Looking back on Glass Tiger: Rock band in Canada who was active in the late 1980s

The 57th series of "THROW BACKK TO THE FUTURE of Imaizumi's Throw Back to the Future" serialized by Keihimeko Imaizumi, who has been active in a wide range of Radio DJs and liner writing.This time, about Glass Tiger, where three albums will recur in "HR / HM's 1000 Campaign 15 Country World".Click here for the list of the series so far.

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March 23, 2022, "Difficulty revived !! HR/HM VOL.5: 15 countries around the world will be released.This time, the debut album "THE" that created a big hit single of "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" and "SOMEDAY", three works of the reconnected work from all 67 titles.Introducing Thin Red LINE, followed by the second album "Diamond Sun", and the third album "Simple Mission".

Glass Tiger gorgeously colored the Canadian music scene in the 1980s and attracted attention as an artist following stars such as Brian Adams, Collie Heart, and Lavarboy.Formed in Ontario in 1983.The original members are Alan Flue, Sam Reed, Al Connery, Wayne Parker, and Michael Hanson.

Made a major debut in 1986, the single "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" suddenly won the number one in Canada, and also ranked second in the US single chart in the United States. Jim Valance, who co -produced and produced many hit songs with Brian Adams, became a hot topic as the first work with artists other than Brian. It is a story that the gym liked the demo tape that he heard by chance and produced himself. Alan went to Vancouver, where the gym lived, from Toronto many times to learn the know -how of hitting songs. In addition, Don't Forget Me (when I'm Gone) was a collaboration born from the relationship between Jim Valance and Brian that Brian participated as a back chorus.

Glass Tiger was also nominated for the 1987 Grammy Awards for the 1987 Grammy Awards with the hit of "Don't Forget Me (when I'm gone)".At the 1986 Juno Award, which is said to be a Canadian Grammy, he won the Best Selling Single for Album of the Year, Most Promising Group of the Year, "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)".The following year, in the 1987 Juno Award, "SOMEDAY" was shining on Single of the Year.The debut album "THE THIN RED LINE" allows you to enjoy a wide range of sounds, including catchy pop songs and songs inspired by the vocal Alan's hometown Scotland.

In 1987, he interviewed Glass Tiger, who was on a national tour with Journey in Chicago.The first Chicago, it is a trip alone.I remember that I arrived at the airport in the evening and went to the dark town from the hotel to the arena.The person in charge of the record company at that time said, "Please watch it because there is a live of a glass tiger, it is okay to be alone."Because of that, it's a pity that I only remembered.I have no memory of seeing journey (laughs).

Alain said, "I'm a Scottish Canadian, but I think the music born from Scotland has a big influence on the music scene in the world now. Somehow, the traditional sound comes from my roots.I'm not particular about that. I have a different personality and the way of thinking about music. "I am [laughs]).

Sam, a keyboard, a band sound creator with Alan, has studied classic and studied oriental music at the Toronto Conservatory.Wayne is a member who studied marketing at university and Michael is a member who has a unique career that has a computer programming qualification.

Jim Valance also produced the second album "Diamond Sun" released in 1988 and co -authored with four songs.The album ranked sixth in Canada, 2nd place in the single "I 'M Still Searching", and "Diamond Sun" ranked fifth, but in the United States did not achieve as much as he debuted.

The Third Album "SIMPLE MISSION", released in 1991, was 11th in the Canadian chart, and four single -cut songs in Canada, making it a stable popularity in Canada.He later released his best album in 1993, and as a band, he will move away from the album release.

Their fourth album "31" will be released in 2018, the 31st anniversary of the formation."Don't forget me (when I'm gone)" has become a big hit, and it is often thought of as a one -shot shop, but in the 1980s they built up their own world in Canada.I went to live activities.

The Glass Tiger reunited in 2019, when Collie Heart was revived and performed a Canada Arena tour.Appeared as the opening act of the tour, I was lucky enough to listen to "Don't Forget Me (when I'm gone)" for the first time in 33 years.And I felt the splendor of the hit song again.The venue was over the years, and this song became a great chorus.Alan's stretched singing voice had not changed at all.

The release of Glass Tiger's work as a recovery this time would have been a nice news for music fans who love the Canadian rock scene.

Written by Keihimeko Imaizumi

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Keihime Imaizumi (Izumi / Keiko)

Radio DJ, music critic, music producer, April 1978, passed the audition of the assistant DJ of Radio program "US TOP40" by Reiko Yukawa and entered this world. The following year he started a radio program "TOP20" in a combination with Kenpaku Onuki. Since then, in addition to radio DJs, he has been active in a wide range of activities, including TVs, events, and liner. He also coordinated Charlie Sexston for Kyosuke Himuro's solo debut and participated in LA recording of "Angel". In July 1988, he got a journalist visa and served for one year. He is in charge of a program DJ produced by London, partnered with BBC's DJ Mark Goodyear. In 1997, he established Reflex Co., Ltd. to expand its activities such as the production of radio programs and planning and producing. He was in charge of management in the Asian region as Duran Duran's John Taylor's solo and released two albums. He will also take a tour of Japan and Taiwanese. He is currently appearing in FM YOKOHAMA "Radio Hits Radio".

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