) was invited to join in early August 1967. "Mr John" was a minor Canadian hit, reaching #76 on Canada¹s RPM chart. In September the band recorded 6 tracks in Montreal for the soundtrack to the film "Ernie¹s Game". Around the same time, Darou and Watson guested on Ian & Sylvia¹s single "Candy Girl". Towards the end of the year, the band jammed with Gordon Lightfoot guitarist David Re

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Aardvark

Avenue Road

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Canadian Rock Classics

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Dr. Delay - REM Sleep Psyche Mix

...Still Sad

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Oozings from the Inner Mynde - Volume 1: Mirrors, Doors & Dreams

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Some Of Our Best Friends Are

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O Canada! - Volume 31

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Psychedelic Obscurities Volume 2

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Alternative 60s

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PSYCH CRACKLE & POP Vol 2

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PSYCH CRACKLE & POP Volume 2

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