Freedom North was a Canadian rock group that was active in the 1970s. Recording for Aquarius Records, they had hits with "Doctor Tom" and "Losing You".

The group had evolved from a previous group called The Munks who were around from 1963 to around 1968. During that time they recorded three songs.^[1] Now in the 1970s the new group was billing themselves as Freedom. They released their first single under that name. Some months later they were calling themselves Freedom North. The band consisted of Franki Hart, Bill Hill, Eddy Kaye, Graham Lear, Les Leroux and Rick St. Jean.^[2]

In 1970, their single "Dr. Tom" was released on the Aquarius label.^[3] By August 1, it was at #20 on the RPM100 singles chart.^[4] It was also at #2 on the MAPL Top 50 Canadian Chart.^[5] It would eventually peak at #17.^[6]

On August 24, 1970 "Losing You" was at #47 in the MAPL Top 50 Canadian Chart.^[7] With their single "Losing You" being a recent happening, the group was set to play two nights at the Spectrum, a coffee hose at Bishop's University for the week ending November 21, 1970. The establishment was suffering due to lack of patronage, and it was hoped that a major group like Freedom North would encourage students to attend and remedy the situation. It was also to be the first time a major group was to play at the venue. At the time, the group's line up consisted of lead guitarist Billy Hill, guitarist Rick St-Jean, vocalist Franki Hart, drummer Graham Lear and a bass player who was formerly with The Buddy Miles Express.^[8]

By 1973, Franki Hart was a member of the group, Riverson which also included Rayburn Blake and Brian Edwards who were from Mashmakhan, and Graham Lear. By February they had already played at the Place des Arts, the Grand Théâtre de Québec and in Toronto, and set to appear at the Drummondville Cultural Center on Thursday, February 8 at 8:30 a.m..^[14]

• Franki Hart: vocals, piano, recorder
• Bill Hill: lead guitar
• Rick St. Jean: rhythm guitar, vocals
• Eddie Kaye: drums
• Les Leroux: bass^[15]

• Rockasteria, Sunday, August 29, 2021 - Freedom North - Freedom North (1970 canada, nice brass psych rock with some fuzzy tones, 2018 korean remaster)