Waltons (band)
The Waltons were a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 1987 in Regina. The band received a 1994 Juno Award for Best New Group.
History
The band was originally known as "Neurotic Paperboy", before changing to The Waltons. They released two independent demo cassettes, '89 Demonstrations and Demo Sandwich, in 1989 and 1990. The band was formed in 1987 by vocalist/guitarist Jason Plumb, Bass guitarist Keith Nakonechny and drummer David Cooney.
In 1992, with producer John Switzer, they released their debut album, Lik My Trakter ("like my tractor") independently. Also in 1991, they were nominated for two CFNY-FM CASBY Awards for 'Most Promising Band' and 'Best Western Canadian Band'. The following year, they signed to Warner Music Canada, and toured as a supporting act for Barenaked Ladies. Todd Lumley also joined the band that year, playing keyboards and accordion. The album became their commercial breakthrough, spawning the Top 40 hits "Colder Than You", "In the Meantime" and "The Naked Rain". The song "The Living Room" also received heavy airplay on many alternative stations around Canada.