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April Wine Frontman Myles Goodwyn Dies at 75

The Canadian rock legend, who retired from live performances in 2022, continued to manage the band and write for their new album.

  • Myles Goodwyn, the frontman of Canadian rock band April Wine, has died at the age of 75.
  • Goodwyn formed the band in Nova Scotia in 1969, and they found international success in the 1970s and 1980s.
  • April Wine sold over 10 million records worldwide and were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
  • Goodwyn announced his retirement from live performances in 2022 due to health concerns, but continued to manage the band and write for their new album.
  • Goodwyn is survived by his wife Kim Goodwyn and their two children, plus another child from a previous marriage.
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