History (January 1985 - November 1988)

In London, Ontario in January 1985, a rockin' band called The Vee Gates was formed out of the ashes of Sarnia's first ever punk n roll band called The Small Profits. 

This is the story of three guys, a girl, and a Rickenbacker bass!

Pete Forrest, François Dubeau, Danny-boy Schwartz

Band's shelf life (January 1985 - November 1988):

• Formed in London, Ontario in January 1985
• Relocated to Montreal in May 1986
• Gave up the ghost in November 1988 (Montreal)

Quick Facts

Names of all Vee Gates Members in order of appearance:

• Pete Forrest  - vocals, guitar (1985-1989)
• John McGrath - bass (1985-1986)
• Trent Rogers  - drums (1985)
• François Dubeau - drums, bass, guitar, producer (1986-1989)
• Daniel Schwartz (Danny-Boy) - drums (1986-1989)
• Rina Gribovsky - bass (1987-1988)
• Sci-Fi Man (François Machabée) - special project (1989)

Vee Gates photographer(s)

• Rina Gribovsky (official photographer 1987-1989)
• Jonathan Brooks (1987 Marianopolis gig only)

Vee Gate Gigs

• see gig page

CHECK OUT THE HISTORICAL TOUR (under construction but still fun!)