Exclusive interview with Heart's Nancy Wilson ahead of Niagara Falls show

Nancy and Anne Wilson are better known as Heart, and they have been rocking since the early 1970s. Now, Nancy is touring with her own band Nancy Wilson's Heart. They will play at Fallsview Casino's Avalon Theatre in Niagara Falls on June 7, 2023.
CHCH had the opportunity to talk with her in an exclusive one-on-one interview about her career, the music and how it all started with her sister Anne and the Canadian Connection.

[@billdaverne9389]

Interviewer showed real skill, asking open-ended questions and then shutting up and letting Nancy answer. Thanks.

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

and canadian, I'm guessing. apologizes when they both talk at once. backs off and lets her tell the story. Not all of them have class like that, but I hope it's common now in the states.

[@loribushey1932]

Great interview! Thank you Nancy for all of the amazing music and most of all, paving the way for "real" musicians.

[@MGT_KS]

63 yr. old here. Saw Heart open for April Wine before anyone knew who Heart was, when I was about 15. Big fan of Heart and esp. Nancy ever since! Queen of rock guitar! ❤🎸🎶

[@AA-bp5sl]

me too. In Victoria!

[@nbmooselovers]

As a 64 year old male Canadian, who grew up on 70's music and had my "Heart" cassettes blasting out of my boom box, I am so glad that you came to our country. And began your wonderful journey to fame here. "Thank You" Ann and Nancy for all of the great moments of my youth! 😊❤👍👍👍

[@psurrett1]

This was so cool to hear from one of my favorite rock stars!

[@carairn4201]

Nancy Wilson is a guitar goddess and incredible musician overall! ❤️🎸I love that she talks about having to relearn her own song when she was going to do “Nada One” again. ❤😂 Their catalog is massive!

[@lorendsalazar]

What a wonderful interview. Loved Nancy's comment of the Beatles having the effect of the moon landing. That is so true of our era . .

[@NedKellyIreland]

Stunningly Beautiful and Talented Lady

[@chrillebaloo]

The most beautiful girl and voices on this planet. Love from Sweden!

[@pjesf]

“Dig me now. Avoid the rush”. That’s adorable. And I always have adored them both ❤

[@DoctorEnigma01]

Heart was signed to a record contract because they were immensely talented, not because they were beautiful, today they wouldn’t care about the talent

[@andrewdonohue1853]

in their youth they were gorgeous, but that is NOT what they were selling. they were selling talent, and looking good doing it didnt hurt them. talent was front and center. they are still good for their age, i call them the rocking grannies LOL

[@JoeDeMaio917]

Believe me if they looked like Ernest Borgnine and Alan Hale jr they would have had an incredible songwriter career. Its show business and what you look like always matters.

[@kevinoleary9227]

🎯

[@soulfulpsyche321]

What a fabulous interview. So glad I came across it.What a depth of knowledge in the world of music. Truly even sent they both are. Music is in their soul. The music is in them!!! No doubt. Completely moved by the music of Heart.

[@davidflint12]

Happy 70th bday Nancy 3/16/24 still rockin

[@lrobrert]

the first song of Heart I heard was Barracuda. I just turned 18 in 1977 and my first car was a 1967 Barracuda something i;ll never forget.

[@debbieb395]

Heart ❤️❤️ My fave chicks in rock!!!!!

[@Gerilady]

I seen the Wilson sisters in 2014 @ Artpark in Lewiston NY they were great! Wish I could see them again.

[@philbergeron5306]

Went to the show,loved it and Nancy makes a good frontman,she is real entertainer.

[@Toki-bo2kl]

I've been to many Heart concerts in Seattle & Oregon through the decades glad they are still jamming ❤️! Iam glad Nancy said they were not Squares COOL LYSOL stinks. MAGIC MAN Rocks.

[@davidtroxell837]

thanks nancy -excellent explaination, big fan love

[@markmartin3221]

She’s really gracious

[@sandrakenney567]

The first time id seen Nancy in the 70s playing that 🎸 i was gobsmacked .She made women so proud and think if she can do and play the 🎸 that way f..k that women rock🤘🎸🌟🎤🎶🔊👍✊

[@Goolac]

These sisters need to get back together... Take it from someone who has lost his only brother unexpectedly, there will come a day and you will not be able to call each other or make new memories. They both want to perform, and they should be doing it together!

[@JohnSegerclucka]

Allegedly Nancy's daughter was SA'd by Ann's boyfriend

[@joyk2327]

They have a presentation scheduled for December.

[@deecairoli2523]

Great guitarist Sister!

[@darcymacdonald2323]

Had to KZbin her own song to remember how it was played? LMAO...Nancy, that's hilarious! Dog and Butterfly was the first Heart album I bought, and I believe, the best! I want to try and see you guys again in Edmonton coming up...1981 was the last time at Commonwealth stadium.

[@azamrashid2391]

Still a hot guitarist and singer...

[@sharisimonehampton5434]

Always loved😉👍♥️

[@kimchandler]

Cool interesting interview!

[@MrJimmyn82]

Very underrated guitarist! :)

[@user-zy2cp2mo6l]

I love 💟❤ it's Been love Lee and Rocking Roll in my life time I will see you on the other side in a good place I hope thank you so much keep Rocking ❤🎉😊🤩💖💕🌹🌹😁😁🤣🤣👍💟

[@Toki-bo2kl]

IAM GLAD NANCY GOT A GUTIAR AS A KID GOOD 👍 JOB. I've noticed Ann & Nacy like being COOL 😎. NANCY was good on guitar bc she had talent & was born to be wounder in jamming. DOG AND BUTTERFLY 🦋 ❤️

[@RaymondLockwood-ik3jh]

God I did and still do have such a crush on her and no matter how hard I try I just can't get over these feelings I still carry in my heart for her ❤❤

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

PEACE AND LOVE

[@EdwardNielsen-xf5cb]

I don't think I've ever heard Nancy Wilson speak. Very nice lady to listen too. I was right there when Crazy on You came out. That and the nice songs too. As she says, raised properly.

[@KevinSaundersPaperAirplaneGuru]

I had the biggest crushes on both sisters. Wish they could work it out. I wonder if any of her ovation guitars have survived the years. Both of my Ovations are glued back together.

[@kimchandler]

Nada One!! ❤

[@otherworld11]

still crazy after all these years?

[@Justicefordadmom]

❤❤❤OUR SISTER IN CHRIST, NANCY AND ANN WILSON. FROM FELICIA AND KENNY HOLLEY

[@rondamorelock1662]

❤❤So wish I could have been there!! 💔❤️‍🔥🖤🤍

[@davidflint12]

First saw Heart at Cal Jam 2. Great day

[@DabDaddy-mx2kt]

BTW, Nancy. (if you even see this) I really hope you and Ann do "Even it up" live... till the end. THAT SONG... yeah

[@Kenny-et1qc]

❤❤❤ FELICIA GIRL AND KENNY LOVE YOU NANCY AND ANN

[@CharlieBrundage-uz7tw]

God bless you

[@fredbalandran3182]

I wish you guys would get back together before it’s too late be safe

[@LordGaryDando]

Hello Beautiful Happy Easter

[@JeannetteBaumbach]

❤👍

[@gathrightcrystal]

Aaaahhhhh

[@carolbotelho5840]

Great kitchen!🥁🎺🎸

[@jozefkollar5164]

Pani Ann má ,krásu DNA v Duši preto tak Krásne spieva.

[@Isaiah-qk9gp]

Shalom I 💘 you guys

[@naamanpratt]

💫

[@larryharry1383]

Nancy I don't get tried of harts sound either also I'm good friends with you nephew ton I used to lived in Nehalem Oregon next to him I had the music shop there and I wished I could of seen you and Ann come in every day I was watching to see if it was you and your sister coming in to jam on a guitar

[@califcowboy]

🥁👍❤️

[@allenjorgensen3369]

Hi Nancy it’s just me Allen Michael’s cousin (Kay is my fav.).

[@DaveRossignol]

Love the original Heart incarnation. I feel the sisters didn’t give the Fisher brothers enough credit.

[@tracyavent-costanza346]

oh yeah the lysol story. I think she's mentioned that one before in some other interviews. funny though how a place called "Lucifer's" would be kinda straight laced and self important. anyhow I'm gonna go out on a limb and vacantly guess that things ultimately worked out for the girls and their band.

[@mskristin101able]

Are you guys doing a Heart concert anytime soon. :)

[@manoelramon8283]

She is a legend.. lovely and talented woman.. I grew up dreaming to get married with her LOL

[@LordGaryDando]

I get your Autograph Nancy

[@fredricclack7137]

❤️ 5X & 1) Nancy shy, then 🔥

[@otherworld11]

are anne and nancy friends again?

[@gleesu]

To CHCH News: it's ANN, not ANNE. ANNE Wilson is a Christian artist.

[@wayneandrews1022]

Lucifer’s was in Calgary, funny that it was named that given how Nancy describes it as so buttoned down.

[@darcymacdonald2323]

There was one in Edmonton as well. Which one kicked them out?

[@wayneandrews1022]

@@darcymacdonald2323 Pretty sure I’ve heard them say it was Calgary.

[@darcymacdonald2323]

@@wayneandrews1022 I may have to google it?

[@darcymacdonald2323]

@@wayneandrews1022 You're right, it was Calgary.

[@DaveLL500]

Heart played Lucifer's circa 1975. Bryan Adams did too after he put out his debut solo album in 1980.

[@henryheinzjunker8807]

high fast internet - so cool

[@metaljakesnake]

best if Ann sings it

[@NormanPeterson]

Say his name Nancy...It's Roger...

[@stanpiers247]

Nancy looks a shade heavier than usual.

[@yourgodsisspeakingtoyouher4284]

Wouldn’t she be a front woman or front person?

[@su3yque]

I am a huge heart fan going back to the 70s. Heart, lovemongers, each of their solo work..all of it. That being said, for 2 women so big in womens rights & all, why can't they age gracefully? She has so much lip filler, her mouth doesn't even move right.

[@fredricclack7137]

♀️ LZ! 🪨🎶

[@democraticjustice7285]

Anne is a better singer, and Nancy is better looking, than anyone has a right to be.

[@fredricclack7137]

✋Jam 76 50,000 🪨🧠

[@kevindavis1099]

Is she sober?

[@yourgodsisspeakingtoyouher4284]

Oo-koo-le-le. Not yoo-koo-lay-Lee, please.

[@rocee1140]

um ugh... Why Nancy

[@gathrightcrystal]

Nancy my publicity blocker pills are stuck in my throat 💊 cough cough 🧃

[@kextrz]

Never read such sickening stuff. Probably less than five people. Humans equipped with a brain I mean. "How does it get that low" isn't a legit question anymore assuming it ever was. The general idea? Maybe something that will be comprehended. Eventually. Figured out? I forgot the initial urge to write. What's with the sound - lack of it actually - halfway through?