The Collectors Tickets

The Collectors are a foundational Canadian rock/pop band formed in Vancouver in 1961 as the C-FUN Classics and renamed The Collectors in 1966. Known for their inventive blend of pop, psych, and storytelling, they crafted two influential albums and a string of memorable singles that helped shape the West Coast sound of the late 1960s. While the group’s classic era is rooted in the 1960s, its legacy extends through the band’s connection to Chilliwack, which carried forward many of The Collectors’ material. Here’s a concise look at their history, notable recordings, and what fans can expect for live appearances tied to The Collectors material in the modern era.

City residents and visitors across the Vancouver region and all of British Columbia can explore the band’s origin, their biggest hits, and the broader Canadian rock landscape they helped define. We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy access to show information and background on the performers behind the music you love.

Biography highlights

• Origin: Vancouver, British Columbia. Began as the C-FUN Classics in 1961; renamed The Collectors in 1966.
• Core recordings: The Collectors (1968) and Grass and Wild Strawberries (1969). The latter was a concept album connected to Canadian playwright George Ryga, with later tracks reinterpreted by Chilliwack.
• Chart success: Their biggest hit, Looking at a Baby (1967), reached CHUM #4 in Canada and also charted in Canada and the United States.
• Evolution: Howie Vickers left the group in 1969; remaining members continued as Chilliwack from 1970 onward, carrying forward much of The Collectors’ material.

Discography highlights

• The Collectors (1968)
• Grass and Wild Strawberries (1969) — a concept album tied to George Ryga’s literary work
• Notable tracks: Looking at a Baby — a major Canadian charting single