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1970's
- Began professional career in mid-70's.
- Composed & recorded for Quality Records in Canada
and Buddha Records in the USA with the original "Creed",
who created a regional stir with the single "Westminster
Abbey".
- Opened concerts for top 70's acts, "Edward Bear", "The
Stampeders" & "A Foot in Cold Water" also shared billing
with rock & roll pioneer Wolfman Jack.
- Toured throughout Ontario, Quebec & the Maritimes.
- Performed American showcases in Manhattan & various New York state colleges.
1980's
- As lead vocalist & composer for Canadian pop group"Photograph" released album for Capitol Records on the Parlophone Label.
- Debut single "The Last Dance" received national
recognition & charts in top 10 in various markets.
- Worked in studio with Daniel Lanois (producer for U2, Bob Dylan) and Tom Cochrane.
- Toured with The Monks and opened for April Wine,
Toronto, Goddo and Blue Rodeo
1990's
- Began to focus on children's/family entertainment
- Produced & starred in children's program "The Song Shop"
on Community Television in the Belleville and Quinte region
- Appeared on the History channel in "Sketches of Our Town"
- Opened for television legend Bob Newhart and impressionist
Andre Phillip Gagnon
- Produced two independent Children's CD's to his credit, "My
Stuff" & "The Street I Lived On", the latter featuring Canadian
icon Bob Homme (The Friendly Giant)
- Started a disc jockey service specializing in weddings &
corporate events and earned a Reader's Choice Award for
Best DJ in the Belleville/ Quinte area.
Present Day:
- performs in All You Need Is Love, a celebration of the Beatles, throughout Ontario, USA and England
- recipient of Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Award
- Inductee to Nicholson Catholic College Wall of Distinction
- Continues to be one of Quinte's top DJ's and childrens entertainers
- Performs musical therapy for the elderly at various nursing homes
- Performs with Photograph for special events
- Promotional Manager for The Empire Theatre, Belleville, ON
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