However, in the early '70s they went on to rebrand themselves and released their smash hit single Signs in 1971.The group achieved several Top 40 hits in Canada.Following the devastating news, fans of the star took to Twitter to pay tribute to him.@TheAntiCostanza wrote: "Les Emerson died, because of covid.
You know his name because of the song “signs signs, everywhere there’s signs”. He was from ottawa, and now life is just a little less bright because of his departing from this plane." (sic)@starch1957 penned: "Rest in peace Les Emerson of the 5 man electrical band.
Maker of great Canadian music."While @peterdudley added: "Sad to hear that Les Emerson of the Five Man Electrical Band has passed away.