Headpins
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Headpins are a Canadian rock group, founded as a side project in the late 1970s by then Chilliwack
members Ab Bryant and Brian MacLeod
. Macleod was impressed by the vocal talents of Vancouver rock singer Denise McCann
, and asked her to join his new venture. Originally, Matt Frenette played drums for The Headpins while Bernie Aubin played drums for fellow Vancouver band Loverboy but, within months, Aubin and Frenette swapped bands where each continues to play to the present. The Headpins began gigging around the Vancouver area throughout 1980, quickly building a fan base. McCann left at the end of that first year, and MacLeod brought in Darby Mills
to provide lead vocals.
They achieved their height of popularity in 1982 and 1983, with songs such as "Don't It Make You Feel" (Sample "Don't It..." here) and "Just One More Time". Soon after, Darby Mills was replaced by Chrissy Steele. Later, Steele went on to make her own band with MacLeod and signed with Chrysalis Records
, although the outfit was soon dropped by the label
. She ended up having two hits, "Love You 'Til It Hurts" and the ballad, "Love Don't Last Forever."
They continue to perform live with Darby, Ab and Bernie from the 80's lineup.
Chilliwack (band)
Chilliwack are a Canadian rock band that had their heyday during the 1970s and 1980s. Although they are a Canadian band, the members were all born in, as well as reside in, the United States of America. They are perhaps best remembered for their five biggest songs "My Girl ", "I Believe", "Whatcha...
members Ab Bryant and Brian MacLeod
Brian MacLeod (Canadian musician)
Brian Oliver "Too Loud" MacLeod was a Canadian musician, songwriter and music producer, best known as a member of the bands Chilliwack and Headpins....
. Macleod was impressed by the vocal talents of Vancouver rock singer Denise McCann
Denise McCann
Denise McCann is an American-Canadian singer/songwriter.-Biography:Growing up in a musical family, Denise McCann (born December 16, 1948, in Clinton, Iowa) is an American-Canadian singer/songwriter.-Biography:Growing up in a musical family, Denise McCann (born December 16, 1948, in Clinton, Iowa)...
, and asked her to join his new venture. Originally, Matt Frenette played drums for The Headpins while Bernie Aubin played drums for fellow Vancouver band Loverboy but, within months, Aubin and Frenette swapped bands where each continues to play to the present. The Headpins began gigging around the Vancouver area throughout 1980, quickly building a fan base. McCann left at the end of that first year, and MacLeod brought in Darby Mills
Darby Mills
Darby Mills is a Canadian rock vocalist, best known as the lead singer for Headpins. The band's hits included "Don't It Make You Feel", "Celebration", "Just One More Time", and "Line of Fire"...
to provide lead vocals.
They achieved their height of popularity in 1982 and 1983, with songs such as "Don't It Make You Feel" (Sample "Don't It..." here) and "Just One More Time". Soon after, Darby Mills was replaced by Chrissy Steele. Later, Steele went on to make her own band with MacLeod and signed with Chrysalis Records
Chrysalis Records
Chrysalis Records was a British record label that was created in 1969. The name was both a reference to the pupal stage of a butterfly and a combination of its founders names, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis...
, although the outfit was soon dropped by the label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. She ended up having two hits, "Love You 'Til It Hurts" and the ballad, "Love Don't Last Forever."
They continue to perform live with Darby, Ab and Bernie from the 80's lineup.
Discography
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Turn It Loud |
| 1983 | Line of Fire |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels |
| 1987 | Anthology (US release only) |
| 1988 | Greatest Hits |
| 2002 | The Complete Greatest Hits CD-ROM |
Current members
- Ab Bryant
- Alfie Galpin
- Tony Dellacroce
- Bernie Aubin
- Darby MillsDarby MillsDarby Mills is a Canadian rock vocalist, best known as the lead singer for Headpins. The band's hits included "Don't It Make You Feel", "Celebration", "Just One More Time", and "Line of Fire"...