Myles Goodwyn
Myles Francis Goodwyn (born Miles Francis Goodwin, June 23, 1948)[1][2] is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, lead vocalist,[1] main songwriter, and founding member of the veteran Canadian hard rock band April Wine. As the longest serving (and only original) member,[2][3][4] Goodwyn has led the band from its modest garage band roots to multi-platinum sales.[3][4]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Miles Francis Goodwin |
Born | Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada | June 23, 1948
Genres | Rock, pop, hard rock, blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1969–present |
Associated acts | April Wine |
Website | www |
Following the band's peak years during the 1970s and early 1980s, Goodwyn disbanded the group to pursue a solo career. After a brief relocation to the Bahamas, Goodwyn returned to Canada and reformed April Wine in 1992. He continues to lead the band to the present day.
In 2002, Goodwyn was the recipient of the National Achievement Award at the annual SOCAN Awards held in Toronto.[5]
In January 2003 Goodwyn received an ECMA Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on the music industry of Atlantic Canada.[6][7][8][9]
In March 2008 , Goodwyn stated in an interview that he had been back in the studio recording his second solo effort Myles Goodwyn & Friends of the Blues. This will be an all-blues album featuring guest performers such as Amos Garrett, David Wilcox, Frank Marino, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, and Rick Derringer.[10][11]
In 2016, his autobiography, Just Between You and Me, was released.
In 2018, his second solo album Myles Goodwyn and Friends of the Blues 2 was released.
Solo discography
Singles
- 1988 – "Do You Know What I Mean" <w/ Lee Aaron> (CAN #47)
- 1988 – "My Girl" (CAN #18)
- 1988 – "Are You Still Loving Me?" (CAN #88)
Production credits
Year | Album | Artist | Co-produced with |
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1975 | "Lady Lover" (45 single) [12] | Bronze | - |
1976 | The Whole World's Goin' Crazy [1] | April Wine | - |
1977 | Forever for Now [1] | April Wine | - |
1978 | First Glance [1] | April Wine | - |
1979 | One Night Stands [1] | Teaze | - |
1979 | Harder ..... Faster [1] | April Wine | Nick Blagona |
1980 | Ladies Man [13] | April Wine | Nick Blagona |
1980 | Body Shots [14] | Teaze | - |
1981 | The Nature of the Beast [1] | April Wine | Mike Stone |
1981 | Live in London (concert video) | April Wine | Mike Stone |
1982 | Power Play [1] | April Wine | Mike Stone |
1984 | Animal Grace [1] | April Wine | Mike Stone |
1984 | A Taste of Teaze | Teaze | - |
1985 | One for the Road | April Wine | Mike Stone |
1986 | Walking Through Fire [15] | April Wine | Lance Quinn |
1988 | Myles Goodwyn [1] | Myles Goodwyn | Lance Quinn |
1990 | The Best of Teaze (Over 60 Minutes With...) [14] | Teaze | - |
1993 | Attitude [1] | April Wine | George Lagios |
1994 | Frigate [1] | April Wine | - |
2001 | Back to the Mansion [1] | April Wine | April Wine |
2002 | Bulletproof [14][16] | Julian Austin | - |
2006 | Roughly Speaking [1] | April Wine | - |
See also
References
- "AllMusic.com - Myles Goodwyn credits". AllMusic.com. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- "April Wine, Myles Goodwyn - Biography". AprilWine.ca. Archived from the original on December 23, 2008. Retrieved October 29, 2008.
- Scrivener, Leslie (March 14, 2009). "Music - April Wine gets its respect". Toronto: TheStar.com. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
- "The Whig Standard - Snub hits sour note". TheWhig.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2009.
- "2002 SOCAN AWARDS | SOCAN". Socan.ca. Retrieved September 25, 2016.
- "CBCnews - Great Big Sea take five (ECMA) awards". CBC.ca. February 17, 2003. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- "East Coast Music Awards". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
- "CB Music News - Myles Goodwyn to receive ECMA Lifetime Achievement Award". CBMusic.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- "April Wine, the Buerster Collection - ECMA Awards Show". AprilWine.ws. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- LKPro.com Inc. "Night Life - Best of WNY.com - Rock Rapport, an interview with Myles Goodwyn". Best of WNY.com. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- "St. John's arts and entertainment newspaper - 10 questions for the lead singer of April Wine". Thescope.ca. March 1, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- "April Wine, the Buerster Collection - Singles - Myles Goodwyn Projects". AprilWine.ws. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- "April Wine, the Buerster Collection - Ladies Man (sleeve B)". AprilWine.ws. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- "April Wine, the Buerster Collection - Compact Discs". AprilWine.ws. Retrieved October 27, 2008.
- "April Wine, the Buerster Collection - Boxed set, booklet 2". AprilWine.ws. Archived from the original on June 6, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2009.
- "Julian Austin - Official Website - Music - Bulletproof". JulianAustin.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2008. Retrieved October 27, 2008.