April Wine

The Profile

April Wine is a Canadian hard rock band formed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1969. Led for decades by singer-guitarist Myles Goodwyn, they became known for guitar-driven albums and hits such as Just Between You and Me, I Like to Rock, and Sign of the Gypsy Queen. Their 1981 release The Nature of the Beast brought international exposure.

Core classic-era members include Myles Goodwyn (vocals, guitar), Brian Greenway (guitar, vocals), and Jerry Mercer (drums). The band’s catalog spans the 1970s–1980s with enduring tours and reunions, and their 1981 Hammersmith Odeon show was issued as Live In London.

Two reviews chart April Wine’s blend of lean hard rock and a touch of southern swing. Live In London (1981) captures the band’s unflashy, muscular stage craft and big choruses. First Glance (1978) spotlights triple-guitar interplay, slide flavors, and concise, hooky writing. Key moments include Roller, Sign of the Gypsy Queen, and the ballad Just Between You and Me.