Steve Lang

Steve Lang
Birth name Stephen Keith Lang
Born (1949-03-24)March 24, 1949
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Origin Canada
Died February 4, 2017(2017-02-04) (aged 67)
Genres Rock, hard rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Bass guitar, backing vocals
Associated acts April Wine, Mashmakhan
Website aprilwine.ca

Stephen Keith Lang[1] (March 24, 1949 – February 4, 2017)[2][3] was a Canadian musician best known for his role as a bassist in the rock band April Wine from 1976 to 1984.[4] Lang replaced then-bassist Jim Clench in 1976.[5][6] When April Wine reformed in 1993, Steve Lang was not amongst the line-up.[7]

After leaving April Wine, Lang was working in the financial field.[8]

Lang was born in Montreal, Quebec. He was the father of Canadian musician Erin Lang.[9][10][11]

At the time of his death, Lang reportedly suffered from Parkinson’s disease.[12]

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References

  1. ↑ Stephen Keith Lang 3/24/1949 - 2/4/2017 accessdate December 27, 2017
  2. ↑ "APRIL WINE Bass Legend STEVE LANG Passes Away At 67". Brave Words. February 6, 2017. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Steve Lang, born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, rock bassist, April Wine – March 24 in History". BrainyHistory.com. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  4. ↑ "April Wine – The Canadian Encyclopedia". TheCanadianEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Canadian Bands.com – April Wine". CanadianBands.com. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  6. ↑ "April Wine, the Buerster Collection – Boxed Set Booklet (version 1)". AprilWine.ws. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Anchorage Daily News – Google News Archives". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  8. ↑ http://ultimateclassicrock.com/april-wine-steve-lang-dead/
  9. ↑ "CBC Radio 3 Artists – Erin Lang". Radio3.CBC.ca. Archived from the original on July 13, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Canadian Music Week 2008: Erin Lang – The Ampersand". NationalPost.com. Retrieved March 22, 2010.
  11. ↑ "Sugarcain Entertainment – Toronto Arts and Entertainment – Erin Lang". SugarcainEntertainment.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2010.
  12. ↑ http://teamrock.com/news/2017-02-08/former-april-wine-bassist-steve-lang-dies-at-67
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