July 1, 2009
Have you heard of the band Crowbar? They're Canadian. I believe they fall into the category of bands who were big in Canada but never made a dent here in the US of A. Who were other bands and musicians who that fall into that 'obscure' category?
Who are your favorite Canadian musicians and bands? Feel free to share your thoughts on the vast plethora of Canadian music.
And lastly, Happy Canada Day!
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