This Day in History: 2022-08-21
1965: Zal Yanovsky and The Lovin’ Spoonful release their debut single, “Do You Believe In Magic?”
1969: Madrigal release the single, “I Believe In Sunshine.”
1971: The Stampeders top Canada’s singles chart with “Sweet City Woman,” ending a three-week run.
1970: The Guess Who are in New York City at the Wollman Skating Rink during the Schaefer Music Festival.
1971: Steppenwolf see “Ride With Me” peak at #52 on Billboard’s chart.
1972: A 13-night stand begins for Rush at The Gasworks in Toronto.
1982: Aldo Nova is in Victoria, BC at the Memorial Centre.
1982: Downchild Blues Band is in Toronto for the last of a three-night stand at El Mocambo. The shows are taped and become their live album the next year, BUT I’M ON THE GUEST LIST.
1982: April Wine is in Toronto for a show at the CNE Grand Stand.
1983: The Terry Crawford Band is in Toronto, opening for The Beach Boys at the CNE Grand Stand.
1996: Headstones release their SMILE AND WAVE album.
2000: Julian Austin sees “Forever Loving You” peak at #5 on the Canadian country chart.
2000: Harem Scarem releases LAST LIVE in Japan only.
2001: Cowboy Junkies release their BEST OFCOWBOY JUNKIES album.
2001: Nickelback release the single, “How You Remind Me.”
2001: Sum 41 headlines a show in Edmonton at Telus Field.
2003: Harem Scarem sees their HIGHER album released in Japan.
2006: Nickelback release the single, “Rock Star.”
2007: Hedley releases the single “She’s So Sorry.”
2007: Faber Drive release the single, “Tongue Tied.”
2010: Streetheart play Club Regent in Winnipeg as part of the Manitoba Homecoming Festival.
2011: Toronto rock a local club in Cornwall, Ontario.
2014: Ian Thomas plays at the RBC Theatre in Mississauga, Ont.
2015: The FKB Band open for The Trews outside Bonnyville, Alberta during Extreme Mudfest.
2017: Julio Biafore releases his new single and video, “Hey Baby Boo Baby.”
2018: Critical releases their new single, “Sixth Door.”
2019: The Common Chase release their new single, “Find My Way.”
2019: The Reklaws’ single, “Long Live The Night” is certified triple platinum.