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Trooper (band)
Trooper is a Canadian rock band formed by singer Ra McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith in 1975. The group is best known for their 1970s hits " Raise a Little Hell", " We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)", "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car", " Round Round We Go", "General Hand Grenade", "3 Dressed Up as a 9", "Janine", "Two for the Show", "Oh, Pretty Lady" and "Santa Maria". History Winter's Green, Applejack, and the 1970s In 1967, Ra McGuire and Brian Smith played in a band called Winter's Green, which recorded two songs, "Are You a Monkey" and "Jump in the River Blues", on the Rumble Records Label. "Are You a Monkey" later appeared on a rock collection: 1983's "The History of Vancouver Rock and Roll, Vol. 3". In the early seventies, Winter's Green changed their name to Applejack and added drummer Tommy Stewart and bassist Harry Kalensky to their line-up. Applejack became a very popular band in the Vancouver area, and began touring extensively in British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Smith (Canadian Musician)
Brian William Smith (born March 26, 1949) is a British–Canadian guitarist, known for being a founding member of the rock band Trooper (band), Trooper. Life and career Early life Smith was born in London and emigrated to Canada in 1951. Smith began performing on the guitar before he was fifteen years old. Some of his first gigs were playing with Don Geppert and Anne Attenborough in a band that played Hawaiian music. Within only one year, he was showing promise on the guitar. Smith graduated from Vancouver City College with a degree in Arts and Merchandising, but his love of music led him along another route. He is known as a guitarist and also as a co-writer of more than 100 songs, many of which have become hits. Career Smith has performed with Trooper along with Ra McGuire since 1975, when their first album was released, until their 2021 retirement. He currently resides in Langley, British Columbia (city), Langley, BC. At the 1999 SOCAN Awards, Smith and songwriting par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago (band)
Chicago is an American rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Self-described as a "rock and roll band with horns," their songs often also combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music. Growing out of several bands from the Chicago area in the late 1960s, the original line-up consisted of Peter Cetera on bass, Terry Kath on guitar, Robert Lamm on keyboards, Lee Loughnane on trumpet, James Pankow on trombone, Walter Parazaider on woodwinds, and Danny Seraphine on drums. Cetera, Kath, and Lamm shared lead vocal duties. The group initially called themselves the Big Thing, then changed to the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968, and finally shortened the name to Chicago in 1969. Laudir de Oliveira joined the band as a percussionist and second drummer in 1974. Kath died in 1978 and was replaced by several guitarists in succession. Bill Champlin joined in 1981, providing vocals, keyboards, and rhythm guitar. Cetera left the band in 1985 and was repl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two For The Show (Trooper Album)
''Two for the Show'' is the second album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1976. The album was produced by Randy Bachman of Bachman–Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who fame. The album was certified platinum Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see ... in Canada, and contained the hits "Two for the Show" and "Santa Maria". "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar", initially released off this album, later became a hit when it was re-released (with a few modifications) on '' Hot Shots'' in 1979. Track listing Personnel *Ra McGuire — lead vocals on all tracks except "Loretta" *Brian Smith — guitar *Frank Ludwig — keyboards; co-lead vocals on "Gipsy Wheeler" *Harry Kalensky — bass *Tommy Stewart — drums; lead vocals on "Loretta" ;Additional personnel *Ran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Shots (album)
''Hot Shots'' is the first greatest hits album by the Canadian rock Rock music of Canada is a wide and diverse part of the general music of Canada, beginning with American and British style rock and roll in the mid-20th century. Since then Canada has had a considerable impact on the development of the modern po ... band Trooper, released in March 1979. The album consists of the band's most popular songs with some modifications. ''Hot Shots'' broke all records for Canadian sales of an album by a Canadian act, reaching quadruple-platinum. "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car" is a slightly different re-recording of a track from the 1976 album '' Two for the Show''. Track listing # 2:59 - "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car" # 3:10 - "Baby Woncha Please Come Home" # 3:08 - "General Hand Grenade" # 3:30 - "Two for the Show" # 3:10 - "Ready" # 2:58 - "Santa Maria" # 3:32 - "We're Here For a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" # 4:35 - "Oh, Pretty Lady" # 3:15 - "(It's Been a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thick As Thieves (Trooper Album)
''Thick as Thieves'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1978. The album was the fourth in a row to be produced by Randy Bachman of Bachman–Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who fame, but it was also the last one he produced for the band. The album went platinum in their home country, and featured the group's only successful U.S. The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous ... single, " Raise a Little Hell". Overview ''Thick as Thieves'' contained the hits “Raise a Little Hell”, "Round, Round We Go" written and sung by keyboardist Frank Ludwig, and "The Moment That it Takes" written by Stewart and Underhill and also sung by Ludwig. Track listing All songs written by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith unless otherwise noted. # "Live from the Moon" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knock 'Em Dead Kid
''Knock 'Em Dead Kid'' is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1977. The album was produced by Randy Bachman Randolph Charles Bachman ( ; born September 27, 1943) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was a founding member of the bands The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive. He was the writer and singer of several hit rock songs, .... Bassist Harry Kalensky was replaced by Doni Underhill prior to the recording this album. ''Knock 'Em Dead Kid'' was the group's first platinum certified album in Canada. The album spawned the hits " We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" and "Oh, Pretty Lady". It was recorded at the Phase 1 studio, Scarborough, Ontario. Track listing All songs by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith except where noted. Side One # "Knock 'Em Dead Kid" - 4:46 # "Waiting on Your Love" (Ludwig) - 4:22 # "Most of the Country" - 3:36 # "You Look So Good" (McGuire/Smith/Ludwig) - 4:51 Side Two # "We're Here for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Kaien Island near the Alaskan panhandle. It is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and has a population of 12,300 people as of 2021. History Coast Tsimshian (Ts'msyen) occupation of the Prince Rupert Harbour area spans at least 5,000 years. About 1500 B.C. there was a significant population increase, associated with larger villages and house construction. The early 1830s saw a loss of Coast Tsimshian (Ts'msyen) influence in the Prince Rupert Harbour area. Founding Prince Rupert replaced Port Simpson as the choice for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) western terminus. It also replaced Port Essington, away on the southern bank of the Skeena River, as the business centre for the North Coast. The GTP purchased the First Nations reserve, and received a grant from the BC government. A post office was established on November 23, 1906. Surv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two For The Show Trooper (album)
''Two for the Show'' is the second album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1976. The album was produced by Randy Bachman of Bachman–Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who fame. The album was certified platinum Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see ... in Canada, and contained the hits "Two for the Show" and "Santa Maria". "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar", initially released off this album, later became a hit when it was re-released (with a few modifications) on '' Hot Shots'' in 1979. Track listing Personnel *Ra McGuire — lead vocals on all tracks except "Loretta" *Brian Smith — guitar *Frank Ludwig — keyboards; co-lead vocals on "Gipsy Wheeler" *Harry Kalensky — bass *Tommy Stewart — drums; lead vocals on "Loretta" ;Additional personnel *Ran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Feldman (music Executive)
Samuel Leon Feldman (born 1949) is a Canadian music executive. He is the co-founder of A&F Music Ltd. and S.L. Feldman and Associates. Feldman has represented artists including James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Leonard Cohen, Diana Krall, and Elvis Costello. Based in Vancouver, Feldman’s business activities include Macklam Feldman Management, Big Pictures Entertainment, and Music Supervision Services. In addition to his admission into the Order of British Columbia, Feldman is an inductee of the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. Early life Samuel Leon Feldman was born in 1949 in Shanghai to parents of Russian Jewish descent. The Feldman family immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia in the year 1951, during Sam's early childhood. Feldman attended Lord Byng Secondary School. He then worked summer jobs, including in the pulp and paper industry in Prince Rupert and traveled to Europe. In 1970, he worked as a doorman at the Daisy nightclub in the Vancouver ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trooper (album)
''Trooper'' is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1975. The album was produced by Randy Bachman of Bachman–Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who The Guess Who was a Canadian rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1965. The band found their greatest success in the late 1960s and early 1970s, under the leadership of singer/keyboardist Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman, wit .... The album would produce two Canadian hits "Baby Woncha Please Come Home" and "General Hand Grenade". Track listing (McGuire/Smith) #"I'm in Trouble Again" (3:19) #"General Hand Grenade" (3:06) #"All of the Time" (McGuire/Smith/Kalensky; 7:14) #"Eddy Takes It Easy" (3:20) #"Roller Rink" 4:48 #"Baby Woncha Please Come Home" (3:04) #"Love of My Life" (5:17) #"Don't Stop Now" (3:50) Personnel * Ra McGuire - vocals & harmonica * Brian Smith - guitar * Tommy Stewart - drums, vocals on "Love of My Life" * Harry Kalensky - bass Singles * "Baby Wonch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
