Myles Goodwyn, frontman of the longstanding Canadian rock band April Wine, died Sunday (December 3rd) at age 75. According to his publicist, the singer-guitarist was “suffering from a lot of health issues,” although no specific cause of death was mentioned.
Goodwyn formed April Wine in Nova Scotia in 1969, and remained their frontman until earlier this year, when he stepped away from live performances with the band citing his struggles with diabetes and other health problems. However, Goodwyn did continue to perform with his acoustic trio up until very recently.
Other than a hiatus from 1986 to 1992, April Wine released a steady stream of albums. They scored mainstream hits with songs like “Just Between You and Me” and “Enough Is Enough.” The band’s 1981 LP, The Nature of the Beast, went platinum in the United States.
Overall, Goodwyn released 16 albums with April Wine, with the most recent being 2006’s Roughly Speaking. He also...
Goodwyn formed April Wine in Nova Scotia in 1969, and remained their frontman until earlier this year, when he stepped away from live performances with the band citing his struggles with diabetes and other health problems. However, Goodwyn did continue to perform with his acoustic trio up until very recently.
Other than a hiatus from 1986 to 1992, April Wine released a steady stream of albums. They scored mainstream hits with songs like “Just Between You and Me” and “Enough Is Enough.” The band’s 1981 LP, The Nature of the Beast, went platinum in the United States.
Overall, Goodwyn released 16 albums with April Wine, with the most recent being 2006’s Roughly Speaking. He also...
- 12/4/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Myles Goodwyn, the founding singer of Canadian band April Wine, died at age 75 on Sunday, his publicist Eric Alper said in a statement to Rolling Stone. His cause of death was not disclosed.
“Myles Goodwyn, singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine, who shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings, has died today at the age of 75 at Noon Atlantic Time. No further details on cause of death, location or funeral details will be disclosed at this time. The family asks for privacy,...
“Myles Goodwyn, singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine, who shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings, has died today at the age of 75 at Noon Atlantic Time. No further details on cause of death, location or funeral details will be disclosed at this time. The family asks for privacy,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Myles Goodwyn, the founding frontman and guitarist for platinum Canadian rock band April Wine who wrote and sang such hits as “Sign of the Gypsy Queen,” “Roller” and “I Like to Rock,” died December 4. He was 75.
No further details on cause of death, location or funeral details will be disclosed, according to a spokesman.
Founded in Nova Scotia in 1969 and based in Montreal, April Wine has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. The group broke out with its 1972 sophomore album On Record, which featured “You Could Have Been a Lady,” a No. 2 hit in Canada that dented the U.S. Top 40. The band continued on nearly an album-a-year pace through the 1970s, with 1976’s The Whole World Is Going Crazy topping the Canadian chart.
April Wine returned to the U.S. charts with First Glance (1978), which featured the hard-rocking Top 40 U.S. single “Roller.” It was a prime example of...
No further details on cause of death, location or funeral details will be disclosed, according to a spokesman.
Founded in Nova Scotia in 1969 and based in Montreal, April Wine has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. The group broke out with its 1972 sophomore album On Record, which featured “You Could Have Been a Lady,” a No. 2 hit in Canada that dented the U.S. Top 40. The band continued on nearly an album-a-year pace through the 1970s, with 1976’s The Whole World Is Going Crazy topping the Canadian chart.
April Wine returned to the U.S. charts with First Glance (1978), which featured the hard-rocking Top 40 U.S. single “Roller.” It was a prime example of...
- 12/3/2023
- by Bruce Haring and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Five new esteemed inductees will be added to Canada’s Walk of Fame, which is celebrating 25 years.
On Tuesday, the national registered charity that “inspires all Canadians by proudly shining a light on extraordinary Canadian achievers and their successes,” via the organization’s website, announced those joining the 2023 inductees: co-founders of the iconic Roots Canada, celebrating 50 incredible years as a marquee Canadian brand, Michael Budman and Don Green (Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy); multi-award-winning actress who broke barriers for Indigenous actors, Tantoo Cardinal (Arts & Entertainment); global superstar Avril Lavigne (Arts & Entertainment); and philanthropic champion of Canadian culture, arts and music, Gary Slaight (Arts & Entertainment).
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On Tuesday, the national registered charity that “inspires all Canadians by proudly shining a light on extraordinary Canadian achievers and their successes,” via the organization’s website, announced those joining the 2023 inductees: co-founders of the iconic Roots Canada, celebrating 50 incredible years as a marquee Canadian brand, Michael Budman and Don Green (Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy); multi-award-winning actress who broke barriers for Indigenous actors, Tantoo Cardinal (Arts & Entertainment); global superstar Avril Lavigne (Arts & Entertainment); and philanthropic champion of Canadian culture, arts and music, Gary Slaight (Arts & Entertainment).
Read More: ‘She-Hulk’ Star Tatiana Maslany To Be Inducted Into Canada’s Walk Of Fame
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“For 25 years, Canada’s Walk of Fame has celebrated more than 200 inductions, recognizing some of the most accomplished, influential,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Over three decades ago, Tom Holland's Fright Night hit theaters with a rockin', danceable soundtrack that amplified the film's fun yet frightening atmosphere. To celebrate the beloved film's 30th anniversary, Night Fever Music has released Fright Night's soundtrack in three collectible vinyl versions.
Press Release: Night Fever Music is proud to announce the 30th Anniversary release of Fright Night- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Columbia Pictures released Fright Night to theaters in 1985, becoming one of the top grossing horror films of the year. Starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys, Fright Night has become one of the most beloved cult films in the genre
The soundtrack is anchored by hitmakers the J. Geils Band, whose single “Fright Night” leads off the album. Joining the band are numerous new wave rockers of the day, most notably Devo with the electro-funk of “Let’s Talk,...
Press Release: Night Fever Music is proud to announce the 30th Anniversary release of Fright Night- Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Columbia Pictures released Fright Night to theaters in 1985, becoming one of the top grossing horror films of the year. Starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, Amanda Bearse and Stephen Geoffreys, Fright Night has become one of the most beloved cult films in the genre
The soundtrack is anchored by hitmakers the J. Geils Band, whose single “Fright Night” leads off the album. Joining the band are numerous new wave rockers of the day, most notably Devo with the electro-funk of “Let’s Talk,...
- 2/11/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It's actually been a little while since we've had a good comedy at the multiplex (sorry "The Hangover Part III"), but Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy are hoping to provide some laughs in a few weeks with "The Heat." The concept is simple and promising: the pair play mismatched Boston cops, and hell, we're still not sure what the actual plot is, not that it matters. But until we can weigh in on the movie, it looks like it'll be bringing an interesting batch of tunes to the table. The soundtrack details have dropped for the flick and it varies between bangers and FM classics. In the former category LCD Soundsystem, Santigold, Angel Haze and that ever present "212" by Azealia Banks will test the bass speakers in your local theater, while your Dad will probably dig the selections of Ted Nugent, Boston, Air Supply and April Wine. Bringing some soul...
- 5/28/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Year: 2009
Directors: Gary Yates
Writers: Gary Yates & Lee MacDougall
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: Marina Antunes
Rating: 8 out of 10
[Editors note: projectcyclops had a similar reaction to the film when he saw it at Eiff.]
With a title like High Life, it’s doesn’t take a genius, or even watching a trailer, to give you an idea what Canadian director Gary Yates’ new film is all about. But just in case…
It’s 1983. Bank machines are being introduced into the banking system and individuals are still carrying their pin numbers in their wallets. Dick is a reformed convict, a bad guy with a drug problem (morphine, it’s legal and the “intelligent addict’s” choice drug) who is trying to live life straight. His buddy Bug, gets out of jail, comes to see him and sends Dick’s pathetic existence into a tailspin. Dick puts together a crew (which includes his buddy Donnie and the pretty faced Billy) and a plan which seems to be perfect.
Directors: Gary Yates
Writers: Gary Yates & Lee MacDougall
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Review by: Marina Antunes
Rating: 8 out of 10
[Editors note: projectcyclops had a similar reaction to the film when he saw it at Eiff.]
With a title like High Life, it’s doesn’t take a genius, or even watching a trailer, to give you an idea what Canadian director Gary Yates’ new film is all about. But just in case…
It’s 1983. Bank machines are being introduced into the banking system and individuals are still carrying their pin numbers in their wallets. Dick is a reformed convict, a bad guy with a drug problem (morphine, it’s legal and the “intelligent addict’s” choice drug) who is trying to live life straight. His buddy Bug, gets out of jail, comes to see him and sends Dick’s pathetic existence into a tailspin. Dick puts together a crew (which includes his buddy Donnie and the pretty faced Billy) and a plan which seems to be perfect.
- 1/12/2010
- QuietEarth.us
If you like films about bank robberies, you're probably waiting for the release of High Life. The film will come out in some Canadian cities on January 15, 2010.
The story is set in 1983 right after the birth of Automated Teller Machines (Atm). Dick (Timothy Olyphant) just got fired from his job as a janitor at a downtown hospital. With his buddies Bug (Stephen Eric McIntyre), Donnie (Joe Anderson) and Billy (Rossif Sutherland), Dick plans to rob Atm machines. Besides, he wants the job to be done without violence. However, things don't go according to plan.
Finally, High Life is directed by Gary Yates (Seven Times Lucky) and written by Lee MacDougall, who adapts his own play which won a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Best New Play. Moreover, the film features the music of Three Dog Night, Creedence Clearwater Revival and April Wine.
The story is set in 1983 right after the birth of Automated Teller Machines (Atm). Dick (Timothy Olyphant) just got fired from his job as a janitor at a downtown hospital. With his buddies Bug (Stephen Eric McIntyre), Donnie (Joe Anderson) and Billy (Rossif Sutherland), Dick plans to rob Atm machines. Besides, he wants the job to be done without violence. However, things don't go according to plan.
Finally, High Life is directed by Gary Yates (Seven Times Lucky) and written by Lee MacDougall, who adapts his own play which won a Dora Mavor Moore Award for Best New Play. Moreover, the film features the music of Three Dog Night, Creedence Clearwater Revival and April Wine.
- 1/9/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Set in 1983, following the first implementation of 'Automated Teller Machines', "High Life" is a new Canadian feature, lensed in Winnipeg, written/directed by Gary Yates, starring Timothy Olyphant, Rossif Sutherland, Joe Anderson and Stephen McIntyre.
In "High Life", following a visit from his former cellmate 'Bug' (McIntyre), 'Dick' (Olyphant) gets fired from his job as a hospital janitor.
Unemployed and in need of fast cash, Dick gets the idea to rob a brand new Atm machine. Enter 'Donnie' (Anderson) and 'Billy' (Sutherland) to help put the pieces into place.
But things don't go quite according to plan...
"...Alternately tragic and hysterical, the 'High Life’ perfect plan ends up anything but when one of the bank’s employees double-crosses them all. Set against the nostalgic back-beat of 'Three Dog Night', 'Creedence Clearwater Revival' and a raft of 'April Wine', the 'High Life’ highwire tension unfolds with calamitous results.
In "High Life", following a visit from his former cellmate 'Bug' (McIntyre), 'Dick' (Olyphant) gets fired from his job as a hospital janitor.
Unemployed and in need of fast cash, Dick gets the idea to rob a brand new Atm machine. Enter 'Donnie' (Anderson) and 'Billy' (Sutherland) to help put the pieces into place.
But things don't go quite according to plan...
"...Alternately tragic and hysterical, the 'High Life’ perfect plan ends up anything but when one of the bank’s employees double-crosses them all. Set against the nostalgic back-beat of 'Three Dog Night', 'Creedence Clearwater Revival' and a raft of 'April Wine', the 'High Life’ highwire tension unfolds with calamitous results.
- 12/15/2009
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Set in 1983, following the first implementation of 'Automated Teller Machines', High Life is a new Canadian feature, lensed in Winnipeg, written/directed by Gary Yates, starring Timothy Olyphant, Rossif Sutherland, Joe Anderson and Stephen McIntyre. In High Life, following a visit from his former cellmate 'Bug' (McIntyre), 'Dick' (Olyphant) gets fired from his job as a hospital janitor. Unemployed and in need of fast cash, Dick gets the idea to rob a brand new Atm machine. Enter 'Donnie' (Anderson) and 'Billy' (Sutherland) to help put the pieces into place. But things don't go quite according to plan... "...Alternately tragic and hysterical, the 'High Life. perfect plan ends up anything but when one of the bank.s employees double-crosses them all. Set against the nostalgic back-beat of 'Three Dog Night', 'Creedence Clearwater Revival' and a raft of 'April Wine', the 'High Life. highwire tension unfolds with calamitous results.
- 12/15/2009
- HollywoodNorthReport.com
A few weeks ago I peeled open my rib cage to reveal my raw, beating heart and the sound of that heart was (to the tune of “thump-thump, thump-thump”) : Fright-night, Fright-night, Fright….
Yeah, I worship writer/director Tom Holland’s 1985 vampire gem and I fly that fanged flag with pride.
But outside of the ace performances from Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale and Roddy McDowell, outside of Holland’s sharp, affectionate script and tense – yet playful – direction and outside of Richard Edlund’s gorgeous special effects, one of the major hooks that Fright Night jabbed into me was the soundtrack, a sexy, atmospheric synth score by Brad Fiedel and a motley collection of 80’s pop and metal tunes that fit the material perfectly, almost as if they were written specifically for the action on screen.
Well, it turns out for the most part, they were.
See, shortly after I published...
Yeah, I worship writer/director Tom Holland’s 1985 vampire gem and I fly that fanged flag with pride.
But outside of the ace performances from Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale and Roddy McDowell, outside of Holland’s sharp, affectionate script and tense – yet playful – direction and outside of Richard Edlund’s gorgeous special effects, one of the major hooks that Fright Night jabbed into me was the soundtrack, a sexy, atmospheric synth score by Brad Fiedel and a motley collection of 80’s pop and metal tunes that fit the material perfectly, almost as if they were written specifically for the action on screen.
Well, it turns out for the most part, they were.
See, shortly after I published...
- 12/2/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Chris Alexander)
- Fangoria
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