Stamps Honour Canada's Musical Icons

As a Global Superstar, Bryan Adams took Canadian music around the world and helped develop an infrastructure to propel other Canadians to the top of the charts. Stompin’ Tom Connors protested the policies he felt were hindering Canada’s artistic potential with songs that have become Canadian anthems. Robert Charlebois gave voice to and furthered the development of the chanson, and Édith Butler promoted a familiarity with and appreciation for Acadian culture in Canada and around the world. Together, these four artists have written a text book for music industry success.

The stamps are square in format, and feature a monochromatic photo of each artist alongside his or her Order of Canada insignia. To reflect the stardom of these “living legends,” each is captured in the limelight by using close-cropped images that make it look like they are standing in a spotlight.

It is a sequel to the 2007 Canadian Recording Artists series that featured Paul Anka, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell and Anne Murray.

- Mrs. Nagalakshmi Tadakaluri, Philatelist.

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