Still not in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, or Canada's Walk of Fame.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/19/2013 @ 20:07pm

It is very disturbing that Trooper continue to be over shadowed, over looked and just plain ignored to be given a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame, inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame or the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. I totally agree that the fans know that they are long over due for these honours, and yet it seems our hands are tied. Every year, with high hopes, I share the petition, share the nomination forms and still are let down. 2015 will mark the 40th anniversary of the band and I think that would make a great year to see one of these things happen. Together the fans can't give up, we need to stand our ground, be vigilante and show those in power, that we will not go away quietly and that we are all willing to fight to see this through.

There are less that 2 weeks left in the campaign to nominate for the Walk of Fame. If you haven't submitted your vote for Trooper yet, please go here and do so now:

http://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/nominate

There is also a petition page that has been set up to help get them inducted into the Hall of Fame. Take a moment of your time and sign it, share it via Twitter and Facebook...rally together to get as many people on board to sign and share.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/820/488/273/induct-trooper-into-the-canadian-music-hall-of-fame/

The boys of Trooper are more than deserving to be given these honours and I will personally not rest until I see this happen.

Here below is what I have written for a reason for them to receive their long over due honours and I encourage everyone to spread the word and do the same. The fans have to band together and let their voice be heard...together we can be strong and can't be ignored forever!!!

I am putting in my nomination for Trooper to finally get their star on the Canadian Walk of Fame. For over 38 years, Trooper has been an instrumental part of the Canadian music scene. Through the many changes the band has seen, they still remain to be true to Canada and their fans. Without feeling the need to sign with a US label in order to see their career grow, they have become Canada's biggest party band. They are true Canadians, and tour from coast to coast, selling out shows all over the place. Playing venues, festivals and fairs in every province, you will find astronomical numbers in attendance to this very day. They have such an energy on stage, and know how to connect with their fans. They appreciate each and everyone that is there to see their show and they let you know it.

With 13 top 40 singles, 5 Platinum albums and a Juno award for Best Group in 1980, they have proven that they are a great Canadian band. They have the first Canadian album to go 4X Platinum in Canada with Hot Shots (1979), that is still a hit with fans to this day. Ra McGuire and Brian (Smitty) Smith have written a great many songs together that have won SOCAN awards. This shows that they are great musicians, singers, and songwriters. The honour of receiving their star on the Walk of Fame is long over due.

Being deemed Canada's Biggest Party Band and having the unofficial Canadian anthem, with Raise a Little Hell, the band have helped to pave the way for so many Canadian musicians and yet they still have been overlooked in the past to have the honour of a star on the Canadian Walk of Fame or an induction into the Canadian Hall of Fame. It is about time that the people of this country realize that we have a very strong and diverse history in the music industry and some bands are responsible for breaking barriers for new and upcoming artists.

Their music has touched many lives over the years and have given such inspiration to people of all ages. They show compassion and a love to so many and have a vast love and appreciation for this country. They share their music, their time and always have so much kindness to all that they meet. You don't get any more down to earth than the boys of Trooper. Their social conscience and kindness is unmatched.

Trooper's longevity and personal connection with their fans, on and off the concert scene is one that truly deserves a sense of recognition in an honourable place. Their star on the Canadian Walk of Fame is long over due and I think it is about time that Canada honours them with a star and induction into the Hall of Fame, as they are as 'true' Canadian as you can get. They continue to do what they love, sell out shows, and have, through all these years, stayed true to Canada. Now it is time for Canada to be true to them.

Posted by Lisa on Thursday, 04/17/2014 @ 11:03am

Trooper: important in Canada.... and absolutely nowhere else.

Posted by Philip on Friday, 04/18/2014 @ 11:16am

the fact that there all still alive and well confuses me as to why they don"t do what all us fans
and all of Canada wants and needs is to get them {all the original boys} back togeather,write more
greatest hits,we know they can,blow us away with the
right to see them preform alive and well,Canadas best band,the north american Beatles.It:s time to
give us back the pride of trooper with,miguire,smitty.underhill,ludwig,and last but not forgotten,stewart.Do the right thing,please,
get back togeather.

Posted by K.T. Mac on Wednesday, 08/19/2015 @ 06:34am

TROOPER ALBUMS

01. 1975: Trooper
02. 1976: Two For The Show
03. 1977: Knock 'Em Dead Kid
04. 1978: Thick As Thieves
05. 1979: Hot Shots
06. 1979: Flying Colors
07. 1980: Trooper
08. 1982: Money Talks
09. 1989: The Last Of The Gypsies
10. 1991: Ten
11. 2008: The Best Of Trooper: Green Series
12. 2010: Hits From 10 Albums

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/23/2016 @ 17:34pm

TROOPER ALBUMS

01. 1975: Trooper (Producer: Randy Bachman)
02. 1976: Two For The Show (Producer: Randy Bachman)
03. 1977: Knock 'Em Dead Kid (Producer: Randy Bachman)
04. 1978: Thick As Thieves (Producer: Randy Bachman)
05. 1979: Hot Shots (Producer: Randy Bachman)
06. 1979: Flying Colors (Producer: Howard Steele)
07. 1980: Trooper (Producer: Trooper)
08. 1982: Money Talks (Producer: Mike Flicker)
09. 1989: The Last Of The Gypsies (Producers: Ra McGuire and Brian Smith)
10. 1991: Ten (Producers: Ra McGuire and Brian Smith)
11. 2008: The Best Of Trooper: Green Series
12. 2010: Hits From 10 Albums

Posted by Roy on Monday, 05/23/2016 @ 17:57pm

TROOPER ALBUMS

01. 1975: Trooper
02. 1976: Two For The Show
03. 1977: Knock 'Em Dead Kid
04. 1978: Thick As Thieves
05. 1979: Hot Shots
06. 1979: Flying Colors
07. 1980: Trooper
08. 1982: Money Talks
09. 1989: The Last Of The Gypsies
10. 1991: Ten
11. 2008: The Best Of Trooper
12. 2010: Hits From 10 Albums

TROOPER ALBUMS

01. 1975: Trooper (Producer: Randy Bachman)
02. 1976: Two For The Show (Producer: Randy Bachman)
03. 1977: Knock 'Em Dead Kid (Producer: Randy Bachman)
04. 1978: Thick As Thieves (Producer: Randy Bachman)
05. 1979: Hot Shots (Producer: Randy Bachman)
06. 1979: Flying Colors (Producer: Howard Steele)
07. 1980: Trooper (Producer: Trooper)
08. 1982: Money Talks (Producer: Mike Flicker)
09. 1989: The Last Of The Gypsies (Producers: Ra McGuire and Brian Smith)
10. 1991: Ten (Producers: Ra McGuire and Brian Smith)
11. 2008: The Best Of Trooper
12. 2010: Hits From 10 Albums

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 05/25/2016 @ 06:54am

TROOPER

01. Ra McGuire (1975-Present; vocals, harp)
02. Brian Smith (1975-Present; guitar, vocals)
03. Tommy Stewart (1975-1980; drums, vocals)
04. Harry Kalensky (1975-1976; bass guitar, chimes)
05. Frank Ludwig (1976-1979; keyboards, vocals)
06. Doni Underhill (1977-1980; bass guitar)

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/28/2016 @ 09:06am

The biggest omission from the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/4/2020 @ 13:33pm

Trooper To Carry on Without Founding Members Ra McGuire, Brian "Smitty" Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUE8RJ5ope0

Posted by Roy on Monday, 12/13/2021 @ 17:29pm

TROOPER

01. Ra McGuire (1975-2022; vocals, harp)
02. Brian Smith (1975-2022; guitar, vocals)
03. Tommy Stewart (1975-1980; drums, vocals)
04. Harry Kalensky (1975-1976; bass guitar, chimes)
05. Frank Ludwig (1976-1979; keyboards, vocals)
06. Doni Underhill (1977-1980; bass guitar)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/17/2023 @ 18:21pm

TROOPER

01. Ra McGuire (1975-2021; vocals, harp)
02. Brian Smith (1975-2021; guitar, vocals)
03. Tommy Stewart (1975-1980; drums, vocals)
04. Harry Kalensky (1975-1976; bass guitar, chimes)
05. Frank Ludwig (1976-1979; keyboards, vocals)
06. Doni Underhill (1977-1980; bass guitar)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/17/2023 @ 18:30pm

Trooper is finally being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame! All 6 original members, plus 4 other members.

01. Ra McGuire (1975-2021; vocals, harp)
02. Brian Smith (1975-2021; guitar, vocals)
03. Tommy Stewart (1975-1980; drums, vocals)
04. Harry Kalensky (1975-1976; bass guitar, chimes)
05. Frank Ludwig (1976-1979; keyboards, vocals)
06. Doni Underhill (1977-1980; bass guitar)

Rob Deans (keyboards), Scott Brown (bass), Gogo (Keyboards), Clayton Hill (drums)

Posted by Roy on Friday, 03/17/2023 @ 18:55pm

The Trooper members that appeared on the albums

TROOPER

01. Ra McGuire (1975-2021; vocals, harp)
02. Brian Smith (1975-2021; guitar, vocals)
03. Tommy Stewart (1975-1980; drums, vocals)
04. Harry Kalensky (1975-1976; bass guitar, chimes)
05. Frank Ludwig (1976-1979; keyboards, vocals)
06. Doni Underhill (1977-1980; bass guitar)
07. Rob Deans (1980-1982; keyboards)

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 03/23/2023 @ 22:44pm