The "LIVE" Darby Mills Project new CD is now available
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"Queen Of Scream" Documentary
courtesy of Telus TV Original series and Spotlight Productions
Now viewed over 200,000 times and counting,
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"ONe Minute of your Time" TV spot.
Monkey Video
Guest appearance on Paul Dean of Loverboy's new Video " Hell Yeah! "
Album sampler for "FLYING SOLO"
The Darby Mills Project BioIn 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.” That year the Headpins were nominated for most promising new act at the JUNO’S and in 1983 the band won the Shure Music Express Awards for Top New Group and Darby Mills as Top Female Vocalist. Their second release, Line of Fire, was another platinum-plus 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 early 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, Producer Greg Walsh of Tina Turner “Private Dancer” fame at the controls. Unfortunately while in England, MCA underwent huge personnel changes. At that point, Mills returned home to find she no longer had 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............ Darby has had the opportunity to take part in many extraordinary things during her career. Dining with the royal Prince Charles and Lady Dianna at a dinner for young achievers of Canada in 1986/87. She sang at BC Place for the celebration for Rick Hanson after he returned from his MAN IN MOTION tour. Preformed at the opening ceremonies of Vancouver’s EXPO 86. She was one of the voices picked to sing on the newest renditions of “Oh Canada” for the Canadian government. Then preformed for Queen Elizabeth amongst Canadas finest for it’s 150 birthday celebration in Ottawa. She was also invited to a sing along at 24 Sussex dr. with then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. She was the voice of the Calgary Stampede for many years. And has just recently been presented with the honorary White Cowboy Hat from the Calgary Stampede comity. She sang on jingles for Sun Ripe Juice, Britannia Jeans, the Dallas Morning News USA, Arco Gas company and on one or 2 B movies that will remain nameless and a documentary “ QUEEN OF SREAM” for Telus TV on Demand, regarding her life and journey as a woman in the music industry. In 1993 returning to her place as the VOICE of the Headpins and a new line up of players. Now, 36 years after joining The Headpins and 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 show with the Headpins and The Darby Mills Project was born. With the re-mastered release of "Never Look Back" now called "FLYING SOLO" 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, was recorded at the Russian Hall with award winning producer and recording engineer Ron Obvious. The fans will love the energy, vibe and passion exuding from Mills and her steadfast team of rock n’ roll veterans. The PROJECT (DMP) features Randy Gabel guitar and vocals, Dave Hopia bass and vocals, Doug Rasmussen keys and vocals, and Chris Murray Driver drums and vocals. Darby Mills “The Queen of Scream” a Spotlight produced documentary for Telus TV released early 2018 is an intimate peak into the trials and tribulations, the lifestyle and home style 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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