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rock band. They were one of the most commercially successful bands in Canada in the mid to late 1990s. During their peak years, the band had one platinum record ('' In the Trees'') and three more

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McLaren Furnace Room ''McLaren Furnace Room'' is the first major label album by Canadian band, The Watchmen. Originally released by SUMO Productions in Canada in 1992 (with the help of MCA Records), the release impressed MCA Records Canada who signed the band and r ...

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Silent Radar ''Silent Radar'' is the fourth studio album by The Watchmen. The album contained numerous hits including "Stereo", " Any Day Now", and "Say Something". Videos for "Stereo" and "Any Day Now" saw heavy play on MuchMusic in 1998, but by the time t ...

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Slomotion ''Slomotion'' is the fifth and final studio album by The Watchmen. The album was released as 2-CD set where the second CD was a greatest hits package. Background After four albums, Sammy Kohn split from the group to work as Canadian promo rep ...

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History

The Watchmen first came together in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1988. Founding members were Daniel Greaves, Joey Serlin, Sammy Kohn and Pete Loewen. After performing together for several years, they released an album, ''McLaren Furnace Room'', in 1992. In 1994, Loewen left the band and was replaced by Ken Tizzard. That same year, the band released their second album, '' In the Trees''. The album was certified Platinum in Canada and is the band's most successful album to date. The band released the albums '' Brand New Day'' and ''

'' in 1996 and 1998, respectively. In 1999 the band performed as part of Humble & Fred Fest at

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in Toronto. Kohn had left the band when they recorded their 2001 album ''

''; the percussion tracks were created electronically. A single from the album, "Absolutely Anytime" was in the Top Ten on the Canadian charts for several weeks. While touring to support the album, the band took on drummer Ryan Ahoff. In 2003, the Watchmen announced their farewell tour and their intention to disband. They returned to Winnipeg to perform at a fundraiser for the Israel national bobsleigh team. In 2010, the Watchmen came together for a reunion show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. They have since continued to perform occasional shows across Canada. The Watchmen are members of the Canadian charity Artists Against Racism.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

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Live Radar ''Live Radar'' is a live EP by The Watchmen. Following the Canadian release of their fourth studio album, ''Silent Radar'' on March 31, 1998, the official album release party came as a live show by the band which was broadcast over the Internet ...

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Last Road Trip Download Series ''Last Road Trip'' was the farewell tour by The Watchmen in December 2003. In November 2003 the band decided to go their separate ways. However, they decided that before they did so, they would perform one last short tour across part of Canada a ...

'' (2004) *''Live and in Stereo'' (2017)

Singles

References

External links

* * AllMusic Guide page* {{DEFAULTSORT:Watchmen, The Musical groups established in 1988 Musical groups disestablished in 2003 Musical groups reestablished in 2008 Musical groups from Winnipeg Canadian alternative rock groups 1988 establishments in Manitoba 2003 disestablishments in Manitoba 2008 establishments in Manitoba