greatest canadians

You seriously left off Bruce Cockburn, Sarah McLachlan, The Cowboy Junkies & Diana Krall? This year, he attended the Canada State Dinner, meaning that he even has the Trudeau stamp of approval. Oscar Peterson, the rest are just makeweights. No 1 – Alexander Graham Bell Technically, Mr Bell was born in Scotland, but in his heart, he was Canadian. Bieber proved he’s equally adept at teen idol balladry (‘U Smile’, ‘Baby’ and ‘One Less Lonely Girl’) as he at dancehall (‘Confident’), EDM (‘What Do You Mean?’) and even Reggaeton (‘Despacito’). Folks like Tommy Douglas, Lester Pearson, and John A. MacDonald were undeniably pivotal to the development of Canada, but our country is called a mosaic for a … Only The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are ahead of them. hello doug riley, moe koffman, don thompson, claude ranger. lang was never going to be a traditional country star. Who's Stomping Tom Connors? In the maw of cancer Terry fox fought for us all, raising awareness on a global scale and through his courage and strength made us understand what it means to be human. Where is Michael Bublé, Celine Dion, Tom Cochrane, Avril Lavigne, trooper? Where are The Spoons? It definitely fits Titanic. Heâs a big fan of Queen. 1. A fixture of the 6os folk scenes in Greenwich Village and Laurel Canyon, Mitchell first got her start during university in Calgary before busking in the streets of Toronto. Truly amazing talent. He started his journalism career working for various small papers in Canada. He's admired for both his charming personality and his progressive beliefs. © Watson/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images, 23 Cool Products That Could Sell Out In 2020. by YankovicGretzky » Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:05 am, Post

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My Heart Will Go On, such a nice, soft song.

01 July 1967. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Frank is one of the greatist rock guitarists of all time. With a staggering amount of hit songs and albums under their belt from the past 30 years, they are part of Canada’s cultural identity, so much so that when beloved frontmen Gord Downie performed his last concert with the band in 2016, 11.7 million Canadians tuned in to watch.

Wayne is such an amazing hockey player and a true great person. some of the don’t even play an instrument. She also has collaborated with the likes of Roy Orbison, Tony Bennett and even Cline’s former producer, Owen Bradley on 1989’s Shadowland. Love her or hate her, her impact hasn't faded: Sk8er Boi has crossed over to a new generation and currently has over 78 million views on YouTube. Quebec seems to produce some outstanding musical talent. It looks interesting. Canadian inventors have patented more than one million inventions. Sexsmith arrived in Toronto by way of St. Catherines and was praised for his songwriting since his self-titled, major label debut in 1995. He was so diligent and persistent in his efforts to improve the lot for all Canadians. Iconic quote - "This is heavy". 1,2,3,4… name a better-known Canadian female singer who’s had one of the most unlikely success stories in popular music today?

Wildly gifted songwriter who flies under the mainstream radar and is beloved by critics and musicians alike? She has supported Canadian songwriters by recording many of their songs. I don’t argue against Neil Young, kraft dinner(kd) Lang in #4? In addition, he's one half of the Blues Brothers, and a Ghostbuster as well. Gordon Lightfoot at #16…just spit in his face. No Celine Dion? After all Canada is one of the most developed nations and among the wealthiest in the world—this proves how hardworking and dedicated Canadians are! He reinvented the game, and remains a national hero. A guitar virtuoso and one of the greatest metal musicians (Annihilator). That said, one could easily argue this list as not living up the the ’25 Icons’ proposition of the title. Oh, and DeadMau5.

And Daniel Lanois I mean come on now you are just trolling, this is a list for musicians and no matter how important he was as a producer he was a decidedly average and completely unremarkable musician when compared to the competition. Just don't get between him and the Maple Leafs. And while I’m at it, what about Frank Marino? He is one of the only Canadian artists who has literally changed the landscape and direction of pop music and hiphop music.

Bryan Adams ahead of The Band? Like what you see here?

SAGA of course, must be in the top 10! Carrey is among the most successful, dominating the 1990s with "Dumb & Dumber" and "Ace Ventura" before successfully moving into more dramatic roles with "The Truman Show" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." by Sophistikitten » Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:13 pm, Post The person doing this was a moron. I mean come on it is bad enough the Hip are 12th that is just the normal American terrible music bias, but K D Lang is 4th. What a joke. So, Anne Murray who has won more Juno awards than any other artist on this list doesn’t make it. His well-known role as the big hearted buffoon earned him classics in Uncle Buck (1989) and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). Not a very good list. He has worked to save Canada without being a public celebrity. april wine have had more hits than almost anyone here.

He’s been putting out music for over SIXTY years. While rappers like Dream Warriors and K-os were underground upstarts in the 90s to early 2000s, no Canadian artist was able to achieve mainstream popularity until former child-actor-turned-rapper, Drake, put Canada on the hip-hop map – becoming one of the biggest-selling and influential rap stars in the world. Fox's name might not be known around the world, but his story is the stuff of Canadian legend. Drew would go on help start the Arts & Crafts label as a vehicle for Broken Social Scene releases and all of BBS’s affiliated acts – effectively shaping the sound of Toronto from 2003 ‘til today. There's no better time to reflect on all the Great White North has given us. The Scottish-born scientist and inventor did his best work while living in Canada: he invented the first working telephone. Jean Beliveau, C, 1950-71. He's responsible for classics like "Old Man" and "Heart of Gold.". Give them a little something back from what was taken away by two monsters and one that is walking free! They became college radio staples thanks to their cover of Lou Reed’s ‘Sweet Jane’, but are beloved as an enduring cult act for their moody, introspective songwriting. Carrey has said that if his show business career didn't pan out, he would probably be working at a steel mill in Hamilton, Ontario.

Rush is #5. Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, who comprise the rock group RUSH. Second City, Chicago's famous improv theater, has a branch in Toronto where funny Canadians from Calgary to Halifax can go to explore their true calling. News about Leonard Cohen and his work, press, radio & TV programs etc. Drake shouldn’t even be on this list. With their 1968 debut, Music From Big Pink, the Canadian troubadours (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel) gave definition to the genre of ‘Americana’ with their blues-meets-country-infused R&B. James Cameron is among the most successful directors of all time, responsible for "The Terminator," "Titanic," and "Avatar." Nobel laureate noted as the first person that used insulin on humans. I always make a point of playing “Waiting in Canada” whenever I’m approaching the border heading north. As a solo artist, the multi-instrumentalist and singer released a string of albums that featured his wonderfully atmospheric textures and poetic songwriting. In his famous studio in Hamilton, Ontario, he produced records for Canadian artists such as Martha and the Muffins and Ian and Sylvia. People always wonder: how does Canada breed so many great comedians. Pamela Anderson. Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” would not exist without him. Drake? Even since relocating to the US, he’ll always be “Montreal’s Son”. According to Canadian author Roy Mayer in his book "Inventing Canada: 100 Years of Innovation": Saw nothing about Jan Arden.. one of the my favourite of all Canadian artists.