Peter Leak, an Englishman living in New York City, became interested in the band, made contact and was made their manager. With the help of Leak and Elektra Records A & R (artists and repertoire) man Howard Thompson, 10,000 Maniacs signed to Elektra in November 1984. In the spring of 1985, they recorded their second album, The Wishing Chair , in London at Livingston Studios, with Joe Boyd as producer. Though the album was not a blockbuster hit, its status as the band’s major label debut did win it some notice, and it received significant critical acclaim.
Signed to Elektra Records
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