Loverboy Share Live Performance Video of "Working For The Weekend"

The story of Loverboy is akin to a Hollywood movie. Overcoming rejection to eventually become one of Canada's most successful rock bands of all time and selling millions of albums in the process is a feel-good story for the ages.
 
For more than 40 years, Loverboy have been "Working For The Weekend" (and on the weekend), delighting audiences around the world since forming in 1979. 

The year 1982 represented a triumphant 12 months for the rock band with extremely successful arena shows in the course of their second studio album, the multi-platinum awarded US Top 10 record Get Lucky (featuring various hit singles such as the aforementioned "Working for the Weekend," "When It's Over," "Lucky Ones," and "Take Me To The Top"), and winning no less than six Canadian JUNO Awards — a record that still stands today.
 
Today's release of their 1982 live performance "Working for the Weekend" is another exciting foretaste of the incredible live show Live In '82 becoming available for the very first time in high definition on June 7. Pre-order it here.

Watch the live performance "Working For The Weekend" Below. 

Listen here.

It’s a wonderful period piece and Loverboy are just as we remember them — full of smiles, energy and confidence, outrageous hairstyles, colorful clothing, and great music.
  
Even after their incredible 40+ year career (and counting) Loverboy have no intention of cutting back. They embark on a Live Nation promoted North American tour supporting Sammy Hagar, starting in July 13 in West Palm Beach, FL, followed by a series of supporting shows with Foreigner in fall 2024. Dates are here.

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LOVERBOY TO LAUNCH PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE SHOW IN FULLY RESTORED AND REMIXED SOUND & VISION ON JUNE 7, 2024

The story of Loverboy is akin to a Hollywood movie. Overcoming rejection to eventually become one of Canada's most successful rock bands of all time and selling millions of albums in the process, is a feel-good story for the ages. 

 

On June 7th, 2024, one of their most incredible live performances will be released for the very first time, in high definition. “Live In ‘82” has been lovingly restored by Paul Dean from his personal archive of 16mm film, the joyous energy of a band who helped define the golden era of 80's music captured like lightning in a bottle. With their great music, colorful clothing, outrageous hairstyles (and headbands!), and terrific soundtracks for movies like ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off’, and ‘Top Gun’, Loverboy has stood the test of time.

 

“Live In ‘82” will become available on limited CD+Blu-ray, limited LP+DVD and digital streaming and download. Today’s announcement coincides with the launch of the first live track: ‘Turn Me Loose’ is available as digital single and live video.

For more than 40 years, Loverboy has been “Working For The Weekend” (and on the weekend), delighting audiences around the world since forming in 1979, when vocalist Mike Reno was introduced to guitar hot shot Paul Dean – both veterans of several bands on the Canadian scene – at Calgary’s Refinery Night Club. Along with Reno and Dean, Loverboy still includes original members Doug Johnson on keyboards and Matt Frenette on drums, with Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve replacing the late Scott Smith on bass.

 

With their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, the band has sold more than 10 million albums, earning several multi-platinum awards. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem ‘Working For The Weekend’, such arena rock staples as ‘The Kid Is Hot Tonight’, ‘Take Me To The Top’, ‘Turn Me Loose’, ‘Jump’ and many more. Loverboy are not only masters of their craft as songwriters, but also renowned for being a formidable touring act, spending years on the road sharing stages with everyone from Def Leppard to Journey.

In 2009, the group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and more recently the Canadian Walk of Fame, in the fall of 2023. 

And there is no stopping the band this year, as they embark on a Live Nation promoted North American tour supporting Sammy Hagar, starting in July.

Dates here:  https://www.loverboyband.com/shows

Pre-order the live album: https://loverboy-band.lnk.to/livein82

FOREIGNER The Farewell Tour with special guest LOVERBOY Kicks Off July 6th, 2022 in Atlanta, GA.

FOREIGNER

THE HISTORIC FAREWELL TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUEST LOVERBOY

KICKS OFF JULY 6TH IN ATLANTA, GA

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 18th AT LIVENATION.COM

“I Want To Know What Love Is”, “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Urgent,” and no less than five more Top 10 hits. Today, FOREIGNER, the band behind these iconic songs announced the launch of their Farewell Tour with special guest LOVERBOY.

The tour is set to launch on July 6, 2023, at Atlanta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, the area’s largest outdoor venue. For the first leg of the US Live Nation tour, FOREIGNER will be joined by LOVERBOY, one of the 80’s biggest hit-makers. The spectacular show will thrill audiences with stellar performances of more than 20 combined chart-topping songs. Tickets go on sale on November 18, 2022 at LiveNation.com. The full routing can be found below. 

FOREIGNER will continue its long-term initiative with the GRAMMY Museum Foundation to invite choirs to open the show with a live a cappella ‘Pitch Perfect’ performance of Classic Rock songs. FOREIGNER will join radio partners across the country to create a contest for local choirs to win donations to their music programs. One winning choir will be selected at each show, and that choir will receive a grand prize of new musical equipment.  For more details please go to foreignerchoirs.com.

Leader and founder of FOREIGNER, Mick Jones said, “Many years ago, I wrote a song called ‘Feels Like The First Time’ and today we are launching one last worldwide tour.  We will be presenting a show that I know will have the same enthusiasm as our very first appearances.  The tour will start this summer in America and we hope to get to every place that we have played over the last several years.  While I’m sure our fans will have mixed feelings about the end of the road for the band, I know our shows are going to delight audiences everywhere.”

Says FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen, "The time has come. We have more or less lived our lives on the road for almost eighteen years.  We have always strived to give you our best and we intend to finish this the same way. Foreigner has a brilliant and increasingly demanding catalogue of songs to sing and I refuse to give them less than they deserve. So, we’re going to finish strong. I want to make it very clear how grateful and appreciative we are to our audiences all over the world who have supported this band.  I’m sure there may be occasions when we’ll do some special appearances, but I think the time is coming for us to live off the road. Thank you all so much!”

"I remember how cool the last time we toured with Foreigner was in 1982.  We played to massive stadiums - New Orleans, Kansas City, Day On the Green in Oakland, JFK in Philly - and we’re back together again, 41 years later.  It's going to be the Tour of Summer ’23!" said Paul Dean of LOVERBOY.

"It’s not very often you get a chance to play on the same stage as one of your all-time favorite bands...and how many hit songs can you play on the same stage every night of a 2023 Summer tour?….. it’s going to be amazing…. I can’t wait." Said Mike Reno of LOVERBOY.

Mick Jones continues to elevate FOREIGNER’s influence and guide the band to new horizons with his stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks and multi-layered talents while lead singer Kelly Hansen, one of rock’s greatest showmen, has led FOREIGNER into the digital age inspiring a whole new generation of fans. Bassist Jeff Pilson; Michael Bluestein on keyboards; guitarist Bruce Watson; Chris Frazier on drums and guitarist Luis Maldonado provide an unprecedented level of energy that has resulted in the re-emergence of the astounding music that speaks to FOREIGNER‘s enduring popularity.  FOREIGNER has an extraordinary streaming and radio audience.  Click here for an overview of Classic Rock artists’ stats.

With more Top 10 hits than Journey and ten multi-platinum albums, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million.  Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard Top 200 album success.  Streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are approaching 15 million per week.

With their trademark red leather pants, bandanas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, LOVERBOY has sold more than 10 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million-selling “Get Lucky,” and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s “Keep It Up” and 1985’s “Lovin’ Every Minute of It.” Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such arena rock staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid is Hot Tonite,” “Notorious”, “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “Heaven In Your Eyes” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.”  The group still features the original line-up of vocalist Mike Reno, guitarist Paul Dean, drummer Matt Frenette and keyboardist Doug Johnson with bassist Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve replacing the late Scott Smith.

Check out the tour at any of the following stops. Fans can visit livenation.com for updates on tour dates and news. 

Thu July 6th - Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sat July 8th - West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Sun July 9th - Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Tue July 11th - Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheatre

Fri July 14th - Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Tue July 18th - Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

Wed July 19th - St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Fri July 21st - Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Sat July 22nd - Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Mon July 24th - Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Tue July 25th - Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Fri July 28th - Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Sat July 29th - Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Tue Aug. 1st - Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Wed Aug. 2nd - Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach

Fri Aug. 4th - Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Sat Aug. 5th - Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Tue Aug. 8th - Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Wed Aug. 9th - Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Fri Aug. 11th - Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sat Aug. 12th - Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Mon Aug. 14th - Austin, TX – Moody Center

Wed Aug. 16th - Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Fri Aug. 18th - Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheater

Sun Aug. 20th - Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

Mon Aug. 21st - Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheater

Wed Aug. 23rd - Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater

Thu Aug. 24th - Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Weds Aug 30th - Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater

Fri Sept. 1st - Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Sat Sept 2nd - Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Sun Sept. 3rd - Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

For more information on FOREIGNER, please visit www.foreigneronline.com

For more information on LOVERBOY, please visit www.loverboyband.com. 

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Loverboy Flying High as Top Gun Maverick Sends ‘Heaven In Your Eyes” Streams Skyward With REO Speedwagon/Styx T

Multi-platinum rock group Loverboy’s “Heaven in Your Eyes,” a song featured on the original chart-topping Top Gun film soundtrack, first released by Columbia Records in 1986, is seeing streams more than triple since the premiere of the Tom Cruise-starring sequel, Top Gun Maverick. The band just embarked on a summer-long, 46-date U/S. tour with supporting acts REO Speedwagon and Styx on May 31 in Grand Rapids, MI, concluding Sept. 18 in Bangor, ME (listed below). 

“When [Top Gun producers Don] Simpson and [Jerry] Bruckheimer call you for a song in their movie, you better deliver,” remembers Loverboy vocalist Mike Reno, who formed the band in Calgary after being introduced to lead guitarist Paul Dean in 1979. “We met them on a Monday, and they needed the song by Thursday, and we made it happen. It was ‘heaven in my eyes.’” 

"It was the craziest thing,” adds guitarist Dean. “We all went to the movie expecting to hear the song ‘Heaven in Your Eyes’ in the movie itself and figured for sure it’s going to be the one at the jukebox, but [the Righteous Brothers’] “You’ve Lost That Lovin Feeling” plays instead. Well maybe it’s going to be in the one on the back of the motorcycle. Nope, not that one. Well then for sure it’s going to be in the credits…wrong again. But you know we did a live video with Tom Cruise in it, and it went to something like #2 on MTV, so yeah, it’s all good!"  

The original Top Gun soundtrack, featuring Loverboy’s “Heaven in Your Eyes,” along with Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away,” which won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song, topped the charts for five weeks as the best-selling soundtrack of the year and one of the best of all-time. Other notable tracks included Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” and “Playing with the Boys,” Miami Sound Machine’s “Hot Summer Nights” and Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens’ “Top Gun Anthem.” Deluxe editions of the soundtrack with additional songs came out in 1999 and then again in 2006. Ironically, Loverboy tour-mates REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was included on the 2006 reissue. 

Loverboy, Canada’s major rock ‘n’ roll export, has four multi-platinum-selling albums, including the four-million-selling Get Lucky, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the arena-rock anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “Heaven in Your Eyes,” “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.” 

2022 Tour Dates (w/Styx & REO Speedwagon): 

 

June 7 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI   

June 8 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI  

June 10 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN  

June 11 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH  

June 13 – Walmart Amphitheater – Rogers, AR  

June 14 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO  

June 17 – Ameris Bank Amphitheater – Atlanta GA  

June 18 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL  

June 19 – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL  

July 8 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO 

July 9 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT  

July 12 – White River Amphitheater – Auburn, WA  

July 13 – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA  

July 15 – Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, CA  

July 16 – Five Point Amphitheater – Irvine, CA  

July 19 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA  

July 20 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ  

July 22 – Germainia Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX  

July 23 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX  

July 24 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, TX  

August 5 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach – Virginia Beach, VA  

August 6 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC  

August 8 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN  

August 10 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC  

August 12 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA  

August 13 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ  

August 16 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON  

August 17 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY  

August 19 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA  

August 20 – P.N.C. Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ  

August 21 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY  

September 2 – St. Croix Casino & Hotel – Turtle Lake, WI  

September 3 – Amsoil Arena – Duluth, MN  

September 4 – Wells Fargo Arena – Des Moines, IA  

September 6 – TaxSlayer Center – Moline, IL  

September 9 – St. Jospeh’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY  

September 10 – Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA  

September 13 – Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL   

September 14 – Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, SC   

September 16 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT   

September 17 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion – Gilford, NH  

September 18 – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, ME  

Loverboy Returns in 2022 with New Single, “Release” and tour with REO Speedwagon and Styx

“Like millions of others around the globe, we’re ready to rock again,” says Loverboy guitarist/co-founding member Paul Dean about their return to recording and the concert stage in 2022.  

The band’s new single, “Release,” slated for release in mid-January on all digital streaming platforms, is a full-throttle rocker Paul had been working on, at first intended for an unnamed metal band which approached him as a songwriter/producer to work with them. But when that didn’t pan out, Dean decided to reach out to the other members of Loverboy to gauge their interest in recording it as their next single, which became “Release."

“It started out as a frustrated call to action, after months of lock down, and morphed into a metal anthem about the loyalty and commitment of that audience,” said Dean, with lyrics inspired by Sam Dunn’s 2005 documentary Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey. They could well apply to Loverboy itself, going strong more than four decades after forming in Calgary in 1979. 

“The communal aspect of heavy rock is almost like a religion,” says Paul. “I’ve always been a big metal fan; My son and I have seen many of those bands in concert.” 

Paul started with no music, just the phrase, “I need a release,” and eventually finished writing it, before soliciting the other members of Loverboy, starting with lead singer Mike Reno, who contributed vocals and some evocative lyrics like “It’s a frontal attack/It’s a matter of fact.”And when he continues, “Thinkin’ bout me and you/Couldn’t stop if we wanted to/It’s a bond that can’t be broken/Never broken,” Reno could be talking about the long-term relationships within the band or with their own steadfast fans. Paul recorded Mike’s vocals in a single afternoon at Reno’s Vancouver home studio. “Mike always provides that great energy,” says Paul. 

Doug Johnson then added his trademarked keyboard riffs. "He’s such an amazing player and an essential part of the band,” acknowledged Dean. Then, drummer Matt Frenette and bassist Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve, who joined the band in 2001 when original member Scott Smith drowned in a boating accident, provided the always-solid foundation, making “Release” a potent Loverboy anthem in the style of “Working for the Weekend,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” and "Turn Me Loose.”

Working remotely, Frenette sent Dean seven different possible drum “takes” for the track. “That was amazing,” said Paul. “It totally blew me away. And Matt was very helpful in putting the video together as well, he had some great ideas."

Dean adds, “Looks like we’re finally going to get that “Release” this January, when we play together live for the first time in nearly 2 years!”

Loverboy’s upcoming tour dates include January 23 with Rick Springfield at the Ilani Cowlitz Ballroom in Ridgefield, WA and headlining shows March 3rd and 4th in Windsor and Sarnia, ON. Loverboy will then join fellow rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon for the Live Nation promoted “Live & UnZoomed” tour that kicks off May 31, 2022, in Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena.

Loverboy has four multi-platinum albums, including the four-million-selling Get Lucky, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s "Lovin’ Every Minute of It." Their string of hits includes, in addition to the arena-rock anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,”“Heaven in Your Eyes,” “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over," “Heaven In Your Eyes,” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.”

Full 2022 Tour Schedule: 


^ w/ Styx & REO Speedwagon 


January 23 – Ilani Casino & Resort – Ridgefield, WA  

March 3 – Caesars Windsor – Windsor, ON  

March 4 – Imperial Theatre Sarnia – Sarnia, ON  

March 9 – Palace Theater – Greensburg, PA  

March 11 – Berglund Performing Arts Theatre – Roanoke, VA  

March 19 – Spring Music Festival (Big Creek Amphitheater) – Cottonwood, AL  

March 26 – Rhythm City Casino – Davenport, IA  

April 5 – Harris Teeter Corporate Concert (PRIVATE) – Charlotte, NC  

April 8 – Choctaw Casino – Durant, OK  

April 15 – Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL  

April 22 – Island Resort & Casino – Harris, MI  

April 23 – Island Resort & Casino – Harris, MI  

April 27 – Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games (Meridian Centre) – St. Catharines, ON  

May 9 – ROXFEST – Los Cabos, MX  

May 21 – Spyglass Ridge Winery – Sunbury, PA  

May 31 – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI ^  

June 1 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH ^  

June 3 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, MO ^  

June 4 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Chicago, IL ^  

June 7 – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI ^  

June 8 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI ^  

June 10 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN ^  

June 11 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH ^  

June 13 – Walmart Amphitheater – Rogers, AR ^  

June 14 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO ^  

June 17 – Ameris Bank Amphitheater – Atlanta GA ^  

June 18 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL ^  

June 19 – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL ^  

July 8 – Ball Arena – Denver, CO ^  

July 9 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT ^  

July 12 – White River Amphitheater – Auburn, WA ^  

July 13 – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA ^  

July 15 – Shoreline Amphitheater – Mountain View, CA ^  

July 16 – Five Point Amphitheater – Irvine, CA ^  

July 19 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA ^  

July 20 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ ^  

July 22 – Germainia Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX ^  

July 23 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX ^  

July 24 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Houston, TX ^  

July 31 – Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa – Minnedosa, MB  

August 5 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach–Virginia Beach, VA^  

August 6 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC ^  

August 8 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN ^  

August 10 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC ^  

August 12 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA ^  

August 13 – BB&T Pavilion – Camden, NJ ^  

August 16 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON ^  

August 17 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center – Saratoga Springs, NY ^  

August 19 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA ^  

August 20 – P.N.C. Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ ^  

August 21 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY ^  

September 2 – St. Croix Casino & Hotel – Turtle Lake, WI  

September 4 – Colorado State Fair – Pueblo, CO  

October 22 – The Canyon – Agoura Hills, CA  

October 29 – “The Sands” – Playa Mujeres, MX 

CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME GROUP LOVERBOY RELEASES 40th ANNIVERSARY VINYL EDITION OF MULTI-PLANTIUM CERTIFIED SELF-TITLED ALBUM LOVERBOY

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Canadian Music Hall of Fame group, LOVERBOY, celebrates the 40th anniversary of their 5x Platinum-certified, self-titled album Loverboy this year. To commemorate this sonic work of art, the group releases a special limited-edition vinyl of the legendary rock classic today via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. Loverboy the album is available for purchase now HERE

Originally released in October 1980, Loverboy features many fan-favourite singles, including “The Kid Is Hot Tonight”, “Turn Me Loose” and “Little Girl” – the latter serving as the inspiration behind the iconic album sleeve artwork. Contemporary Canadian artist Barbara Astman was commissioned to create the cover art, and brilliantly typed the lyrics from “Little Girl” onto a self-portrait Polaroid as it developed. The 2020 special edition is printed with a full cover emboss on Astman’s typed text to pay homage to this process.

While reminiscing about making the album and the musical test of time, lead vocalist Mike Reno reveals, “Boy did we get lucky in late 1979 to work with the best in the business, Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock..... oh and don’t forget Mike Frazer. This record still sounds great.” Echoing Reno, Guitarist Paul Dean confirms, “Considering we recorded ‘Get Lucky’ 40 years ago, I think it holds up really well. Especially on this new deluxe vinyl edition, I would say it’s the best it’s ever sounded.”

Loverboy went on to become a major Canadian rock hit, winning a record-breaking six awards at the 1982 Juno’s – a record the band still holds today. Upon release, the album sold more than 700,000 copies in Canada, two million copies in the U.S. and four million copies worldwide. The band’s success catapulted them into the Top 5 touring acts in the world, making them the first Canadian group to ever earn Columbia Records’ exclusive Crystal Globe Award, celebrating the sale of over five million albums outside their native country. Since 1992, the band has maintained a steady road presence, with Sony/Legacy releasing a greatest hits compilation. The group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2009 Juno Awards.

More About LOVERBOY:

For more than 40 years, LOVERBOY has been “Working for the Weekend” (and on weekends), delighting audiences around the world since forming in 1978, when vocalist Mike Reno was introduced to guitar hot shot Paul Dean – both veterans of several bands on the Canadian scene – at Calgary’s Refinery Night Club. Along with Reno and Dean, LOVERBOY still includes original members Doug Johnson on keyboards and Matt Frenette on drums, with Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve replacing the late Scott Smith on bass.

LOVERBOY signed with Columbia Records Canada, entering the studio with producer Bruce Fairbairn and engineer Bob Rock to record their self-titled debut album, which went on to sell more than 700,000 records in Canada. Columbia U.S. released the album in Nov. 1980, which went on to sell more than 2 million albums in the States and four million worldwide. Soon the band found themselves playing on mega tours with Journey, Bob Seger, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Kansas and Def Leppard, to name a few. They quickly became MTV darlings, being one of the first bands ever featured on the music channel.

With their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, LOVERBOY has sold more than 10 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million-selling “Get Lucky”, and a trio of double-platinum releases in their self-titled 1980 debut, 1983’s Keep It Up and 1985’s Lovin’ Every Minute of It. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem “Working for the Weekend,” such arena rock staples as “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” “This Could Be the Night,” “Hot Girls in Love,” “The Kid is Hot Tonite,” “Notorious”, “Turn Me Loose,” “When It’s Over,” “Heaven In Your Eyes” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.”

In 2005, LOVERBOY celebrated 25 years together by performing in selected cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. During the summer tour, the band introduced a couple of brand-new songs, which led to Just Getting Started, their first new studio album in a decade. In March 2009, the group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards show in Vancouver.