Michael Barclay

Jason Schneider

Ian Andrew Dylan Jack

Capturing the spirit of Canadian rock from 1985 to 1995—a time when it became cool to be Canadian—this book chronicles how indie labels flourished, campus radio exploded, MuchMusic changed the way people view music, major labels tapped into the underground, and an exciting new generation of artists created a new canon of CanRock that altered the musical landscape. Bands like The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, and Sloan created a fever pitch for Canadian music, but there were also numerous others in the underground who created equally exciting work. This vital, lively, and entertaining examination of a groundbreaking decade contains vivid original photographs and interviews with all the major players.

The CanRock Renaissance, 1985-95

Have Not Been the Same

Ian A. D. Jack

Enhanced by interviews and rare photographs, a definitive history of late twentieth century Canadian rock covers bands from Canada's homegrown music industry, including Blue Rodeo, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, and Daniel Lanois.

The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995

Ian A.D. Jack

Two years ago Wilson left his old boss alive in exchange for a clean slate, keeping up his end of the bargain and staying off the grid. Then, thousands of miles from the city he once escaped, a man comes calling on Wilson with a gun in hand and a woman in his trunk. Wilson is pulled back into his old life as a "grinder" to work under the radar to quietly find out who is responsible for a dangerous mobster's missing nephews and this time all bets are off.

Jason Schneider

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