The Razorbacks were a

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band that attained moderate national popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band was known for its lively stage show,"Rockabilly Roundup with Razorbacks"
''The Cord'', March 17, 1988, by E Beyer and made regular appearances on ''

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History

The Razorbacks were formed in 1986; members were singer/guitarist Tony Kenny, bassist Jail House Joe, drummer Don Dekouchay and Donny Cartwright. The band began busking and performing in Toronto. By 1988, The Razorbacks were performing around southern Ontario, and that year they independently released their first album ''Go to Town''. Shortly thereafter the band was signed to Warner Records, which re-released the album. Singles from the album included “It’s Saturday Night,” which appeared on the ''RPM'' Country Singles chart, and “So Much Fun”. The band won the

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for "Most Promising Group", defeating

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. The Razorbacks appeared on the Super Dave TV show called Swim Stadium, season 2, episode 9. In December 1989, the band was featured in their own

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Christmas special, ''It's a Razorbacks Christmas Barbeque''. The special, which saw the band performing original Christmas-themed music, also featured special guest

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, who received a

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nomination for Best Performance in a Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series at the

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in 1990. The album ''Go to Town'' was re-released in 1997 with four extra tracks." Razorbacks Go to Town"
''AllMusic'', Review by Sean Carruthers

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

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