101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts
101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts

Author: David McPherson

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2023-10-03

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1459751604

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101 true stories to surprise and delight Canadian music fans. Did you know that Serena Ryder played the quietest concert ever from the ocean floor during low tide at Fundy National Park? Or that “I’ll Never Smile Again,” the hit that launched Frank Sinatra’s career, was written by Toronto pianist Ruth Lowe? What about 12-year-old Liberty Silver singing in a reggae band that opened for Bob Marley at Madison Square Garden? Did you know that the title of the Tragically Hip’s 1991 album, Road Apples, is not talking about apples? In 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, author and historian David McPherson shares these and 97 other tales gathered from his more than 25 years working in the music industry. Music lovers and trivia buffs alike will enjoy perusing this collection of stories — collected from coast to coast — to discover surprising facts and hilarious tales from Canada’s music industry.

101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts
101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts

Author: Thom Ernst

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1459754336

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101 lesser-known stories to delight Canadian cinema and television fans. Do you know who was in the first on-screen nude scene in a Canadian feature film? Or which David Cronenberg film was raided for obscenity? Why was Oliver Reed arrested while shooting The Brood ? Which iconic Canadian television series was syndicated in over fifty different countries? Which Canadian film critic wrote a full-page retraction after reconsidering a positive review he gave a film? And what role did Canada play in the creation of Dennis Hopper’s Easy Rider? With an eye for the unique and the absurd, 101 Fascinating Canadian Film & TV Facts, from one of Canada’s leading film critics, is a lively and humorous look at the best and the worst, the firsts and the lasts, and the groundbreaking truths behind Canada’s film and television industry.

101 Amazing Facts about Foo Fighters
101 Amazing Facts about Foo Fighters

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2015-08-20

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1785382144

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Are you the world's biggest Foo Fighters fan? Or do you want to discover some interesting facts about Dave Grohl's band, generally considered to be the best rock act in the entire world? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are more than one hundred amazing facts about everything, from the band’s formation and early days of recording all the way to their most recent tour. With sections about each member as well as information on their music, awards and much more, you can find the information you want fast - and the book is perfect for all ages. No fan should be without it!

101 Amazing Facts about Avril Lavigne
101 Amazing Facts about Avril Lavigne

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 178333388X

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Are you the world's biggest Avril Lavigne fan? Or do you want to know everything there is to know about the Canadian singer and fashion icon? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about everything, from how Avril got started in the music business to her love life, awards she has won plus many more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast and is perfect for all ages!

101 Amazing Mumford & Sons Facts
101 Amazing Mumford & Sons Facts

Author: Jack Goldstein

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2013-03-07

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 1782347690

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Are you a fan of world-famous folk rock band Mumford & Sons? Do you want to know everything there is to know about the multi-instrumentalist Grammy-award-winning chart-toppers? If so, then this is the book for you. Contained within are over one hundred amazing facts about everything from how the band got together to facts about Marcus Mumford's amazing talents, awards the band have won, their singles, albums and much, much more. Get the facts you want quick!

Massey Hall
Massey Hall

Author: David McPherson

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 625

ISBN-13: 1459745019

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The fascinating story of Canada’s most revered concert hall and the myriad artists who have graced its stage. Known for its intimacy and sense of occasion, a night at Toronto’s Massey Hall is magical for both audiences and performers. For many musicians, playing the hall is the surest sign that they have made it. Looking out over the crowd, performers often comment that they feel they have joined history as they stand on the stage where Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, and so many other legends have stood. Based on scores of interviews and meticulous research, Massey Hall chronicles not only the historical and musical moments of the past 127 years, but also the community of artists and supporters that has built up around the hall. Covering both emerging artists such as Shakura S’Aida and William Prince and musical giants from Herbie Hancock to the Tragically Hip, this full-colour book is a celebration of music, community, and our shared cultural heritage.

101 Fascinating Hockey Facts
101 Fascinating Hockey Facts

Author: Brian McFarlane

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2019-11-02

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1459745671

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Brian McFarlane, hockey history, author, and Hockey Hall of Fame broadcaster, delivers 101 fascinating facts about the game he’s loved for over eighty years.

101 Rules of Thumb for Sustainable Buildings and Cities
101 Rules of Thumb for Sustainable Buildings and Cities

Author: Huw Heywood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1000708055

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People across the world are becoming more aware of the need for the buildings and cities they live and work in to be sustainable, but the issue of how to be sustainable can seem a confusing and complex one. These rules of thumb provide universal guidelines for the sustainable design of both buildings and the urban realm. It’s a global primer and textbook for anyone interested in understanding sustainability in the built environment, an ideal starting point for students as well as an aide memoir for more experienced readers and practitioners interested in this field.

Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics

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Published: 1978-03

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13:

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.