Born in New Westminster, British Columbia, Joseph Michael Rynoski (aka Mike Reno) made his first foray into the world of rock-n-roll not behind the microphone - but behind the drum kit.

At age twelve Mike financed his first set of drums thanks to his paper route. His love for music soon expanded as he learned to play the guitar and eventually gravitated to the role that would make him famous and lead to seven Gold or Multi-Platinum recordings - lead singer.

After graduating from high school Mike moved to Calgary and focused singing and songwriting. Mike fronted several different bands including Moxy. Finally, in 1978 Mike met guitarist Paul Dean during an impromptu jam in Calgary and Loverboy was born.

Loverboy

In the late 1980's the five-piece, Canadian powerhouse Loverboy churned out the hits one right after the other. They were staples on both radio and MTV as the band's trademark brand of infectious, high-energy rock garnered them millions in album sales.

Mike Reno's powerful voice has also graced the "big screen," performing hit songs from two Oscar-winning movies. In 1984, Mike joined with Heart vocalist Ann Wilson to record their Top 10 duet Almost Paradise for the movie Footloose. In addition, in 1986 Mike and his Loverboy bandmates charted another movie hit with Heaven In your Eyes from the motion picture Top Gun.

Today Mike Reno continues to tour with Loverboy and enjoys his three great loves-his family, boating and golf.