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Event

Title:: The Stampeders with Papa King and the Boogie Machine
When:: Sun, May 8
Where:: Bully’s Entertainment Centre - Lethbridge
Category:: Rock

Description

Time:6:30 p.m.

Tickets : $40

the Stampeders http://www.stampeders.net/ are a classic Canadian country tinged rock trio who had numerous hits in the ’70s including Sweet City Woman.

THE STAMPEDERS are recognized as one of Canada's top rock groups of the early '70's. A household name in their own country, The Stampeders left their home base of Calgary Alberta in 1966 and went on to tour extensively in Canada, the U.S., Europe and South America. In 1972, they won JUNO AWARDS (Canada's equivalent to THE GRAMMY) for 'BEST GROUP', 'BEST SINGLE' ("Sweet City Woman"), 'BEST PRODUCER' and 'BEST COMPOSER'. Between 1971 and 1976, they recorded ten albums, with many reaching gold and platinum status. Many of their songs including "Sweet City Woman", "Carry Me", "Hit The Road Jack (with Wolfman Jack)", and "Wild Eyes" entered the Top 30 in the U.S.. and twelve (12) of their singles charted top-ten in Canada. Some of their other hits include "Devil You", "Minstrel Gypsy", "Oh My Lady", "New Orleans", "Ramona", "Keep Me Running Wild", "Playin' In The Band", "Then Came The White Man", "Monday Morning Choo Choo", "Julia Get Up", "Me And My Stone", and "Johnny Lightning", ...In 1992, The Stampeders officially reunited and began touring once again.