A post-grunge/rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, signed by Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger to his 604 Record Label, Theory of a Deadman has released 3 albums to date. Their first album was certified platinum in Canada, and they also have had 3 top 20 singles on the US Modern Rock charts.
A post-grunge band, Three Days Grace’s self-titled album reached the top 10 of the Canadian singles charts, the top 100 of the US Billboard 200 albums chart, and number 1 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart. Three Days Grace’s debut album gained platinum certification.
An indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Arcade Fire’s first album Funeral debuted in 2004 and was highly acclaimed by critics. Arcade Fire was also nominated for a Juno Award in 2005 and was als nominated for a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Alternative Music Album.
A five-piece hardcore rock band that was formed back in 2001 in Ontario, Alexisonfire is made up of George Pettit, Dallas Green, Wade MacNeil, Chris Steele, and Jordan Hastings. The band is characterized by their use of multiple vocals - one that features melodic, soft singing, one that can be categorized as punk rock, and an explosive screaming on the other end. When Alexisonfire emerged from the underground rock scene in late 2001, they instantly impressed music critics and got a gold certification for their self-titled debut album.
Born September 27, 1984, Avril Lavigne is a Canadian Grammy award-nominated pop punk musician and actress. In 2007, she won 9th place in the Jabra music contest for the Best Band in the World category, based on fan votes from all over the world. Since her debut album in 2002 entitled Let Go, her albums have sold more than 30 million worldwide.
Occasionally referred to as BnL, the Barenaked Ladies is a Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated Canadian rock band.The members of the band include Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart.
Barenaked Ladies was formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, and are best known for hits like “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” “If I had $1,000,000,” and “Call and Answer,” the video below.
Often abbreviated as OLP, Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band whose members are Raine Maida on vocals and guitar, Duncan Coutts on bass, Jeremy Taggart on drums, and Steve Mazur on guitar.
During their career, OLP has sold over 5 million albums all over the world, won 4 Juno Awards, and won 10 MuchMusic Video Awards. They have won the most number of awards by any artist or group at the MMVA’s.
Alanis Morissette was born in Ottawa on June 01, 1974 and is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, an occasional actress. She has won 12 Juno Awards and 7 Grammy Awards, and has sold more than 60 million albums all over the world.
Her international debut album, Jagged Little Pill holds the title as the best selling debut album by a female artist in the US, and the highest selling debut album worldwide in the history of music. She is also one of the top 20 best selling female artists in music and is the best selling female rock artist ever.
Nickelback is a rock band based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The members of the band are Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Brandon Kroeger. The band’s music is heavily influenced by Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Metallica, and Motorhead.
Nickelback got its name from the change that the band member Mike Kroeger often gave to customers in his previous job at Starbucks wherein he’d often say, “Here’s your nickel back.”
Born November 5, 1959, Bryan Adams is an English-Canadian rock singer, guitarist, songwriter and photographer. His best-known albums include 18 Till I Die, Waking Up the Neighbors, and Reckless.
Bryan Adams also received awards like the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, has been inducted to Canada’s Walk of Fame, nominated for 3 Academy Awards for songwriting, and was recently nominated for his 5th Golden Globe for his contributions in the film Bobby. His music has been used in over 42 movie soundtracks.