Dancing To The Radio January 20, 2010

Brian "Too Loud" MacLeod (seen on todays feature picture) was a Canadian musician, songwriter and music producer, best known as a member of the bands Chilliwack and The Headpins.

Brian first appeared as a guitarist in the Canadian band Peppertree. In 1978, while working the Ontario bar circuit with Stingaree (which included fellow guitarist Bernie LaBarge) he was invited to join Chilliwack and first appeared on their album Lights From The Valley. In addition to guitar, Brian occasionally contributed on vocals, drums, and keyboards -- and he eventually co-produced the band's albums, notably Opus X (1982) for which he received a Best Producer Juno Award.

With bassist Ab Bryant, Brian initially formed The Headpins as a "side project" to Chilliwack, at least partially as a source of additional income. After Opus X Brian left Chilliwack to focus his efforts on The Headpins.

During the late 1980's, Brian put together another group called Steele MacLeod & Prisoner including one time Coldsweat drummer and Headpins alumni Bernie Aubin.

Todays band and audio addition: Steele, MacLeod & Prisoner (Dancing to the Radio)

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