Sea Dog - Sea Dog 1972

In the early to mid-1960s, many kids in this boring little industry town were obsessed with the "British Invasion" musical movement; then taking over the world. So blown away by groups like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, and The Dave Clark Five, these kids were, that many would go on to pick up instruments and form bands of their own. Inferno 5+1, East African Fair, Taxi/Tote Family, Marketville Riot, Aaron Space, and Nickel; just to name a few! Sea Dog was among the groups to rise from the ashes of these initial groups.

Sea Dog was formed in 1971; consisting of ex-members of the Tote Family group. Founding member Jim Norris formed "Taxi." By 1968, the group had become staples on the local scene in Sudbury. Constant sold-out shows, exposure, and good reviews from local publications convinced them to move to Toronto briefly to try their luck. Upon the album's release, it failed to perform as well as many had hoped. It didn't chart in many markets, and the ones it did chart in were high at best. Undeterred, the band got back out to perform. Soon they'd receive offers to open for the likes of April Wine, Crowbar, Lighthouse, A Foot In Coldwater, and Fludd; eventually opening for Brutus and Rush. They were also a hot commodity when American groups came to Canada; opening for Bob Seger, Ike and Tina Turner, Sly and the Family Stone, and Danny & The Juniors. An interesting album.

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