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
Christopher Wilson-Drums & Vocals
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland Chris emigrated to Quebec at an early age. A love for drumming started with hearing thunderous Scottish pipe bands at parades. A brief stint back in the UK dropped him in the middle of the “British Invasion” years with bands like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Animals etc. An inspiring time for any young musician. A treasured first blue-sparkle drum kit soon came along and bolstered with drum lessons in the British school system a lifetime obsession was born!
Fast forward to the heyday of live music in Toronto he honed his craft full time six nights a week in many different styles. Now a Durham resident and “Weekend Warrior” behind the kit he looks forward to gigs in the local area.
Recent projects have included a Doors tribute and a return to roots playing side drum in the Toronto Scottish Regiment.
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.
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.