Loverboy Q&A
April 9, 2026
Loverboy songs appeared in multiple iconic films over the years, what’s one deep cut from your catalog that you think belongs on the big screen?
One of my favorite songs is “Strike Zone”. It was featured in the Netflix series Stranger Things, but that’s technically the small screen, right? I’d love to see/hear it in an East vs. West political drama/movie one day. The song was conceived in Germany, where I was out walking around the streets, and I came across a protest march, where a few participants had the old Hammer and Sickle emblem on their hats. I really felt I was “Standing in the Strike Zone.”
You’ve toured constantly for over 40 years, and we can’t wait to see you perform in 2027! How do you bring so much energy to the stage every night?
It’s really because of the songs we choose to play. We could probably do 90 minutes of ballads, but we typically use those for pacers, or breathers, sprinkled amongst our more up-tempo songs. We are all generally pretty “up” people, and I think our positive attitudes come across in our songwriting and performing. Or as April Wine’s late great guitarist/singer Myles Goodwyn would say, “I like to rock!”
This will be your second time on The 80s Cruise, what are you looking forward to this time around?
I saw Chaka Khan open for the Stones back in the day, she was amazing, and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing her again. We also played with John Waite 30 or so years ago, he was also great, and of course our good buddies in Night Ranger, I’ll definitely be hanging out with them. It’ll be good to see Alan Hunter and all the MTV vets. And all 3 of the stops along the way, I’m looking forward to visiting. First time for all of them.
The 80s were known for so many groundbreaking innovations as well as some serious cringe-inducing things. What’s one thing you would love to see come back and what’s one thing you are glad we left behind?
Great question. To put it simply, I’d like to see the 80’s come back, for maybe a month or two, so I could wear my huge shoulder pads again. Seriously, the one thing I’m glad we left behind is… those shoulder pads.
What excites you most about performing on The 80s Cruise?
I know I’m going to enjoy the “backstage” atmosphere, where we get to have a 24/7 “meet and greet” with the fans. The last 80s Cruise I was on, I met so many cool people.
What do you think makes a cruise like this different from a typical concert or show?
Everyone gets a backstage pass. Well maybe not into our dressing rooms, but you get the idea.