Get to Know Us
Rollercoaster has been performing for decades, and over that time have probably played in every hall and pub throughout the area. (Ok, that's an exaggeration.)
Musical tastes vary from Golden Oldies, Blues, Classic rock, Country, Disco and Rap......sorry, we don't do disco or rap, but we will have you dancing and singing.
We have one goal and one goal only....
...to make you smile
LET'S MEET THE GUYS...
Our founder and leader
DOUG ROBERTSON
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Doug knows how to entertain an audience, and has the pedigree to
back it up.
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He's an old school "Toronto Sound" guy, performing with
LITTLE CEASAR AND THE CONSULS, while opening for
THE BAY CITY ROLLERS
and has shared the stage with
​THE GOOD BROTHERS. and
RONNIE HAWKINS.
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​He has spent time in the recording studio, and can be heard on singles by BILL DEIL, of LEGENDS OF LA. IN CONCERT
Greg Inwood - guitar/vocals:
Greg is a guitar player and singer from Toronto with several decades of musical experience.
His first paying gig occurred when he was 12, playing some original songs with a friend for Maple Leaf owner, Harold Ballard, who "paid" them 24 chocolate bars each, and immediately Greg was hooked on performing.
His influences include countless classic rock, soul, Motown, R&B, and blues artists. He was part of a vibrant rock and new wave music scene in London, Ontario in the 1980s. After moving back to Toronto, he became involved with a music cooperative, and has played in several bands emerging from this club. Greg likes to play any music that is meant to get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor.
He now lives on a farm near Millbrook, Ontario where he indulges other passion…horses.
Doug Bearisto....drums and vocals
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Doug grew up in Quebec listening to AM radio and was influenced by his older brother's record collection.
He got his first drum kit when he was a teenager which led to playing High Schools, Outdoor Concerts, Shows for Disabled Children and Bars for years.
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After moving to Ontario, he hooked up with some great musicians and played in local bands around town. This led up to the Roller Coaster Band playing drums and vocals.
His influences are Mott the Hoople, Bad Company, Styx, Edgar Winter, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and Foreigner. His drumming influences are Derrick Bearisto, Chuck Ruff, Simon Kirke, Stephen Bladd and Tony Brock
Paul Canavan
vocals and bass
Paul started playing Bass at age 14.His early influences on the Bass Guitar were Geedy Lee John Deacon, and Paul McCartney
In recent years, Paul was Bass player for Cult tribute Band Badfun, LouAnne Pucci's Band Tin Annie, and Country Supergroup Highwheeler.
Paul plays Fender Precision Godin and Rickenbacker Basses and loves to spotlight that sound when a heavy bass line is needed to "punch" the rhythm and create the heartbeat of a song.
David Oshier
Keys & Vocals
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David spent his early years in eastern Ontario, joining his first band at 17, performing throughout the Ottawa valley.
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Early influences include Paul Butterfield, Blues Project, John Mayall, and Al Kooper. Of course, musical tastes have expanded over the years and has added genres such as jazz, a bit of country, and classic rock.
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He did a short tour with the legendary (and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members), the Platters while they performed in Ontario, back in the day.
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He has directed a ladies singing group (actually, a rock and roll choir), and toured Ireland with them.
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David is involved with dog rescue groups and volunteering at local social events.