Beginning with the Electric
Banana before forming the legendary
Merry-Go-Round, Dianne Heatherington was
Winnipeg’s own Janis Joplin with a vocal
range that Joplin could only dream
of. Much loved by everyone who
passed through her groups, as undisputed
Queen of the Pubs, she was a popular
fixture on the club circuit when the
drinking age lowered to eighteen and later
hosted her own weekly national television
series. Her passing a few years ago
left a hole in our souls.
John Einarson
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Playing with Dianne was an
exhilarating experience. Dianne
could be both the most terrifying person
to be with onstage and the most emotive
and emotional. It was an extreme
rollercoaster ride working with her but
very rewarding musically. She had
the ability to real touch an audience, to
move them emotionally. But as much
as she was known and loved by her true
fans, unfortunately not everyone had the
opportunity to hear her.
Leonard Shaw
Band member in the mid 70s
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All photos on this
page, and the next, were taken by
Phil Morris, a close personal
friend of Dianne. We extend
a special thank you to Phil for
sharing them with this site.
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