The Razorbacks

The Razorbacks were a Canadian rockabilly band that attained moderate national popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1] The band was known for its lively stage show.[2] made regular appearances on The Tommy Hunter Show on CBC.

The Razorbacks
GenresRockabilly
Years active1986–1996
LabelsOther People's Music
Associated actsThe Wise Guys
Websitewww.razorbacksrock.com (fan site, dead link)
MembersTony Kenny - vocals/guitar
Jail House Joe - bass
Don Dekouchay - drums
Donny Cartwright (Donohue) - guitar/ vocals

History

The Razorbacks were formed in 1986; members were singer/guitarist Tony Kenny, bassist Jail House Joe, drummer Don Dekouchay and Donny Cartwright.[3] The band began busking and performing in Toronto.[4]

By 1988 The Razorbacks were performing around southern Ontario,[2] and that year they independently released their first album Go to Town. Shortly thereafter the band was signed to Warner Records, which re-released the album.[5] Singles from the album included “It’s Saturday Night,” which appeared on the RPM Country Singles chart,[6] and “So Much Fun”.[7]

The album Go to Town was re-released in 1997 with four extra tracks.[8]

Discography

Albums
Year Album CAN
1988 Go to Town 78
1989 Live a Little 84

Singles
Year Single Chart Positions Album
CAN Country CAN
1988 "It's Saturday Night" 30 68 Go to Town
1989 "Times Like These" 42 95 Live a Little

References
  1. Paul Myers (1 November 2007). Barenaked Ladies: Public Stunts, Private Stories. Simon and Schuster. pp. 31–. ISBN 978-1-4165-8736-1.
  2. "Rockabilly Roundup with Razorbacks". The Cord, March 17, 1988, by E Beyer
  3. "Non-performing trio bursts into record market". Winnipeg Free Press, via Newspaper Archives July 08, 1988 - Page 25
  4. "Razorbacks charge into the music scene". Brandon Sun, via Newspaper Archives July 28, 1988 - Page 24
  5. "Razorbacks cut figure in rock". Toronto Star - Toronto, Ont. Greg Quill May 26, 1988 Page: E.4
  6. "Country Singls". RPM, August13, 1988
  7. "Hootnanny Howls in the Hills". Medicine Hat News, via Newspaper Archives. August 02, 1991 - Page 29
  8. " Razorbacks Go to Town". AllMusic, Review by Sean Carruthers
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