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{{Short description|Canadian rock band}} | {{Short description|Canadian rock band}} | ||
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{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
| name = Junkhouse | | name = Junkhouse | ||
| image = Junkhouse at Blues Festival.jpg | | image = Junkhouse at Blues Festival.jpg | ||
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| caption = Junkhouse performing at the Kitchener Blues Festival | | caption = Junkhouse performing at the Kitchener Blues Festival | ||
| background = group_or_band | | background = group_or_band | ||
| alias = | | alias = | ||
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| years_active = {{Start date|1989}}–{{end date|1998}}, 2003, 2006, {{Start date|2015}}–{{end date|2019}}, {{Start date|2023}}–present | | years_active = {{Start date|1989}}–{{end date|1998}}, 2003, 2006, {{Start date|2015}}–{{end date|2019}}, {{Start date|2023}}–present | ||
| label = [[Sony Records|Sony]] | | label = [[Sony Records|Sony]] | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| past_members = [[Tom Wilson (musician)|Tom Wilson]]<br />Ray Farrugia<br />Grant Marshall<br />[[Colin Cripps]]<br />Dan Achen<br />Russ Wilson | | past_members = [[Tom Wilson (musician)|Tom Wilson]]<br />Ray Farrugia<br />Grant Marshall<br />[[Colin Cripps]]<br />Dan Achen<br />Russ Wilson | ||
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'''Junkhouse''' is a | '''Junkhouse''' is a Canadian rock band formed in [[Hamilton, Ontario]] in 1989. They released three albums during the 1990s, which spawned numerous charting singles in Canada. They initially disbanded in 1998, and have performed occasional shows afterwards. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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| encyclopedia = The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia | | encyclopedia = The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia | ||
| publisher = Sun Media | | publisher = Sun Media | ||
| accessdate =2010 | | accessdate =March 22, 2010 | ||
}}</ref> the band consisted of vocalist and guitarist [[Tom Wilson (musician)|Tom Wilson]],<ref name=TOMWILSON>{{cite web|title=Official Web Site: Tom Wilson |url=http://www.tomwilson.net/bio.html |accessdate=2007 | }}</ref> the band consisted of vocalist and guitarist [[Tom Wilson (musician)|Tom Wilson]],<ref name=TOMWILSON>{{cite web|title=Official Web Site: Tom Wilson |url=http://www.tomwilson.net/bio.html |accessdate=January 19, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231124210/http://www.tomwilson.net/bio.html |archivedate=December 31, 2006 }}</ref> guitarist Dan Achen, bassist Russ Wilson (no relation to Tom), and drummer Ray Farrugia. | ||
The band got its first widespread exposure opening for [[Crash Vegas]] on that band's tour to support their debut album, ''[[Red Earth (Crash Vegas album)|Red Earth]]''. Crash Vegas member [[Colin Cripps]] was one of Junkhouse's early mentors and supporters. In 1993, the band signed to [[Sony Music]], and released a Sony Music publishing demo ''Here Lies Happiness'', which was a collection of their early recordings. The band was then moved to Sony's [[Epic Records]] division. In September 1993 they released their official debut, ''[[Strays (Junkhouse album)|Strays]]'', and promoted the album by touring as an opening act for [[The Waltons (Canadian band)|The Waltons]] and [[Soul Asylum]]. That album was produced by [[Malcolm Burn]], and produced radio hits for the band with "Out of My Head", "Praying for the Rain", and "Big Brown Turtle" all charting on [[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'s Top Singles chart. The band was also featured on the soundtrack to the television show ''[[Due South]]''. | The band got its first widespread exposure opening for [[Crash Vegas]] on that band's tour to support their debut album, ''[[Red Earth (Crash Vegas album)|Red Earth]]''. Crash Vegas member [[Colin Cripps]] was one of Junkhouse's early mentors and supporters. In 1993, the band signed to [[Sony Music]], and released a Sony Music publishing demo ''Here Lies Happiness'', which was a collection of their early recordings. The band was then moved to Sony's [[Epic Records]] division. In September 1993, they released their official debut, ''[[Strays (Junkhouse album)|Strays]]'', and promoted the album by touring as an opening act for [[The Waltons (Canadian band)|The Waltons]] and [[Soul Asylum]]. That album was produced by [[Malcolm Burn]], and produced radio hits for the band with "Out of My Head", "Praying for the Rain", and "Big Brown Turtle" all charting on [[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'s Top Singles chart. The band was also featured on the soundtrack to the television show ''[[Due South]]''. Their cover of the song "Oh, What a Feeling" is the first track on the second of the two soundtrack albums from the Paul Haggis show. "Gimme the Love" did reach #1 on [[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'s CanCon chart, October 3, 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.2609.pdf| title=RPM CanCon - October 3, 1994}}</ref> | ||
In 1995, they released their second album ''[[Birthday Boy (album)|Birthday Boy]]'', which included a duet with [[Sarah McLachlan]] on the song "Burned Out Car". The lead single "Be Someone" peaked at #17 on RPM's Top Singles chart, their highest position on the chart. Bassist Russ Wilson left the band in 1996, and was replaced by Grant Marshall. In 1997, [[Colin Cripps]] joined the band after the dissolution of Crash Vegas. He played as the second guitarist and also keyboardist.<ref name="crashvegassplit">{{Cite encyclopedia | In 1995, they released their second album ''[[Birthday Boy (album)|Birthday Boy]]'', which included a duet with [[Sarah McLachlan]] on the song "Burned Out Car". The lead single "Be Someone" peaked at #17 on RPM's Top Singles chart, their highest position on the chart. Bassist Russ Wilson left the band in 1996, and was replaced by Grant Marshall. In 1997, [[Colin Cripps]] joined the band after the dissolution of Crash Vegas. He played as the second guitarist and also keyboardist.<ref name="crashvegassplit">{{Cite encyclopedia | ||
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| encyclopedia = The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia | | encyclopedia = The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia | ||
| publisher = Canoe Inc. | | publisher = Canoe Inc. | ||
| accessdate = 2010 | | accessdate = March 17, 2010 | ||
| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130101084316/http://www.jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/C/Crash_Vegas.html | | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130101084316/http://www.jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/C/Crash_Vegas.html | ||
| archive-date = 2013 | | archive-date = January 1, 2013 | ||
| url-status = usurped | | url-status = usurped | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
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| first = Alphonse | | first = Alphonse | ||
| date = October 1997 | | date = October 1997 | ||
| accessdate = 2010 | | accessdate = March 22, 2010 | ||
}}</ref> Following ''Fuzz'', the band members went their separate ways. A compilation, ''Rounders: The Best of Junkhouse'', was released in 2002 by Sony. Although no longer recording, the band performed together occasionally. They played on a bill with [[Finger Eleven]] at a tsunami benefit in Hamilton on February 2, 2005 | }}</ref> Following ''Fuzz'', the band members went their separate ways. A compilation, ''Rounders: The Best of Junkhouse'', was released in 2002 by Sony. Although no longer recording, the band performed together occasionally. They played on a bill with [[Finger Eleven]] at a tsunami benefit in Hamilton on February 2, 2005,<ref name="founding" /> and reunited on November 7, 2009, to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert at Toronto's [[Horseshoe Tavern]].<ref name="founding" /> | ||
Tom Wilson released two solo albums, ''Planet Love'' in 2001 and ''Dog Years'' in 2006. He has collaborated with [[Stephen Fearing]] and [[Colin Linden]] in the supergroup [[Blackie and the Rodeo Kings]], in which Russ Wilson also guested on their 2006 album ''Let's Frolic''. Tom Wilson, along with Ray Farrugia, also formed the band [[Lee Harvey Osmond]] in 2009. Colin Cripps became involved in numerous bands such as C and C Surf Factory and Blue Rodeo. | Tom Wilson released two solo albums, ''Planet Love'' in 2001 and ''Dog Years'' in 2006. He has collaborated with [[Stephen Fearing]] and [[Colin Linden]] in the supergroup [[Blackie and the Rodeo Kings]], in which Russ Wilson also guested on their 2006 album ''Let's Frolic''. Tom Wilson, along with Ray Farrugia, also formed the band [[Lee Harvey Osmond]] in 2009. Colin Cripps became involved in numerous bands such as C and C Surf Factory and Blue Rodeo. | ||
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| agency = [[The Canadian Press]] | | agency = [[The Canadian Press]] | ||
| publisher = [[CBC News]] | | publisher = [[CBC News]] | ||
| date = 2010 | | date = March 17, 2010 | ||
| access-date = 2010 | | access-date = March 17, 2010 | ||
}}</ref> On March 20, 2010, Ron McLean profiled Dan Achen and Junkhouse with a segment prior to the [[Leafs]]-[[Montreal Canadiens|Canadiens]] game on ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''. | }}</ref> On March 20, 2010, Ron McLean profiled Dan Achen and Junkhouse with a segment prior to the [[Leafs]]-[[Montreal Canadiens|Canadiens]] game on ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''. | ||
Russ Wilson died at home on March 13, 2024, at age 62.<ref>{{cite news |title=Russell Wilson |url=https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/dbancaster/obituaries/russell-wilson-2024/121129.html |access-date=8 | Russ Wilson died at home on March 13, 2024, at age 62.<ref>{{cite news |title=Russell Wilson |url=https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/dbancaster/obituaries/russell-wilson-2024/121129.html |access-date=April 8, 2024 |publisher=Arbor Memorial |date=March 19, 2024}}</ref> | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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! style="width:45px;"| <small>[[RPM (magazine)|CAN]]<br><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5&q1=Junkhouse&q2=Top+Singles&interval=50 |title=Junkhouse Top Singles positions |magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|accessdate=2011 | ! style="width:45px;"| <small>[[RPM (magazine)|CAN]]<br><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5&q1=Junkhouse&q2=Top+Singles&interval=50 |title=Junkhouse Top Singles positions |magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|accessdate=March 18, 2011}}</ref></small> | ||
! style="width:45px;"| <small>[[RPM (magazine)|CAN<br />Alt.]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5&q1=Junkhouse&q2=Rock%2FAlternative&interval=50|title=Junkhouse Rock/Alternative positions|magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|accessdate=2011 | ! style="width:45px;"| <small>[[RPM (magazine)|CAN<br />Alt.]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-110.01-e.php?PHPSESSID=c6btf3r8hs459qqt5ln3o3dcv5&q1=Junkhouse&q2=Rock%2FAlternative&interval=50|title=Junkhouse Rock/Alternative positions|magazine=[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]|accessdate=March 18, 2011 }}</ref></small> | ||
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Junkhouse is a Canadian rock band formed in Hamilton, Ontario in 1989. They released three albums during the 1990s, which spawned numerous charting singles in Canada. They initially disbanded in 1998, and have performed occasional shows afterwards.
History
Formed in 1989 in Hamilton, Ontario,[1] the band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Tom Wilson,[2] guitarist Dan Achen, bassist Russ Wilson (no relation to Tom), and drummer Ray Farrugia.
The band got its first widespread exposure opening for Crash Vegas on that band's tour to support their debut album, Red Earth. Crash Vegas member Colin Cripps was one of Junkhouse's early mentors and supporters. In 1993, the band signed to Sony Music, and released a Sony Music publishing demo Here Lies Happiness, which was a collection of their early recordings. The band was then moved to Sony's Epic Records division. In September 1993, they released their official debut, Strays, and promoted the album by touring as an opening act for The Waltons and Soul Asylum. That album was produced by Malcolm Burn, and produced radio hits for the band with "Out of My Head", "Praying for the Rain", and "Big Brown Turtle" all charting on RPM's Top Singles chart. The band was also featured on the soundtrack to the television show Due South. Their cover of the song "Oh, What a Feeling" is the first track on the second of the two soundtrack albums from the Paul Haggis show. "Gimme the Love" did reach #1 on RPM's CanCon chart, October 3, 1994.[3]
In 1995, they released their second album Birthday Boy, which included a duet with Sarah McLachlan on the song "Burned Out Car". The lead single "Be Someone" peaked at #17 on RPM's Top Singles chart, their highest position on the chart. Bassist Russ Wilson left the band in 1996, and was replaced by Grant Marshall. In 1997, Colin Cripps joined the band after the dissolution of Crash Vegas. He played as the second guitarist and also keyboardist.[4]
Junkhouse released their final album, Fuzz, which was primarily written by Wilson and Cripps. Although the band stayed with Sony, they were moved from Epic Records onto Columbia Records for the album. Both singles off of the album, "Pearly White" and "Shine", reached the top 10 of RPM's Alternative 30 chart.[5] Following Fuzz, the band members went their separate ways. A compilation, Rounders: The Best of Junkhouse, was released in 2002 by Sony. Although no longer recording, the band performed together occasionally. They played on a bill with Finger Eleven at a tsunami benefit in Hamilton on February 2, 2005,[1] and reunited on November 7, 2009, to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern.[1]
Tom Wilson released two solo albums, Planet Love in 2001 and Dog Years in 2006. He has collaborated with Stephen Fearing and Colin Linden in the supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, in which Russ Wilson also guested on their 2006 album Let's Frolic. Tom Wilson, along with Ray Farrugia, also formed the band Lee Harvey Osmond in 2009. Colin Cripps became involved in numerous bands such as C and C Surf Factory and Blue Rodeo.
Dan Achen owned Catherine North Studio in Hamilton. Several internationally known artists have recorded at Catherine North over the past 10 years, including Achen's niece Feist. At a 2008 concert at Hamilton Place, the Grammy-nominated singer held up her favorite red guitar and proudly announced that it was a gift from "Uncle Dan". In 2008, Achen co-produced the Juno-winning album Bring Me Your Love, a solo project by Dallas Green of the platinum-selling rock band Alexisonfire.
Dan Achen died on March 15, 2010, of a heart attack while playing hockey. His funeral was attended by friends and family, including his former bandmates in Junkhouse.[6] On March 20, 2010, Ron McLean profiled Dan Achen and Junkhouse with a segment prior to the Leafs-Canadiens game on Hockey Night in Canada.
Russ Wilson died at home on March 13, 2024, at age 62.[7]
Members
- Tom Wilson – vocals, guitars (1989–1998)
- Dan Achen – guitars (1989–1998; died 2010)
- Ray Farrugia – drums (1989–1998)
- Russ Wilson – bass (1989–1996; died 2024)
- Grant Marshall – bass (1996–1998)
- Colin Cripps – guitars, keyboards (1997–1998)
Discography
Albums
- Strays (1993)
- Birthday Boy (1995)
- Fuzz (1997)
Singles
| Release date | Title | Chart peaks | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [8] |
CAN Alt. [9] | |||
| October 1993 | "Out of My Head" | 49 | Strays | |
| February 1994 | "The Sky Is Falling" | 50 | ||
| May 1994 | "Praying for the Rain" | 41 | ||
| September 1994 | "Gimme the Love" | |||
| December 1994 | "Big Brown Turtle" | 69 | ||
| August 1995 | "Be Someone" | 17 | Birthday Boy | |
| February 1996 | "Brown Shoe" | 80 | 24 | |
| April 1996 | "Burn for You" | 76 | ||
| September 1997 | "Pearly White" | 46 | 6 | Fuzz |
| December 1997 | "Shine" | 29 | 9 | |
Other releases
- 1991 Here Lies Happiness (self-released demo album)
- 2002 Rounders: The Best of Junkhouse (greatest hits compilation)
References
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External links
- Junkhouse at CanadianBands.com
- Junkhouse at BillBoard.com
- [[[:Template:Allmusic]] Junkhouse] at allmusic
- Template:PAGENAMEBASE discography at Discogs
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