Glass Tiger keyboardist relishes songwriting, fans, and cross-Canada tours

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By Todd Kaufman

Posted May 26, 2023 9:05 pm.

Last Updated Aug 15, 2024 2:23 pm.

Glass Tiger formed in Newmarket, Ontario in the early 80s and would go on to become one of the most successful bands in Canadian music history.

Their 1986 debut album, “The Thin Red Line’ went multi-platinum in Canada, gold in the U.S. and led to the hit single “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) along with “Someday” and the title track.

1988’s ‘Diamond Sun’ and 1991’s ‘Simple Mission’ would also keep the band on the charts.

City’s Todd Kaufman caught up with keyboardist and founding member Sam Reid ahead of a June 16 show in Edmonton…

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Glass Tiger will make a stop in Alberta at ‘Rock The District 2023’ in Edmonton on June 16.

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