Chelsea (American band)

Chelsea
Origin	New York City
Genres	Pop/Rock[1]
Years active	1968–1971
Labels	Decca
Associated acts	Kiss, Wicked Lester
Past members
Michael Benvenga Peter Criss Chris Aridas Mike Brand Peter Shepley

Chelsea was an early 70's band from New York City. Known most notably for their drummer Peter Criss of Kiss fame. They released one album, the self titled album Chelsea in 1970 and then collapsed during the recording of their unreleased second album.^[2]

In August 1971 the band became Lips (a trio consisting of Criss and his Chelsea bandmates Michael Benvenga and Stan Penridge). By the spring of 1973, Lips was just the duo of Criss and Penridge and then eventually disbanded completley.

Their sound has been compared to the Moody Blues and Procol Harum.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "AllMusic overview-Chelsea". http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p864187. Retrieved 2009-01-25. 
2. ^ "Kiss FAQ-Peter Chriss". http://www.kissfaq.com/members/bio_pete.html. Retrieved 2009-01-25. ^{[dead link]}