Canadian Music History Radio
Few Canadian musicians have influenced the direction of popular music as profoundly as Robbie Robertson. Born in Toronto, Robertson travelled an extraordinary musical road: teenage guitarist with Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, collaborator with Bob Dylan, guitarist and principal songwriter for The Band, solo recording artist,...
The Tragically Hip began in Kingston, Ontario, in 1983, when a group of young musicians started playing together while still immersed in the city’s local music scene. The classic lineup of Gord Downie, Rob Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois and Gord Sinclair eventually became one...
Few bands have influenced rock music as profoundly as Rush. For more than four decades, the Toronto trio pushed the boundaries of progressive rock with technical brilliance, intelligent songwriting and unforgettable live performances. Unlike many bands that chased trends, Rush remained committed to its own...
Few Canadian bands enjoyed the rapid international success achieved by Glass Tiger during the 1980s. Their polished blend of pop, rock and new wave, combined with memorable melodies and Alan Frew’s unmistakable vocals, helped them become one of Canada’s biggest musical exports. With millions of...
Few Canadian rock bands have combined virtuoso musicianship, unforgettable live performances and inspirational songwriting as successfully as Triumph. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, the trio became one of Canada's most successful international rock acts, earning devoted fans across North America and beyond....
