The Trade Winds
The Trade Winds was an American pop group formed in Providence, Rhode Island. The group's members were singer-songwriter and record producer Peter Anders (né Peter Andreoli) (April 28, 1941 – March 24, 2016)[1] and Vini Poncia, who previously had a hit single (with a third member, Norman Marzano) under the name "The Videls" with a song titled "Mr. Lonely", which hit #73 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1960.[2]
After a few further single releases, The Videls folded. Anders and Poncia began writing tunes with
Poncia later went on to produce material for artists such as Ringo Starr, Melissa Manchester, and Kiss.
The group was mentioned in the Mad Men Season 5 episode "Tea Leaves" where Harry accidentally signed them instead of The Rolling Stones for a Heinz commercial.[8]
Anders died at Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island, on March 24, 2016, at age 74.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Memorial page for Peter Amelio Andreoli, Sr April 28, 1941 ~ March 24, 2016 (age 74)". nardolillofh.org. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ The Videls at Allmusic.com
- ^ The Innocence at Allmusic.com
- ^ Trade Winds Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- ^ The Innocence Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- ^ Anders & Poncia at Allmusic.com
- ^ The Trade Winds at Allmusic.com
- ^ AV Club
External links
- The Trade Winds discography at Discogs
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