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Jon is a writer, musical director, and teacher, helping beginners and advanced students in the art of playing 4 & 5 stringed bass. In his furthering education he obtained a B.Sc. EET degree (Electronic Engineering Technology) and has a passion for learning.
Red Rider was formed in Toronto in 1975 when Peter Boynton (keyboards, synthesizers, vocals), Ken Greer (guitars, keyboards, backing vocals) and Rob Baker (drums) joined up with Arvo Lepp (guitar) and Jon Checkowski (bass) and began playing around Toronto, performing both original and cover music.
Red Rider was formed in Toronto in 1975 when Peter Boynton (keyboards, synthesizers, vocals), Ken Greer (guitars, keyboards, backing vocals) and Rob Baker joined up with Arvo Lepp (guitar) and Jon Checkowski (bass) and began playing around Toronto, performing both original and cover music.
Nov 1, 2018 · The band consisted of 1975 when lead vocalist and keyboard player Peter Boynton, guitar, keyboard and backing vocalist Ken Greer, guitarist Arvo Lepp, bass player Jon Checkowski and drummer Rob Baker.
Jun 1, 2023 · Singer/keyboardist Peter Boynton, guitarist Ken Greer and drummer Rob Baker founded Red Rider in 1975, joining forces with guitarist Arvo Lepp and bassist Jon Checkowski to perform original songs and crowd-favorite covers in and around the hard rock band’s native Toronto.
Singer/keyboardist Peter Boynton, guitarists Ken Greer and Arvo Lepp, bassist Jon Checkowski and drummer Rob Baker founded Toronto-based Red Rider in 1975.
Mar 2, 2023 · Jon Checkowski on bass; The quintet formed in 1975, performing originals and covers around Toronto. In 1978, Red Rider’s manager reached out to Capitol Records. He was interested in having Tom Cochrane come on as a singer, guitarist, and composer. Cochrane went to one of the group’s gigs in London, Ontario to rehearse with them.
