Glass Tiger frontman comes back strong after stroke

Alan Frew recounts his return to health

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[alidahall]

I'm so glad you're doing better and I love your music, I've been listening to your band ever since I little and I'm now 37.

[bigdancd]

Alan was without a doubt one of the best vocalists of the 80's along with Glass Tiger. I still play their LP frequently.

[chickenjo]

"Someday" is a song I play every single day.

[monicamason]

It was great to see the band on tour in 2017. Glass Tiger was the first Canadian band I loved. That will never change.

[trishnelson]

I had no idea he had a stroke, watching this made me a bit weepy though. I had back surgery four years ago that left me in more pain than I had been in before the surgery and no feeling in my left foot. I gave up many times but I'd always come back because something or someone would inspire me to keep trying. This just gave me another kick in the butt to always keep trying to carry on.

[donaldyoung]

So happy to hear he is doing better, . I have great memories of the 80s, and Glass Tiger was a big part of my music in that period.

[Jt-ygbl]

Was lucky enough to see you perform in Toronto an it was Amazing Never Surrender !!! May God continue to bless you an your family .

[jamespeterson]

I’m just hearing about this now. I’m glad that Alan has had a successful recovery. I’ve been a fan, since 1986. I will always be a fan, and looking forward to seeing him perform in the future ❤️🙏

[darlenemullin]

I agree, that Alan Frew sings big. Absolutely love his voice. One of the best singers I've heard. I love big, strong voices. Keep going Alan. ❤

[Miki_Lynn]

I had no idea this happened! Thank God he’s made such a recovery. PLEASE tour to California!!!

[billielittle]

Sorry to hear about your illness. You still sound great. Glad that you are doing better. Best wishes.

[jasonhovick]

God Bless! I had no idea Alan Frew had a stroke. He has recovered greatly it looks like. Absolutely amazing.

[flyspith]

Get it done Mr. Frew..

Hellz yeah..

Much love..

[jennywu]

So glad he's feeling so much better.

[patriziamusic]

I know exactly how he feels .. very inspirational to me

[catmom]

Omg absolutely amazing!! Wish they'd tour in CA

[davidlaidler]

greetings from Newcastle upon tyne good Luck Alan !!

[davidabbott]

NEWMARKET BOYS WE MISS YOU =o) COME BACK

[CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Glass Tiger was a part of my pre-teen years and into my teenaged years 10-15 years old.  I wasn't happy at all when I saw Sam Reid in the My Town video because he got his hair cut.
I don't mind Sam's hair now that I'm older.  But when I was teenager I wondered why Sam got his hair cut and to this very day I'm still wondering why he did that? LOL!

[SuperLubot]

One of Bryan Adams' closest friends.