Myles Goodwyn

Myles Francis Goodwyn (June 23, 1948 – December 3, 2023) was a Canadian musician. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the rock band April Wine. He released 16 studio albums with April Wine, and four albums as a solo artist. Goodwyn led the group from its inception and garage band roots to its multiplatinum sales peak. He received the National Achievement Award at the 2002 SOCAN Awards, an ECMA Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as a member of April Wine.

Early life Goodwyn was born on June 23, 1948, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. He grew up in Waverley, Nova Scotia, and recalled hitchhiking to church on Sundays.

Career Goodwyn helped form April Wine in 1969, with David Henman (guitar), Ritchie Henman (drums), and Jim Henman (bass). He led the group from its inception and garage band roots to its multiplatinum sales peak. Following the band's peak and commercial success during the 1970s and early 1980s, Goodwyn also pursued a solo career. In January 2003, he received an ECMA Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on the music industry of Atlantic Canada.

In March 2008, Goodwyn stated in an interview that he had been in the studio recording his second album Myles Goodwyn & Friends of the Blues. It was to be an all-blues album featuring guest performers such as Amos Garrett, David Wilcox, Frank Marino, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne and Rick Derringer. Goodwyn stated that the record was an opportunity to rediscover a passion for blues music, and that he was inspired by the music of Taj Mahal.

In 2010, Goodwyn and April were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In 2016, his autobiography, Just Between You and Me, was released. "My Girl" (1988) [No. 41 CAN] "Are You Still Loving Me" (1988) [No. 88 CAN]

Production credits Year Album Artist Co-produced with 1975 "Lady Lover" (45 single) Bronze - 1976 The Whole World's Goin' Crazy April Wine Nick Blagona 1980 Body Shots Teaze - 1981 The Nature of the Beast April Wine Mike Stone 1986 Walking Through Fire April Wine Lance Quinn 1988 Myles Goodwyn Julian Austin - 2006 Roughly Speaking April Wine -