Hippie Steve before a concert in Brantford Ontario 1976
An album, (of course) didn't follow because shortly after the release of the single, "Bright Side of Tomorrow",
the band fired its managers, (Dixon-Propas) and therefore, also its label (RCA). Black Creek wrote the above
mentioned movie sound track in two days and recorded it in a marathon 24 hour session. Their efforts were
rewarded when they won the 1975 Genie Award for the Best Original Film Score. "-the fine friendly musical score by Black Creek, already a prize winner at the recent Canadian Film
Awards, contributes heavily to the film's success."
In 1977,
Syd Kessler, Canada's number one producer of radio
and television jingles, signed the band to a recording contract.
The first single, "Fox on the Run" was quickly added on CHUM-FM, CKLW and numerous stations' playlists around the country.
However, since the band disbanded a week after the record's
release, the single never realized its full potential.
photo left: Steve "up front" with Black Creek, circa 1975
"-Indomitable bluegrassers Black Creek, a band that enjoyed a great deal of popularity during the 70's have got their act together again... The old gang was a fun number and that seems to be the new team's mandate as well."
Now Magazine 1985"...stage presence is easy, polished and charming, without ever becoming slick or facile: their material is carefully chosen and full of surprises: and their level of musicianship is outstanding." Margaret Daley, The Toronto Star 1976
Early Black Creek Poster- Jayce Ford, Mark Haines, Dave Pearce and Steve at the Pizza Patio, Circa 1975
"-One of the most accomplished and versatile bands ever to come out of the Toronto area. Traditional
music is the last thing these boys restrict themselves to." Margaret Daley, The Toronto Star 1976
All photos on this page thanks to D. S. Karr
