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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the Souvenir sheet of 4 stamps OFDC Cancellation Location: Toronto, Ontario Also available: Simulated perforation Pressure sensitive Quantity: 2,500,000 These stamps featuring The Tragically Hip, Rush, The Guess Who and Beau Dommage are the latest in our ongoing series honouring Canadian recording artists – and the first to feature bands rather than individual performers. The commercial and critical success that these groundbreaking musicians have achieved reaches far beyond our borders. Five friends from Kingston, Ontario – Gordon Downie, Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, Gord Sinclair, and Johnny Fay – founded The Tragically Hip in 1984. The band’s name, chosen quickly before the first gig, was inspired by Elephant Parts, a short video by former Monkee, Michael Nesmith. Known for energetic live performances, The Hip has established a demanding concert itinerary, touring extensively in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. The band has released 12 studio albums, two live albums, one extended play (EP) and 54 singles, and sold millions of records worldwide. Enjoying mass popularity and critical success, The Hip has received numerous awards, including 14 JUNO Awards, the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. |
| Face value | PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.63 |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 3002 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2655a |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403898145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2879 |
| Series | Canadian Recording Artists |
| Place in series | 3 |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 200,000 |
| Issue date | 19/07/2013 |
| Designer | Paprika |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 6 colours, one foil stamping, embossing plus varnish |
| Printed by | Lowe-Martin, Gravure Choquet |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 32.00 mm |
| Width | 40.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
