Since the '60's, Bill Henderson (www.gonegonegone.com) has been making memorable music as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter with The Collectors, followed by one of Canada's most enduring bands, Chilliwack.
Both the Collectors and Chilliwack have long been hailed as pioneers in the Canadian rock scene and Chilliwack has produced an enviable number of memorable hit songs, many of which were penned or co-written by Henderson - I Believe, Watcha Gonna Do, Raino, My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone), Lonesome Mary, Fly at Night - songs that continue to be played and enjoyed decades after they were originally written and all of which feature Henderson's soaring vocals and tasteful guitar work.
“At their best, Chilliwack was the finest Canadian rock band, outrocking BTO and outwriting Burton Cummings." - Rolling Stone Magazine
Apart from his impressive record as a musician, one must also recognize Henderson's contribution to the Canadian Music Industry as a whole, through his leadership roles in some of Canada's most notable music-based organizations.
As such, we, the undersigned, believe it is time that Bill Henderson be recognized for his contributions as a true pioneer of Canadian popular music and thereby petition the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Science to induct Bill Henderson into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Dear CARAS Board of Directors,
We, the undersigned, believe it is time that Bill Henderson be recognized for his contributions as a true pioneer of Canadian popular music and thereby petition the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Science to induct Bill Henderson into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Yours truly,
Signators
Update #39 years ago
October 28, 2014. CARAS is going to be making the decision soon as to who is going to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame for 2015. Downloaded the petition with 500+ signatures and sent it off to Allan Reid, who is now the President/CEO of CARAS. Allan promised he would present it to the board of directors of CARAS for consideration. Keep your fingers crossed!
Update #29 years ago
The Victoria Times Colonist just published this article in their July 31st edition: http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/music/petition-for-chilliwack-a-no-brainer-1.1269956. Please SHARE!
Update #19 years ago
Thanks so much for signing the petition and for your comments! Things are starting to really get rolling... an phone interview this week with Bill and (later) myself by local newspaper reporter which will be published on July 31st. Will send the link out when article is published. In the meantime, please let all your friends know about the petition via FaceBook, Twitter or email.
