The "LIVE" Darby Mills Project new CD is now available
on all download sites World Wide !
"Queen Of Scream" Documentary
courtesy of Telus TV Original series and Spotlight Productions
.....ONe Minute of your Time spot.
The Darby Mills Project Bio
In 1978 Darby Mills embarked on a now 40-year journey of extraordinary proportions becoming one of Canada’s iconic female rock vocalists and the voice of all 3 “Headpins” releases and the 3 greatest hits to follow!
The Headpins, released their debut album Turn It Loud in 1982, which in record time went double platinum selling over 500,000 records and topped the charts for six weeks, with the hit singles "Don't It Make Ya Feel [Dancin], “People” and “Turn It Loud.” Their second release, Line of Fire, was another multi-platinum success with 150,000 in sales and included the hits "Just One More Time" and "Feel It (Feel My Body)." In 1984 they released their 3rd and final recording Head Over Heels which included the singles “Staying all Night” and “Be With You.” again topping 150,000 units. The band toured with the likes of ZZ TOP, Whitesnake, Kiss, Vince Neill, Loverboy, Bryan Adams, Quiet Riot, and many others. After the original Headpin line up folded in 1986 Mills went on to pursue a solo career. Signing with MCA USA and headed to London England where she recorded 6 tracks at the fabulous Eel Pie Recording Studio owned by Pete Townshend of the WHO, with Producer Greg Walsh of Tina Turner private Dancer fame. Unfortunately while in England, MCA underwent huge personnel changes. At that point, Mills no longer has representation with in the label and was released from her contractual obligations! Sticking to her guns In 1991 Mills inked a solo deal with Warner Music and released "Never Look Back" which Included the singles “Cry to me” and “Hot Water” For her efforts she was honored with a Juno nomination and soon after nominated for a star on the Canadian WALK OF FAME. Having sold only 35k of the new CD Mills was once again released from her contract and in 1992 decided to retire on a farm in a Valley............ In 1993 returning to her place as the VOICE of the Headpins and a new line up of players. Now, after a 36 year run with The Headpins, some life altering changes Mills felt it was now or never. Taking a leap of faith she is set on the path to find herself and rekindle her passion. In Aug 2016 Darby performed her last gig with the Headpins and The Darby Mills Project was born. With the release of a collection of solo material titled “Flying Solo,” it was the perfect moniker to her new endeavors. 2018 is emerging as an exciting time for Darby Mills and a new era for the veteran performer. With the release of her new CD titled LIVE – The Darby Mills Project, recorded at the Russian Hall and produced by award winning recording engineer Ron Obvious fans will love the energy, vibe and passion exuding from Mills and her steadfast army of rock n’ roll veterans. Her stellar band features Randy Gabel on guitar and vocals, Ricky Renouf on bass and vocals, Doug Rasmussen on keys and vocals, and Ed Cliffe on drums and vocals. Darby Mills “The Queen of Scream” a Spotlight produced documentary for Telus TV set for release early 2018 is an intimate peak into the trials and tribulations, the lifestyle and homestyle of a rock n’ roll pioneer, woman, mom, wife, friend and performer who has spent over forty years in the male dominated music industry. TODAY, like a glass of finely matured red wine, Darby has ventured back to her passion. Come enjoy her story, and journey through the years along with some classics that will take you back in time. Originals that will bringing you to the present and new works to form some memories for the future! Darby Mills – "Don't stop keeping on!" |
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Tour Posters for 2018.....Please stay tuned, more to on the way!
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