Crossroads

pictures and bio provided by Roy Leblanc (thanks)

Fossilrock


CROSSROADS

This band started when Walter Parnell (Bass) and Roy LeBlanc in grade 11 at the Yarmouth High School in 1970 decided to form a R & R band (top 40 hits)They were joined by Charles Moulaison (Drums) and Danny Barry (lead vocals)The band then evolved to Bob LeBlanc who took over (bass),Neil Parnell (Drums), Walter Parnell (keyboards) & Danny Barry (lead vocals) The 1st gig was at the Wedgeport LegionThe band played mostly in the Yarmouth County area at the Lions, Officers Mess, The Colony, weddings/private parties and were the permanent house band at the Breamar Lodge for the summer season in 1972.The band also played venues in Clare and the Canadian Forces base (Barcaro)Over the next 5 years the core band members were Bob LeBlanc (bass), Roy LeBlanc (guitar), Neil Parnell (drums) & Danny Barry (lead Vocals)For a short period of time Danny left for Ontario and was replaced by Kenny Saulnier. Bob Leblanc moved on to play with Hourglass and was replaced by Ben Morton. The band was also joined by Jim Morton (lead guitar) and Barb Muse would occasionally sing a few numbers. Danny returned to Yarmouth and joined the band again as lead singer.Roy got a job with the Province and moved to Halifax but still came down to play with the band. Neil joined the RCMP and left for Regina. The band had a good 5 years of fun playing music in the Yarmouth area. Where are they now??

BARRY, Danny Gregory – Age 64, Green Street, Yarmouth, passed away on Friday, March 16th, 2018 at the QEII Health Sciences Center, Infirmary Site, Halifax. Born March 27th, 1953 in Yarmouth, he was a son of the late Rolland and Marie Barry. Danny is survived by his children, Jason Barry, Ontario, Crystal Barry, Ontario, Bobbi-Jo Paddock, Kingston, ON; Lisa (Briand) Parent, Halifax; Shannon Paddock, Ontario; grandchildren, Eleni Paddock, Christian Kelsey, Emily Nickerson, Jared Deveau, Jillian Deveau, Brea Kelsey, Matthew Nickerson, Emerald Parent and Olivia Parent, as well as a great granddaughter, Emma Keizer; great grandson, Damon Deveau. Also surviving is a brother, David Barry, Yarmouth, and sister, Gloria Nickerson, Wellington. Danny was predeceased by his wife, Rose Martha Barry. 

Danny Barry, and Kenny Saulnier are in YarmouthBarb Muise is living in OntarioNeil (RCMP) Sheet Harbour, Jimmy (Insurance) and Roy (NSGEU) are in HalifaxThey are still playing regular gigs together and played in a group called Fossilrock for the last 5 years.Ben Morton, also in Yarmouth recently passed away.Bob Leblanc is somewhere in Saskatchewan, still in the music business and made an appearance on Corner Gas.