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> I can only think of Rush, Bieber, and Kids in the Hall. Don't forget Avril Lavigne, Drake, Gordon Lightfoot, Céline Dion, Joni Mitchell, deadmau5, The Weeknd
by nvy 3y ago
> I can only think of Rush, Bieber, and Kids in the Hall.
Don't forget Avril Lavigne, Drake, Gordon Lightfoot, Céline Dion, Joni Mitchell, deadmau5, The Weeknd, and Nelly Furtado.
Just off the top of my head. Interestingly enough I'd never heard of Kids in the Hall before today. But all of those are or were "Big Names" in music.
We have (protectionist, yes) media regulators (the CRTC) that are nominally arm's length from elected governments so it's not likely to change unless the Canadian public decides that this will become a major election issue. Don't hold your breath.
- gspencley 3y ago> Don't forget ... Céline Dion ... As a Canadian I was actively trying to forget that one. Thanks :( :P
- philwelch 3y agoYeah, I've always assumed that Canadians were overrepresented in popular culture as a consequence of Canadian content regulations.
- nvy 3y agoWell we're certainly overrepresented domestically, but there are still a reasonable number of Canadian acts that are known quantities south of 49.
- SonicScrub 3y agoOff the top of my head, more recent ish bands that never really crossed the border: The Arkells, Metric, July Talk, Broken Social Scene, Billy Talent, Tegan and Sarah, and many more. These bands sell out large music venues domestically, but can't gain much cross-border traction. They basically are able to exist because of Canadian Content laws.
- nvy 3y agoOh shit, forgot about Arkells. My wife went to high school with the bass player.
- haldujai 3y agoSome other noteworthy ones include: Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies and The Tragically Hip. Of course one shouldn't forget what is perhaps Canada's greatest contribution to music: Nickelback.
- TylerE 3y agoNeil Young!
- regpertom 3y agoHi sorry can I add Norm Mac Donald to the list? Ty.
- Grum9 3y ago[dead]