On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Red Rider Releases As Far as Siam

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Pete

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On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Red Rider Releases As Far as Siam.

On this day June 30, 1981, Canadian rock band Red Rider released their second studio album As Far as Siam. Featuring lead vocalist Tom Cochrane, the album built on the band’s growing reputation for thoughtful lyrics and powerful instrumentation.

As Far as Siam reached number 65 on the US Billboard charts and included the breakout track Lunatic Fringe, which became a defining anthem for the band. The song received heavy airplay on rock radio and later appeared in films and television...
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