More than words can say. Click here to subscribe. Reno also sang for the Canadian band Hammersmith in 1976. Growing up outside Calgary, Alberta, Paul Dean first started playing wash-tub bass at the age of 12, then a plastic wind-up ukulele which he had received for Christmas at the age of 13. Scottie! Official Loverboy Band Site. Companion Yvonne Mayotte, of Syracuse, N.Y., and Bill Ellis, a friend of Mr. Smith, were below deck when the wave washed over the boat. The wave was so fierce that it broke the vessel’s steering wheel, according to a statement from band manager Lou Blair. ©2020 Viacom International Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The band is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We didn't see anything," said Rich Smith, general manager of a marine service hired to assist in the search. We aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate. Hulton Archive / Getty Images. This article was published more than 10 years ago. Later that summer, he smashed it playing badminton, after he had saved enough to buy his first electric guitar…. Has it been 11 years already? Loverboy Guitarist Missing. "We went out to the location. That means: Comments that violate our community guidelines will be removed. A private search over choppy ocean waters for missing Loverboy bassist Scott Smith has concluded, plunging family members, friends and fans of the band into renewed mourning for the 45-year-old rock star. It is never supposed to happen to you… At least that is how the saying goes. It seems like yesterday I heard about his death. Scott was our “word-Smith.” When it came to liner notes for albums, it was he who always came up with a witty and entertaining anecdote for all the things we had done…. 351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto, ON Canada, M5A 0N1, Due to technical reasons, we have temporarily removed commenting from our articles. He was reportedly not wearing a life jacket. MIKE RENO Joseph Michael John “Mike” Reno (né Joseph Michael Rynoski; born January 8, 1955) is a Canadian drummer/musician and the lead singer of the rock band Loverboy. Joseph Michael John “Mike” Reno (né Joseph Michael Rynoski; born January 8, 1955) is a Canadian drummer/musician and the lead singer of the rock band Loverboy. Band members Paul Dean, Doug Johnson and Matt Frenette are helping to console Mr. Smith's family. For that matter, it was in Lou's infamous warehouse back in '79 that the band was born. Mr. Smith was at the helm of his 11-metre sailboat Sea Major when the wave struck with such force that it ripped off the steering wheel of the boat, as well as sweeping the bassist off the deck into the cold ocean. READ FULL TRIBUITE. If you are looking to give feedback on our new site, please send it along to, To view this site properly, enable cookies in your browser. By the age of 10, Matt was learning his rudiments in a marching and concert band….READ FULL BIO, DOUG JOHNSON December 4, 2000 -- Scott Smith, bassist for '80s rock band Loverboy, is missing and presumed dead after being swept off his sailboat by a wave Thursday. Scott Smith Loverboy Bassist (13 February 1955 – 30 November 2000), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was the original bassist for the Canadian rock band Loverboy, best known for their hit singles “Working for the Weekend” and “Turn Me Loose”, although their U.S. Top Ten hits were “Lovin’ Every Minute of It” in 1985 and “This Could Be the Night” in 1986. The Coast Guard searched a 133-square-mile area for two days, according to The Associated Press, which was told that the average person could survive less than two and a half hours in the 52-degree water. Loverboy was enormously popular in Canada and the United States during the 1980s, churning out numerous hit songs and selling more than 23 million albums. “I don’t know if it’s worth it,” Reno says. He is reported to have played the guitar, being self-taught. Smith, whose body was never found, presumably drowned after his 37-foot sailboat was overturned by a wave just south of the Golden Gate Bridge on November 30 (see "Loverboy Bassist Presumed Drowned"). It is still hard to believe. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. He had so much talent, not just as a bassist, but also as a songwriter. Read our, I'm a print subscriber, link to my account, Avoid the use of toxic and offensive language. Loverboy is a Canadian rock band formed in 1979 in Calgary, Alberta. R.I.P. Mr. Ellis said he was in the process of donning foul-weather-gear and a harness because of worsening weather. Scott was a major part of Loverboy and proud of the band. Thank you for your patience. The group has five shows booked for February and March, including two nights at the Sunset Station Casino outside Las Vegas. I've known Scott Smith since he walked into the band in 1980," Mr. Blair told reporters. A coast guard officer described the patch of ocean where Mr. Smith is presumed drowned as a treacherous area where depths vary widely, often producing large swells and monstrous waves. A four-hour search was conducted in vain. READ FULL BIO, SCOTT SMITH (1974 – 2000) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Smith_(musician). Readers can also interact with The Globe on Facebook and Twitter . On November 30, 2000, he was sailing with two friends off the coast of San Francisco near the Golden Gate Bridge, when a freak 26-foot wave swept him overboard in shark infested waters. Scott was our “word-Smith.” When it came to liner notes for albums, it was he who always came up with a witty and entertaining anecdote for all the things we had done. Some information in it may no longer be current. We hope to have this fixed soon. Loverboy's hit singles, particularly "Turn Me Loose" and "Working for the Weekend", have become arena rock staples and are still heard on many classic rock and classic hits radio stations across Canada and the United States. Loverboy Bassist Disappears In Sailing Accident ... Smith was one of Loverboy's founding members and had been with the Canadian band since its inception in 1980. Experts say Smith could not have survived more than two and a half hours in waters that cold. Loverboy hasn’t been the same since he died, nor has music in general. Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. Official Loverboy Band Site. December 4, 2000 -- Scott Smith, bassist for '80s rock band Loverboy, is missing and presumed dead after being swept off his sailboat by a wave Thursday. Non-subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way. The band's singles included "The Kid Is Hot Tonite," "Turn Me Loose," "Lovin' Every Minute of It" and "Heaven in Your Eyes," which appeared on the "Top Gun" soundtrack. Smith, 45, was taking his 37-foot sailboat to a marina in Southern California when the wave hit, four miles off the coast of San Francisco. The band's singles included "The Kid Is Hot Tonite," "Turn Me Loose," "Lovin' Every Minute of It" and "Heaven in Your Eyes," which appeared on the "Top Gun" soundtrack. A Loverboy live album, tentatively titled Live, Loud and Loose, completed with producer Al Quaglieri last summer, is scheduled for release this spring on Sony/Legacy, according to band manager Lou Blair. MTV AND ALL RELATED TITLES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OF VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC, Loverboy Tour To Continue Despite Bassist's Death. × Scott always spread a little happiness to all who knew him and he is deeply loved and missed by his family and friends. No cause of death has been announced. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, please forward it to letters@globeandmail.com. © Copyright 2020 The Globe and Mail Inc. All rights reserved. The album will also include remastered performances from 1981 to 1986. This is how many states count votes received after Election Day, Most visitors to Washington, DC, required to have negative COVID-19 test: Mayor, Stocks soar on prospect of divided government, States still in play and what makes them that way. The band's first three albums were certified multiplatinum in both Canada and the United States. MIKE RENO Smith was not wearing a life jacket. One of the songs, “Heartbreaker,” is currently streaming on the band’s website – but don’t expect a new Loverboy album anytime soon. Scott Smith was swept from his sailboat in November. Ken ‘Spider’Sinnaeve is a well known and respected bassist who lives in Winnipeg, Canada. Scott Smith 1955 – 2000. We all deeply miss Scott. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time. The U.S Coast Guard ended its search for Mr. Smith on Friday, but friends and others who did not know the Canadian musician spent the next day looking for him on their own. Mike Reno (born Joseph Michael Rynoski; January 8, 1955) is a Canadian musician, singer and the lead singer of the rock band Loverboy.He is reported to have taught himself how to play guitar. Friends Yvonne Mayotte and William Ellis, who were below deck when the powerful wave crashed into the boat, were not injured, according to the band's manager. These live Loverboy videos were shot during the band's sold-out concerts at the legendary Commodore Ballroom on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, BC Canada on January 25 and January 26, 2008. Riley Gale, lead singer of Texas thrash metal band Power Trip, has died aged 34. He was a great father, musician and an irreplaceable friend to all of us. READ FULL BIO, Matt’s love of music started at the age of 5 while playing the bongos listening to records with his parents. He received his first guitar 2 months later, an acoustic. Loverboy's greatest-hits package was certified gold in 1998. This is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and Globe staff. The band began a tour in his memory the following year. A history in music built one interview at a time. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. There is no live show for this moment, check back soon. The 45-year-old Maple Ridge, British Columbia, native was traveling with fiancée Yvonne Mayotte and friend Bill Ellis, who both survived the accident. The remaining members of the rock band, which formed in 1979 and recorded such radio hits as "Workin' for the Weekend," are auditioning new bass players, according to a tour spokesperson. "Everyone's grieving. The band has continued to tour, playing between 60 and 90 engagements every year. Smith, 45, … Despite the November death of bassist Scott Smith, who was washed overboard from his sailboat by a huge wave off the coast of San Francisco, Loverboy will continue their winter tour. He fronted other bands, including Moxy, before helping form Loverboy.
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