Glass Tiger
Glass Tiger
Glass Tiger is a Canadian rock band that formed in 1983, in Newmarket, Ontario.
Biography
Originally named Tokyo, the band produced several hit singles in Canada and placed two songs on Billboard magazine's top 10: "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" and "Someday", both of which came from their debut album, The Thin Red Line (1986), produced by Jim Vallance.[3]
Glass Tiger won three Juno Awards in 1986 and two more in 1987. They were also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1987.[3] In 1993, after their third album Simple Mission and a brief Canadian tour, the band went on hiatus.[3] Lead singer Alan Frew released two solo albums before the band reformed and began touring again in 2003.
In March 2009, Glass Tiger and members of the NHL alumni visited Canadian Forces stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan.[4][5] The visit included live performances and footage was shown on an episode of Entertainment Tonight Canada.
In 2012 Glass Tiger performed as part of Penticton, BC's "Rock The Peach Music Fest"[6]
On July 1, 2013 Glass Tiger performed a free concert in Leduc, Alberta as part of a Canada Day Celebration.[7]
On September 23, 2017 Glass Tiger performed at Canada Games Plaza in Prince George, British Columbia. The free concert was part of a thank you to the city for receiving over 11,000 evacuees from the southern interior displaced by various wildfires. [8]
Members
Current Members
- Alan Frew — vocals, guitar (1983–Present)
- Sam Reid — keyboards (1983–Present)
- Al Connelly — guitar (1983–Present)
- Wayne Parker — bass (1983–Present)
- Chris McNeill — drums, guitar (2000–Present)
Former Members
- Michael Hanson - drums (1983-1988)
Timeline
Discography
Albums
Year | Album | Notes |
---|---|---|
1986 | The Thin Red Line | 4x Platinum-Canada, Gold-U.S. |
1988 | Diamond Sun[9] | 2x Platinum-Canada |
1991 | Simple Mission | Platinum-Canada |
1993 | Air Time: The Best of Glass Tiger | |
2005 | No Turning Back: 1985-2005 | |
2006 | Glass Tiger: Live | Online exclusive from band's official website |
2012 Jun 19 | The Thin Red Line (Anniversary Edition) | Original recording remastered 2 cd's |
2012 Aug 21 | Then, Now, Next |
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAN [10] |
US [11] |
US Rock [12] |
UK [13] |
AUS [14] |
|||
1986 | "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" | 1 | 2 | 17 | 29 | 9 | The Thin Red Line |
"Thin Red Line" | 19 | — | — | — | 91 | ||
"Someday" | 14 | 7 | — | 66 | 97 | ||
1987 | "You're What I Look For" | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
"I Will Be There" | 29 | 34 | 21 | — | — | ||
1988 | "I'm Still Searching" | 2 | 31 | 12 | — | — | Diamond Sun |
"Diamond Sun" | 5 | — | — | 78 | — | ||
"My Song" (featuring The Chieftains) | 19 | — | — | — | — | ||
"Far Away From Here" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Send Your Love" | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1989 | "(Watching) Worlds Crumble" | 27 | — | — | — | — | |
1991 | "Blinded" | — | — | — | — | — | Simple Mission |
"Animal Heart" | 4 | — | — | — | — | ||
"Rhythm of Your Love" | 8 | — | — | — | — | ||
"My Town" (featuring Rod Stewart) | 8 | — | — | 33 | — | ||
"Rescued (By the Arms of Love)" | 8 | — | — | — | — | ||
1993 | "Touch of Your Hand" | 34 | — | — | — | — | Air Time - The Best of |
NB: "My Song" (1988) missed the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 71 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart.
NB: "Don't Forget Me" and "Someday" both reached the Billboard AC chart, peaking at #30 and #4 respectively.
References
- ^ Michael Sutton. "The Best of Glass Tiger: Air Time - Glass Tiger | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ Glass Tiger. "Glass Tiger | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ a b c Artist: Glass Tiger CANOE -- Jam!
- ^ "Glass Tiger return from their musical mission to Afghanistan". 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ^ Persico, Amanda (2009-03-20). "Glass Tiger boosts military spirits". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ^ http://www.penticton.ca/EN/main/community/events/events-calendar/27667/rock-the-peach-music-fest.html
- ^ Leduc announces double headliners for double celebration Archived March 18, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. City of Leduc
- ^ "Thank You PG celebration rocks Canada Games Plaza". Prince George Citizen. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Canadian Content (Cancon)". RPM - Volume 48, No. 17 Aug 13, 1988
- ^ Canadian peaks RPM Magazine
- ^ "Glass Tiger – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard.
- ^ "Glass Tiger – Chart History: Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 228. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ David Kent (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970 - 1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
External links
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