Jane Aire & the Belvederes

Jane Aire & the Belvederes
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Origin	Akron, OH / England
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Years active
Labels	Stiff Records
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★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.

Jane Aire & the Belvederes was a short-lived recording project centered around vocalist Jane Aire, an Akron, Ohio–born singer signed to the British label Stiff Records. The group issued a single self-titled album in 1979, backed by a rotating ensemble of UK musicians assembled by the label for studio and promotional work.<ref> Jane Aire & the Belvederes – Jane Aire & the Belvederes, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-02.

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History

Jane Aire emerged from the Akron music scene in the late 1970s, appearing on the compilation Akron: The Modern Music Capital of the World. After relocating to the United Kingdom, she signed with Stiff Records, which assembled the Belvederes as a studio band for her recordings. The project released its self-titled album in 1979, blending elements of new wave, pop, and rock.<ref> Jane Aire & the Belvederes review, Trouser Press. Retrieved 2025-12-02.

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The musicians credited on the album were part of Stiff Records’ in-house network, appearing across multiple label projects of the era.

Members / Projects

Documented contributors to the 1979 album include:<ref> Jane Aire & the Belvederes – Credits, AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-12-02.

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• Jane Aire – vocals
• Lu Edmonds – guitar
• Glyn Havard – bass
• Gavin Povey – keyboards
• Jon Moss – drums

Discography

Albums

• Jane Aire & the Belvederes (1979, Stiff Records)<ref>

Jane Aire & the Belvederes – Master Release, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-12-02.

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External links

• Jane Aire at Discogs

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