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New Bryan Adams Stamp Issued in Canada. Pink Floyd Excited, Sex Pistols Not.

Published June 25th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Bryan Adams performs a classic track from the Wall with Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters.
BELOW: Adams performs one of his classic hits.

The Canadian post office (Canada Post) is issuing a series of stamps honoring famous Canadian musicians and composers. While Canadian pop monstrosities like Nickelback, Celine Dion, Alanis Morissette and Rush won’t be showing up in your mailbox any time soon, ’80s superstar Bryan Adams might.

Known for hits such as “Summer of ‘69,” “Run to You,” and sappy prom/wedding favorite “Everything I Do, I Do it for You,” Adams is among the first Canadian music stars to receive this, um, honor.

Oddly enough, this probably is quite an honor for the singer, since Adams seems to be something of a postage enthusiast: In 2004 the Canada Post issued a stamp featuring one of his photographs of Queen Elizabeth II. The Sex Pistols would not be impressed.

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Nickelback Takes Top Honors at MuchMusic Awards

Published June 22nd, 2009 by Wendy

ABOVE: The best Canada has to offer? Nickelback’s award-winning hit, “Gotta Be Somebody.”

Rock band Nickelback made a clean sweep at Canada’s MuchMusic Video Awards yesterday, as their hit “Gotta Be Somebody” won for best video, best rock video and best postproduction, according to Reuters report.

Nickelback and R&B artist Danny Fernandes lead the pack of contenders with five nominations each, according to Reuters, and Fernandes made off with the pop video award for “Private Dancer.”

America was well-represented at the ceremony, which was hosted by the Jonas Brothers, and gave New York’s Lady Gaga the best international video artist trophy for “Poker Face.” In addition, the Black Eyed Peas earned the best international video group award for their hit “Boom Boom Pow.”

The MMVAs are presented annually by the Canadian music video channel MuchMusic to honor the year’s best music videos. The ceremony is held near the channel’s headquarters in Ontario.