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BOOTLEG from Winnipeg
• Queen Of Hearts
• Dark Horse
• Save Your Love
• One Two Many
• Beyond My Reach
• The Top Of The Stairs
• Behind You
• Behind Her Eyes
• Simon's Valley Road
• Queen Of Hearts (epic)
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BOOTLEG from Winnipeg
Originally formed in Winnipeg, in 1973 by Brian Cowieson, Rob Bartlett and Graham Jones, Bootleg emerged playing top 40 cover songs in local clubs and colleges. By 1975, Bootleg was writing and recording original material, working to create a distinct Bootleg sound, something the band would pursue passionately over the next ten years.
Winnipeg highlights include CBC television appearances on “Canadian Express” hosted by Terry Jacks, CBC “Country Roads” national radio show, and a multitude of great live performances.
Bootleg relocated to Calgary in 1976, where they continued performing to packed clubs, appearing on the CFCN “Peter Temple” late night television show, opened the Red Bone concert and maintained a rigorous touring schedule which now encompassed most of Western Canada.
Somehow Bootleg always found time for writing and recording and cut some of their best tracks during this period.
Approxiamately 1978, the band signed with indie label “Heart Records” recording and promoting “Queen Of Hearts”.
Although the band saw a number of member changes over the years, the original core players remained together, writng, recording, and performing until Bootleg from Winnipeg disbanded in the early 1980’s.
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List of Players
Brian Cowieson - vocals, guitar
Rob Bartlett - vocals, guitar
Graham Jones - vocals, guitar, flute
Paul Kelly - bass
Fred Sinclair - drums
Cate Cloak - vocals
Denton Page - lead guitar
Greg Sinclair - bass
Dennis Davies - drums
Michael Moore - drums
Ray Copperfield - harmony vocals
Josh Onderiesen - guitar
Jim Dorin - guitar
Ron Freisen (Ron Jon) - bass
Jim Hillman - drums
Peter Clark - bass
Kim (the king) Russell - bass
Additional Bootleg Musicians
Gordie Metcalfe - drums
Steve Bannman - drums
Mark Plouffe - drums
Bob Russell - drums
Brian St. Goddard - bass
Gordie (Max Bucks) Beverage - bass
Libau Maintoba Sessions:
Gary Stefanuik - bass
Gordie Osland - drums
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BOOTLEG performing at the “CKXL School's Out Picnic” in Calgary, early 80's.
Exclusive Bootleg Photographer: Gerry Kopelow, Head Saver Amplifiers
CD Mastering: Dave Horrocks at Infinate Wave
Road Crew:
Michael Bilkoski, Rusty (Kiwi) Hampton, Bill (Shamrock) Ellis,
Roadie Bill Weary, Tim, Glen Widgel, Dennis Lind, Neil Peters.
On behalf of Bootleg, musicians, fans, family and friends, we would
like to acknowledge the tremendous contributions of Bill Ellis,
who passed away unexpectedly July, 2010.
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