Glass Tiger, Loverboy and 11 more of the country91Ƶs most influential rock acts will join Canada91Ƶs Walk of Fame in a 91Ƶmega-induction91Ƶ ceremony set for September.
An evening dubbed Canada91Ƶs Rock of Fame will toast an eclectic group of homegrown talent from the 1970s and 1980s that spans progressive rock, heavy metal, glam and some of rock91Ƶs other vibrant subgenres.
April Wine will be recognized as Halifax pioneers, the first Canadian act to see one of its music videos played on MTV, while Vancouver91Ƶs Chilliwack will be toasted for 12 albums released over 14 years.
Also being honoured is new wave foursome Platinum Blonde, known for their big hits and big hair, while fellow Torontonians Rough Trade get the spotlight for their queer punk esthetic and the Parachute Club will be recognized for songs including their lasting hit 91ƵRise Up.91Ƶ
Other honourees include Vancouver91Ƶs Trooper, known for radio smashes including 91ƵRaise a Little Hell,91Ƶ Toronto band Lighthouse, credited as warriors of the touring circuit, and Lee Aaron, often called 91ƵCanada91Ƶs Metal Queen.91Ƶ
Rounding out the group is Kim Mitchell91Ƶs Toronto band Max Webster, Vancouver classic rock stalwarts Prism and Montreal91Ƶs Michel Pagliaro, the first Canadian artist to receive gold records in English and French.
Glass Tiger earned its stripes with a run of Top 40 hits including 91ƵDon91Ƶt Forget Me (When I91Ƶm Gone)91Ƶ and 91ƵMy Town,91Ƶ featuring Rod Stewart, while Loverboy brought heat to the charts with 91ƵWorking For the Weekend91Ƶ and 91ƵTurn Me Loose.91Ƶ
Performers and presenters for Canada91Ƶs Rock of Fame will be announced in the coming weeks and the ceremony will be held at Toronto91Ƶs Massey Hall on Sept. 28.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday at 10 a.m. ET.
Organizers noted that the rock inductions are part of bigger plans to mark the Walk of Fame91Ƶs 25th anniversary. The music-themed bash will be followed by the annual induction ceremony set for Dec. 2, when hockey superstar Connor McDavid and satirist Rick Mercer will be among the honourees.
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