Saturday, April 20, 2024

Andy Kim, Chilliwack and Cowboy Junkies to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

First Published:

Pop singer Andy Kim, rockers Chilliwack and alt-country band Cowboy Junkies are among the acts being added to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame this year.

The ceremony, which takes place at Calgary’s Studio Bell on Oct. 27, will also posthumously induct teen idol Bobby Curtola, who died at 73 in 2016.

Montreal-born Kim, first came to fame as the writer of the international Archies 1969 hit ‘Sugar, Sugar’. His first of a string of number one hits was ‘Rock me Gently’ from 1974.

Vancouver-based rockers Chilliwack rose to popularity in the 1970s with “Fly at Night (In the Morning We Land),” “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)” and “Lonesome Mary.” They’re still going strong five decades into their successful career performing across Canada.

Cowboy Junkies from Toronto, formed in the mid-eighties, striking a number of hits, including “Sweet Jane,” “A Common Disaster” and “Anniversary Song.” They released a new album last year.

An hour-long TV special on the event will stream Nov. 2.

More Top News

Students, parents at Westdale school protest start time change

It's been two years since the start bell time changed from 8:35 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Westdale Secondary. A group of parents and...

Ontario’s Big City Mayors discuss housing, mental health and homelessness

Ontario's Big City Mayors held its annual general meeting in downtown Burlington on Friday, with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward chairing the event.  The meeting focused...

Evening weather forecast for April 19, 2024

Shelly Marriage breaks down the forecast for April 19, 2024 and the weekend ahead.

Sportsline: Allan Cup Challenge tournament director Don Robertson

VIDEO: Canada's oldest national hockey championship, the Allan Cup Challenge, begins Saturday in Dundas. On April 27, the final will be televised on CHCH...

Hamilton police report 26% increase in hate-related incidents in 2023

Hate in Hamilton is on the rise, according to figures pulled from the city's latest police report. On Friday, the force said it recorded 220...

Gas line struck after stolen car crashes into Hamilton home

A stolen pickup truck crashed into other vehicles then two houses in east Hamilton rupturing their natural gas lines early Friday. Police called on residents...