My new neighbor is Canadian Rock 'n' Roll royalty!

cartman · 10-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Met a new neighbor that recently moved in to our development. Found out he is a bit of a celebrity. Ever hear of the song "Life is a Highway"? Well, he's the guy that wrote and originally performed it. Also was the lead singer of Red Rider, whose most famous song in the US was "Lunatic Fringe" back in the early 80s.

lighthousekeeper · 10-21-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Met a new neighbor that recently moved in to our development. Found out he is a bit of a celebrity. Ever hear of the song "Life is a Highway"? Well, he's the guy that wrote and originally performed it. Also was the lead singer of Red Rider, whose most famous song in the US was "Lunatic Fringe" back in the early 80s.

holy crap - tom cochrane?!

cartman · 10-21-2008, 10:36 PM

Yep! Seems like a really laid back, down to earth guy.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-21-2008, 10:36 PM

That ain't royalty ... that's a f'n legend.

"Lunatic Fringe" was a key part of the soundtrack to a lot of lives.

Lathum · 10-21-2008, 10:40 PM

does he like Krispy Kreme burgers?

cartman · 10-21-2008, 10:42 PM

I'd probably have to make it a Tim Hortons burger.

larnott · 10-21-2008, 10:53 PM

Big deal.

Bob Knight lives next door to my parents.

Galaxy · 10-21-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by larnott

Big deal.

Bob Knight lives next door to my parents.

I hope they don't piss him off.

stevew · 10-21-2008, 11:49 PM

Why is this patio chair from the Knight's house always ending up in the middle of our back yard?

Kevin · 10-22-2008, 06:19 AM

Tom is also a pretty darn good golfer. He played in the Canadian Senior Amateur and did quite well for someone who didn't have much time to play competitively until now.

Butter · 10-22-2008, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Met a new neighbor that recently moved in to our development. Found out he is a bit of a celebrity. Ever hear of the song "Life is a Highway"? Well, he's the guy that wrote and originally performed it. Also was the lead singer of Red Rider, whose most famous song in the US was "Lunatic Fringe" back in the early 80s.

I didn't know he did both of these. Awesome. I always stop on the dial anytime I catch Lunatic Fringe coming on.

JeeberD · 10-22-2008, 07:55 AM

All I know about him is that whenever the "Life is a Highway" video came on, my sister would never fail to mention how ugly he was...

MrBug708 · 10-22-2008, 08:00 AM

I was hoping it was Robin Sparkles

Draft Dodger · 10-22-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by larnott

Big deal.

Bob Knight lives next door to my parents.

meh. I live next to Joe Dirt

Fidatelo · 10-22-2008, 08:12 AM

That's pretty cool!

Kodos · 10-22-2008, 08:34 AM

Brings back memories of college. Great song -- as long as you can ignore the crappy country version that was made.

MikeVic · 10-22-2008, 09:01 AM

Awesome!

Oilers9911 · 10-22-2008, 09:04 AM

Ughh...craptastic music. And I would say Rush is canadian rock n roll royalty. Tom Cochrane is more of a court jester.

jeheinz72 · 10-22-2008, 09:07 AM

Man, I love that song

gstelmack · 10-22-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Ever hear of the song "Life is a Highway"? Well, he's the guy that wrote and originally performed it.

Only about a billion times. Do you know how popular Cars was with the preschool crowd?

cartman · 10-22-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

Only about a billion times. Do you know how popular Cars was with the preschool crowd?

Yeah, I knew that song was in the movie, but that is a cover version.

path12 · 10-22-2008, 10:27 AM

Wow. I had that first Red Rider album. Can't remember if Lunatic Fringe was the song I really loved or if it was another on that. Have to check itunes tonight.

Maple Leafs · 10-22-2008, 10:40 AM

I still get a little misty when I hear "Big Leagues".

Mustang · 10-22-2008, 10:41 AM

Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate Canadian Rock N Roll royalty...

stevew · 10-22-2008, 11:02 AM

Did you refer to it as the "House that Rascal Flats Built?"

Hurst2112 · 10-22-2008, 11:08 AM

That's cool about Tom. Red Rider had a couple good songs. Lunatic Fringe is a great tune.

Hurst2112 · 10-22-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Did you refer to it as the "House that Rascal Flats Built?"

\m/ awesome!

Hurst2112 · 10-22-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate Canadian Rock N Roll royalty...

I don't get that. Must be an inside joke. Jimi was born in Seattle.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-22-2008, 11:30 AM

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I don't get that. Must be an inside joke. Jimi was born in Seattle.

Any chance it's related to the amount of Canadian weed he likely smoked?

Crim · 10-22-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Oilers9911

Ughh...craptastic music. And I would say Rush is canadian rock n roll royalty. Tom Cochrane is more of a court jester.

Yup. Even Triumph.

Not saying it ain't cool, but I'd stop short of royalty. YMMV.

Least it ain't Loverboy.

DeToxRox · 10-22-2008, 11:33 AM

I really thought this was going to be about Bryan Adams.

Lathum · 10-22-2008, 11:38 AM

I'm dissapointed in you guys, 31 posts before a Bryan Adams joke. You're slipping.

Mustang · 10-22-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

I don't get that. Must be an inside joke. Jimi was born in Seattle.

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cartman · 10-22-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Crim

Yup. Even Triumph.

Not saying it ain't cool, but I'd stop short of royalty. YMMV.

Least it ain't Loverboy.

Well, he is in the Canadian Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Fidatelo · 10-22-2008, 12:08 PM

The true Kings of Canadian Rock are The Tragically Hip.

Marc Vaughan · 10-22-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Met a new neighbor that recently moved in to our development. Found out he is a bit of a celebrity. Ever hear of the song "Life is a Highway"? Well, he's the guy that wrote and originally performed it. Also was the lead singer of Red Rider, whose most famous song in the US was "Lunatic Fringe" back in the early 80s.

Thats fantastic - thats my sons favourite song

Hurst2112 · 10-22-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

The true Kings of Canadian Rock are The Tragically Hip.

(...Tumbleweed...tumbleweed...)

Sweed · 10-22-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

I don't get that. Must be an inside joke. Jimi was born in Seattle.

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Originally Posted by Mustang

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Damn it, I just spit my sandwich out all over my keyboard.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-22-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I really thought this was going to be about Bryan Adams.

+1

CamEdwards · 10-22-2008, 12:44 PM

Cartman, I think this is a sign... a sign that Driftwood, TX needs to be home to a three day massive rock festival highlighting the best in Canadian rock:

MAPLEFEST '09!!!!

Loverboy, Bryan Adams, Alanis Morrisette, Honeymoon Suite (please tell me I'm not the only one that loved this band?), Rush, Triumph, Corey Hart, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet (they get to play one song: the theme from Kids in the Hall), Barenaked Ladies, etc... and to cap it all off Tom Cochrane comes out and plays his big hits.

Charge 100 bucks to camp on your lawn, grill up the Krispy Kreme Burgers (and charge 10 bucks for each one of those bad boys), and let the syrupy sweet rock music dribble into our ears like fresh maple syrup straight from the tap.

cuervo72 · 10-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Don't forget Glass Tiger!

cuervo72 · 10-22-2008, 12:48 PM

(and more seriously, Neil Young?)

cuervo72 · 10-22-2008, 12:48 PM

(and The Guess Who)

JonInMiddleGA · 10-22-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Honeymoon Suite (please tell me I'm not the only one that loved this band?)

But did you know they have a new album out?

edit to add: And I can't believe you left Saga off the Canadians-In-Texas Tour.

cartman · 10-22-2008, 12:51 PM

Well, we do have the 3 day long Old Settlers Music Festival (Old Settler's Music Festival : Austin Texas : April 16-19, 2009) here in Driftwood every year. Maybe next year it will be the Canuck theme!

Don't forget these Canadian luminaries either:

Guess Who, William Shatner (singing his version of Mr. Tambourine Man), Neil Young, BTO, Steppenwolf, and the Cowboy Junkies.

Come to think of it, that would make for a pretty good three day show!

cuervo72 · 10-22-2008, 12:53 PM

Oh yeah - Len!

cartman · 10-22-2008, 12:54 PM

Dola,

If anyone mentions Nickleback I'm calling the whole thing off.

Fidatelo · 10-22-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurst2112

(...Tumbleweed...tumbleweed...)

This is exactly why they are the Kings Of Canadian Rock, not Kings Of Canadian Rock That Was Successful South Of The Border.

Hurst2112 · 10-22-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

This is exactly why they are the Kings Of Canadian Rock, not Kings Of Canadian Rock That Was Successful South Of The Border.

Oh, I gotcha. 2nd tier champions. lol

kidding. I'm just slingin' shit. I don't care for them but do appreciate what they've accomplished.

stevew · 10-22-2008, 01:51 PM

Oh snap, i've heard this song a million times. I thought it was a pink floyd song though.

10-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Yep! Seems like a really laid back, down to earth guy. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#4
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	That ain't royalty ... that's a f'n legend. "Lunatic Fringe" was a key part of the soundtrack to a lot of lives. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-21-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'd probably have to make it a Tim Hortons burger. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-22-2008, 06:19 AM	#10
Kevin High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nova Scotia	Tom is also a pretty darn good golfer. He played in the Canadian Senior Amateur and did quite well for someone who didn't have much time to play competitively until now. __________________ It seems more like today than it did all day yesterday.

10-22-2008, 07:55 AM	#12
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	All I know about him is that whenever the "Life is a Highway" video came on, my sister would never fail to mention how ugly he was... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

10-21-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	does he like Krispy Kreme burgers?

10-21-2008, 10:53 PM	#7
larnott n00b Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Portland, OR	Big deal. Bob Knight lives next door to my parents.

10-21-2008, 11:49 PM	#9
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Why is this patio chair from the Knight's house always ending up in the middle of our back yard?

10-22-2008, 08:00 AM	#13
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I was hoping it was Robin Sparkles

10-22-2008, 08:12 AM	#15
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	That's pretty cool! __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

10-22-2008, 08:34 AM	#16
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Brings back memories of college. Great song -- as long as you can ignore the crappy country version that was made. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

10-22-2008, 09:01 AM	#17
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Awesome!

10-22-2008, 09:04 AM	#18
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	Ughh...craptastic music. And I would say Rush is canadian rock n roll royalty. Tom Cochrane is more of a court jester. Last edited by Oilers9911 : 10-22-2008 at 09:11 AM.

10-22-2008, 10:27 AM	#22
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Wow. I had that first Red Rider album. Can't remember if Lunatic Fringe was the song I really loved or if it was another on that. Have to check itunes tonight. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

10-22-2008, 10:40 AM	#23
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I still get a little misty when I hear "Big Leagues". __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

10-22-2008, 10:41 AM	#24
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate Canadian Rock N Roll royalty... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

10-22-2008, 11:02 AM	#25
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Did you refer to it as the "House that Rascal Flats Built?"

10-22-2008, 11:08 AM	#26
Hurst2112 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Minneapolis	That's cool about Tom. Red Rider had a couple good songs. Lunatic Fringe is a great tune. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/longliveanalog

10-22-2008, 11:33 AM	#31
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I really thought this was going to be about Bryan Adams.

10-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#32
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I'm dissapointed in you guys, 31 posts before a Bryan Adams joke. You're slipping.

10-22-2008, 12:08 PM	#35
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	The true Kings of Canadian Rock are The Tragically Hip. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

10-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#40
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Cartman, I think this is a sign... a sign that Driftwood, TX needs to be home to a three day massive rock festival highlighting the best in Canadian rock: MAPLEFEST '09!!!! Loverboy, Bryan Adams, Alanis Morrisette, Honeymoon Suite (please tell me I'm not the only one that loved this band?), Rush, Triumph, Corey Hart, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet (they get to play one song: the theme from Kids in the Hall), Barenaked Ladies, etc... and to cap it all off Tom Cochrane comes out and plays his big hits. Charge 100 bucks to camp on your lawn, grill up the Krispy Kreme Burgers (and charge 10 bucks for each one of those bad boys), and let the syrupy sweet rock music dribble into our ears like fresh maple syrup straight from the tap. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

10-22-2008, 12:47 PM	#41
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Don't forget Glass Tiger! __________________ null

10-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#42
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	(and more seriously, Neil Young?) __________________ null

10-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#43
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	(and The Guess Who) __________________ null

10-22-2008, 12:51 PM	#45
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Well, we do have the 3 day long Old Settlers Music Festival (Old Settler's Music Festival : Austin Texas : April 16-19, 2009) here in Driftwood every year. Maybe next year it will be the Canuck theme! Don't forget these Canadian luminaries either: Guess Who, William Shatner (singing his version of Mr. Tambourine Man), Neil Young, BTO, Steppenwolf, and the Cowboy Junkies. Come to think of it, that would make for a pretty good three day show! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-22-2008, 12:53 PM	#46
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Oh yeah - Len! __________________ null

10-22-2008, 12:54 PM	#47
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Dola, If anyone mentions Nickleback I'm calling the whole thing off. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#50
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Oh snap, i've heard this song a million times. I thought it was a pink floyd song though.

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