Ray Roper, singer/songwriter, guitar player, sound engineer and founder of the classic Canadian rock band, Stonebolt, chats with Dan Hare about: putting together Stonebolt; recording in the U.S.; the bands biggest hit 'I Will Still Love You'; meeting Wolfman Jack and Dick Clark; why the band "vanished" from the U.S. record charts; how recording has changed over the years; the bands The Edge and Trauma, and much more.

Ray Roper of Stonebolt

Introduction and Ray's Role in Music

Tour Life and Band Dynamics

Ray's Early Music Journey

Stonebolt's Formation and Challenges

Recording and Financial Realities

Success of 'I Will Still Love You'

Stonebolt's Musical Influences and Performances

Impact of Neil Bogart's Death and Creative Evolution

Advanced Recording Techniques

Stonebolt's Disbandment and Ray's Solo Career

Re-recording Classics and Music Industry Control

Industry Evolution and Modern Challenges

Life Beyond Music and Podcast Conclusion

Real, Raw, Relevant...Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s share it all...song creation, the highs (and lows) of the biz, fans, family, what they're up to now and a life lesson or two learned along the way. Here's your 'fly on the wall' moment, a chance to catch revealing insights into the person behind the music in a casual, laid back manner. Also, the audio quality sometimes gets rough around the edges. Nothing over produced here. Just real, raw engaging talk. .

Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers

Canadian Music Makers from the 1960s-1990s reveal the highs and lows of making music during the early days of Canada’s music industry.