CANADA 2013 - CANADIAN RECORDING ARTISTS

The 4 stamps affixed to this unique collectible Souvenir Sheet feature Rush, Beau Dommage, The Guess Who and The Tragically Hip. They are part of the latest issue in Canada Post’s ongoing series honouring Canadian recording artists.
Designer Louis Gagnon of Paprika drew on feedback from the groups to focus on what fans recognized most about their beloved artists. The result: stamps with group shots of Beau Dommage and the Tragically Hip, alongside stamps featuring the iconic logo of The Guess Who and the fan-favourite cover of Rush’s album, 2112.
The challenge was to balance history with the present to create something classic and lasting. The current band members were present in the development process and gave their input all the way through. To keep everything united, Gagnon showed each group’s graphic logo and kept colour tones and textures consistent.

About the 4 bands in this series

Five friends from Kingston, Ontario – Gordon Downie, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, and Johnny Fay – founded The Tragically Hip in 1984. The band has released 12 studio albums, 2 live albums, one extended play (EP), and 54 singles, and sold millions of records worldwide.

Rush has sold in excess of 40 million records worldwide, ranking third behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for most gold and platinum records sold by a rock band. Since releasing its debut album in 1974, the Toronto group has become one of Canada’s most successful and influential rock bands.

The Guess Who got their start in Winnipeg in 1962 when singer and songwriter Chad Allen joined Jim Kale, Randy Bachman, Garry Peterson and Bob Ashley to form Chad Allen and the Reflections. Over their career, they have recorded 14 top-40 hit singles, sold millions of albums, won 2 JUNO Awards and been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Canada's Walk of Fame and the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.

Beau Dommage made a strong name for itself with its self-described “folk-rock-urban” sound, rich harmonious vocals and lyrics rooted in the Québécois culture. Over the course of its existence, the band won numerous prizes and awards, including double-platinum status, Félix trophies, and a Billet d’or recognizing strong ticket sales for its live performances. It was the first band ever to receive a medal of honour from the National Assembly of Quebec.