Feature image photo credit: Valerie Provost
Brian Greenway is a guitarist and vocalist and the longest-serving member of the legendary rock band April Wine, having spent the past 49+ years with the band. Formed in 1969, April Wine has had huge success with radio staples like “Roller,” “Just Between You And Me,” “I Like To Rock,” and many more. The band has been nominated for 11 Juno Awards, they were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame in 2010, the Canadian Music Industry Hall Of Fame and awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, and in 2023 they were inducted into Canada’s Walk Of Fame. They were recently invited to be the special guests for classic rock giants Triumph as they tour arenas across North America on their Rock And Roll Machine Reloaded Tour.
In this interview, Brian tells us all about the tour, the possibility of new April Wine material, and the possibility of an autobiography. Brian also discusses the image of the band, the circumstances behind the solo album, and the frustration of working behind Myles Goodwyn.
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!