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3 unusual facts about Tom Cochrane


Burnsview Secondary School

In 1997, Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane performed a private concert for participants at the 30 Hour Famine.

François-Louis Tremblay

He also played with Canadian rock legend Tom Cochrane in April 2010 as he performed the song Big League to honour the Canadian male and female hockey team.

George Pelawa

Tom Cochrane's song "Big League" was rumoured to be about Pelawa.


Cornwall, Ontario

Performers have included Collective Soul, Trooper, Tom Cochrane, April Wine, Sass Jordan, Glass Tiger, Dennis DeYoung, Chantal Kreviazuk, Theory of a Deadman, Kim Mitchell & Max Webster guitarist, Peter Fredette, Finger Eleven, Amanda Marshall, Our Lady Peace, and Marianas Trench.

Ken Greer

Tom Cochrane came to see them play at the El Mocambo in 1978 and auditioned to become their lead singer.

Mattawa, Ontario

Live music is a large part of the Festival, and has in the past included such notable Canadian musicians as April Wine, Trooper, Saga, Loverboy, Honeymoon Suite, Chuck Labelle, David Wilcox, Peter Frampton, Heart and Tom Cochrane.

Ragged Ass Road

Ragged Ass Road is the third solo album album by Red Rider frontman Tom Cochrane, released in October of 1995.

Songs of a Circling Spirit

Songs of a Circling Spirit is an album by Canadian musician Tom Cochrane released in 1997 (see 1997 in music).


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