biographical info
Alan Gillies grew up in the small town of Neepawa, Manitoba, and much like the Jimmy Stewart character in "It's A Wonderful Life", he tried leaving several times, but never did. Instead, he sang and played guitar & keyboards for several bands before beginning a project that would eventually become "Alan Gillies & The Blue Devils".
lineup
Alan Gillies Vocals, Lead Guitar, Keys
Chris Waterston Guitar, Vocals, Bass
Terry Michalyshyn Bass, Vocals, Guitar
Derek Shewchuk Drums, Vocals, Guitar
influences
Bryan Adams
John Cafferty
Tom Cochrane
Colin James
Jackson Browne
Huey Lewis & The News
Bob Seger
Paul Westerberg
Matchbox 20