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Glass Tiger

Induction Year

2023

Pillar of Achievement

Arts & Entertainment

Year Formed

1983

Group Formed In

Newmarket, Ontario

Grammy Award nominees and five-time JUNO Award winners (13 times nominated), Glass Tiger formed in the early ‘80s out of Newmarket, Ontario and has become one of the most successful bands in Canadian music history with over 5 million albums sold. Their 1986 debut album, “The Thin Red Line’ went multi-platinum in Canada, gold in the U.S. and led to the hit singles Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) and Someday. Throughout their illustrious career, Glass Tiger has shared stages and performances with some of the world’s leading acts, such as Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Journey, Julian Lennon and Cheap Trick, to name a few.

For more information, visit the band’s website.

Members

Al Connelly

guitar, backing vocals (1983–present)

Alan Frew

vocals, guitar, tambourine (1983–present)

Wayne Parker

bass, backing vocals (1983–present)

Sam Reid

keyboards, piano, backing vocals (1983–present)

Chris McNeill

drums (2003–present)

Tom Lewis

bass, backing vocals (2015–present)

Carmela Long

backing vocals (1989–present)

Memorable Moments

  • Canada’s Rock of Fame – Highlight Reel

    2024
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  • Glass Tiger Performs Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
    Click to view full video details for Glass Tiger Performs Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – Canada’s Rock of Fame
  • Glass Tiger Induction by Roger Ashby and Marilyn Denis – Canada’s Rock of Fame

    2024
    Click to view full video details for Glass Tiger Induction by Roger Ashby and Marilyn Denis – Canada’s Rock of Fame