Chilliwack

Chilliwack, a Canadian rock band steered by singer and guitarist Bill Henderson, formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in the mid-1960s. The band began as C-FUN Classics before changing their name to The Collectors when Bill Henderson stepped up in 1966. Their debut album under the new name was self-titled and included the minor hit "Lydia Purple". In 1970, following the departure of vocalist Howie Vickers, the remaining members formed Chilliwack, named after a Salish term meaning 'valley of many streams'. The band's debut album, Chilliwack, was released in 1970. Early hits included "Lonesome Mary" and "Crazy Talk", which charted in Canada and the US. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Chilliwack released several albums, including All Over You (1972), Riding High (1974), and Dreams, Dreams, Dreams (1977). The band's lineup changed frequently, with notable members including Glenn Miller, Ross Turney, Claire Lawrence, Howard Froese, Brian MacLeod, and Ab Bryant. In 1981, Chilliwack signed with Solid Gold Records in Canada and Millennium Records in the US, releasing Wanna Be a Star (1981) and Opus X (1982). These albums featured their most successful singles: "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)", "I Believe", and "Whatcha Gonna Do". The band parted ways in 1984.