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The Razorbacks were a Canadian rockabilly band that attained moderate national popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1] The band was known for its lively stage show,[2] and made regular appearances on The Tommy Hunter Show on CBC.

The Razorbacks
Genres	Rockabilly
Years active	1986–1996
Labels	Other People's Music
Members	Tony Kenny - vocals/guitar Jail House Joe - bass Don Dekouchay - drums Donny Cartwright (Donohue) - guitar/ vocals
Website	www.razorbacksrock.com (fan site, dead link)

History

The Razorbacks were formed in 1986; members were singer/guitarist Tony Kenny, bassist Jail House Joe, drummer Don Dekouchay and Donny Cartwright.[3] The band began busking and performing in Toronto.[4]

By 1988, The Razorbacks were performing around southern Ontario,[2] and that year they independently released their first album Go to Town.[5] Shortly thereafter the band was signed to Warner Records, which re-released the album.[6] Singles from the album included “It’s Saturday Night,” which appeared on the RPM Country Singles chart,[7] and “So Much Fun”.[8] The band won the CASBY Award for "Most Promising Group",[9] defeating The Tragically Hip.

In December 1989, the band was featured in their own CBC Television Christmas special, It's a Razorbacks Christmas Barbeque.[10] The special, which saw the band performing original Christmas-themed music, also featured special guest Mary Margaret O'Hara,[11] who received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance in a Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series at the 5th Gemini Awards in 1990.[12]

The album Go to Town was re-released in 1997 with four extra tracks.[13]

Discography

Albums

Year	Album	CAN
1988	Go to Town	78
1989	Live a Little	84

Singles

Year	Single	Chart Positions		Album
		CAN Country	CAN
1988	"It's Saturday Night"	30	68	Go to Town
1989	"Times Like These"	42	95	Live a Little

References

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