Tom Cochrane. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Petrolia)Tom Cochrane. (Photo courtesy of the Town of Petrolia)
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Tom Cochrane set to rock Petrolia this summer

A famous Canadian rocker will headline the second night of Petrolia's three-day Hard Oil Music Festival this August.

Tom Cochrane will take to the stage on Friday, August 16.

Cochrane is best known as the frontman for the rock band Red Rider and for his work as a solo singer-songwriter.

He has won eight Juno Awards, is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and an officer of the Order of Canada

He also has an honorary doctorate from Brandon University.

In September 2009, Cochrane was inducted onto the Canadian Walk of Fame.

It was previously announced that Sam Roberts Band would close out the festival on Saturday, August 17.

More bands are expected to be added in the future.

The Town of Petrolia is marking its 150th anniversary this year.

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