April Wine Myles Goodwyn Story (2023)

Rock N' Roll is a Vicious Game The Story of April Wine "This is the most complete and thorough documentation of April Wine and Myles Goodwyn there is." Jim Henman (Co-founding member of April Wine)
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April Wine Interviews and content available on other KZbin Channels:
"Myles Goodwyn - April Wine Interview (2014)"
See the full interview with Jason Saulnier on "Jason Saulnier"
• Myles Goodwyn Intervie...
"April Wine - David Henman Interview"
See the full interview with Jason Saulnier on "Jason Saulnier"
• April Wine Interview -...
"April Wine - Brian Greenway Interview"
See the full interview with Jason Saulnier on "Jason Saulnier"
• April Wine - Brian Gre...
"Myles Goodwyn (RIP) Lost Interview, In Studio 1988"
See the full interview with Steve Burges and John Beaudin on "Rock History Canada"
• Myles Goodwyn (RIP) Lo...
"INTERVIEW #4 Jim Henman's Honest Thoughts On April Wine's First Album"
See the full interview with John Beaudin on "Rock History Canada"
• INTERVIEW #4 Jim Henma...
"April Wine Co Founder Jim Henman Has No Regrets On Leaving Band"
See the full interview with John Beaudin on "Rock History Music"
• April Wine Co Founder ...
"Reunited Band Teaze Give Props to Myles Goodwyn"
See the full interview with John Beaudin on "Rock History Canada"
• Reunited Band Teaze Gi...
"Myles Goodwyn Bringing it Home"
See the full interview with Sheldon MacLeod on "SaltWire"
• Myles Goodwyn bringing...
"Myles Goodwyn - April Wine"
See the full interview with Kelly Barrett on "Kelly Barrett"
• Myles Goodwyn - April ...
"Brian Greenway April Wine on Etcetera Live!"
See the full interview with Kelly Barrett on "Kelly Barrett"
• Brian Greenway April...
"Pam Marsh"
Full interview with Sean McKenna and Dave McPherson on "Barstools and Bandtalk / Rimshots"
• Pam Marsh
"Jerry Mercer April Wine 2000 Interview"
See the full interview with Gary B on "Gary B"
• Jerry Mercer, April Wi...
"April Wine Brian Greenway Interview"
See the full interview with Gary B on "Gary B"
• April Wine, Brian Gree...
"Shaping Your Journey with special guest: Jerry Mercer"
See the full interview with Aldo Mazza on "Aldo Mazza"
• Shaping Your Journey w...
"April Wine Brian Greenway Interview"
See the full interview on "The Metal Voice"
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"Canada's Rock of Fame - April Wine Induction"
See the full segment with Terry David Mulligan on "Canada's Walk of Fame"
• Canada's Rock of Fame ...
"Ep 26: Myles Goodwyn - Full Episode"
See the full interview with Mick Dalla-Vee on "SocialNRG Presents"
• Ep 26: Myles Goodwyn -...
"April Wine Co-Founder Jim Henman"
See the full interview with Terry Parker on "BUZZ Moncton"
• April Wine Co-Founder ...
"Myles Goodwyn of April Wine talks about the Rolling Stones"
See the full interview on "uDiscovermusic Canada"
• Myles Goodwin of April...
"April Wine - Live in London (1981) [Full DVD]"
See the full concert on "UnidiscMusic"
• April Wine - Live in L...
"April Wine - Myles Goodwyn interview"
See the full video on "Mark Stamcoff"
• April Wine - Myles Goo...
"The 2023 East Coast Music Awards | Rogers Tv"
See the full show on "Rogers TV"
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"Myles Goodwyn gives his farewell speech at his last show with April Wine"
Recorded by Matt Mansfield on "Matt Mansfield"
• Myles Goodwyn gives hi...
"Myles Goodwyn - You Won't Dance With Me"
Recorded by Harry Jamm on "Harry Jamm"
• Myles Goodwyn - You Wo... and
• Myles Goodwyn & Jim He...
"Myles Goodwyn returns to Waverley Nova Scotia "You Won't Dance With Me"
Recorded by Brian G Burnett on "Brian G Burnett"
• Myles Goodwyn returns ...
"Brian Greenway's Blues Bus 2019"
Recorded by Luc Grisé on "shookmebaby"
• Brian Greenway SUPERB ...
"April Wine Audition "Roller" Graham Francis 2, Sep 1, 2014"
Recorded by Graham Francis on "Graham Francis"
• April Wine Audition "R...
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[@kylemiller47]

A wonderfully complete, comprehensive, balanced, objective and completely authentic documentary with not an extra word of commentary or fluff. I was delighted and amazed to see it! Lots of background info and bits and snippets I had not seen or heard before. Spectacular job Steeve! For those of us who grew up with April Wine, followed them and were fortunate enough to befriend them over the years, this documentary brings us closer to the band and their music. I think the band past and present will be keen to see this! 😁♥

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you Brother! Coming from you, the April Wine collector, supporter and life-long fan that you are, I greatly appreciate you and your kind words.

[@SnickleFritzzzzzz]

Very well said! Couldn't agree more

[@darrylwatchman2957]

As a lover of music for almost 50 years April Wine is in my top 10 of best bands in music history.

[@mofost1]

True

[@MrMichaelbsmith6420]

I am thrilled that someone decided to put a documentary worthy of this legendry canadian rock band of all time

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you for your great comment.

[@Bsquared1972]

Awesome! I saw April Wine in 1979 in Saint Louis, MO when I was 17...they opened for Styx, as I recall. I was blown away by their three guitar attack, and they rocked hard! I remember being super impressed by the drummer that looked like a magical Genie behind the kit...great drum solo!

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you for your great comment and for sharing your story with us.

[@floydcooley1]

Having traveled the USA in all 50 states, St Louis was definitely one of their most popular markets. When touring in the 2000s and 2010s, they would do a bunch of dates in CA but would always seem to pop in to St Louis or Detroit before resuming back to touring CA.

[@mofost1]

They are a kshe staple, I saw em in 97 they were in stl a lot

[@firehouse6226]

Yeah I saw that same show at the Kansas Colusiem in 79. Excellent drum solo for sure.

[@mikedrake780]

I saw April Wine in Lubbock Texas in the early 80s and they totally blew me away with great songs and their musicianship was out of this world AWESOME and I couldn't believe how good and cool they were. They will always be one of my favorite bands and I was a roadie for 35 years and April Wine was one of the best live bands.

[@justinhlisic762]

Finally! April Wine fans have been waiting for something like this to come along. Great job, great video! Thanks.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Thank you for your comment!

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you Justin, I really appreciate you and your great comment.

[@siriusfun]

That was just perfect. Thanks so much for this. April Wine played a huge role in my formative years back in the late 70s/early 80s. I'm a bit misty eyed now! Cheers.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

You're so very welcome, thank you for your comment.

[@woodsinme]

Definitely one of my most favorite bands. I'm 60 now and really enjoyed all the music that was coming out as I became more aware of music. A big departure from our parents' music for sure.

[@cmd1958]

Very good documentary! April Wine will always be a part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you for your comment.

[@riccocool]

Well alright

[@alanbrown5593]

I had the great fortune to both see April wine, and also meeting them, in Scotland. Thank you for the music and memories.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Hello from Canada! You are so very welcome my friend, thank you for your comment and sharing your story.

[@edwardbliss8931]

Great documentary

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you, I appreciate you and your nice comment.

[@1926fordtv]

I have mad respect for Myles!! you have been so good to us for so many years! much love to you !

[@CharlieSherry-m3u]

What a great and complete documentary to Myles Goodwyn and his many bandmates. A great Canadian songwriter, musician and entertainer, who was proud of where he came from and never forgot his roots. A big thanks to everyone who worked on this production, for a job well done. I was fortunate to see April Wine many times over the years, and enjoyed every show I attended; was also fortunate to see Myles in one of Bruce Guthro's, Song Writers Circle. What an evenings entertainment. RIP to April Wine members who we've lost over the years, Bruce Guthro and especially Myles Goodwyn...... a lifetime of musical memories.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

You're welcome and thank you for your great comment.

[@redeyeify]

He knew he was dying that’s why he wanted a replacement for us die hard fans .

[@robfre3183]

Myles Goodwyn and April Wine, rock legends. Thanks for the great documentary.

[@steevehennessy5044]

You're welcome and thank you for your comment.

[@bradmcneil4336]

What can a fan say after watching this tremendous documentary. In 1972, my 12 year old ears heard sounds that I had never heard before. It was a band called April Wine. With the release of Electric Jewels, I was listening intently. By the time Stand Back came out in '75, although I didn't realize it then, I was hooked for life. I've seen Myles Goodwyn with and without April Wine dozens of times. 21 concerts in 2006 alone. There's not a week goes by that I don't spend time listening to this mans music. I pick apart each instrument, vocals and writing. Call me a groupie, a fanatic, whatever you will, I call myself a true fan. As of today, 3rd of January 2024; Jimmy Clench, Steve Lang and now, 1948-2023, Mr Myles Goodwyn, Rest in Peace. Great loss for his family, friends and fans.

[@GummyBearWA]

In 1977, I was 13 years old and started my first band. Everyone brought their favorite artist to the fore. I brought April Wine!

[@steevehennessy5044]

Nice one, thanks for sharing.

[@friscojoneswsb]

wow,,,i feel honored to be included,,thats me auditioning with roller, at the 3,40 mark just after rick emmit,n dude fron 3 days grace,,ive done lots of april wine tunes over the pAsT 35 YRS OF PLAYIN n im surprised they used my vid,,but still honored rip myles

[@steevehennessy5044]

Hi it's nice to meet you, I'm Steeve Hennessy the director so it was me who added part of your audition video to the documentary, I'm really happy to hear its made you feel honored to be part of such great Canadian history. It must have been a rush to unexpectedly see yourself in it. Thank you for your comment.

[@friscojoneswsb]

@@steevehennessy5044 i remember u from razorboy steeve n Ur brother,, ,i toured the circuit to for a bit,, it was a shock to see the vid, ,but yes tks for including me, ,used to do a ton of wine in old days

[@steevehennessy5044]

@@friscojoneswsb No way! Nice to reconnect with you Bro. I'm happy you enjoyed the documentary. Thanks for reaching out. And thanks for promoting it, especially now that you know you've got a cameo in it.

[@benallmark9671]

Pretty dame cool !

[@joetamm]

Saw them twice at the Summit in Houston in the 80s, second time they headlined, that backline of red Marshall stacks was awesome. One of the best concerts I’ve been to, and I been to a lot. 🇺🇸👮🏻‍♂️🎸

[@GaryChedore]

RIP Myles, thank you for the music of my youth and life

[@dereknear]

Thanks for the heads up Jim Henman. That was very cool! 👍👍

[@LeaxanderNearney]

Found it the same way

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Yes , thank you Jim. Very much appreciated your endorsement and announcing it.

[@p.turtle2085]

I enjoyed this documentary thoroughly. RIP Myles.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Thank you.

[@nordvegfigg7746]

I learned more about the history of April Wine from this doc than in the past 53 years, since the first time they played my east Scarborough high school (West Hill CI) in 1971. I went out and bought Fast Train the next day and bought everything they've put out since then. They played my high school again the next year. They were the first professional rock band I ever saw live up close. Electric Jewels is my all-time favourite album by them, it was the soundtrack of my teen years. And I loved that first raw live album. Wore out multiple copies of both.

[@OICU-go8bf]

What a great bunch of players in this band throughout the years! Honestly, so under appreciated it’s just crazy. I seen them 13 times over the years. Never was I disappointed once!! I still have a Jerry Mercer drumstick I caught at a show years ago. Every player brought something special to the band. I could go through each player that has been in the band and tell you what they brought to this massive part of Canadian music history. A big thank you to each and every member past and present for the great music and awesome memories!! 🍺🍻🎸🎸 R.I.P Myles Goodwyn Jim Clench Steve Lang

[@bryandraughn9830]

Sooo much talent!

[@DS-hs3qp]

Have loved this band since the early 70's...still enjoy listening to them.

[@johnnyenglish9622]

Born in 67. First April Wine song I heard was "Isn't a pity, isn't it a shame, no on ever warned the boy" lol. RIP Myles. April WIne forever.

[@barbc63]

Same here. My high school years were cruising with April Wine in my 8 track player! ❤

[@RB-pm2ni]

I Remember when first glance came out, it rocked me

[@djl9919]

the ending was touching. that last song about the angels. gonna find it now. April Wine Rock on.

[@markbirchette8740]

Rock In Peace Myles. From, To my friend Brian Greenway, again my condolences on Myles and thank you for the Harmonica advice about 25 years ago and the music. Most of all, taking your own time to always reply.

[@NevadaBoss]

A staple of my musical diet in my Toronto youth. Had a chance to see Myles & the band in Vegas a few years ago, and he still sounded great. So sorry to hear he'd passed..but one helluva a musical legacy. rip.

[@DEE-o4v]

My only comment is this - Old rockers (age 45 or older...like myself of which I am 59) - TAKE your kids to see AS many old rock bands as possible....the really GREAT bands are slowly.....well,.......JUST TAKE YOUR DAMN KIDS TO AS MANY DAMN SHOWS AS POSSIBLE. You get my point.

[@fivestring65ify]

Absolutely. I am 58. I have a teenage daughter. I've taken her to several rock concerts, and she loved them.

[@tomjanssen1912]

Been saying the same for years. Thank god that a lot of these older bands are continuing on without most or even all of the members, i.e. Foreigner. At least the live aspect will carry on even if though it could be considered a “tribute” act. A drummer friend of mine took Jerry Shirley’s spot in Humble Pie for a couple tours in the mid 90’s and I was kind of put off that there were no remaining original or even semi-original members. I’ve since changed my stance. Keep the Rock Rolling no matter who’s playing it!

[@annalisavajda252]

Yes I'm 45 myself and used to frequent concerts several artists I've seen have already died Scott Weiland and Tom Petty, David Bowie, Levin Helm, Gord Downy tickets are pretty expensive now though I saw Bob Dylan for sixty dollars 16 years ago and Roger Waters for 100 dollars in 2012 ish too probably cost three times that now live music is a luxury now as is having children I suppose.

[@louisbelanger8792]

Jerry Shirley touring under Humble Pie's name,what a joke!

[@chrissttiiee]

Yes! I'm 56, daughter 36..

[@glennbrown9960]

Finally got to watch this entire tribute and it is so good and touching. I remember being in Amherst Stadium 1978 to see April Wine on that First Glance Tour and the two more times at the sold out Moncton Colsieum for Nature of the Beast Tour then a year later for Power Play. All three shows were excellent. I was so glad to see Jerry Mercer on stage again with Myles at the WALK OF FAME show. Jerry is simply one the best drummers ever! RIP Myles Steve and Jim . The producer of this tribute did a great job. Bravo. He provided me memories of AW and their great live energy.

[@paulmcneil609]

Amazing Documentary RIP Myles…April Wine was the first concert I seen back in 1972 at Waasis Road Junior High in Oromocto New Brunswick...Excellent job by Steeve Hennessy....Sad Myles never got to see it but I am sure he would have given it two thumbs up

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Thank you for your comment.

[@leslieshand4509]

What an absolute delight to watch. One forgets. They were wonderful

[@lrmguitars1224]

Thanks for the memories Myles. You are a true Legend

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

You're welcome, thank you for your comment.

[@nolewale]

April Wine received heavy air play on the Gulf Coast in the late 70's Harder Faster remains a favorite album w/ Tonight

[@johannaphillips6460]

This is an excellent and fitting tribute to an amazing Canadian band. Steeve you have done a great job putting all this together! A love song to April Wine. I have loved their music since I first heard Oowatanite many years ago. This documentary has reminded me why I still listen to their music. I saw them in concert when they played with Loverboy in 2016 and it was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. Rest in peace Myles. "The wings of love have carried you away." xo

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you so much for your great comment and for sharing your stories.

[@slade25]

so good, this deserves a DVD release ! well done Steve !

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Wow, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it so much, thank you for you lovely comment and support.

[@steevehennessy5044]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you and your comment.

[@angusdrummond6719]

Beautiful...Thank you!

[@steevehennessy5044]

You're welcome and thank you for the nice comment.

[@gregnicholson9810]

That was very good, well done. Thank you for making it, I enjoyed it very much.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

You are so very welcome and thank you for your lovely comment.

[@kevinferes8326]

I have known the band since they started playing in MTL nad didi many times opened up for them in 72 and 73. Brian is an old friend from my Edgwater days. This is truly great doc and has covered the bands history. I was but a roadie in those days but look back fondly on all the bands that became April Wine I even mixed a few of them. Great job on this video from my dear friend Steeve Hennessey

[@anthonypawnee611]

Nad didi? Different bands becoming april wine? Seem a lil fucked up with how you wrote this lol or maybe English isn't your native tongue.

[@jamesmark8776]

Such an Honour to have met and worked with Myles and the gang on/during The Whole World's Going Crazy (still is...lol) Eastern leg of that `77 tour. Brings profound tears of sadness, and happiness to have witnessed, and been part of (in some way shape or form) the foundation of Canadian Music Culture, thanks to Myles and many others during the 'dayz'. He and I once sat together one afternoon in a bar in Halifax talking shop (I was 17 on the road crew) he bought me a beer and ordered a drink that they didn't know how to make ; so he got up and taught the Bar Tender and came back to our table chuckling that they'd name the drink after him... Anyway, later on at the Forum that night, I was made to do the opening Concert announcement in front of a Sold Out 10,000+ Bic lighter crowd, and almost soiled myself... everyone laughed. April Wine are forever tattooed on my heart, as I've struggled with my own offerings to the muse - Thank You Myles ; Rock `n Roll is indeed a vicious game ! R.I.P. Dear friend and colleague (tears)

[@tommywilmoth5354]

That's really deep Brother. Would have loved to have been there with you and the guys myself. But I live in the States been up to your neck of the woods a couple of times. Loved me some April Wine. Myles and the Boys definitely some Rock And Rollers High Rollers Baby Yeah RIP Brothers Nice and poignant post my friend. Take care Brother

[@b67y8y]

loved this well done it help me put the tears behind from his passing thnak you love this

[@ericandersen7871]

I can’t wait to see this documentary in its entirety! I’m a very late bloomer - in that I only became big fan of April Wine around 2021/2022. Since then, I’ve explored much of their discography and realized how much awesome song writing and music I’ve been missing out on. I was crushed to hear about Miles passing last year, just when I was hoping to eventually see him play live. My deepest condolences to Miles’ family and friends. Miles was a greatly talented man and he will be truly missed by millions of fans. 🙏🏼

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Do enjoy it, thank you for your comment.

[@jackbell4540]

Wonderful documentary on Canada's best band ever IMHO. RIP Myles and my heartfelt condolences to his family.

[@michaelnorman9962]

I saw them in 1980 and they kicked ass! I was 19 at the time. One of my favorite bands of a time.

[@johnlam1742]

RIP Miles. Huge influences in the late 70s-early 80s

[@BethEllis-sg6rw]

I heard about this documentary last night on the CTV news, what an amazing job you did Steeve. You had bits of video that I had never seen before. I've lost track of how many times I've seen them starting with a show in Truro at the Colchester Legion Stadium and when I was living in Halifax from 1988-2016 I never missed a concert 2 trips to New Brunswick. And I was lucky enough to have front row seats to his last show with the band in Truro last March, and a couple of his solo shows. I've got every album, cd they put out plus his first solo album and his 2 blues & the "Long Pants" cd. Not on here, but I have seen on other sites when fans won't support April Wine without Myles, yes I know that Myles is April Wine but Myles would want us to at least give the new version a listen and I will when they come this way, I've seen video's and they sound great. I've also read his book twice. So thank you Steeve for doing this for all us die hard fans and RIP Myles. On a side note I have met you when you were with Razorboy and Drama and Ettinger, the piece you put together on Peter was great.

[@steevehennessy5044]

Wow, hi Beth! After all these years, it's nice to reconnect. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your story. I greatly appreciate you and your lovely comments, especially that on Peter Ettinger's Tribute video I made. It was actually that and the tribute video I made for my Dad and his band The Marogeays, that got me started making these documentaries... thanks for noticing.

[@axxellein]

We used to book Greenway/McGale for Acoustic Sets/Jams in Lennoxville Qc. A Good Time was Had by All! Cheers!

[@dabhidhm4093]

This is amazing! I'm not halfway through and I'm amazed at all the killer music from them I've never heard. As a US fan I've never heard anything prior to First Glance. These guys were killin' it.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Thank you for your great comment.

[@RB-pm2ni]

I know, I was searching KZbin a lot during this video

[@johnnyenglish9622]

Did April Wine make it in the USA? And yes thanks for your comment from your friends to the north.

[@dabhidhm4093]

@@johnnyenglish9622 Yeah, Harder...Faster and The Nature Of The Beast were successful in the US. "Roller" got a fair amount of radio play back in the 80's as well. I grew up in Vermont so I heard a lot of April Wine on CHOM-FM in Montreal. Strangely, not a lot or pre-First Glance though.

[@glennabaker3922]

Yes they did, as far as I was concerned!!! One of my most favorite bands! A friend of mine turned me and others to them and we were hard core fans from Salem, Virginia!!!! They sounded so fresh and different from the rest of the bands that were out at the time. 1979-80’s. I Like to Rock!!!!!! Sirius XM was how I found out about his passing about a month ago as I was driving and then they played I Like To Rock and Gypsy Queen. I sat in a parking lot and listened to the 2 songs, and reminisced about my teenage days listening to this wonderful band!!!!! Definitely April Wine was a part of my life while I made memories with my friends!!!!

[@Tonydiosmetalemporium]

This was amazingly assembled. I thoroughly enjoyed it. April Wine Forever!

[@thomobrien1854]

Absolutely amazing tribute to the band and Myles. I’m sure Steeve that they were a heavy influence on you when you were young growing up in Northern NB. I know that every summer when they came to Charlottetown, it was a must see concert. Jerry Mercer was a God to me as a young aspiring drummer and his solo was mesmerizing. I’m sure that you and I would never have attempted to be full time musicians in the Maritimes if it weren’t for April Wine, Oakley, Molly Oliver, Minglewood, Sam Moon and the local artists from the seventies. Hats off to you and your hard work to make this production a great tribute to such a fabulous band!

[@steevehennessy5044]

Yes, April Wine was indeed my first concert in Campbellton N.B. and they influenced me and every cover band I was in. I even noticed a lot of my bass playing was influenced by Steve Lang. Thank you very much Thom, I greatly appreciate you and your great comment. Happy New Year!

[@thomobrien1854]

I would like to tell you that my drumming was as great as Jerry Mercer as well, but we both know that wasn’t the case (lol) … I do know that a lot of Maritime/Atlantic drummers played Milestone drums due to Jerry (and Gary McCraken from Max Webster), myself included. Happy New Year to you as well and look forward to any new video adventures that you might have forthcoming?

[@kellismith4329]

April Wine was a staple whe I was growing up

[@user-kt9ir6bo8z]

Great documentary! Myles was one of the most talented singer/songwriters in the world…far better than Mick Jagger - in my opinion! April Wine forever!!!

[@Scott_From_Maine]

Thanks for a sensational documentary that filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge of Myles and the band.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

You are so very welcome, that's part of the reason why I made this documentary, was to help fill in the gaps that many may have been missing on this band. Thank you for your comment.

[@daniellipsack9713]

No one band takes me back to the times of my youth better than April Wine. Everyone listened to the radio back then and they were always on it . RIP Myles Goodwyn

[@yukonkim]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. ⭐️

[@andrewgoldhawke5711]

Just watched it all the way and what a great job,and a GREAT present--as you have already guessed i am a huge fan and have been waiting for a documentary and here it is--for Free!!

[@johnsullivan4976]

An absolute MUST SEE! Hope this will be available on DVD. One of our best bands. R.I.P. Myles and much thanks.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Thank you so much for your great comment.

[@magnusjarl9575]

Fantastic band i saw them at Donington uk 1980 when i was 17 years old 👍🤘

[@alanwood5857]

That's well done. I first heard Weeping Widow on the radio in '73 when I was 9, I bought Electric Jewels after that. I saw "Stand Back" & "Whole World's Goin' Crazy" tours as a kid, too. Big impression, big fan. Myles was even good enough to sign a few things for me late one night after a show in '99

[@MrMichaelbsmith6420]

One last comment " to Myles a great song writer, musician, and a great canadian, you are greatly missed and you wont ever be forgotten.

[@benallmark9671]

Amazing piece work ! Thanks

[@steevehennessy5044]

You're welcome and thank you for your lovely comment.

[@benallmark9671]

@@steevehennessy5044 you deserve it. Happy New Year!

[@dirkdigsit]

What a great documentary, very well done Steeve! Also, thank you for including "both" of me during the audition section around 3:25, a nice surprise. I had the honor of meeting Myles during the audition process and speaking with him briefly backstage at a festival (our friends booked the show) about what/who he was looking for exactly, and hand him my audition on DVD. He was gracious enough to take it, and I thought "well, maybe he'll just toss it in the trash in his green room." To my surprise he contacted me the next day! He liked the work and was interested until I told him I was from Spokane. Deep down I knew he'd want a Canadian guy but man, I sure would've liked to go jam with him and the band for an hour or afternoon! Met and talked with Roy Nichols that day also, super nice guy, and April Wine was phenomenal that night! Cheers and well done sir! Fantastic tribute! 👏💜🎸🎶

[@chrissargent8398]

I saw April Wine in Phoenix Az mid 80's.. Great show!! I was turned onto them by a friend while we were listing to Vinyl. Wish I could go back for awhile and hear music like this for the first time again.

[@lw7520]

I don't know anyone that hasn't been positively affected by this band growing up. April Wine will always rock! Never forgotten. God bless Myles and the band.....

[@lemmerwheels]

Amazing!! Thank you!!

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

You're so welcome!

[@tommeredith7462]

Really appreciate this documentary . There musicianship was great and they had the best of vocals with great lyrics.

[@CanadianMusicTelevision]

Thank you for your comment.

[@jeffreid674]

Nicely done, such a great band, thanks.

[@steevehennessy5044]

You're welcome and thank you.

[@jessegalvan6344]

Las Vegas, Nev Aladdin Hotel 1980 .I forgot who they opened for ,but I know they blew everybody's mind. Thanks for the music.

[@johnbyrne8900]

Thank You for a deep-dive into music I know nothing about. All of your expertise is amazing, and it's a real treasure for you all to share it with us. Love the history behind the music. I was a teen living in Chicago '78-'87, and that early House stuff wasn't on my radar. Much more amazed by all the used Blues and Jazz in the record shops at that time. I'm sure I'm not the only VC member that would love to have a time machine and a pocket full of cash. Thanks for all you do, and please keep doing it and sharing it. John in Baltimore USA

[@steevehennessy5044]

I love hearing stories like yours, thank you for sharing. I greatly appreciate you and your kind words.

[@Bernz66]

Was turned on to this band in 1982….. been a fan ever since….. so many great great tunes….. still listen to April Wine to this day….

[@robertbigelow1338]

Nothing like 70s and a bit of 80s Rock, April Wine, RUSH and Triumph 3 of Canada's Best Rock Bands. Unfortunately never got a chance to see April Wine but did see RUSH at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga NY, Aand Triumph FRONT ROW at the Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls NY, I sure miss those days

[@Agitated_Scientist]

On Myles’s 50th birthday, in Salt Lake City, I caught his harmonica when he threw it from the stage. It has been heavily used and I wish knew its history. My most prized piece of memorabilia. (Edit: Could I be mistaken in that it’s Brian Greenway’s?) Been a huge April Wine fan since well before they released anything in the US. My second concert ever was April Wine with Foreigner, 1979 I think. Still have the ticket stub. Played so many of their songs in cover bands since 1982. Here’s a couple: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXPRdaSdbNWciassi=mT9egmXjtdI4NXEs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6K9gKmDgtqGba8si=DccuCwZ7SbbX6MzG Thanks for the great documentary on an iconic artist.

[@ChristopherJones-rv4tx]

I was there too. That was an awesome concert in the Salt Palce. That concert always stands out in my memories. It was the first time I saw them.

[@superdutymike27]

We saw April Wine in Illinois back in 2019 and believe me the boys did not disappoint! Still sounded amazing as ever! Miles will be sadly missed in this household.

[@Rick-jg8vx]

Wow seriously great job. As opposed to trying to pull out a linear story in one sitting of a surviving bandmember. And I realize Mr. Goodwin is dead so that would’ve been impossible anyways but my point is you took the best bits and most informative bits over the last several decades and strung them together into a comprehensive and cohesive documentary focused on the songs and the music for the fans. So often a music documentary is focused on the artist and the songs that recorded almost seems secondary except for a couple of the big hits. Bottom line fantastic job that I really appreciate since April Wine has been one of my favorite bands for the last 50 years.

[@o2explorer290]

So awesome, thank you ❤. RIP MG

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[@gloriadignazio2515]

Excellent ! What a great legacy ! RIP Myles

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

RIP MG Golden voice. Great writer.

[@Fredman2410]

I really enjoyed this. I was a huge fan of the band from 71 till 84 when I left Canada and lost touch a bit. Always first in line to buy the albums. Saw them in concert at least a dozen times. I often listen to their compilations, but this reminded me of a lot of songs that weren't big hits - i need to do some deep dives through their albums again.

[@steevehennessy5044]

I love hearing you mention, how watching this inspired you to take a "deep dive" through their albums to hear those songs that weren't hits. And they have so many, I could have easily turned this documentary into 2 hours long. Thank you for your comment.

[@almVancouver]

Thanks so much! I grew up with April Wine and had no idea of their story! It's been so long but must have seen them live 3 or 4 times in New Brunswick. Thanks for the memories!!

[@sweet_missyr3741]

I'm sooooooooon happy to have come accross this video. I have learned a lot about this band that I have always adored and grew up with. What a wonderfully story. I held on to every word. So sorry about Myles Goodwin, I will be ordering his book. Thank you April Wine for all of your great work.

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[@jimfulgham6866]

I saw them in 1979 at The California World Music Festival. I had never heard them before and I was delighted when they ROCKED the stadium!

[@ericarseneau1904]

What a great story and video. Thank you so much for this video.

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[@mfsperring]

Very moving and a great trip down memory lane. Thank you for this.

[@scottclark3736]

Thank you for sharing this... Great memories of my hometown band! RIP Steve, Jim & Myles!☹

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[@Mario-so4lf]

It's a great documentary of a great band. Such great music.

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[@louamorin4246]

What a well done documentary on an underrated song writer and band. I was lucky enough to see them at least 8 times over the years from Montreal to Hamilton. Thanks for the great songs and amazing concerts!

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[@trilingual6725]

Thank for this! Very well done! April Wine was the first concert I saw--powerful, spectacular, and fun. Plus, the guys could really, play 😀

[@JamieBarrettMusic]

This was really well done. I thoroughly enjoyed watching every minute of this! Thank you!

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[@edbutzwiggle4227]

Speechless❤️‼️ Thanks all for the soundtrack of my life!🤗🙏

[@michaelschmidt9708]

Glad Myles was recognized and honored for his contributions while he was still alive. R.I.P..

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[@doglove555]

Such a wonderful, wonderful love story to Myles Goodwyn and April Wine. Well done to those who put this together.

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[@chretip1]

What a documentary! I knew a bit about this band. I played some of their songs as a teenager in a small band we had. If I don’t run through this documentary on youtube I would never have learned the whole story and what a ride it was for theses guys ! One of the greatest Canadian rock bands! So glad I saw this! Full of gratitude !

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[@robertbegin4802]

This was a great watch. I Just finished reading his memoir 2 days before he passed. Great talent

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[@mikekaz-x2m]

"Roller" "I like to Rock" "Say Hello" are some of the best straight rock songs ever put out there. I never get tired of listening to this great stuff!!!!

[@Shelly-mz9yf]

Get outta town love April wine ....4 me the 70"s rocked 😀

[@Lerxst3333]

Thank you. Just saw April Wine last night. Great show. Tremendous documentary.

[@stevedeschamps8758]

VERY WELL DONE DOCUMENTARY.

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[@333lefty]

Well done, good tribute! Thank you.

[@-suphur]

Great documentary, nice tribute. I saw April Wine live many times growing up. They were the backup band then headliners. Harder Faster is still in my top ten favorite albums, I consider it a perfect album. They had so many solid albums along the way too. I met David Henman briefly a few years ago, really nice guy.

[@PeterByker]

Raise a glass and ignore the tears for the Mighty April Wine. What a behemoth of talent! What fantastic memories! So proud to be a lifelong fan, I cannot wait for what this band comes up with next.

[@northerngurl6178]

So grateful I stumbled across this, I'm a sucker for a great Rockumentary & this one delivered. I watched this with all the nostalgia of being a teen growing up in Northern Ontatio, I can't count how many times I saw April Wine at Sudbury Arena, they were literally a summer staple. Now living in Toronto I've been to many incredible shows since, but none compare to those concerts of my youth & April Wine was a huge part of that.

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