I remember hanging out with my friends, driving around the neighborhood with the music cranked up so loud it was impossible to hear anything but the thump of the kick drum and Ra McGuire’s voice. Those were good days.

[ad#Google Adsense 300×250 in story]Ra McGuire is the lead singer and songwriter for one of Canada’s best-selling rock bands of all time, Trooper.

With hits like “Raise a Little Hell,” “The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car,” “Three Dressed Up as a Nine,” “We’re Here For a Good Time (Not a Long Time),” and “Oh, Pretty Lady,” Trooper has had Platinum and Double-Platinum albums.

Trooper’s songs are still being used today. “Raise a Little Hell” was featured in Nicolas Cage’s “Drive Angry 3D,” which was released in 2011. Their music is timeless.

Ra is still touring with Trooper, but he is also writing on his personal blog. Two of his recent postings are very interesting for songwriters and bands that write music.

“The Politics of Songwriting — Part One” and “The Politics of Songwriting — Part Two” are available on Ra’s personal Web site.

You can read more about Trooper on the band’s Web site. Trooper’s music is available on iTunes.