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Don't Fight It - Red Rider Album Review

Shortcuts – Don’t Fight It – Red Rider

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminApril 20, 1980

Don’t Fight It Red Rider Capitol ST-12028 Red Rider, a Canadian quintet, is built around writer-singer-guitarist Tom Cochrane whose voice has a familiar nasal quality that I can’t quite identify.

Red Rider Rocks Into Pop Charts

Red Rider Rocks Into Pop Charts

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminApril 19, 1980

When singer-songwriter Tom Cochrane first heard Red Rider perform at the El Mocambo in Toronto, he was so impressed by the rock group that he went backstage after the show…

Rider Begins The Climb With $3,000 Capitol Support

Rider Begins The Climb With $3,000 Capitol Support

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminApril 19, 1980

Red Rider is not exactly a household name in local rock circles. But if the band, it’s manager and the powers that be at Capitol Records have their way, this five-man Toronto based rock ‘n’ roll consortium…

Strong Push By Capitol For Red Rider

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminMarch 8, 1980

Capitol Records is going all out on the debut effort, Don’t Fight It, by Red Rider. A single titled White Hot was released February 5, followed by the album, released on February 11.

Capitol Signs Red Rider

Capitol Signs Red Rider

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminMarch 8, 1980

Red Rider, a five-member, four-voice rock n’ roll band from the Pacific Northwest, has signed an exclusive worldwide agreement with Capitol Records, Inc.

Stingaree Will Get You Moving

Stingaree Will Get You Moving

Articles, HistoricBy JJ-AdminFebruary 11, 1978

If you like the music of Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and Boston, then the group appearing at the Water Tower Inn should suit you fine. Stingaree, five powerhouse performers

The Hawk Is Back

The Hawk Is Back

Articles, HistoricBy JJ-AdminSeptember 29, 1976

The Hawk is back in town. Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins, the indestructible Arkansas rockabilly, has returned to Calgary with the latest edition of his honky tonk, “rocky roller” band to play the Refinery for a week.

Ocean Organizer Says Group Was Not Ready For Success

Ocean Organizer Says Group Was Not Ready For Success

Articles, HistoricBy JJ-AdminMay 31, 1974

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 too soon.

Ocean Seek A Sponsor For Name Change Contest

Ocean Seek A Sponsor For Name Change Contest

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminDecember 1, 1973

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

Massey Hall Showcase For Yorkville’s Ocean

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminOctober 21, 1972

Yorkville’s pride and joy, Ocean, now happening internationally with “One More Chance”, are scheduled for a concert…

Ocean/Leslie to Massey Hall

Ocean/Leslie To Massey Hall

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminOctober 14, 1972

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 at Massey Hall

Ahed's Ocean On The Move Again

Ahed’s Ocean On The Move Again

ArticlesBy JJ-AdminJune 17, 1972

Ahed Music’s Bill Gilliland reports that Ocean, the company’s top group, is set to release their second LP.

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