The Black Halos

The Black Halos are a Vancouver, BC based punk rock band founded in 1993 by lead singer Billy Hopeless and guitarist Rich Jones as The Black Market Babies. The band was briefly on Sub Pop Records, and later signed with History Music. They broke up in 2008 after having their equipment stolen while on tour, however disagreements between the Halos and Billy Hopeless were also cited as a cause. The Band reformed in 2016, with Billy Hopeless and Rich Jones as the original members, and new members. Also releasing 2 news songs "Fossil Fuel" and "Geisterbahn II on their bandcamp page.

Members

Current members

• Billy Hopeless - vocals
• Adam Becvare - guitar
• Johnny Stewart - guitar
• Jahmeel "JR" Russell - bass
• Rob Zgaljic - drums

Former members

• Rich Jones - guitars
• Denyss McKnight - bass
• Matt Camirand - bass
• C.C. Voltage - bass
• Jay Millette - guitar
• Davey French - guitar
• Robbie Hunter - bass

Rich Jones moved to the UK after leaving the band and has played with Ginger Wildheart, Dogs D'amour frontman Tyla, and Alec Empire amongst others. He's currently the guitarist with Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe.

Jay Millette once played in Toronto-based band Darlings of Chelsea. He now plays in Brutto Monstro, as well as the newly founded rock 'n' roll band Midnight Towers.

Adam Becvare continues to front The Lords of the New Church in place of deceased frontman Stiv Bators and tours with band The Lustkillers.

Billy Hopeless now plays in the Vancouver band The Bonitos.

Dave "Davey" French now plays lead guitar in the rock band Everclear

Discography

• Black Halos (Die Young Stay Pretty, 1999)
• The Violent Years (Sub Pop, 2001)
• Alive Without Control (Liquor & Poker, 2005)
• We Are Not Alone (History Music, 2008)

External links

• The Black Halos at Allmusic.com
• The Black Halos on Myspace