Trooper (band)

Trooper
Trooper performing at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Victory Ceremonies
Trooper performing at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Victory Ceremonies. From L-R: Brian Smith, Gogo, Ra McGuire, Clayton Hill, Scott Brown and former .
Background information
Also known asCanada's party band
OriginVancouver, Canada
GenresRock, pop
Years active1975–present
LabelsMCA, RCA, Great Pacific Records
MembersPaul Gogo
Scott Brown
Clayton Hill
Steve Crane
Paul Laine
Past membersRa McGuire
Brian Smith
Websitetrooper.com

Trooper is a Canadian rock band formed by singer Ra McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith in 1975. The group is best known for their 1970s hits "Raise a Little Hell", "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)", "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car", "General Hand Grenade", "3 Dressed Up as a 9", "Janine", "Two for the Show", "Oh, Pretty Lady" and "Santa Maria".