Falcon Records was a Canadian record label formed in 1979, which ceased operations in 1985. It is notable for having released albums by
Zon
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,
Lydia Taylor and
The Brains
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.
History
Falcon Records was formed in 1979, based in
Mississauga, Ontario
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. The label is particularly notable for having released the third album by
Zon
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, ''I'm Worried About The Boys'', in 1980, following the band's legal battle with
CBS Records, where the band's first two albums had been released on the related
Epic Records label. Another release was the 1980 album by The Brains, ''Audio Extremo''. The Brains were a
new wave band that included
Thundermug member Bill Durst.
[Profile of Thundermug]
canadianbands.com. Retrieved 2013-08-16. The album was produced by Robert Leth,
[ who had been best known as the engineer on late 1970s recordings by singer-songwriter ]Stan Rogers
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. The label also released the debut album by Canadian singer Lydia Taylor, who later won the 1983
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Events January
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Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year
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.Profile of Lydia Taylor
canadianbands.com. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
References
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Record labels established in 1979
Defunct record labels of Canada
Record labels disestablished in 1985
1979 establishments in Ontario
1985 disestablishments in Ontario