On Friday May 9, 2014, Music Canada was on hand at This Ain’t Hollywood in Hamilton, Ontario, for Teenage Head’s hometown show in celebration of George Pevere’s new book “Gods of the Hammer: The Teenage Head Story.” The much anticipated book release was not the only call for celebration at the special homecoming. In front of a sold-out crowd, the Hamilton natives were presented with Gold records for their 1982 album “Some Kinda Fun” confirming the sale of 50,000 albums since its release. The award plaques were presented on stage during their set by club owner and longtime friend Lou Molinaro.

Here we go…#TeenageHead being presented with Gold records for “Some Kinda Fun” in their hometown! @GoldPlatCA pic.twitter.com/52VvOX5c2R

— Music Canada (@Music_Canada) May 10, 2014

Original Teenage Head members Stephen Mahon (bass) and Gord Lewis (guitar) happily accepted their awards mid-set. An additional award was presented in memory of Frankie “Venom” Kerr, who passed away in 2008 after a battle with throat cancer. Kerr’s sisters Christine Crawford and Dorothy Mark were on hand to accept the award and toasted to their late brother on stage with the rest of the band.

The special evening was filled with many guest vocalists including Max Kerman from Arkells and Chris Houston of Forgotten Rebels.

Max Kerman of @arkellsmusic joins the iconic #TeenageHead onstage for a very special hometown show in Hamilton! pic.twitter.com/3qdcfGZPTf

— Music Canada (@Music_Canada) May 10, 2014

Following the emotional surprise, the band kicked right back into their set accompanied by St. Alvia frontman and local radio host Benjamin Rispin.

@BenjaminRispin joining #TeenageHead last Friday in Hamilton after the band received Gold records for Some Kinda Fun. pic.twitter.com/DZ4Je2GaPf

— Bram Gonshor (@bgonshor) May 16, 2014

The momentous occasion was covered by The Hamilton Spectator following the night’s events.