Tom Cochrane

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Born in Lynn Lake, Manitoba 1953, Tom Cochrane joined the Canadian rock band Red Rider in 1978, initially as their lead singer and songwriter. Red Rider was known for its blend of rock with thoughtful lyrics, achieving significant success in Canada with hits like "Lunatic Fringe" and "Boy Inside the Man." By 1986, the band was renamed Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, reflecting Cochrane's central role. They released several albums, including some notable hits, but never achieved the same level of success in the United States. The group disbanded in 1990, after which Cochrane embarked on his solo career.

Solo Career Highlights: 1991 - "Life Is a Highway": Cochrane's solo career took off with this international hit from his album "Mad Mad World." This song became his signature tune, earning him widespread recognition beyond Canada and leading to diamond certification for the album in Canada (over a million copies sold).
Awards and Recognitions: Cochrane has won eight Juno Awards, is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and has received honors like the Order of Canada and the Order of Manitoba. He was also inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2009.
Humanitarian Work: Beyond music, Cochrane is known for his significant charitable efforts, including travels to Africa with World Vision, highlighting his commitment to social causes.
Later Years: Cochrane has continued to tour and perform, often with former Red Rider members, maintaining a strong presence in the Canadian music scene. His song "Life Is a Highway" saw a resurgence when covered by Rascal Flatts for the soundtrack of the movie "Cars" in 2006.

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Life Is a Highway

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2

No Regrets

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Sinking Like A Sunset

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4

I Wish You Well

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5

Mad Mad World

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Setlists

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January 16, 2026

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

  • 1. Mad Mad World

  • 2. Victory Day(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 3. Sinking Like a Sunset

  • 4. The Untouchable One(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 5. Big League(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 6. Avenue "A"(Red Rider cover)

  • 7. Bird on the Wire(Leonard Cohen cover)

  • 8. Good Times(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 9. Human Race(Red Rider cover)

  • 10. White Hot(Red Rider cover)

  • 11. No Regrets

  • 12. Life Is a Highway

  • 1. Lunatic Fringe(Red Rider cover)

  • 2. Boy Inside the Man(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)


September 26, 2025

Hard Rock Live

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

  • 1. Mad Mad World

  • 2. Victory Day(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 3. Sinking Like a Sunset

  • 4. The Untouchable One(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 5. Big League(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 6. Bird on the Wire(Leonard Cohen cover)

  • 7. Avenue "A"(Red Rider cover)

  • 8. Ocean Blues (Emotion Blue)

  • 9. Good Times(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 10. Human Race(Red Rider cover)

  • 11. White Hot(Red Rider cover)

  • 12. No Regrets

  • 13. Life Is a Highway

  • 1. Lunatic Fringe(Red Rider cover)

  • 2. Boy Inside the Man(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)


September 5, 2025

London Music Hall

London, Ontario, Canada

  • 1. Ocean Blue

  • 2. Northern Star

  • 3. Good Man Feeling Bad

  • 4. Napolean Sheds His Skin(Red Rider cover)

  • 5. I Wish You Well

  • 6. Brave and Crazy

  • 7. Human Race(Red Rider cover)

  • 8. Sinking Like a Sunset

  • 9. The Untouchable One(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 10. Big League(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 11. Lunatic Fringe(Red Rider cover)

  • 12. Boy Inside The Man

  • 13. White Hot(Red Rider cover)

  • 14. No Regrets

  • 15. Life Is a Highway

  • 16. Victory Day(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)


September 4, 2025

Budweiser Stage

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • 1. Boy Inside the Man(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 2. Big League(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 3. Sinking Like a Sunset

  • 4. The Untouchable One(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 5. White Hot(Red Rider cover)

  • 6. Human Race(Red Rider cover)

  • 7. Lunatic Fringe(Red Rider cover)

  • 8. Life Is a Highway


September 2, 2025

Budweiser Stage

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • 1. Boy Inside the Man(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 2. Big League(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 3. Sinking Like a Sunset

  • 4. The Untouchable One(Tom Cochrane & Red Rider cover)

  • 5. White Hot(Red Rider cover)

  • 6. Human Race(Red Rider cover)

  • 7. Lunatic Fringe(Red Rider cover)

  • 8. Life Is a Highway

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