April Wine and Sweet

Canadian rock band April Wine, formed in 1969 in Halifax, gained fame with hits like "Just Between You and Me." First to go platinum in Canada with a tour grossing $1 million. Known for energetic performances and key lineup changes.

The Sweet, originally Sweetshop, fused bubblegum pop with glam rock. Known for "Blockbuster" & "Ballroom Blitz." Transitioned to self-written hits like "Fox on the Run." Early pioneers of pop-metal influenced by Chinn/Chapman duo.