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26 de feb. de 2020 · Cris Cohen interviews Matt Frenette of Loverboy. They discuss:- When he started climbing his drum kit during drum solos- The extra color he gives to songs in...
Founding members were lead singer Mike Reno (previously with Moxy as Mike Rynoski), guitarist Paul Dean (previously with Scrubbaloe Caine and Streetheart), keyboardist Doug Johnson, bassist Jim Clench (replaced after one gig by Scott Smith) and drummer Matt Frenette.
After renaming the band Wascana the group finally became Streetheart when guitarist Paul Dean and drummer Matt Frenette joined in 1977. A year later the band released Meanwhile Back in Paris..., and then Under Heaven Over Hell in 1979, after which Frenette dropped out to join Dean in Loverboy.
Matt Frenette is a Canadian drummer who has played with Loverboy, Tom Cochrane, Bryan Adams and more. He endorses Yamaha drums and shares his musical influences and gear list on his website.
In 1979, Frenette left Streetheart and moved to Vancouver, where he joined Paul Dean, Mike Reno and Doug Johnson in Loverboy. They have since produced seven studio albums plus compilations and live albums, and a number of hit singles in Canada and the United States.
25 de feb. de 2018 · The band, Loverboy, was very popular at the time of my interview with Matt Frenette for a Modern Drummer cover story.
Matt's solid groove and his visually exciting performance has created a demand for his appearance in many different artists' recordings, videos and tours. ie: Loverboy, Streetheart, Tom Cochrane, Bryan Adams, Kim Mitchell, Colin James and many other talented musicians.
