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Hailing from Nova Scotia, April Wine emerged as a Canadian rock powerhouse in the 1970s. Their hard rock sound, driven by Myles Goodwyn's vocals and songwriting, resonated with audiences across the country. Hits like "You Could Have Been a Lady" and "Roller" catapulted them to fame, while albums like "The Whole World's Goin' Crazy" solidified their status as chart-topping icons. Their energetic live shows and catchy anthems cemented April Wine's place as one of Canada's most beloved rock bands of the era.
April Wine is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1969. The band's original lineup consisted of Myles Goodwyn (vocals and guitar), David Henman (guitar), Jim Henman (bass), and Ritchie Henman (drums). Over the years, the band has undergone several changes in personnel, with Goodwyn being the only constant member.
April Wine is considered one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, and is known for their blues-influenced hard rock sound and high-energy live performances. Some of their most popular songs include "Just Between You and Me," "I Like to Rock," "Roller," and "Say Hello."
Throughout their career, April Wine has released over 20 studio albums and has been nominated for several Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Grammy Awards. They have also been inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
Despite several lineup changes and periods of inactivity, April Wine continues to perform and tour to this day, and remains a popular and influential band in the Canadian music scene.
Capitol Records – 1A 062-86024 , 1979 , Netherlands
Harder, Faster is the ninth studio album by Canadian rock band April Wine, released in 1979. It was their most successful album to date, reaching number one on the Canadian RPM Top 200 Albums chart and spawning the hit singles "I Like to Rock", "Say Hello".
Learn moreAquarius Records AQR 530 , 1981 , Canada
"April Wine - The Nature of the Beast" presents an exceptional tracklisting that showcases the band's immense talent and creativity. Each song contributes to the album's overall cohesiveness while offering a unique musical experience.
Learn moreAtlantic SD 19303 , 1975 , USA
Released in 1975, this 12" vinyl LP album remains a timeless classic that showcases the band's talent and innovation. Produced by April Wine themselves and recorded at Tempo Studios in Montreal, Canada, "Stand Back" captures the essence of the band's unique sound and marks a pivotal moment in their career.
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