I can't take any list of Canadian bands that doesn't include The Weakerthans seriously.
Sorry Canada.
Sorry Canada.
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- Thread starter DiabolusInMusic
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No Danko Jones? He has more success in Europe than at home but I think it might be restricted to just a few countries.
In my opinion, they fell under those aforementioned indie bands that aren't really "Canadian stars." I am sure the radio station in Winnipeg (and the CBC) plays them from time to time but I have never heard them on mainstream radio stations.
At least not getting any air time in Swiss radio.
I didn't actually go to any of the links; I'm just going by names of bands I remember. I recall the name Glass Tiger . . . didn't they do "Captain of the Heart," or am I thinking about someone else? I remember "I Just Want to Stop," but I couldn't have told you who performed it. I definitely know Triumph, Helix, and Honeymoon Suite. The Blue Rodeo Casino album was one of my favorites back in the day.
Voivod has barely even had Canadian success, plus I imagine every Jason Newsted fan here knows them. I am pretty sure somebody did mention them, however.
I suppose I also forgot Strapping Young Lad but, again, not really Canadian stars.
I once proposed Mad Magazine deserved more respect than Charlie Hedbo and you likewise lectured me on introducing politics on the site.
I held my tongue as you did so with a national flag as your icon.
To my knowledge, Glass Tiger's only other big hits are "Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone" and "Carry me Home" (awesome duet with Rod Stewart) but I was only born in 86 so I am only exposed to the singles that stood the test of time.
I did pull a fast one there because Hard Core Logo isn't a real band. They were the Canadian Spinal Tap.
I knew a discussion of CanCon would ultimately get political (as often happens in Canada). I just didn't see it happening like this!
That Metal Show pushes Danko Jones pretty hard.
Isn't Anvil Canadian? I thought so but can't remember for sure.
Isn't Anvil Canadian? I thought so but can't remember for sure.
Just for the record, I LOVE me some Canada! I was up in Montreal for the first time last year, finally -- what a fantastic city. It is of course sloppy thinking to generalize about a populace, but Canadians are by and large a warm and welcoming lot who love to talk and share ideas.
Many great record stores in Montreal, by the way.
I've been to Vancouver BC many times over the decades, but it wasn't until I got across the bay and out to the surrounding mountains that I appreciated just how grand the place. Wow.
Looking forward to catching up on the acts discussed in this thread, a good many of whom I've never heard of, sorry to say.
I definitely remember "Don't Forget Me When I'm Gone." I looked up the other song I thought they did, and that was a big whiff on my part. They weren't really my kind of music at that point in my life, but I remember that my girlfriend back then liked them. They were popular stateside.
Right on, Jah. I feel the same way about Americans!
For those alt.country fans out there, here's some regional/national acts that I'm sure have benefitted from CanCon - or at least the Canada Council for the Arts - but not broke into the US...
Jim Bryson
Kathleen Edwards
Corb Lund
Fiftymen
MonkeyJunk
Mike Plume
Here's the ones I've heard of at least:
Max Webster (because of they toured with Rush)
Tragically Hip
Our Lady Peace (heard about them because their drummer played one song on Geddy Lee's solo album)
Triumph (had most of their albums at one time on vinyl)
Econoline Crush
Matthew Good Band
Triumph was a regular favorite on U.S. rock radio for years, but they rarely come up now. I think I heard "Fight the Good Fight" on the radio a year ago. They also had a big presence at the '83 US Festival. "Allied Forces" went Platinum in the U.S., and a few of their others albums went Gold. They certainly made a name for themselves outside of Canada.
The others I heard about through other means, like associations with other acts, but I doubt I heard them on the radio.
I love the idea of CanCon.
Max Webster (because of they toured with Rush)
Tragically Hip
Our Lady Peace (heard about them because their drummer played one song on Geddy Lee's solo album)
Triumph (had most of their albums at one time on vinyl)
Econoline Crush
Matthew Good Band
Triumph was a regular favorite on U.S. rock radio for years, but they rarely come up now. I think I heard "Fight the Good Fight" on the radio a year ago. They also had a big presence at the '83 US Festival. "Allied Forces" went Platinum in the U.S., and a few of their others albums went Gold. They certainly made a name for themselves outside of Canada.
The others I heard about through other means, like associations with other acts, but I doubt I heard them on the radio.
I love the idea of CanCon.
Okay...too close to home! I was on Definition, after 5 wins they retired you and you came back for " The Tournament of Champions" each year. I won five rounds, and when I came back for the tournament, I won two rounds of that, and won my biggest prize....A SEWING MACHINE!. Too funny!
