A Canadian rock musician known for his soulful voice and guitar-driven sound, blending blues, rock, and R&B styles. He's a respected figure in the Canadian music scene, with a loyal fan base.
Bernie LaBarge is a renowned Canadian performing and session guitarist, award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, who has made a lasting impact on the music industry. With a career spanning over five decades, LaBarge has worked with numerous Canadian and international artists, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.
Born on March 11, 1953, in Ottawa, Ontario, LaBarge embarked on his musical journey in 1967. He signed with WEA Records and released his debut single "Dream Away" in 1981, which became one of the most played songs of the year and still receives extensive airplay today.
LaBarge's talent was recognized in 1984 when he earned a Canadian Juno Award nomination for Most Promising Male Vocalist for his album "Barging In" on the Sony label. In 1986, he won the Canadian Songwriting Contest in the Best R&B Song category.
Throughout his career, LaBarge has been the guitarist and front man for popular performing acts like Rain, Sweet Blindness, Zwol, Stem, Stingaree, The Irish Rovers, Cassandra Vasik, The Dexters, and the George Olliver band. He has recorded and toured with a wide range of talent, including The Irish Rovers, Doug Riley, Ian Tyson, David Clayton-Thomas, Rhinoceros, and Long John Baldry.
LaBarge has also had the privilege of performing with Hall of Famers Domenic Troiano, Ronnie Hawkins, John Kay, John Sebastian, David Cassidy, and Rush's Alex Lifeson. In fact, Lifeson has praised LaBarge's guitar playing, saying, "Bernie is my brother. We've shared so many happy, fun times together doing what we both love most. I have learned from his guitar playing and I think it's made me a fuller player."
In 2020, LaBarge kicked off a new decade by reuniting with the much-beloved band, The Dexters, which was originally founded in 1994 in Toronto.
LaBarge's approach to music is rooted in his passion for creativity and collaboration. His ability to adapt to different genres and styles has enabled him to work with a diverse range of artists, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
As a testament to his influence, LaBarge's song "Dream Away" continues to be played on the radio, and his contributions to the world of music remain an inspiration to aspiring musicians.
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