Smokie (band)

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Smokie
Smokie performing in Einsiedel, Germany in June 2009
Background information
Also known as	Smokey
Origin	Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Genres	Pop rock, soft rock, glam rock[1]
Years active	1964–present
Labels	Rak EMI/BMG RSO
Members	Martin Bullard Steve Pinnell Mick McConnell Pete Lincoln Luke Bullard
Past members	Alan Silson Terry Uttley Chris Norman Ron Kelly Arthur Higgins Pete Spencer Alan Barton Mike Craft
Website	www.smokie.co.uk

Smokie (originally spelt Smokey) are an English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire. The band found success at home and abroad after teaming up with Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn. They have had a number of lineup changes and were still actively touring in 2024. Their most popular hit single, "Living Next Door to Alice", peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart^[2] and, in March 1977, reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as going to No. 1 on the Australian singles chart.^[3] Other hit singles include "If You Think You Know How to Love Me", "Oh Carol", "Lay Back in the Arms of Someone", and "I'll Meet You at Midnight".