Solo Artists (alphabetically) who have cracked the Top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100:
DOB: November 5, 1959 (age 57)
POB: Kingston, Ontario
Definitely one of the most successful solo artists that has gone South. He has had 17 Top 20 hits in the States which includes 11 Top 10 hits and 4 Number 1 songs. He has released 69 singles to date, most of them charting somewhere on the Canadian music lists, and has partnered on songs with such luminaries as Tina Turner, Rod Stewart and Sting, Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Raitt and, ahem, Pamela Anderson.
First US Charted Single: "Straight From The Heart" to #10 in 1983
First US Charted # 1: "Heaven" in 1985
First Canadian #1: "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" in 1991
DOB: July 30, 1941 (age 75)
POB: Ottawa, Ontario
Anka's first single, "I Confess", was released when he was only 15 years old. It didn't make the charts, but his next single, "Diana" released the very next year, went to # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. He'd be singing and entertaining for the next 60 years. He made the Top 20 in the States 22 times, with 12 Top 10 songs and two number 1 hits, which came 15 years apart. I will always know Paul Anka as the man who wrote "She's A Lady" for Tom Jones, "My Way" for Frank Sinatra, and the theme song to The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson!
First US Charted Single: "Diana" to # 2 in 1957
First US Charted # 1: "Lonely Boy" in 1959
First Canadian # 1: Oddly, never on the Canadian charts (I may be mistaken here).
DOB: March 27, 1962 (age 55)
POB: Calgary, Alberta
Known mostly for her ballads, Jann Arden had only one major hit in the US. Of the 41 singles she has released so far, only "Insensitive" made it past the Top 20. In fact, it's the only song of hers to crack the Billboard Hot 100.
First US Charted Single: "Insensitive" to #12 in 1994
First US Charted # 1: none
First Canadian # 1: "Insensitive" in 1994
DOB: March 1, 1994 (age 23)
POB: London, Ontario
Crap. I guess I can't get around mentioning "The Biebs" in this list. His success astounds me, but I guess I can't appreciate all music. Bieber has had 15 Top 20 hits in the States, which includes 9 Top 10's and 3 number 1 hits. Even though he's not the cute little boy from Canada anymore, his teenaged minions seem to stick with him through thick and thin.
First US Charted Single: "One Time" to # 17 in 2009
First US Charted # 1: "What Do You Mean" in 2015
First Canadian # 1: "Boyfriend" in 2012
DOB: May 14, 1953 (age 64)
POB: Lynn Lake, Manitoba
He first mad a name for himself with the band Red Rider, but never had a hit in the States with them. As a solo artist, he hit the Top 20 once down South. Cochrane has been releasing single from 1973 up until just a few years ago.
First US Charted Single: "Life Is A Highway" to # 6 in 1991
First US Charted # 1: none
First Canadian # 1: "Life Is A Highway" in 1991
DOB: July 13, 1974 (age 42)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
To say Deborah Cox has been successful in the States would be an understatement. She actually set a record on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts (that's a mouthful) with her single "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here" that was # 1 for 14 weeks! Most pundits label her the top R&B artist in Canada, and her record shows it. She had three Top 20 songs on the Billboard Top 100.
First US Charted Single: "Sentimental" to # 25 in 1995
First US Charted # 1: none
First Canadian # 1: none
DOB: December 31, 1947 (age 69)
POB: Winnipeg, Manitoba
The leader of the influential band The Guess Who, Cummings had a lot of success in his native Canada as a solo artist, but not so much in the States. In Canada he charted 17 times; in the States only five. He never had a number 1 hit as a solo artist in either country, though.
First US Charted Single: "Stand Tall" to # 10 in 1976
First US Charted # 1: none
First Canadian Charted # 1: none
DOB: March 30, 1968 (age 49)
POB: Charlemagne, Quebec
Probably one of the greatest exports from Canada, Celine Dion is a diva that deserves to be because of her remarkable track record. She has had 10 Top 20 hits, each being a Top 10, and 4 # 1 songs. But that's only on the main US chart. She has released over 150 singles since 1981, 41 of those appearing on the US Adult Contemporary chart. She is a MegaStar all around the world.
First US Charted Single: "(If There Was) Any Other Way" to # 35 in 1990
First US Charted # 1: "The Power Of Love" in 1993
First Canadian # 1: "If You Asked Me To" in 1992
DOB: October 24, 1986 (age 30)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
Born Aubrey Drake Graham, Drake has become a worldwide sensation in just a few years. I couldn't tell you one song of his if I heard it on the radio, but people seem to love this guy! He has won 3 Grammy Awards, has been nominated four 27 (!), and won 13 Billboard Music Awards out of 22 nominations...in 2017 alone!! Yeah, he started out on Degrassi: The Next Generation, but he's gone much further now. He's logged 24 Top 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 12 of them Top 10, with one # 1.
First US Charted Single: "Best I Ever Had" to # 2 in 2009
First US Charted # 1: "One Dance" in 2016
First Canadian # 1: "One Dance" in 2016
DOB: February 13, 1976 (age 41)
POB: Amherst, Nova Scotia
Leslie Feist got her start in music back in 1991 when she was just 15 years old. She fronted a Calgary punk band called Placebo which won there way to a spot in the Infest festival, with the Ramones headlining, in 1993. Of the ten singles she has released, the most popular by far was "1234". Its the only song of hers that made it on to the Billboard US chart.
First US Charted Single: "1234" to # 8 in 2007
First US Charted # 1: none
First Canadian # 1: none
DOB: December 2, 1978 (age 38)
POB: Victoria, British Columbia
She has released over 20 singles over the years, and came to prominence because she was "like a bird". She's had 5 Top 20 hits on the US chart, including two number 1's. She has also reached number 1 twice in her homeland. She is no doubt a great singer, but if she tries to sing "O Canada" the way she did at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game again, there may be a mass revolt!
First US Charted Single: "I'm Like A Bird" to # 9 in 2000
First US Charted # 1: "Promiscuous" in 2006
First Canadian # 1: "I'm Like A Bird" in 2000
DOB: December 21, 1951 (age 65)
POB: London, England (?!)
Yes, even though he was born in the U.K., Nick Gilder moved to Vancouver, British Columbia as a youngster and was brought up in Canada. Gilder is the high-voiced glam rocker from the 1970's who had a monster hit called "Hot Child In The City". He was also the lead singer in the band Sweeney Todd.
First US Charted Single: "Hot Child In The City" to # 1 in 1978
First US Charted # 1: "Hot Child In The City" in 1978
First Canadian # 1" "Hot Child In The City" in 1978
DOB: November 26, 1933
DOD: October 30, 2007 (age 73)
POB: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Another non-Canadian Canadian?? Well, his parents were both French-Canadian and, when his father died, he and his mother moved to Griouxville, Alberta at the age of 13. Goulet was a wonderful singer, which he managed to parlay into being a consummate entertainer. He charted eight songs on the US Top 100 charts, the highest being a # 16 with "My Love, Forgive Me" in 1964, but became much better known for his guest TV appearances and variety shows.
First US Charted Single: "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" to # 89 in 1962
DOB: May 31, 1962 (age 55)
POB: Montreal, Quebec
He wore his sunglasses at night so he could, so he could...crack the US charts. I was surprised at how successful Corey Hart was down South. He's one of the few that I thought only Canadians heard on the radio and saw his videos. Well, Mr. Hart was able to crack the Top 20 in the US four times in his career, the highest spot being 1985's "Never Surrender", which made it to number 3.
First US Charted Single: "Sunglasses At Night" to # 7 in 1984
First Canadian # 1: "Never Surrender" in 1985
DOB: March 25, 1966
DOD: March 2, 2008 (age 41)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
Jeff Healey was a hugely talented blues/rock singer and guitar player. What made him so special was his ability to jam with the greatest blues artists of his time being blind and playing his axe in a uniquely original way. He cracked the US Top 20 only once, but he almost always had a song on the Canadian charts. Cancer took him away from us far too early.
First US Charted Single: "Angel Eyes" to # 5 in 1989
DOB: June 3, 1954 (age 63)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
One song, that's all it took, to make Dan Hill a known name pretty much all over the world. 1977's "Sometimes When We Touch" became a huge hit all over the world. It was one of two songs Hill had that cracked the Top 20 in the States, although it petered out at # 3. That's a lot of hair...
First US Charted Single: "Growin' Up" to # 67 in 1975
First Canadian # 1: "Sometimes When We Touch" in 1977
DOB: March 29, 1944 (age 73)
POB: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Even though he had 5 singles chart in the US, Terry Jacks sat back and watched the dough roll in because of his only number 1 song, "Seasons In The Sun". He had more success on the Canadian charts, but nothing would come close to his money-making tune!
First US Charted Single: "I'm Gonna Love You, Too" to # 116 in 1973
First US Charted # 1: "Seasons In The Sun" in 1974
First Canadian # 1: "Seasons In The Sun" in 1974
DOB: November 21, 1985 (age 31)
POB: Mission, British Columbia
Miss Jepsen has been around a little longer than most know. Her first album was released in 2008 and her first single hit the Canadian charts that year with "Tug Of War". Three years later a bomb exploded. "Call Me Maybe" became a world wide hit and Carly Rae Jepsen became a household name.
First US Charted Single: "Call Me Maybe" to # 1 in 2011
First US Charted # 1: "Call Me Maybe" in 2011
First Canadian # 1: "Call Me Maybe" in 2011
DOB: May 11, 1976 (age 41)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
He was born Jason D. Harrow but changed his name when he was around 17 when he became inspired by a 17th Century French politician named Cardinal Richelieu. One of his first stage performances was in front of Nelson Mandela when the world leader visited Toronto in 1990. He soon became one of the most respected and sought after music producers in Canada. He's worked with Pharrell Williams, Akon, Pitbull, Method Man, just to name a few. He cracked the Top 20 in the US only once with his own song.
First US Charted Single: "Dangerous" to # 5 in 2008
DOB: December 5, 1946 or 1952
(his year of birth is in question)
POB: Montreal, Quebec
He looked like Engelbert Humperdink and sounded like Neil Diamond, and came up in the music biz at just the right time for that. He co-wrote the hit song "Sugar, Sugar" by The Archies. He also had some success with his own songs. Kim found himself on the US charts 15 times in his long career, more than in his native Canada. In 1974, he had one of the biggest songs of the year with "Rock Me Gently".
First US Charted Single: "How'd We Ever Get This Way?" to # 21 in 1968
First US Charted # 1: "Rock Me Gently" in 1974
First Canadian # 1: "Baby, I Love You" in 1969
DOB: September 27, 1984 (age 32)
POB: Belleville, Ontario
So angry. Why so angry? She should be happy. Avril has had 8 Top 20 hits in the States, 5 in the Top 10 and a number 1 song to her credit. Of the 23 singles she's released since coming on the scene in 2001, 20 of them made it to the Canadian chart.
First US Charted Single: "Complicated" to # 2 in 2002
First US Charted # 1: "Girlfriend" in 2007
First Canadian # 1: "Complicated" in 2002
DOB: November 17, 1938 (age 78)
POB: Orillia, Ontario
Here is an artist that is all ours! Gordon Lightfoot is almost synonymous with Canada. But he had some great success south of the border as well. Four of his 46 released singles made it to the US Top 10, including his only US # 1 song "Sundown". His low, velvety voice always makes a Canadian's chest swell with pride. His songs have been recorded by such luminaries as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Jr., Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand and scores more. No less than 25 of his songs landed on the Canadian chart.
First US Charted Single: "If You Could Read My Mind" to # 5 in 1970
First US Charted # 1: "Sundown" in 1974
First Canadian # 1: "If You Could Read My Mind" in 1970
DOB: January 28, 1968 (age 49)
POB: Halifax, Nova Scotia
I used to love listening to Sarah McLachlan! Her wonderful voice had a calming effect on me, I don't know why, just did. I, regrettably, haven't listened to her in a very long time. And I had no idea that she even charted song in the States. She had four songs in the Top 20, but charted ten times with her 53 released singles. She always did better in her native land, charting 22 times since 1988.
First US Charted Single: "Possession" to # 73 in 1993
First Canadian # 1: "Building A Mystery" in 1997
DOB: August 8, 1998 (age 18)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
I honestly didn't know this guy was Canadian. In fact, I wasn't sure of what he looked like. But I have definitely heard the name. He seems like a "Beiber-Lite". Apparently, he started posting songs he covered on Vine when he was around 15, which caught the attention of Island Records. Soon after, he started to release music, 7 singles so far, all making the charts in the States and Canada. He hasn't had a number 1 song yet...yet!
First US Charted Single: "Life Of The Party" to # 24 in 2014
DOB: November 7, 1943 (age 73)
POB: Fort Macleod, Alberta
Probably one of the most influential folk musicians to come out of the '60's, Joni Mitchell never achieved chart success in the States. The website Allmusic.com states she "may stand as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century". Eleven of her 33 singles appeared on the US chart, but only one landed in the Top 20, "Help Me" made it to # 7 in 1974. The only time she reached number 1 was on the US Adult Contemporary chart with the same song.
First US Charted Single: "Big Yellow Taxi" to # 67 in 1970
DOB: June 1, 1974 (age 43)
POB: Ottawa, Ontario
Us Canadians have known Alanis Morissette for a long time. She first appeared on the show You Can't Do That On Television when she was 12 years old. From there she recorded and released two albums that did well in Canada but failed to make a mark in the States. She had 8 singles from those two albums that charted in Canada. Then, 1995 came around, and the entire world knew her name. She released the album Jagged Little Pill which went on to sell of 30-million albums around the globe. The biggest single from that album was the anger-filled "You Oughta Know" which, along with its video, was on heavy rotation in both Canada and the US. Although she never made it to number 1 in the States, she had 6 number 1 hits in Canada. Her fame may have waned in recent years, but her contribution to music remains important to us Hosers.
First Charted US Single: "You Oughta Know" to # 7 in 1995
First Canadian # 1: "Hand In My Pocket" in 1995
DOB: June 20, 1945 (age 72)
POB: Springhill, Nova Scotia
She was the first Canadian musician that I knew was from here that was making it big in the States. Growing up in the '70's, I would hear Anne Murray everywhere, on radio and TV. Her albums have sold over 55 million worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian singers EVER. She was the first Canadian woman to have a number 1 song south of the border. She has recked four Grammys, 24 Juno Awards (which is a record) and 3 American Music Awards. Yeah, she's kind of a big deal. Of the 76 singles she's released over the years, only 1 made it to the Top of the US Billboard Top 100 chart; "You Needed Me" in 1978. In Canada, she's had 5 number 1's on the main chart, and a ridiculous 24 number 1 song on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart.
First US Charted Single: "Snowbird" to # 8 in 1970
First US Charted # 1: "You Needed Me" in 1978
First Canadian # 1: "Cotton Jenny" in 1972
DOB: December 25, 1958 (age 58)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
Her biggest hit was definitely "Black Velvet" which made it all the way to number 1 in the States in 1989. She only had one other charted song down south, but appeared on the Canadian chart with 12 of her songs. Her last album was released in 2014, but she had already faded into obscurity.
First US Charted Single: "Love Is" to # 36 in 1989
First US Charted # 1: "Black Velvet" in 1989
First Canadian # 1: "Song Instead Of A Kiss" in 1992
DOB: October 30, 1969 (age 47)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
This makes me so sad. I must say, Snow saw an opening for his style in the early '90's and capitalized on it. But he was pretty much the butt of jokes to most Canadians. That might sound unfair, but it's true. What amazes me, as I was putting together this post, is Snow's big song, "Informer", made it to number 1 in the States! That's right, Snow had a number 1 hit but Rush never cracked the Top 20...ugh. "Informer" only made it to # 9 on the Canadian chart.
First US Charted Single: "Informer" to # 1 in 1993
First Us Charted # 1: "Informer" in 1993
DOB: August 28, 1965 (age 51)
POB: Windsor, Ontario
Here's Canada's Country music star. Twain became huge in Canada in 1995 when she released the album The Woman In Me. She got some notice in the States during that time as well, especially on the Country Music charts. The fact that this was still during the music video age, and that Twain is extremely easy on the eyes, he fame started to soar. After releasing her third album, Come On Over, Shania would have 12 singles that made the Top 10 on the US Country chart, including an incredible 7 number 1's! She was never able to get to the top of the Top 100 chart in the States, but got close with "You're Still The One" which made it to # 2 in 1998. At age 51, Twain is making a bit of a comeback by releasing her first album since 2002. I'm sure more success will follow.
First US Charted Single: "Any Man Of Mine" to # 31 in 1995
First Canadian # 1: "I'm Gonna Getcha Good" in 2002
DOB: June 16, 1952 (age 65)
POB: Montreal, Quebec
I'm six years old and just about the only song I continually sing is "I Just Wanna Stop" by some dude named Gino Vannelli. That song played on the radio about 40 times a day, it seemed. But it was a good song and made a name for it's singer in the States where it went to # 4 on the Top 100 chart. He even received a Grammy nomination for the song. He had a few more singles chart in the States, but 1978 was easily his best year.
First US Charted Single: "People Gotta Move" to # 22 in 1974
First Canadian # 1: "I Just Wanna Stop" in 1978
DOB: February 16, 1990 (age 27)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
Born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye changed his name, according to one report, when he "left one weekend and never came home" after dropping out of High School. He released his first single, "Wicked Games", in 2012. It charted in both Canada and the US, but not very high. Less than three years later, The Weeknd would have his first # 1 song in Canada and the States and he hasn't slowed down since. He has now been nominated for an Academy Award (for the song "Earned It" which appeared in Fifty Shades Of Grey), won two Grammys (nominated for nine) and won 10 Juno Awards (nominated for 16). And "I can't feel my face when I'm with you..." is always running around my head!
First US Charted Single: "Wicked Games" to # 53 in 2012
First US Charted # 1: "The Hills" in 2015
First Canadian # 1: "The Hills" in 2015
DOB: November 12, 1945 (age 71)
POB: Toronto, Ontario
He is a true musical icon. He has written scores of songs and is worshiped by millions around the globe. He had great successes with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young. He solo work is fabulous as well, but he had only one song make the Top 20 in the States. It just happened to be a number 1 hit, "Heart Of Gold". He made a bunch of appearances on the charts, but never achieved that measure of success before or after. Even in his home nation, "Heart Of Gold" was his only number 1 song. He has been nominated for 28 Juno Awards, winning seven, and has been inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame twice; once for Buffalo Springfield and once for his solo work.
First US Charted Single: "Cinnamon Girl" to # 55 in 1970
First US Charted # 1: "Heart Of Gold" in 1971
First Canadian # 1: "Heart Of Gold" in 1971
So those are some of the Canadian solo acts that have reached the Top 20 on the Billboard US Top 100. But there are plenty of other folks that I think deserve a mention as well:
Michael Buble - From Burnaby, British Columbia - Winner of four Grammys and 12 Juno Awards, has had four number 1 songs on the US Adult Contemporary chart.
Terri Clark - From Montreal, Quebec - Has performed quite well on the Country charts; in the US she's had 10 Top 10 hits including 2 number 1's.
Bruce Cockburn - From Ottawa, Ontario - Since 1970 has released 26 albums. He reached # 21 in the States in 1979 with "Wondering Where The Lions Are"
Leonard Cohen - From Westmount, Quebec - World famous singer who won a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2010. "Hallelujah" made it to # 59 on the US chart in 1984.
Holly Cole - From Halifax, Nova Scotia - Jazz singer who has sold millions of albums in Canada with some success in the States around the Jazz scene.
Stompin' Tom Connors - From Saint John, New Brunswick - Folk country singer that is pure Canadiana, the States just wouldn't get it. Except for "The Hockey Song" of course.
Deadmau5 - From Niagara Falls, Ontario - Probably the most famous DJ in Canada, he has received six Grammy nominations and seven Juno noms, winning 3.
Denny Doherty - From Halifax, Nova Scotia - He was one of the Papas in the Mamas And The Papas and released 6 solo albums in the '70's.
David Foster - From Victoria, British Columbia - Although he released a few singles of his own, Foster is much more well known as a producer and composer of some monster hits by famous musicians such as "Got To Be Real" (Cheryl Lynn 1978), "After The Love Has Gone" (Earth, Wind And Fire 1979), "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" (Chicago 1982), "Hard Habit To Break" (Chicago 1984), Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, and more!
Matthew Good - From Burnaby, British Columbia - Leader of his own band in the '90's, he had a bit of a cult following in the States and Canada. Has released more albums after going solo with some success.
Glenn Gould - From Toronto, Ontario - Recognized as one of the most celebrated classical pianists of the 20th Century, he was the winner of 5 Grammys and 3 Juno Awards.
Lawrence Gowan - From Glasgow, Scotland - Raised in Scarborough, Ontario, Gowan had great success on the Canadian chart before going on to become the lead singer of Styx, who will release an album of new material in 2017.
Ronnie Hawkins - From Huntsville, Arkansas - Born in the States but made a name for himself in Canada in the late1950's, Ronnie Hawkins decided to stay where he was wanted and became a Canadian Citizen in 1964. He achieved a little success on the charts in both Canada and the States. Became an Officer of the Order Of Canada in 2013.
Hayden (Paul Desser) - From Thornhill, Ontario - You may not know who Hayden is, although he did get a good share of airplay on Toronto's CFNY, but I had to include him because we used to work together at Jumbo Video in the early '90's. If you know his stuff, he was moody back then, too.
Colin James - From Regina, Saskatchewan - A premiere guitar player who has had success in rock, blues and swing music. Nominated for 14 Juno Awards, winning six.
Sass Jordan - From Birmingham, England - Moved to Westmount, Quebec as a child and had success in the '80's on the Canadian charts, gained mostly from music video play. Charted once in the States, 1994's "Sun's Gonna Rise" made it to # 86.
Diana Krall - From Nanaimo, British Columbia - A fabulous Jazz singer and pianist who has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, winning five.
Chantal Kreviazuk - From Winnipeg, Manitoba - A classically trained pianist who has had two songs on the US Adult Contemporary chart. Nominated for 5 Juno Awards, winner of two.
k.d. lang - From Edmonton, Alberta - Probably known to most Americans for her fantastic rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Her biggest hit, "Constant Craving" from 1992, made it to # 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. She has been nominated for 11 Grammys, and has won four. I have no idea why her name is always in lower case...
Daniel Lanois - From Hull, Quebec - A musician who has released about a dozen albums but is much better known for his work as a producer or artists such as U2, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel and Emmylou Harris. Winner of 11 Grammys for his producing.
Rita MacNeil - From Big Pond, Nova Scotia - Not sure if anybody in the States knows who Rita MacNeil is, but if you're from The Great White North you have definitely heard of her. Her television specials just about every year were always standard Canadian viewing.
Kim Mitchell - From Sarnia, Ontario - Has had much success on the Canadian charts with his band, Max Webster, and his solo work. His 1984 song "Go For Soda" went to # 12 on the US Mainstream Rock chart, his greatest chart success in the States. Coincidentally, his highest charting song in Canada reached # 3 in 1992, for the song "America".
Walter Ostanek - From Duparquet, Quebec - I had to include this polka king of Canada because of his 17 Grammy nominations, of which he won three.
Oscar Peterson - From Montreal, Quebec - He played Jazz piano for 60 years and was recognized around the world as one of the greats. Duke Ellington once called him the "Maharaja of the keyboard". He released over 200 recordings in his career and won eight Grammy Awards.
Sam Roberts - From Westmount, Quebec - He hasn't had a single chart in the States, yet, but he has had good success here in Canada. He's been nominated for 14 Juno Awards to date, winning six.
Paul Shaffer - From Thunder By, Ontario - Known worldwide as the bandleader for David Letterman's night shows from 1982 to 2015. Was a member of the SNL house band from it's beginnings in 1975 up to 1980. Has recorded with scores of famous artists, from George Clinton to B.B. King, Robert Plant to Cyndi Lauper.
Howard Shore - From Toronto, Ontario - Has scored over 80 films from 1978 to 2015, most notably for the Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and for his work on most David Cronenberg films. Has one three Academy Awards and four Grammys.
Hank Snow - From Brooklyn, Nova Scotia - The renowned Country Music singer/song-writer performed for more than 50 years and released more than 140 albums. He is often cited as one of the most influential Country Music artists of all-time. Over 80 of his singles charted on the US Country chart from 1949 to 1980. Member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame, both in the States and Canada.
David Clayton-Thomas - From Surrey, England - Son of a Canadian soldier, Clayton-Thomas was born in England but moved back to Toronto, Ontario after WWII. He is known for being the lead singer of the multi-million selling group Blood, Sweat & Tears, who had three # 2 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.
Ian Thomas - From Hamilton, Ontario - He is the brother of one of the McKenzie brothers, Dave Thomas. He had a big hit in 1973, "Painted Ladies", which reached # 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Vanity - From Niagara Falls, Ontario - Known more for being one of Prince's proteges in the 1980's, Vanity, born Denise Matthews, had a # 1 US Dance track in "Nasty Girl".
David Wilcox - From Montreal, Quebec - A blues-rock guitarist and singer that may not be well known in the US, but has had much success here in Canada. If you have a cottage in Ontario, you know who David Wilcox is!
Okay....long list, eh?? I haven't even started on the BANDS from Canada that have had success down south. I'll save that for another post.
HAPPY CANADA DAY, EH!
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