Considering that the band’s development in 1984, its special mix of nation, folk and rock has actually assisted shape Canadian music
TORONTO, April 3, 2025/ CNW/ – Today, Canada Post revealed a brand-new stamp to commemorate among Canada’s most cherished bands, Blue Rodeo.
From the time it formed in 1984, the renowned group and its signature mix of nation, folk and rock have actually assisted specify Canada’s musical identity– and 40 years on, Blue Rodeo continues to resonate deeply with devoted fans.
Led by the skyrocketing consistencies and capitivating tunes of primary singer-songwriters Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo carried out a very first live gig in February 1985. The band– understood for rootsy eclecticism and outstanding musicianship– rapidly ended up being a component in Toronto’s impressive Queen Street West music scene.
In 1987, the group launched a launching album, Borders, with the very first single “Attempt” ending up being an immediate hit. The tune assisted license the record double platinum the list below year and was the driving force behind Blue Rodeo’s 5 1989 JUNO Award elections– the band won Group of the Year, while “Attempt” won Single of the Year along with Finest Video.
Structure on this preliminary success, Blue Rodeo went on to launch more than a lots albums. Traditional tunes such as “Lost Together,” “5 Days in Might” and “Hasn’t Struck Me Yet” moved the band’s work to multi-platinum status and turned the group, in addition to its members, into Canadian legends.
Amongst numerous distinctions, Blue Rodeo has actually won 12 JUNO Awards, consisting of induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Popularity, got a star on Canada’s Stroll of Popularity and made a Guv General’s Carrying out Arts Award for Life Time Artistic Accomplishment.
The band, which continues to trip and record, has actually offered more than 4 million albums and carried out over 2,500 live programs, consisting of more performances at Toronto’s venerated Massey Hall than any other rock band.
About the s tamp
The stamp includes a collage of studio pictures of the 7 existing members of Blue Rodeo. From delegated right, Mike Boguski, Jimmy Bowskill, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor appear in the front row, with Colin Cripps, Bazil Donovan and Glenn Milchem in the back row.
The stamp was developed by Jim Ryce It includes photography by Luis Mora and illustration work by Katy Lemay, in addition to flower illustrations from thegraphicsfairy.com. It was printed by Colour Innovations. The problem consists of a brochure of 6 Long-term ™ stamps and an Authorities First Day Cover. The cancel website is Toronto, Ontario, where the band is based; the cancel mark is a guitar choice with a flower at its centre, similar to the flower information that appear on the band’s western-style t-shirts.
Stamps and antiques are readily available at canadapost.ca and postal outlets throughout Canada
For links to pictures of the stamp and other resources:
TM Hallmark of Canada Post Corporation.
SOURCE Canada Post
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