A Toronto band from the 1980s that scored a top 10 Canadian single and kept recording for decades.
For the early sound, 'Be My Lover' is the obvious place to start. If you want to hear what they did later, try 'Eternal Warrior' from the '90s.
Anthem's 'Be My Lover' was a genuine Canadian radio hit in 1981, cracking the top 10 and giving the band a real foothold. That song, along with tracks like 'Heat of the Night' and 'Steeler,' represents a specific moment for homegrown rock. They kept at it long after the charts moved on, which says something about the band's persistence.
They formed in Toronto in 1980 and released their debut the next year. The original lineup with Lenny Wolf lasted until the late '80s, then the band continued recording through the '90s and 2000s. The original members got back together for a tour and compilation in 2012.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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