Shakin All Over – The Rock N’ Roll Years In Canada
Ocean formed in Agincourt, Ont. While still playing the high school dance circuit, it rose to the top of the charts worldwide in 1971 with…
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Ocean Never Able To Match Success Of First Hit
The wave that carried Canadian pop-rock band Ocean to world-wide prominence in 1971 was a hit song combining a catchy melody, strong vocals and a…
Ocean Organizer Says Group Was Not Ready For Success
Every rock group dreams of success and recognition, and Ocean is no exception. But for these five musicians who’ve tasted it, it was too much…
Ocean Seek A Sponsor For Name Change Contest
Ocean, who hit it big in 1971 with Gene McLellan’s “Put Your Hand In The Hand”, is looking for a commercial sponsor…
Massey Hall Showcase For Yorkville’s Ocean
Yorkville’s pride and joy, Ocean, now happening internationally with “One More Chance”, are scheduled for a concert…
Ocean/Leslie To Massey Hall
Yorkville Records act, Ocean, currently going with an established single, “One More Chance”, and Carolyn Leslie, a vocalist, will be presented, in concert, October 26th…
Ahed’s Ocean On The Move Again
Ahed Music’s Bill Gilliland reports that Ocean, the company’s top group, is set to release their second LP.
Ocean Winds Up Far Eastern Tour
Yorkville’s Ocean is back in Canada following an extensive tour of the far east.
Ocean Ready For Overseas Tour
Ocean has embarked on a major tour covering three continents according to Skip Fox of Media Man.
Chum’s Christmas Wish
The response to CHUM’s Christmas Wish has simply been simply overwhelming.
No End Seen For Ocean’s Put Your Hand in The Hand
There are advantages and disadvantages to creating a hit record like Put Your Hand In The Hand and the Canadian creators, Ocean are learning about…
How Ocean Almost Missed Out On A Ticket To Success
Success came to Ocean, it was enjoyable, but it was sort of an accident. “we aren’t avid followers of the Jesus movement,” said Greg Brown,…