Trooper is a Canadian rock band formed by singer Ra McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith in 1975. The group is best known for their 1970s hits "Raise a Little Hell", "We're Here for a Good Time ", "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car", "General Hand Grenade", "3 Dressed Up as a 9", "Janine", "Two for the Show", "Oh, Pretty Lady" and "Santa Maria".
Trooper performing at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Victory Ceremonies. From L-R: Brian Smith, Gogo, Ra McGuire, Clayton Hill, Scott Brown.
Trooper performing live in 1976. L-R: Tommy Stewart (view blocked), Brian Smith, Ra McGuire, Doni Underhill, Frank Ludwig
Ramon Wayne "Ra" McGuire is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and founding and longtime member of the rock band Trooper. Ra performed with Trooper and musical partner Brian Smith from 1975 until their retirement November 2021.
Ra McGuire
Songwriting during 1975 US tour
Toronto, 2006 book launch