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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Doug Johnson

N/A

Ken ā€œSpiderā€ Sinneave

N/A

Matt Frenette

N/A

Mike Reno

N/A

Paul Dean

N/A

Scott Smith

N/A

Story of Loverboy

Loverboy: A Canadian Rock Powerhouse

Loverboy, hailing from Calgary, Alberta, burst onto the music scene in 1979, becoming a cornerstone of arena rock. Their anthems, like "Turn Me Loose" and "Working for the Weekend," continue to dominate classic rock radio waves across North America, solidifying their legacy as a Canadian rock icon.

After being rejected by numerous American record labels, Loverboy signed with Columbia/CBS Records Canada in 1980, launching their debut album. The band's lineup comprised the charismatic vocalist Mike Reno (formerly of Moxy), the gifted guitarist Paul Dean (previously with Scrubbaloe Caine and Streetheart), keyboardist Doug Johnson, bassist Scott Smith (who replaced Jim Clench after just one gig), and drummer Matt Frenette.

Throughout the 1980s, Loverboy dominated the charts with hit after hit, amassing four multi-platinum albums and selling millions of records. They experienced a brief hiatus from 1988 to 1991 but have continued performing live shows consistently ever since, captivating audiences with their energetic stage presence. Currently, the band calls Vancouver their home.

A Dream-Inspired Name:

According to Reno, the band's name was inspired by a dream Paul Dean had. After a night spent with bandmates and their girlfriends, Dean went to the movies. While his companions flipped through fashion magazines, Dean's attention was drawn to a Cover Girl advertisement, which sparked the inspiration for the name "Loverboy."

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