Strong Push By Capitol For Red Rider
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.
March 8, 1980
Capitol Signs Red Rider
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.
March 8, 1980
Stingaree Will Get You Moving
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
February 11, 1978
The Hawk Is Back
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.
September 29, 1976
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 too soon.
May 31, 1974
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…
December 1, 1973
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…
October 21, 1972
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 at Massey Hall
October 14, 1972
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.
June 17, 1972
Ocean Winds Up Far Eastern Tour
Yorkville’s Ocean is back in Canada following an extensive tour of the far east.
April 29, 1972
Ocean Ready For Overseas Tour
Ocean has embarked on a major tour covering three continents according to Skip Fox of Media Man.
March 11, 1972
Chum’s Christmas Wish
The response to CHUM’s Christmas Wish has simply been simply overwhelming.
January 15, 1972