Young Canadians

Nite Dreems episode 12 (part 4) March 1980. John Tanner & JB Shayne's late night live pre-MTV music video television show, Vancouver, BC. With Deborah Jarvi & Susanne Tabata. Guests: Art Bergmann & Jim Bescott of the Young Canadians. DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JIM BESCOTT. Posting courtesy John Tanner. Produced by Don Fraser.

Young Canadians "Automan" live at Gary Taylor's Rock Room, Vancouver BC, at the 3rd Georgia Straight Battle of the Bands, June 1979. The K-Tels, as they were then known, won first prize. This footage courtesy original videographer and producer Martyn Stubbs.

Young Canadians "Don't Tell Me" live at Gary Taylor's Rock Room, Vancouver BC, at the 3rd Georgia Straight Battle of the Bands, June 1979. The K-Tels, as they were then known, won first prize. This footage courtesy original videographer and producer Martyn Stubbs.

Young Canadians "Looking Out My Window" live at Gary Taylor's Rock Room, Vancouver BC, at the 3rd Georgia Straight Battle of the Bands, June 1979. The K-Tels, as they were then known, won first prize. This footage courtesy original videographer and producer Martyn Stubbs.

Young Canadians "Where Are You" live at Gary Taylor's Rock Room, Vancouver BC, at the 3rd Georgia Straight Battle of the Bands, June 1979. The K-Tels, as they were then known, won first prize. This footage courtesy original videographer and producer Martyn Stubbs.

Young Canadians - Data Redux (live from Soundproof TV studios)

Uploaded with permission of original videographer/producer Martyn Stubbs.

Young Canadians - Can't Be Denied (excerpt) from Rock Against Radiation, Vanier Park, Vancouver 1979.

Uploaded with permission of original videographer/producer Martyn Stubbs.

Young Canadians - Hawaii (live from Soundproof TV studios)

Uploaded with permission of original videographer/producer Martyn Stubbs

The Young Canadians were a three-piece made up of guitarist/singer Art Bergmann, bassist Jim Bescott, and powerhouse drummer Barry Taylor. Originally named the K-Tels, the Young Canadians were around barely two years — but they made a lasting impression on the Vancouver punk/indie music scene. They released two 12-inch EPs, one of the first cable-TV targeted music videos (“Automan”), recorded an all-time punk-rock anthem (“Hawaii”), and are credited with discovering the dormant Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret and helping transform it into a west coast punk-rock landmark.