Thursday night was a full on 80’s flashback at Caesar’s Casino Windsor. Two of Canada’s most iconic rock bands, Loverboy along with supporting act Trooper put on a great show for a fully sold out night at the Colosseum in Windsor .
Trooper started back in 1975 when lead vocalist Ramon McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith formed the band and have since release 10 studio albums. They have also earned multiple gold and platinum awards. Their most recognized songs include, “We’re here for a Good Time (Not a long Time) and the most infamous of all, “Raise a Little Hell”, both songs were a part of the bands set list.
Fact: In 2012, Ra McGuire and Brian Smith were presented with the SOCAN National Achievement Award, which is presented to members who have had outstanding success, predominantly in the Canadian music industry, over the span of their career. They also received three SOCAN Classic Awards for “Raise A Little Hell”, “General Hand Grenade”, and “Janine”.
“The Massive Trooper Touring Machine” is currently in progress. Check here for full tour information.
Full set list
1. We’re Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)
2. 3 Dressed Up As A 9
3. Baby Woncha Please Come Home
4. Two For The Show
5. Boy With A Beat
6. Round, Round We Go
7. Cold Water
8. Thin White Line
9. General Hand Grenade/Santa Maria
10. The Boys In The Bright White Sports Car
11. Raise A Little Hell
Loverboy signed their first deal with Columbia Records Canada in 1980. They have gone multi-platinum four times and have sold million albums to date. Loverboy has always been infamous for their live stage performance.
This past Thursday night was no exception. The entire sold out crowd was up on their feet in no time, dancing and singing along enthusiastically. It’s hard not to get up and move when “Working for the Weekend” or “Turn me Lose” begin to play.
Be sure to catch them on tour: http://www.loverboyband.com
Loverboy fact: Did you know, Loverboy received six Juno Awards (Canada’s highest award for music) in one year, (1981) a record that still stands today?
Setlist
1. Notorious
2. Lucky Ones
3. Queen of the Broken Hearts
4. Take Me to the Top
5. The Kid Is Hot Tonite
6. This Could Be the Night
7. Hot Girls in Love
8. Drum/Bass Solo
9. Turn Me Loose
10. Working for the Weekend
11. Encore:
12. Lovin’ Every Minute of It
PHOTO GALLERY
Photos by TM Photography
