Stonebolt is a Canadian

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band from

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. Their sound also included elements of pop and

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History

The band first formed in 1969 under the name Perth Amboy." Stonebolt Regeneration: The Best of Stonebolt"
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, they changed their name to Stonebolt in 1973. They performed in local Vancouver area venues for the next four years, and in 1976 they recorded five demos with producer Elliott Mazur at his

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studio. In 1977, they signed a production contract with W. Stewart Productions, who in turn landed a recording contract with Parachute Records. The band released a self-titled album in 1978. A song from this album, "I Will Still Love You", became their first and highest-charting

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( US #29, and #20

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). It did better in Canada, getting to #19 on singles charts after a slow, 17 week climb. A second single, "Love Struck" (U.S. #70), was released in 1979 and appeared on their second album. After Parachute went under, they signed with

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, but further success eluded them. In 1999, Stonebolt re-recorded many of their songs for the CD compilation ''Regeneration: The Best of Stonebolt'', as no original master tapes could be found.

Members

*David Wills – lead and backing vocals *Ray Roper – guitar, backing and lead vocals *

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– keyboards *Dan Atchison – bass *Brian Lousley – drums, backing vocals *Lewis Nitikman – keyboards (replaced John Webster in 1981)

Album discography

*''Stonebolt'' (Parachute Records, 1978) *''Keep It Alive'' (RCA Records, 1979) *''New Set of Changes'' (RCA Records, 1980) *''Juvenile American Princess'' (RCA Records, 1982) *''Regeneration: The Best of Stonebolt'' (Vortex Music, 1999)

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Stonebolt Stonebolt is a Canadian Rock music, rock band from Vancouver. Their sound also included elements of Pop music, pop and Country music, country. History The band first formed in 1969 under the name Perth Amboy.

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Discography
{{Authority control Canadian rock music groups Musical groups established in 1969 Musical groups from Vancouver 1969 establishments in British Columbia