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Skylark formed in 1971 from one of Ronnie Hawkins 's backup groups and signed with Capitol Records, releasing a self-titled album in 1972 which spawned three singles. [3][4] The group, whose alumni include composer / arranger David Foster, disbanded after the lukewarm reception of their second album. Two of its other members, Donny Gerrard and ...
Apr 11, 2022 · Skylark. Posted on April 11, 2022 by canbands. S kylark was Vancouver’s entry into Canada’s foray into the multi-vocalist, pop/soul era, and was filled with some of the west coast’s most seasoned musicians. They were formed in 1971 when vocalist BJ Cook (ex Soul Brothers, New Breed, Apaches) and her husband, piano/keyboardist David Foster ...
In 2011 it was inducted into Canadian Song Writers Hall of Fame. David Foster in Los Angeles and BJ Cook in Victoria are the sole remaining surviving original members of Skylark—Doug Edwards, Steve Pugsley, Duris Maxwell, Robbie King, lyricist Dave Richardson and vocalist Donny Gerrard have all passed on but the music will live on forever.
circa 70s. Photo credit David Wisdom taking a picture of James O'mara shooting Skylark in 1971. Vancouver's Skylark* formed from the ashes of one of Ronnie Hawkins' many back-up groups, Foster and former New Breed member Cook took the initiative and the band was soon signed to Capitol Records. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1972 ...
Aug 31, 2023 · Skylark’s Classic “Wildflower” Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Canadian Music Pioneer BJ COOK Still Rockin At 81. 2023 marks the 50 th anniversary of Skylark’s Wildflower, the classic Canadian love ballad that endures genres and generations like sidewalk chamomile with over 100 covers and sample versions to become one of the most beloved and performed songs in the history of Canadian pop ...
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Donny Gerrard, shown in this handout image, was the lead vocalist of Canadian band Skylark, best known for their 1972 hit Wildflower. (Handout Image/Erick Anderson/The Canadian Press) Social Sharing
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In 2011 it was inducted into Canadian Song Writers Hall of Fame. David Foster in LA and BJ Cook in Victoria are the sole remaining surviving original members of Skylark—Doug Edwards, Steve Pugsley, Duris Maxwell, Robbie King, lyricist Dave Richardson and vocalist Donny Gerrard have all passed on but the music will live on forever.
