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Photographer Bill O’Leary regularly posts his pictures on, CanadianBands.com | Facebook and we really appreciate seeing all his iconic pictures that he has captured over the years. He has published a book, Rush- A Visual Time Capsule, that Rush fans will be sure to enjoy.
“The Rise of The Weeknd: A Look at the Life and Career of Abel Tesfaye” Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is one of the most successful and influential artists of the 21st century. His unique blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop has earned him numerous awards and accolades, four Grammy Awards, nineteen Billboard Music Awards, and …
The Early Years: A Look at Arkells’ Formative Years The Arkells are a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, who have achieved international success since their formation in 2006. The band has released six studio albums, two EPs, and numerous singles, and have toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. The Arkells’ story began in …
Drake’s Early Life and Musical Beginnings Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He first gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation in the early 2000s. Drake was born in Toronto, Ontario, on October 24, 1986. His father, …
Ranking Justin Bieber’s Albums: A Comprehensive Guide Justin Bieber is one of the most successful and influential pop stars of the 21st century. His music has been enjoyed by millions of fans around the world, and his albums have been critically acclaimed. In this comprehensive guide, we will rank Justin Bieber’s albums from best to …
Justin Bieber’s Early Life and Rise to Fame Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor who has achieved immense success in the music industry. Born in London, Ontario, on March 1, 1994, Bieber was raised by his single mother, Pattie Mallette. At a young age, Bieber showed an interest in music and began …
“Oh, won’t you please welcome home…Rush.” Rick Ringer Rush fans will understand the magic of this moment. When the needle dropped on the first song on side one of ‘All the World’s a Stage’. It signified a triumphant return. The scene was Massey Hall in Toronto in June of 1976. https://youtu.be/PYYxtkMAd8U This homecoming was the …
Today’s post marks the completion of Ted Tocks posts that feature side one of Rush’s acclaimed album ‘Moving Pictures’. I have already done ‘Tom Sawyer’, ‘YYZ’ and ‘Limelight’. Here is a brief outline of the story behind “a song about a car; this is called ‘Red Barchetta’.” Rush drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart was an …
This song is actually older than I am. For Buffy Sainte Marie it was so topical she has released it on more than one occasion and modified the lyrics as a powerful statement against both the United States and Canada. ‘My Country Tis of Thy People You’re Dying’ may be one of the most cutting …
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Shop For Domenic Troiano Domenic Troiano (1972) The Writings On The Wall The Answer Let Me Go Back I Just Lost A Friend Try The Wear And The Tear On My Mind Is There No Rest For The Weary Hi Again 356 Sammon Ave. Repossession Blues Tricky (1976) All Night Radio Show If You See …