Trend Records holds a special place in Canadian music. Launched in 1965 by Merv Buchanan, the tiny label welcomed emerging artists at a time when Canada’s big record companies were looking the other way. It served as the launching pad for countless acts and released the first recordings by stars like Roy Kenner, singer with Mandala and Bush, and Triumph’s Mike Levine. Future members of Klaatu, Trooper and even Rush’s manager Ray Danniels all got their start with bands on Buchanan’s upstart label, which also released Bent Wind, whose Sussex album is holy grail for record collectors. This compilation is the first chapter in the amazing story of Trend Records. As disc jockey Tommy Tre...
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