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Jan172019
Janet Gardner Leaves Vixen
Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 08:09AM
This is a little surprising: Janet Gardner is leaving Vixen. The singer announced her decision on Facebook. She had some medical issues last year so that could be the reason.
I wonder if we're reaching peak glam. By that I mean it is 2019. These musicians we love are not getting any younger. They've all basically done a big reunion or three by this point. The first Rocklahoma was in 2007 - well over a decade ago. I fully expect to see more retirement announcements in the next 18 months, either from individual musicians or full bands. You just can't live on the road forever.
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JADE
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I think you captured every Canadian band I ever listened to, and lots of others that I don't even know about. I might give some a listen at some point.
I would add Lee Aaron (the Metal Queen herself :), as well as Darby Mills and Headpins. I liked her a lot. She was a great front woman and presumably still is, although I haven't seen her live since the mid-80's I think. I mentioned them earlier and that's probably why you didn't list them. I think Headpins were just Chilliwack, but they did have a few memorable songs.
But you put together quite a list. Thanks for taking the time.
And, yes, Darby Mills has quite the chops on her! I should have listed her, too!
Did you listen to Diemonds yet?
One of my Top 11 of 2018! You should go see ‘em when they come around. They are KILLER!
ANVIL !!!