Tag: Tom Cochrane

That time Tom Cochrane told me that all the Tragically Hip needed to break through in the U.S. was one accessible pop song

By Steve Newton Back in November of 1995 I did the fifth of my seven interviews with Canadian rock great Tom Cochrane. At the time he was promoting his new album, Ragged Ass Road, the followup to 1991's Mad Mad World, which featured the smash hit that broke him in the States, "Life is a … Continue reading That time Tom Cochrane told me that all the Tragically Hip needed to break through in the U.S. was one accessible pop song

Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, August 11 to 13

Me 'n Tom Cochrane, who plays Rock Maple Ridge By Steve Newton FRIDAY: B.C. rockers Chilliwack perform with Trooper and Harlequin at day one of the Rock Maple Ridge classic-rock festival at Albion Fairgrounds. "Fly at Night" baby! FRIDAY TO SUNDAY: the Fashion Fictions exhibition, running until October 9 at the Vancouver Art Gallery, explores … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 (or 15) things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend, August 11 to 13

Colin Linden connects with “unjaded” hero Rick Danko on stellar When the Spirit Comes

Colin Linden's rock dream was realized when Rick Danko and Garth Hudson of the Band chose to play with him on his latest album.

Album review: Tom Cochrane, Ragged Ass Road (1995)

  ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 12, 1995 By Steve Newton While Tom Cochrane’s last album, Mad Mad World, spawned his biggest hit ever in the undisputably catchy “Life Is a Highway”, it was far from one of his best recordings overall. It included some pretty weak tunes—the worst being the ponderous title track—and was a … Continue reading Album review: Tom Cochrane, Ragged Ass Road (1995)

Album review: Kim Mitchell, Aural Fixations (1992)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JUNE 11, 1992 By Steve Newton There are two things Canadians can count on when summer approaches: one is an increase in the price of beer, and the other is a new Kim Mitchell release. The first of these is obviously the Devil’s work, but the second makes that … Continue reading Album review: Kim Mitchell, Aural Fixations (1992)

Red Rider releases Neruda, Tom Cochrane rails against “trendy bullshit”

I spoke to Red Rider's lead vocalist and songwriter Tom Cochrane over the phone from Toronto in advance of the band's Vancouver concert.

Ashes to Diamonds box set shines with unreleased Tom Cochrane gems

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, DEC. 9, 1993 By Steve Newton This three-CD box set is a real bonus for Tom Cochrane fans who enjoyed his recent hits, “Big League” and “Life Is a Highway”, but who still believe his best musical moments occurred with his former band, Red Rider. The majority of the … Continue reading Ashes to Diamonds box set shines with unreleased Tom Cochrane gems

Tom Cochrane writes about things that are real and count on xray sierra

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEB. 18, 1999 By Steve Newton When I was 12 years old, my beloved teenage brother drowned in a slough near our home, and ever since that day I’ve felt a connection to rock music that breaches the tenuous barrier between life and death. The first few times I heard Blue Oyster … Continue reading Tom Cochrane writes about things that are real and count on xray sierra

Rod Stewart plays Vancouver with guests Tom Cochrane and Jeff Healey, no encores allowed

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 21, 1989 By Steve Newton All the acts at last Sunday's (July 16) rock 'n' roll bash at B.C. Place had played Vancouver last year—Rod Stewart at the Coliseum, Tom Cochrane at the Orpheum, and Jeff Healey at the Commodore. But that didn't stop 21,000 rock fans from shelling out big bucks to … Continue reading Rod Stewart plays Vancouver with guests Tom Cochrane and Jeff Healey, no encores allowed

Tom Cochrane gets his Canuck on at the Commodore in Vancouver on the Ragged Ass Road tour

kevin statham photo ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MARCH 22, 1996 By Steve Newton Last July a band calling itself Red Rider—but without Tom Cochrane in the lineup—played the Commodore. Not surprisingly, the turnout was small, and not surprisingly, I wasn’t there. I’ve been a Red Rider fan since day one, but the notion of seeing the … Continue reading Tom Cochrane gets his Canuck on at the Commodore in Vancouver on the Ragged Ass Road tour