Just heard that Myles Goodwyn passed away today. Huge loss for Canada and rock. His legacy is secure. An immense talent whose contribution to rock music is immeasurable.
Rush- Heart- Brian Adams- Loverboy -Guess Who- Neil Young etc. April Wine has been on the Radio as long as all of them - their classics stand the test of time not only for Canada but for the world of classic Rock -God Bless You Miles thanks for all the great music.
I too was 18 in 1982. And I have seen many bands play in Cedar Rapids. I am an Eastern Iowa lad. Although for some reason I did not attend this concert.
Jerry Mercer... absolute beast on drums! Never got the real respect he deserves. He's 82 now... wishing him and the boys nothing but love and accolades ahead!
@@tb9489 hahaha was thinking the same thing! My mother is now disabled, has MRSA, and is 83. My mother-in-law is 80 and recently widowed. And to think Jerry is the same age as them is just surreal and mind-boggling.
@@whitenoise546 My mom who will be 81 this summer had a stroke 2 years ago and is slowly recovering. It's really puts life in perspective when our family members get older, I remember when I thought 40 was old! All we can do is keep on rockn', roll with the punches
Absofreakinglutely man!!! Got to see them a few times. The last couple in VERY small venues, one of which you could just walk up to the stage and chat with the band if you wanted. Used Harder Faster and mostly The Whole World's Goin Crazy for PSYKE music when i was getting my hockey equipment on for practices and games when i was 6-10 when i was still getting ready at home. One of the shows was in my hometown because one of the bands members have/ had a place in Montgomery VT and they had a bad flood so April Wine played a benefit concert!!! Was pretty much the coolest thing ever for this AW FAN
One of the absolute best Canadian bands to ever hit the airways, straight outta Halifax. Incredibly talented musicians, gifted to say the least, and very largely underrated. Some of the most incredible songs ever written and most awesome guitar riffs and solos. If you ever had the chance to see this band live, or grew up listening to them, you know exactly what I mean when I say underrated. They kept coming with album after album and hit after hit. We love our April Wine!
Yeah Jerry’s drumming he was a beast Brian greenways guitar work the whole band in fact is a Canadian Treasure seeing April Wine live is a concert I’ll never forget..
I turn 60 this year and I stumble across this video these guys were one of my faves back in the late 70s and early 80s I just forgot how good they are you got three guitar players on one stage that are sync perfectly I listen to this and close my eyes and I swear I'm 20 again thank you April Wine For The Memories
this concert was filmed in Cedar Rapids Iowa, I was at the show it was amazing. There were over 9000 people in attendance. The show was opened up by Eddie Money and it was filmed as part of a duel concert with the Steve Miller band who was playing over in Detroit Michigan. The concert supported the Power Play album and it was a second time inside of two years that they played in Cedar Rapids, the first time they were the opening act for Nazareth in front of a sold out house. This was the second time out of 25 times that I have seen them live. Never gets old!
How lucky that you were there that night!! If only Better quality video existed back then. I saw them in ‘78, ‘80, and ‘81 on the First Glance, Harder Faster, and Nature of The Beast tours. Any other details you can share about the concert?? I thought it was cool that all the guitar amps are off stage. I think they might have been one of the first bands to do that.
Yeah, I seen this concert as well, but in Kamloops B.C Canada. Was the first concert I had gone to and it still rocks today as much as it did back then. Love this band!!
I saw in halifax same tour Had t shirt i think still at moms house in cole harbour nove scotia That same year loverboy Ted nugent toronto opend Vn halen i beleave the fools opend Wine a great canadian band ✌🙏🇨🇦👋👍🤘
Yup, loved April Wine but was never lucky enough to see them live. Had tickets to see Def Leppard open for them in Dallas but couldn’t go to the show and ended up selling them....dumb ass move.
April Wine did not have not got the respect they deserve these guys are very underrated !! VERY VER UNDER RATED . THEY HAVE PAID THEIR DUES NOW ITS TIME THEY GOT PAID .
@@bradymerritt7241 yep, Canadian bands didn't quite get the recognition they deserved. It took April Wine quite a while to become big in the U.S. and Europe but they eventually broke through. Rush is the exception, they broke big in the U.S. first and their kickass concert reputation spread quickly
Because they're Canadian? Really? April Wine DID NOT get the recognition they deserve...TRUE. But I dont believe it has to do with them being from Canada. Seems like record companys and promotional management were to blame, IMO. April Wine rules!!!
As a old Saskatchewan boy I listened to these guys alot in the seventies and still do. They are a staple of classic Canadian rock radio along with Guess Who, BTO, Chilliwack, the Stamps, Rush and so many more great bands.
The official video for "I Wanna Rock" with the lead singer wearing a Chicago radio station "The Loop" shirt is still one of my favorites to watch. These guys are so charismatic and in sync with each other. Not easy to do with what, like 5 or 6 members?
Saw them at the Prince Albert Rec. Center somewhere around August of 1971 or 72 when I would have been about 14. That same summer Lighthouse and Crowbar came to PA rec. center too. Getting a little misty here tonight.
Ahhh the good ole days ..when you went to a concert as a teenager and no parents in the crowd just kids havin' the times of their lives ..Peace !!! n Rock On !!!!!
1980 to 85. April wine, Rush, Triumph, Loverboy and Saga put on the greatest rock shows. Top notch, on point, tight, great sound every time, so professional, totally fan loving. Never saw a bad show, a bad night or second rate performance from any one of them. You had to be there. Grunge and post grunge have no idea what they've missed and what raw, rocking talent is. The rock bands of the 60s, 70s and 80's are the best. The industry turned their back on them and gave us dregs compared to groups of any genre after the 80's. FACT. Bands that could sing and play their instruments. Great bands, great memories.
i wasn't a fan of Loverboy or Saga much, but the others from the 70s yes, and i think there was a void in the 80s because most of the 70s talent was gone by then, and the Bush Gov exploited it by placing in Madonna, who turns out is a far relation of Bush as well as Spears and certain others, and it was done to begin the nefarious Hollywood rap scene. it was also a chance for Bill Gates to have influence that led to downloading which completely destroyed the music business. Robbie Robertson used to like hanging out in Hollywood until he had his life threatened for trying to expose the Bush cult. i have no question Bush were also behind 911 as well as other crimes.
@@rosejones541 well, they're two completely different bands in musical style and technically-speaking and musical chops-wise, Rush are more accomplished for sure. No question about that but April Wine in concert always delivered the goods in hard rockin style. Rush is in a different dimension altogether, simply mindboggling musicianship all around
@@luvyesmusici4886 #1,2, or 3 don’t make a shit to me. I loved both those bands and Triumph as well, just absolutely music for the sign of the times, the soundtrack of my youth. I don’t compare who is best they all remind me of being young and care-free, no wife/kids just rockin hard as I want like a 21st Century Schizoid Man.
The highlight of this show starts at 23:25 with Jerry Mercer's drum solo. This is Jerry in his prime - beating the hell out of his drum kit with both power and precision. Playing with his sticks turned around backwards (the tips pointed towards his body) makes the sound even bigger! Ending with his signature one-handed snare trade-off that builds to a frenzy! I'm glad I got to see them live just like this in their prime. Jerry was more than just a drummer. HE was an essential part of the sound - and by far the most entertaining member of the band. A true showman!!
Speaking as a drummer and being a lifelong student of the instrument, Jerry Mercer is amongst several mentors-at-a-distance whom I watch and am in complete awe of to this very day. He plays as we see in this video 📹 with passion and precision. Completely relaxed and you can tell this was what he loved to do!
I saw them on July 4 1978 in Buffalo. Rolling Stones, Journey, Atlanta Rhythm Section and April Wine opening. I had never heard them before. They rocked 80000 people that day.
Ahhh, the Beast of Burden Tour. Now that was one long euphoric day of Musical entertainment. Seeing both April Wine, and then the best version of Journey, ARS was not bad, and then the Stones. Glad we were able to get a motel nearby there was no hour long drive that night happening, damn I am old lol.
It is just so satisfying that I can now go back in time on youtube and catch the bands that inspired me and realize I am not crazy. They actually were that good!
I agree, picked up their first album, fan for life. Get Ready for Loving got me laid so many times, the important thing us they all became fans, all 3 of them , over a 5 year stretch. I'm 68 now, we're talking the 70s and 80s folks. But they're good as ever and always will be
I've seen April Wine a number of times but the first was in '81 at the CNE in Toronto on the "Nature of the Beast" tour. Still remember what a great show it was. One of the best Canadian bands. RIP Myles
Just saw April Wine in concert tonight! They've only gotten better!! What a grand performance! Amazing talented musicians who know their instruments inside and out. Now that's classic rock 'n roll to the max!!! This band formed in 1969, starting out in Nova Scotia, so long ago. One of Canada's greatest rock bands ever!
Great Band, Great Concert. You're so blessed to see them perform live. Great song writing, stage presence, sound, vocals, tight, & great musicianship. They deserve the recognition up there with RUSH and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
@@shawndouglass2939 True dat! Steve Miller made a mockery of the R&R Hall of Fame and I laughed when Rick Neilson of Cheap Trick says he would have to take out a mortgage just to afford the extra tickets for his family. lol
Holy shit! They were so F'ing Tight! Jerry Mercer steadily Kickin' Arse and his drum solo was very original and so powerful! Myles Goodwin's vocals are legendary, one of the best all-time rock and roll singers. All three guitars were smoking hot, sharing solo responsibilities, then twin and sometimes triple lead parts, brilliantly awesome!!
Yes Sir, before there was Pro Tools.....there were Pro's! April Wine was so tight with their live performance, I'd bet they could do this in their sleep. Smoking hot back in their day.
I stood beside Mr Mercer as he did his drum solo 20 years after this concert. It was the same as this one. Totally awesome. I’m still mesmerized at his talent. The concert I saw and there were many was in Moncton New Brunswick.
Saw April Wine only 1 time, forget the year, maybe 79 or 80 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Michigan. Vastly underrated band, never got the respect they deserved here in the States. Could go note for note with ANYBODY. Jerry Mercer was an absolute beast on the drums.
Saw April Wine in 1996 at “Party on the Plaza” in downtown Houston. Free concert sponsored by legendary radio station 101 KLOL. Myles and Brian put on an absolute guitar clinic that night. My wife was 7 months pregnant at the time and I had to beg her to go. Walked up to the edge of the stage and shook Brian’s hand after the show. Hard to believe that was almost 30 years ago!!
My friends and I used to speak of April Wine in the same breath as Dokken, Dio, .38 Special, Cinderella, etc. April Wine should be more known. IMO those guitar tones are great. We will always love April Wine.
April Wine and UFO are two incredible hard rock bands that played some legendary shows and made amazing albums and yet somehow the stars didn't quite align and they never got their due.
Only in America, and since America is not the entire Planet, both AW and UFO were big elsewhere. Just like another Canadian Band Saga who did not much in N. America, after their first couple of albums, they were massive in Europe, especially Germany, as well as Puerto Rico etc.
Jerry mercer is a mutha fuckin animal on a drum kit. What he didn't get more regonition than he did is a mystery to me. he is as good as any of the greatest drummers out there and his solos are ones I can watch and love
Saw April Wine during the Nature of the Beast tour in England. They hadn't sold many tickets for the gig as they were not well known at that point. To their credit they were very professional and put on a great show. Class act.
AWWWW man!!!! I was at this concert!!! 5 seasons I think it was! Drove all the way from Galesburg, IL several times for shows there! 17 and livin' the dream!!!
i had the nature of the beast cassette when i was 16. drinking beer and listening to april wine was great times back then. music now is just losers talking to a drum machine.
Damn, I just found out today that Myles died...😢RIP🙏 I was fortunate to see April Wine live in '82, I was still in high school. Uriah Heep opened... Awesome show!❤👌👍
I saw these guys twice in Houston in the 80s, once with Molly Hatchet and again when they headlined, what an awesome live band, those red Marshall stacks they had were very cool, if you like real, disciplined, bad ass guitar playing this is your band.
April Wine does not get the respect they deserve here in Canada. They cranked out some of the Best 70s rock and were killers live. Gary Moffat is buttery smooth and has been playing those DC Les Paul's since 73, Gerry Mercer is world class on drums and Myles Goodwyn is a great frontman/vocalist/songwriter/guitarist. And, they are all very down to earth guys. Thank you for the music guys. Bless you for the memories. The soundtrack to much of my teen years. If you are not familiar with April Wine, check out Stand Back from 1975. One of the best Canadian rock albums of the 70s. Thank you for uploading this.
My first April Wine album was On Record. Excellent album, I was hooked. Electric Jewels is definitely an underrated classic imo. And the rest is history lol. Saw them live a zillion times since '72
@@technoforever888 yes I lived in Chicago I played guitar in bands band mates would go to every concert always wanted me there . Honestly I never bought a ticket in my life went to over 30 concerts. Rush with backup bands 3 times ,primus,Joe Perry project, I seen 7 times,April wine and nazareth ,1 time seen Ozzy with black Sabbath Toni iomi and with Randy rhodes, seen Genesis, AC/DC, Styx,Reo Speedwagon, triumph seen 2 times , Stevie ray Vaughan ,Kansas,UFO, Michael schenker group, scorpions,kiss,molly hatchet,outlaws,Ted Nugent ,lynard Skynyrd I got around late 70s early 80s never got to see Zeppelin I was definitely lucky.
This band had been putting out albums and their brand of quality rock since the early 70's. They were no newbies and had paid their dues with 10 years behind them.
Roller got the most radio play. My favorites was gypsy queen and i like to rock. They also used the same studio as rush on i like to rock video. Such a talented band.
I saw them a few times. The first time hearing them live was as an 11 year old standing outside the loading doors at the Peach Bowl in Penticton BC. Then I saw them actually live in Calgary, probably on this same tour, and again and again after that. There was no one like them live. NO ONE. The top touring acts of the time paled in comparison IMO. Rest in peace Miles, and thanks for everything.
Seen these guys a bunch of times back in the day. They never disappointed. Gotta love two lead guitarists in a band. They were pretty heavy when they wanted to be. Of course their soft stuff was all we heard on the radio.
I always enjoyed listening to their music. When I watched this video and how young they were. I was a teenager at their time. It bring back memories. Their music will be played from one generation to another.
Just heard that Myles Goodwyn passed away today. Huge loss for Canada and rock. His legacy is secure. An immense talent whose contribution to rock music is immeasurable.
Rip❤
Rush- Heart- Brian Adams- Loverboy -Guess Who- Neil Young etc. April Wine has been on the Radio as long as all of them - their classics stand the test of time not only for Canada but for the world of classic Rock -God Bless You Miles thanks for all the great music.
Damn Straight Brother! All Hail!
Living in USA, didn't know about Myles passing, been a fan for over 40 years, his voice will be missed 😢, but will live on. RIP 🙏
RIP Myles you are a Legend.
This band was just too great. We are all dying and it's so sad how it's over so fast. Time sucks!
Rest in Peace Myles Goodwyn. What an absolute Canadian Treasure.
April Wine is their own Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!
Left one hell of a mark in music. 🤘
Heck yeah!
Definitely True!! 🎉🎉🎉
Always cranked this loud loud I was 18 in 1982. I still crank it loud. Long live rock and roll
Well said my friend, play it loud, long may it rock.!
I too was 18 in 1982. And I have seen many bands play in Cedar Rapids. I am an Eastern Iowa lad. Although for some reason I did not attend this concert.
same here!
Same here...1964 was a good year!
15 in 1982, second-wave punk rocker, April Wine was so huger live, than on studio albums. Reo Speedwagon and Rush were the same .
Jerry Mercer... absolute beast on drums! Never got the real respect he deserves. He's 82 now... wishing him and the boys nothing but love and accolades ahead!
Holy shit, 82? I was 17 when this show happened and my mom isn't even 82, good on Jerry, he's the best.
I spoke to Jerry Mercer in 2019. He lives in Kingston now. Very nice man!
@@tb9489 hahaha was thinking the same thing! My mother is now disabled, has MRSA, and is 83. My mother-in-law is 80 and recently widowed. And to think Jerry is the same age as them is just surreal and mind-boggling.
@@whitenoise546 My mom who will be 81 this summer had a stroke 2 years ago and is slowly recovering. It's really puts life in perspective when our family members get older, I remember when I thought 40 was old! All we can do is keep on rockn', roll with the punches
@@tb9489 Amen, agree TB
Thank you Myles for all the music! Sound track of my youth...
RIP
and then some
America checking in, one of the best bands in history...still sound great in 2021...makes me think of better times...God bless everyone.
Definitely NOT one of the best in history. Miles was a douchebag, but talented. Control freak. Doesn'tcome from me. Comes from Jerry.
This very old like 80
Ditto!!
One of the top 3 canadian bands...yea !!!
Absofreakinglutely man!!!
Got to see them a few times. The last couple in VERY small venues, one of which you could just walk up to the stage and chat with the band if you wanted.
Used Harder Faster and mostly The Whole World's Goin Crazy for PSYKE music when i was getting my hockey equipment on for practices and games when i was 6-10 when i was still getting ready at home.
One of the shows was in my hometown because one of the bands members have/ had a place in Montgomery VT and they had a bad flood so April Wine played a benefit concert!!! Was pretty much the coolest thing ever for this AW FAN
One of the absolute best Canadian bands to ever hit the airways, straight outta Halifax. Incredibly talented musicians, gifted to say the least, and very largely underrated. Some of the most incredible songs ever written and most awesome guitar riffs and solos. If you ever had the chance to see this band live, or grew up listening to them, you know exactly what I mean when I say underrated. They kept coming with album after album and hit after hit. We love our April Wine!
Completely agree
Absolutely One of many great Canadian bands
Yeah Jerry’s drumming he was a beast Brian greenways guitar work the whole band in fact is a Canadian Treasure seeing April Wine live is a concert I’ll never forget..
I turn 60 this year and I stumble across this video these guys were one of my faves back in the late 70s and early 80s I just forgot how good they are you got three guitar players on one stage that are sync perfectly I listen to this and close my eyes and I swear I'm 20 again thank you April Wine For The Memories
I totally agree Bob brings back Great music and Great days ..:)
this concert was filmed in Cedar Rapids Iowa, I was at the show it was amazing. There were over 9000 people in attendance. The show was opened up by Eddie Money and it was filmed as part of a duel concert with the Steve Miller band who was playing over in Detroit Michigan. The concert supported the Power Play album and it was a second time inside of two years that they played in Cedar Rapids, the first time they were the opening act for Nazareth in front of a sold out house. This was the second time out of 25 times that I have seen them live. Never gets old!
How lucky that you were there that night!! If only Better quality video existed back then. I saw them in ‘78, ‘80, and ‘81 on the First Glance, Harder Faster, and Nature of The Beast tours.
Any other details you can share about the concert?? I thought it was cool that all the guitar amps are off stage. I think they might have been one of the first bands to do that.
I was there that night!! Eddie took a drink off my brothers beer!
@@lynnsey4927 Lucky you! Do you have any other memories of the concert you can share??
Yeah, I seen this concert as well, but in Kamloops B.C Canada. Was the first concert I had gone to and it still rocks today as much as it did back then. Love this band!!
I saw in halifax same tour
Had t shirt i think still at moms house in cole harbour nove scotia
That same year loverboy
Ted nugent toronto opend
Vn halen i beleave the fools opend
Wine a great canadian band
✌🙏🇨🇦👋👍🤘
RIP Myles. Your music will live on forever.
Jerry Mercer is and was so underrated as a drummer. Very solid and smooth.
He has always been one of my favorite drummers! Jerry is flawless!
🕊️♥️🥀R.I.P. Myles Goodwyn, thanks for the great music of our lifetimes😪
April Wine was a huge part of the soundtrack of my youth. And they always killed it in concert.
Mine too!!🤣
Yup, loved April Wine but was never lucky enough to see them live. Had tickets to see Def Leppard open for them in Dallas but couldn’t go to the show and ended up selling them....dumb ass move.
Same with me.
Me too
It blew me away when the drummer did a solo using only a referees whistle.
RIP Myles. Love you & April Wine. Thanks for letting us be a part of your gift!!!
Just saw April wine last night. I’m only 19 years old but this music sits with my soul. Canadian rock can’t be beat 👍🏻 love you guys
Are they still alive 😳 😅😮🎉😊❤
Congratulations on your achievements April Wine. Inducted into The Hall of Fame! 🎉
Rest in Peace Myles. 🕯️🕊️
April Wine did not have not got the respect they deserve these guys are very underrated !! VERY VER UNDER RATED . THEY HAVE PAID THEIR DUES NOW ITS TIME THEY GOT PAID .
a lot of that probably has to do with the fact they're Canadian. Same thing with BTO, Triumph, Trooper, The Hip etc
Agreed,Mark! They were a really good band.Still are actually.A lot of cool songs.Always thought they had kind of a unique sound.
@@bradymerritt7241 yep, Canadian bands didn't quite get the recognition they deserved. It took April Wine quite a while to become big in the U.S. and Europe but they eventually broke through. Rush is the exception, they broke big in the U.S. first and their kickass concert reputation spread quickly
@@bradymerritt7241 God I haven’t heard the name Trooper in 30+ years, I thought they were pretty cool. Saw Triumph a couple of times, love them.
Because they're Canadian? Really? April Wine DID NOT get the recognition they deserve...TRUE. But I dont believe it has to do with them being from Canada. Seems like record companys and promotional management were to blame, IMO. April Wine rules!!!
RIP Miles The soundtrack of my youth.
Listen to that Rock Voice! He is great!
Thanks for the good times, Miles!
RIP 😢💐
As a old Saskatchewan boy I listened to these guys alot in the seventies and still do. They are a staple of classic Canadian rock radio along with Guess Who, BTO, Chilliwack, the Stamps, Rush and so many more great bands.
Triumph too :)
The official video for "I Wanna Rock" with the lead singer wearing a Chicago radio station "The Loop" shirt is still one of my favorites to watch. These guys are so charismatic and in sync with each other. Not easy to do with what, like 5 or 6 members?
Helix,Headpins and good ol Neil Young too
Saw them at the Prince Albert Rec. Center somewhere around August of 1971 or 72 when I would have been about 14. That same summer Lighthouse and Crowbar came to PA rec. center too. Getting a little misty here tonight.
And Kim Mitchell anyone?!
Ahhh the good ole days ..when you went to a concert as a teenager and no parents in the crowd just kids havin' the times of their lives ..Peace !!! n Rock On !!!!!
RIP MYLES ST LOUIS MISSOURI ALWAYS WILL BE A APRIL WINE CITY 💯🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thank God for sharing his talented creation!! Thank you April Wine!!
Gtfo with that nonsense.
Saw April Wine as an opening band for Rush! Blown Away!!
Awesome! A classic Canadian rock lineup.
Yeah, I was thinking they opened for RUSH many times.
Saw them open for Rush at maple leaf gardens. April Wine blew Rush away lmo.
1980 to 85. April wine, Rush, Triumph, Loverboy and Saga put on the greatest rock shows. Top notch, on point, tight, great sound every time, so professional, totally fan loving. Never saw a bad show, a bad night or second rate performance from any one of them. You had to be there. Grunge and post grunge have no idea what they've missed and what raw, rocking talent is. The rock bands of the 60s, 70s and 80's are the best. The industry turned their back on them and gave us dregs compared to groups of any genre after the 80's. FACT. Bands that could sing and play their instruments.
Great bands, great memories.
Shared the stage with AW...Mercer was a sweetheart backstage...EPIC Rock drummer LEGEND.
i wasn't a fan of Loverboy or Saga much, but the others from the 70s yes, and i think there was a void in the 80s because most of the 70s talent was gone by then, and the Bush Gov exploited it by placing in Madonna, who turns out is a far relation of Bush as well as Spears and certain others, and it was done to begin the nefarious Hollywood rap scene. it was also a chance for Bill Gates to have influence that led to downloading which completely destroyed the music business. Robbie Robertson used to like hanging out in Hollywood until he had his life threatened for trying to expose the Bush cult. i have no question Bush were also behind 911 as well as other crimes.
Please. April Wine. Very average. Rush is phenomenal.
@@rosejones541 well, they're two completely different bands in musical style and technically-speaking and musical chops-wise, Rush are more accomplished for sure. No question about that but April Wine in concert always delivered the goods in hard rockin style. Rush is in a different dimension altogether, simply mindboggling musicianship all around
Canadian, canadian, canadian, not sure about the rest.
Canadian rock at it's best.
April Wine is #1 in my book, and Rush #2 as far as Canadian bands go.
@@luvyesmusici4886 I agree with April Wine as #1. Could not stand Geddy Lee's voice though.
Triumph the best Canadian band, n aldo Nova
@@luvyesmusici4886 #1,2, or 3 don’t make a shit to me. I loved both those bands and Triumph as well, just absolutely music for the sign of the times, the soundtrack of my youth. I don’t compare who is best they all remind me of being young and care-free, no wife/kids just rockin hard as I want like a 21st Century Schizoid Man.
@@KillerMcDiller Hope you are still rocking hard, like back in the day. I know I am. When I do stop rocking, bury me. ;-)
The highlight of this show starts at 23:25 with Jerry Mercer's drum solo. This is Jerry in his prime - beating the hell out of his drum kit with both power and precision. Playing with his sticks turned around backwards (the tips pointed towards his body) makes the sound even bigger! Ending with his signature one-handed snare trade-off that builds to a frenzy! I'm glad I got to see them live just like this in their prime. Jerry was more than just a drummer. HE was an essential part of the sound - and by far the most entertaining member of the band. A true showman!!
💯 % agreed.
Jerry’s kit is HUGE omg
Speaking as a drummer and being a lifelong student of the instrument, Jerry Mercer is amongst several mentors-at-a-distance whom I watch and am in complete awe of to this very day. He plays as we see in this video 📹 with passion and precision. Completely relaxed and you can tell this was what he loved to do!
If he had shallow regular toms instead of the deep power toms, the definition and stick work would really stand out.
Absolutely!!!! When I was a teenager I saw him do a solo on Night Flight. So impacted my drumming. Such a GREAT drummer!!!!!!
I saw them on July 4 1978 in Buffalo. Rolling Stones, Journey, Atlanta Rhythm Section and April Wine opening. I had never heard them before. They rocked 80000 people that day.
What an awesome ticket to see all of those bands live!
@Your Momma The good old days of rock festivals !
Ahhh, the Beast of Burden Tour. Now that was one long euphoric day of Musical entertainment. Seeing both April Wine, and then the best version of Journey, ARS was not bad, and then the Stones. Glad we were able to get a motel nearby there was no hour long drive that night happening, damn I am old lol.
April Wine is another kick ass Canadian band , like Triumph and the all mighty Rush
It is just so satisfying that I can now go back in time on youtube and catch the bands that inspired me and realize I am not crazy. They actually were that good!
Yep!!!!🍻4🍻
Right bro.
I agree, picked up their first album, fan for life. Get Ready for Loving got me laid so many times, the important thing us they all became fans, all 3 of them , over a 5 year stretch. I'm 68 now, we're talking the 70s and 80s folks. But they're good as ever and always will be
I'm 56 loved that band 1st time I ever saw them live!!👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘👊🤘
Saw them live for the first time back in '72. I knew instantly they were a great band, they always delivered
Me too!
RIP Myles, you a big part of the soundtrack of my life.
They just flat out get it. No tricks. Just pure rock!
My God what a great band. The drummer is a monster player. Always have loved April Wine but never got to see them live.
I've seen April Wine a number of times but the first was in '81 at the CNE in Toronto on the "Nature of the Beast" tour. Still remember what a great show it was. One of the best Canadian bands. RIP Myles
This band makes it look so easy. But this is awesome talent, beyond words. I am so glad I grew up with this band.
Such a great band. Very underrated.... tight, tight.....tight! Canada knows how to Rock.
If you've ever wondered what true Rock 'n Roll is supposed to sound like, this is it
Word
So it seems music is getting worse.
Yup so true
@@shack8110 it seems ? Been going downhill since the 90's imo. There are still some great bands out there but the general scene is pretty pathetic
Just saw April Wine in concert tonight! They've only gotten better!! What a grand performance! Amazing talented musicians who know their instruments inside and out. Now that's classic rock 'n roll to the max!!! This band formed in 1969, starting out in Nova Scotia, so long ago. One of Canada's greatest rock bands ever!
New Glasgow Nova Scotia with Mashmakhan !969 and several times over the years. Always a great show.
Love this band!! Underrated Canadian band
I wore out that nature of the beast vinyl in the 80’s as a kid.
Best most underrated drummer
Great Band, Great Concert. You're so blessed to see them perform live. Great song writing, stage presence, sound, vocals, tight, & great musicianship. They deserve the recognition up there with RUSH and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
I agree but that will never happen unfortunately
The RnR hall of fame are idiots
@@shawndouglass2939 True dat! Steve Miller made a mockery of the R&R Hall of Fame and I laughed when Rick Neilson of Cheap Trick says he would have to take out a mortgage just to afford the extra tickets for his family. lol
Holy shit! They were so F'ing Tight! Jerry Mercer steadily Kickin' Arse and his drum solo was very original and so powerful!
Myles Goodwin's vocals are legendary, one of the best all-time rock and roll singers. All three guitars were smoking hot, sharing solo responsibilities, then twin and sometimes triple lead parts, brilliantly awesome!!
Yes Sir, before there was Pro Tools.....there were Pro's! April Wine was so tight with their live performance, I'd bet they could do this in their sleep. Smoking hot back in their day.
RIP MYLES,YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED BUT ALWAYS REMEMBERED AND REVERED.
I stood beside Mr Mercer as he did his drum solo 20 years after this concert. It was the same as this one. Totally awesome. I’m still mesmerized at his talent. The concert I saw and there were many was in Moncton New Brunswick.
Carl Palmer is special too.
Never underestimate the talents here
@@kentkearney6623Yes, love Carl Palmer’s time keeping skills too! Saw ELP many years ago.
I WAS THERE! Eddie Money opened for em.
*bows down*. Being originally born and in Chicago, then growing up in DFW in the 70s/80s, I'm jelly of you.
Saw April Wine only 1 time, forget the year, maybe 79 or 80 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Michigan. Vastly underrated band, never got the respect they deserved here in the States. Could go note for note with ANYBODY. Jerry Mercer was an absolute beast on the drums.
Saw April Wine in 1996 at “Party on the Plaza” in downtown Houston. Free concert sponsored by legendary radio station 101 KLOL. Myles and Brian put on an absolute guitar clinic that night. My wife was 7 months pregnant at the time and I had to beg her to go. Walked up to the edge of the stage and shook Brian’s hand after the show. Hard to believe that was almost 30 years ago!!
My friends and I used to speak of April Wine in the same breath as Dokken, Dio, .38 Special, Cinderella, etc. April Wine should be more known. IMO those guitar tones are great. We will always love April Wine.
In Southern California, during the 70's, April Wine were well known to us. They certainly were not underrated by any means.
April Wine and UFO are two incredible hard rock bands that played some legendary shows and made amazing albums and yet somehow the stars didn't quite align and they never got their due.
Well, at least the fans knew. April Wine was always a great band for me, bought every album and saw every concert. They always delivered live. Always
@@rickleblanc8900 AGREED!
Only in America, and since America is not the entire Planet, both AW and UFO were big elsewhere. Just like another Canadian Band Saga who did not much in N. America, after their first couple of albums, they were massive in Europe, especially Germany, as well as Puerto Rico etc.
My high school buddy is UFO’s guitar player.the great Vinnie Moore !!
@@Arizona_Stonah Damn, lucky you, did he have it as a youngen too?
I remember those years well 1982 April Wine ! Thanks for the Limousine Ride Bar Hop Party ! Rest In Peace Steve Lang
I was stationed in Adak Alaska and their song enough is enough really got me through the hard times.
The venue in Cedar Rapids used to be called the 5 Seasons Center(Alliant Energy Powerhouse) and it's capacity is 9 thousand.
I was there 👍🎸
Jerry mercer is a mutha fuckin animal on a drum kit. What he didn't get more regonition than he did is a mystery to me. he is as good as any of the greatest drummers out there and his solos are ones I can watch and love
These guys put on a great show back in the day and were one of the most unpretentious bands of that era.
hardest working band in Canada and beyond in the 70s and 80s they played everywhere from small towns to the bigger citys and every where in between
Great great band, chance of a life time saw da boys at the El Macombo, fantastic!
At the pinnacle of their career , saw them many times. They never disappointed 🎸
Saw April Wine during the Nature of the Beast tour in England. They hadn't sold many tickets for the gig as they were not well known at that point. To their credit they were very professional and put on a great show. Class act.
Sounds like hard Rock to my ears and I like it! What a great Rock voice!
Sorry to see you go. Thanks for the Music.
RIP
AWWWW man!!!! I was at this concert!!! 5 seasons I think it was! Drove all the way from Galesburg, IL several times for shows there! 17 and livin' the dream!!!
Yes, Live at the Five!!!
I was there as well! Hell of a show!
Wow Cedar Rapids hasn't rocked like this in my lifetime.
@@65Bobw Hey Bob, I was there too,,,drove from Ames this was on MTV and caught a shot of us about 10 people deep
@@65Bobw I have the full DVD of this concert, ordered it from someone in England I think
Indiana boy grew up Loving these guys. Kansas,Styx,April Wine. All Rock Legends to me. Lots of Really great tunes😊
What always impressed me by these guys were how tight they were, their sound was always great, their style and flair. Never disappointed.
I REMEMBER SEEING THIS CONCERT AIRED ON Mtv.. MR.JERRY MERCER'S DRUM SOLO IS JUST ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL..
These guys just about pioneered the multiple guitar hard rock sound. Tight and great lyrics. Jerry Mercer just an excellent drummer. Just awesome.
As big of a fan as I am-Thin lizzy were the true pioneers on that front.
@@MCNN2891 wishbone ash and Allman brothers were the pioneers of twin guitars
i had the nature of the beast cassette when i was 16. drinking beer and listening to april wine was great times back then. music now is just losers talking to a drum machine.
Damn, I just found out today that Myles died...😢RIP🙏
I was fortunate to see April Wine live in '82, I was still in high school.
Uriah Heep opened... Awesome show!❤👌👍
I saw these guys twice in Houston in the 80s, once with Molly Hatchet and again when they headlined, what an awesome live band, those red Marshall stacks they had were very cool, if you like real, disciplined, bad ass guitar playing this is your band.
I was there too when Molly Hatchet and April Wine played in Houston.
Dont forget ACDC.
Saw them with BOC in ‘95. What a night!!
Mercer on drums ... so underrated.
April Wine does not get the respect they deserve here in Canada. They cranked out some of the Best 70s rock and were killers live. Gary Moffat is buttery smooth and has been playing those DC Les Paul's since 73, Gerry Mercer is world class on drums and Myles Goodwyn is a great frontman/vocalist/songwriter/guitarist. And, they are all very down to earth guys. Thank you for the music guys. Bless you for the memories. The soundtrack to much of my teen years. If you are not familiar with April Wine, check out Stand Back from 1975. One of the best Canadian rock albums of the 70s. Thank you for uploading this.
Just Brilliant. Never tire of these guys. The guitar work always mesmerizing. Fly high, Myles.
First 3 albums were one of a kind! Underrated by miles !
Myles Goodwyn! :)
Most people consider First Glance their first album when in fact they had 5 albums before that.
@@Hurriken42 I love Live at the El Mocambo....
My first April Wine album was On Record. Excellent album, I was hooked. Electric Jewels is definitely an underrated classic imo. And the rest is history lol. Saw them live a zillion times since '72
@@rickleblanc8900 On Record was my first taste of April Wine also, Bad side of the moon and Drop your guns were my favorites
I was there ! Five Seasons Center 9/24/82. Eddie Money opened for them. Good times !!!
All I ever wanted to do in my youth was play guitar like the boys in April Wine.
April wine,Rush,and Triumph was able to see all 3 what a great time and best memories!! Awesome Bands!!
So lucky!!!
@@technoforever888 yes I lived in Chicago I played guitar in bands band mates would go to every concert always wanted me there . Honestly I never bought a ticket in my life went to over 30 concerts. Rush with backup bands 3 times ,primus,Joe Perry project, I seen 7 times,April wine and nazareth ,1 time seen Ozzy with black Sabbath Toni iomi and with Randy rhodes, seen Genesis, AC/DC, Styx,Reo Speedwagon, triumph seen 2 times , Stevie ray Vaughan ,Kansas,UFO, Michael schenker group, scorpions,kiss,molly hatchet,outlaws,Ted Nugent ,lynard Skynyrd I got around late 70s early 80s never got to see Zeppelin I was definitely lucky.
I saw them three times in the late 70s early 80s. Always a bridesmaid never a bride. One of the most underrated bands in history.
This band had been putting out albums and their brand of quality rock since the early 70's. They were no newbies and had paid their dues with 10 years behind them.
Roller got the most radio play. My favorites was gypsy queen and i like to rock. They also used the same studio as rush on i like to rock video. Such a talented band.
I saw them a few times. The first time hearing them live was as an 11 year old standing outside the loading doors at the Peach Bowl in Penticton BC. Then I saw them actually live in Calgary, probably on this same tour, and again and again after that. There was no one like them live. NO ONE. The top touring acts of the time paled in comparison IMO.
Rest in peace Miles, and thanks for everything.
What a great Singer Myles is !!!
Seen them in 78 @ Souix Falls,SD...made our way up front, and we're right under them, kicked ass!!!
I was lucky enough to see this tour. It was incredible
Saw these dudes twice in INDY.
They were ROCK-ROLL!
seen them 1992 as well but in El Paso
Saw you a year earlier at Calgary Nature of the Beast
My first concert was April Wine. I was 15, got floor tickets, 20 something rows back. Stood on my chair almost the whole show.
So great to have these shows on video. Somebody was thinking ahead.
April Wine- kick ass concert! They were very much an under rated band!
Back in a day when you could actually understand the lyrics and feel the emotion.
One of the best concert bands I ever saw.
Awsome always'd love this eara.👍👍
Got to see them once in ‘82. The blew the roof off. Tight & melodic! Total Pros!
Seen these guys a bunch of times back in the day. They never disappointed. Gotta love two lead guitarists in a band. They were pretty heavy when they wanted to be. Of course their soft stuff was all we heard on the radio.
I love how Myles Goodwin says, "Merci beaucoup!" even though he's in IA!
I thought it was bill Murray with a perm.
I always enjoyed listening to their music. When I watched this video and how young they were. I was a teenager at their time. It bring back memories. Their music will be played from one generation to another.
Same. It was a great time to be a kid. And, we didn’t really know how good we had it at the time.
Wish I could go back to this concert.
Jesus christ they rocked! Yet another band I wished I had seen back in the day. Don't wait on things kids, do it when you can!
Man, I Love these guy's!! VERY highly UNDERATED.. they belong in the Hall of Fame.. LOTTA great memories listening to them!!!👍🍻
As an Iowan, I would have loved to have been at this concert in 1982, but I was in San Diego, with the US Navy.