Born in early 1966 as a garage band playing heavy covers by the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, the Who,
and the Animals, the Fringe conquered Toronto’s coolest hippie clubs in 1967 with their underground psych vibe. In 1968 they scored a national hit and blasted across Western Canada with their psychedelic light show and transcendent songs like “Token for My Mind,” “Plastic People,” and “Executive Dream,” culminating in a spotlight appearance on CBC TV’s Let’s Go! teen show and at a Love-In festival.
The Fringe, formed in 1967 and are remembered for having as a founding member the late Chuck
Cadman (guitar & keyboards), a three-times elected BC Member of Parliament who died of cancer in 2005. Cadman, together with Doug Daniel (bass), John Murkin (lead vocals & guitar) and Chris Thomas (drums) signed with producer Greg Hambleton and laid down tracks at Sound Canada, some of which Greg licensed to Quality Records, a major distributor at the time. The cover photo was taken by Greg on the steps of the Night Owl in Toronto’s famous ‘Yorkville’ district.
From studio sessions in 1967-1968, The Fringe recordings are finally being re-issued after years of
requests by their loyal fans around the world. This Toronto-based innovative psychedelic rock band, popular in the late 1960s, toured Ontario and made one cross-Canada tour in 1968 – plus appearing with the newly-formed Guess Who on a Winnipeg TV show. They had four commercially released songs on two singles. Eleven tracks are available here mastered from the original analog tapes including five for the first time.
The Fringe – Token For My Mind
Label: Axe Records – A545 2021
Format: CD, Album
Country: Canada
Released: 1967-68
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock
TRACKS
01. Token For My Mind 2:56
02. Angela's Purple Dream 3:05
03. Morning Glory 3:16
04. Plastic People 2:09
05. Paintbrush 2:04
06. She Don't Care 2:37
07. Inside Looking Out (aka Rosie) 4:17
08. Flower Generation 2:23
09. You Got It Wrong 2:25
10. I Don't Want To Live 3:49
11. Executive Dream 3:04
LINE - UP
Bass – Doug Daniel
Drums – Christopher Thomas (13)
Guitar, Keyboards – Chuck Cadman
Guitar, Lead Vocals – John Murkin
Producer – Greg Hambleton
Thank you, Kostas, for this obscure gem.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comment Richie ☺️.
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ReplyDeleteI was searching for years to find this album
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Thank you, I met Chuck, when he ran for MP in Surrey, BC, Canada in late 1990's
ReplyDeleteBeing a Canadian of the right age I can say I listened to The Fringe on late night radio when all the 'adults' were in bed, though I don't remember the music. This will be a trip down memory lane for sure!! Many thanks Kostas.
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Many, many thanks! LonChes
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