Bootsauce
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 in Montreal, Canada |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Bootsauce was a rock ensemble originating from Montreal, Canada. The group featured Drew Ling (also known as Drew Thorpe) as the lead vocalist, with guitarists Pere Fume (Perry Johnson) and Sonny Greenwich Jr., Alan Baculis handling bass duties, and John "Fatboy" Lalley on drums. Their musical style was an eclectic fusion of soul, funk, and metal genres. They earned Gold status in Canada for two of their albums: The Brown Album and Bull. Critics often likened their sound to that of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
History
Established in 1989 in Montreal, Bootsauce quickly gained recognition within the Canadian music scene. In 1991, they received a nomination for the Juno Award as Most Promising Group and subsequently secured a Juno Award in 1992 for their 1991 hit single, a cover of Hot Chocolate’s "Everyone's a Winner". Their tracks enjoyed significant rotation on MuchMusic.
In 1992, Bootsauce participated in the Big, Bad & Groovy tour spanning across Canada, an event organized by MCA Concerts that also featured Art Bergman. That same year, they independently released their album Bull. The following year saw the release of Sleeping Bootie, which included the single "Sorry Whole" that topped the RPM Cancon chart. Their promotional tour for this album included their inaugural performance at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on February 4, 1994.
Reunion Rumours
On the Toronto Mike'd podcast, Sonny Greenwich Jr. disclosed that early in the 2020s there were talks about reuniting Bootsauce for a tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of Bull. However, due to limited enthusiasm, the reunion tour did not come to fruition.
Discography
Albums
- The Brown Album (1990), released through Next Plateau Records
- Bull (1992), under Island Records
- Sleeping Bootie (1993), issued by Vertigo Records
- Bootsauce (1995), distributed by Polygram
- Bootism: The Bootsauce Collection (1996), also via Vertigo Records
EPs
- ReBoot (1991), Polygram
- Bum Steer (1992), Polygram
- Byfleet & New Haw (1995), Polygram
Singles
- "Masterstroke" (1990)
- "Scratching the Whole" (1990)
- "Play with Me" (1990)
- "Sex Marine" (1991)
- "Everyone's a Winner" (1991)
- "Love Monkey #9" (1992)
- "Whatcha Need" (1992)
- "Big, Bad & Groovy" (1992)
- "Rollercoaster's Child" (1992)
- "Touching Cloth" (1992)
- "Dogpound" (1992)
- "Sorry Whole" (1993)
- "Automatic" (1993)
- "Moanie" (1994)
- "Crack of Dawn" (1994)
- "Caught Looking at You" (1994)
- "Hey Baby" (1995)
- "Each Morning After" (1995)
- "Payment Time" (1996)
Awards
- Received a nomination for Most Promising Group at the Juno Awards of 1991, with John W. Stewart also recognized for Best Album Design for The Brown Album.
- Won Best Dance Recording at the Juno Awards of 1992 for their rendition of "Everyone's a Winner".
- John W. Stewart earned another nomination for Best Album Design in 1992 for Bull.
- David Andoff, Paul van Dongen, and Tara McVicar were nominated for Best Album Design at the Juno Awards of 1996 for their work on Bootsauce.
External links
- Bootsauce - JAM! Canadian Pop Encyclopedia