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The Pumps

About Me

The Pumps started in Winnipeg Canada in 1979 and it didn't take long for word to spread. Their live shows became legendary for superb musicianship, great energy and a show that was always full surprises. They played to sold out crowds across western Canada garnering a reputation as the anti-posers that could really perform.They signed a world wide recording contract with Polygram Records and with the help of British producers Phil Chapman and Jon Astley, delivered some of the freshest sounding recordings of the time.The unmistakable vocals of bassist Chris Burke-Gaffney and drummer Terry Norman Taylor (TNT) singing songs like Success and Bust the TV resonated across the airwaves.Guitarist Lou Petrovich was compared with the greats like Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page and Brent Diamond's arsenal of keyboards created the majestic background.The Pumps live shows became legendary and they continued to win fans while opening for AC/DC, Triumph and Prism.In the late nineties the original version of The Pumps reformed to play a benefit show at the Convention Centre in Winnipeg. They were determined to prove that although they were all in there 40s, they could still put on a show worthy of their reputation ... and they did.The response was overwhelming. The band was pleasantly surprised and they realized that there were lot's of people dying for great rock music. The Pumps decided to continue to play shows and record new songs. Their love for the music had not died. They still perform with unprecedented conviction.Songs from the "Gotta Move" record will be re-mixed and added to new material the group is currently recording.The PUMPS grown men who can't quit rocking , with hearts of teen-agers."ROCK ANNOMOUS"

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Member Since: 26/12/2006
Band Website: www.thepumps.ca
Band Members: Chris Burke-Gaffney - vocals and bass / Terry Norman Taylor - drums / Lou Petrovich - guitar / Brent Diamond - keyboards
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Record Label: Vatikan
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Reunion Show!!!

The Reunion show you've been waiting for!!This year, STEVE McGOVERN, the original Orphan guitar player will be flying in from BC for the show.You don't wanna miss it!* * * Friday, May 29th @ The Pyram...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:57:00 GMT

new website

www. thepumps. net
Posted by on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:07:00 GMT

The Pumps Annual Show

Hosted By: The Pumps When: 19/10/2007Where: SilveradosMcPhillipsWinnipeg, MB CanadaDescription:The Pumps Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:58:00 GMT

Album Review, we got an A...

..The Pumps/OrphanIt's a Miracle They're Still Alive: The Very Best of The Pumps & Orphan(Vatikan)AWebsite: www.the pumps.ca These days a whole generation of Winnipeg musicians thinks of Chris B...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:36:00 GMT

Chris Burke-Gaffney

CONTACT INFORMATIONIf you have any questions or wish to book us to perform, contact:Chris Burke-Gaffneyc/o CBG Artist Development441 Main Street - 3rd FloorWinnipeg, MB    R3B 1B4CANA...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:36:00 GMT

the new cd is out...

 The wait is finally over !!!Vatikan Records brings you:'It's A Miracle' The Best Of The Pumps & Orphan 11 of the very best original tracks of Orphan & The Pumps, digitally re-mast...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:19:00 GMT

cd release party / reunion show

Thank You for coming out to the show.  Set listOpen Up The Skies, The Pumps are Back, Coffee With The Queen, Out of Control, Bass Solo, Bust The TV, Lonely At Night, What Is Love, Miracle, You Ca...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 20:27:00 GMT

our music past

MUSIC   "It's a Miracle.. They're Still Alive"  The Very Best of The Pumps & OrphanExecutive Producer: Chris Burke-Gaffney & Terry Norman TaylorDigitally Mastered by Chris Weib...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:34:00 GMT

into the past...

Long time ago there was a band called "The Orphans" comprised of Steve McGovern (guitar), Ron Boisvenue (drums), "Dizzy Fingers" Richards (bass) and "Spaceman" Paul ?? (keyboards) who played during t...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Nov 2006 20:32:00 GMT

Winnipeg Sun article

Wondering how long you might be waiting for Axl Rose to get his act together this Tuesday? You could ask former Orphan frontman Chris Burke-Gaffney, who found himself playing an extended opening set ...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:37:00 GMT