Rock My World Canada, chapter 110: The Falcons
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The Falcons play original instrumental rock and roll inspired by The Shadows and The Ventures. Formed in 1992 by Vancouver guitarist Mike Beddoes, The Falcons have recorded five albums, toured in Europe and Canada’s Yukon, showcased in Japan, and helped revive the instro rock genre worldwide.
Since 2004, The Falcons have been mainly a recording band, but perform live occasionally. Debut album Queen of Diamonds, with guest Ventures’ guitarist Nokie Edwards, was named Album of the Year (1998) by UK instro magazine Pipeline Instrumental Review.
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