Boulevard (band)
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Boulevard was a Canadian band (originally called BLVD) formed in the mid-1980s by Mark Holden (saxophone/vocals) and Randy Gould (guitar). The band broke up in 1991.
, Alberta
. Shortly thereafter, he and Randy Gould joined with vocalist David Forbes from Seattle to form the band BLVD. When the studio folded in 1985, the group moved to Vancouver
and continued recording demos
until finally landing a contract with MCA Records
in 1987. The band's lineup was rounded out by Andrew Johns (keyboards), Randy Burgess (bass) and Jerry Adolphe (drums).
Their self-titled debut album was recorded at Ocean Sound in Vancouver by producer Pierre 'Baz' Bazinet
and was mixed by notable rock producers Bob Rock
and Mike Fraser
. The album produced four singles with videos for "Never Give Up" and "Far From Over", and the band had good exposure by touring Canada opening for Glass Tiger
.
By 1990, the band expanded their name to Boulevard and revised their lineup with Thom Christiansen on bass (formerly of Idle Eyes
, later to play with Econoline Crush, Josh Kelly) and Randall Stoll on drums. They recorded Into the Street at Venture Studios in Vancouver with John Punter
and released two singles in Canada. The band broke up by 1991.
History
In 1983, Mark Holden was invited to work in the new Thunderhead recording studios in CalgaryCalgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
. Shortly thereafter, he and Randy Gould joined with vocalist David Forbes from Seattle to form the band BLVD. When the studio folded in 1985, the group moved to Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
and continued recording demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
until finally landing a contract with MCA Records
Music Corporation of America
MCA, Inc. was an American talent agency. Initially starting in the music business, they would next become a dominant force in the film business, and later expanded into the television business...
in 1987. The band's lineup was rounded out by Andrew Johns (keyboards), Randy Burgess (bass) and Jerry Adolphe (drums).
Their self-titled debut album was recorded at Ocean Sound in Vancouver by producer Pierre 'Baz' Bazinet
Pierre Bazinet
Pierre "Baz" Bazinet is a Canadian record producer, born on May 5, 1956 in Montréal, Québec. Over the course of his career, he has produced many popular Canadian albums from a variety of artists, including Les Frères à Cheval, Madame, Robert Charlevoix, Jean Leloup, Celine Dion, Boulevard, Luba,...
and was mixed by notable rock producers Bob Rock
Bob Rock
Robert Jens Rock, , is a Canadian musician, sound engineer, and record producer best known for producing bands such as Aerosmith, The Cult, Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, 311, Metallica, Our Lady Peace, The Offspring and most recently Bush.-Payola$ and Rock and Hyde:Rock began his music career in Langford,...
and Mike Fraser
Mike Fraser
Mike Fraser is a Canadian record producer, engineer, and mixer. Mike is best known for his work with AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith and Joe Satriani...
. The album produced four singles with videos for "Never Give Up" and "Far From Over", and the band had good exposure by touring Canada opening for Glass Tiger
Glass Tiger
Glass Tiger is a Canadian rock band 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 " and "Someday," both of which came from their debut album, The Thin...
.
By 1990, the band expanded their name to Boulevard and revised their lineup with Thom Christiansen on bass (formerly of Idle Eyes
Idle Eyes
Idle Eyes is a Canadian band formed in the 1980s by Tad Campbell, Donna McConville, and others. They are best known for their #1 1985 Canadian single "Tokyo Rose"...
, later to play with Econoline Crush, Josh Kelly) and Randall Stoll on drums. They recorded Into the Street at Venture Studios in Vancouver with John Punter
John Punter
John Punter is an English music producer and recording engineer. He has worked with many bands and musicians, such as Japan, Procol Harum, Roxy Music and Slade. His career in music spanned over 30 years and many different genres...
and released two singles in Canada. The band broke up by 1991.
Singles
- "In the Twilight" (1988)
- "Never Give Up" (1988) CAN #23
- "Far From Over" (1988) CAN #26
- "Dream On" (1988) CAN #31
- "Lead Me On" (1990) CAN #21
- "Crazy Life" (1990) CAN #47
- "I Need You Tonight"