Skip Prokop of Lighthouse & Rocky Howell of Major Hoople's Boarding House
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Canadian Rock Talk Tape #1
It wasn’t always Sunny Days during his time in Lighthouse for the late Skip Prokop. He was proud of the work the band did, but was puzzled by how the music establishment in Canada often overlooked how influential the group was. Skip reminisces about his days in both Lighthouse and The Paupers and recalls just how hard it was for Canadian bands to get radio airplay in their own country. Why did he have mixed feelings about Lighthouse’s legacy in the history of Canadian rock? What three songs did he think typified what the Lighthouse sound was? Have a listen.
The peppy pop hit I’m Running After You is still getting airplay these days for Kitchener–based band Major Hoople’s Boarding House. Lead singer Rocky Howell shares his memories of that song and what it was like to hit the charts. But what came running after that song was less successful; Howell discusses the how the band struggled to maintain its success and keep the hits coming. One highlight during his career was the time that performing Hoople’s songs with a symphony orchestra brought tears to his eyes.
Length: 1hr 1min
To order an ebook for $3.99, please send an email to: [email protected]
It wasn’t always Sunny Days during his time in Lighthouse for the late Skip Prokop. He was proud of the work the band did, but was puzzled by how the music establishment in Canada often overlooked how influential the group was. Skip reminisces about his days in both Lighthouse and The Paupers and recalls just how hard it was for Canadian bands to get radio airplay in their own country. Why did he have mixed feelings about Lighthouse’s legacy in the history of Canadian rock? What three songs did he think typified what the Lighthouse sound was? Have a listen.
The peppy pop hit I’m Running After You is still getting airplay these days for Kitchener–based band Major Hoople’s Boarding House. Lead singer Rocky Howell shares his memories of that song and what it was like to hit the charts. But what came running after that song was less successful; Howell discusses the how the band struggled to maintain its success and keep the hits coming. One highlight during his career was the time that performing Hoople’s songs with a symphony orchestra brought tears to his eyes.
Length: 1hr 1min
To order an ebook for $3.99, please send an email to: [email protected]