1. Pierre Bouvier (1979)

Canadian Musician

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who was the frontman for the Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan.

2. Bryce Soderberg (1980)

Canadian Musician

Bassist and vocalist for the alternative rock band Lifehouse, the group who released the hit single "Hanging by a Moment."

3. Dave Baksh (1980)

Canadian Musician

Former lead guitarist for the Canadian pop punk band Sum 41 who has worked with Organ Thieves as well.

4. Deryck Whibley (1980)

Canadian Musician

Guitarist, producer, and frontman for the punk rock band Sum 41 who was nominated for a Grammy Award.

5. Guy Lombardo (1902)

Canadian Musician

Violinist and bandleader with The Royal Canadians who performed "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve. He, with his band, sold more than 100 million albums over the course of...

6. The Weeknd (1990)

Canadian Musician

Three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter and music producer whose debut album, Trilogy, was gold-certified. He's had several top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list, including "The Hills," "Can't Feel...

7. Johnny Burke (1908)

Canadian Musician

Best known for Swinging on a Star and Pennies from Heaven. He was revered as one of America's greatest mid-20th century songwriters.

8. Charlie Biddle (1926)

Canadian Musician

Bassist and member of the Order of Canada who was awarded the Prix Calixa-Lavallée in 2003.

9. Lindsay Ell (1989)

Canadian Musician

Canadian country music singer, guitarist and pianist who has earned critical praise for singles like "Trippin' On Us" and "Shut Me Up." She signed to Stoney Creek Records in 2013...

10. Ingrid Jensen (1966)

Canadian Musician

Juno-nominated jazz trumpeter known for her collaborations with the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. Her solo albums include Higher Grounds, Vernal Fields, and Here on Earth.

11. Chuck Comeau (1979)

Canadian Musician

Drummer with the pop punk band Simple Plan who has been a judge for the Independent Music Awards.

12. Karl Wolf (1979)

Canadian Musician

Singer-songwriter and producer who released a hit cover of Toto's "Africa" and three singles from his album Face Behind the Face in 2006. 

13. Ian Tyson (1933)

Canadian Musician

Singer-songwriter who was one-half of the duo Ian and Sylvia from 1964 to 1975 and later wrote the highly successful song "Four Strong Winds."

14. Glen Drover (1969)

Canadian Musician

Played guitar for the heavy metal bands Megadeth and King Diamond. He has played with both versions of Queensrÿche.

15. Tyler Stewart (1967)

Canadian Musician

Drummer with the alternative pop rock band the Barenaked Ladies.

16. Brian Browne (1937)

Canadian Musician

Jazz artist who became well-known across Ottawa and Toronto in the early 1960s whose career spanned half a century.

17. Garth Hudson (1937)

Canadian Musician

Canadian keyboardist, saxophonist and organist who is best know for being part of the music group The Band and who has scored many esteemed films.

18. Corey Cerovsek (1972)

Canadian Musician

A violinist, mathematician, and pianist who received a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music at the age of twelve.

19. Sylvia Tyson (1940)

Canadian Musician

Folk singer who was one-half of the popular act Ian & Sylvia, the group known for hits in Canada like "Early Morning Rain."

20. Lenny Breau (1941)

Canadian Musician

Jazz and country guitarist who played fingersmith guitar and who was a member of the jazz group Three.

21. Buffy Sainte-Marie (1941)

Canadian Musician

Academy Canadian-American Cree singer-songwriter of protest and love songs, including 1971's hit single "Soldier Blue."

22. George Canyon (1970)

Canadian Musician

Canadian country star who won nine Canadian Country Music Association Awards between 2004 and 2011. He has worked as an actor in movies and on television.

23. Aaron Pritchett (1970)

Canadian Musician

Country singer from British Columbia, Canada known for albums like 2003's "Something Goin' On Here". He was named Independent Male Artist of the Year at the 2005 Canadian Country Music...

24. Logan Mader (1970)

Canadian Musician

Famous for his work with the California-based metal band Machine Head, Mader contributed to the group's Burn My Eyes (1994) and The More Things Change... (1997) albums. He later recorded...

25. Emily Haines (1974)

Canadian Musician

Famous for her work with the Canadian rock bands Metric and Broken Social Scene, this soprano vocalist also created a solo act called Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton. Her...

26. Randy Bachman (1943)

Canadian Musician

Rock 'n' roll musician who was the lead guitarist, songwriter, and a founder of the rock band The Guess Who.

27. Skip Prokop (1943)

Canadian Musician

Canadian rock drummer who was a founding member of both The Paupers and Lighthouse. He later played with a music group called Mercy Train. 

28. Paul Hoffert (1943)

Canadian Musician

Musician, composer, author, and technology executive. He founded the popular Canadian pop band Lighthouse and, as a member of the National Research Council of Canada, created an early version of...

29. Alannah Myles (1958)

Canadian Musician

Canadian singer and songwriter who made a big splash with her self-titled debut album in 1989. She has released singles like "Who Loves You."

30. Mac DeMarco (1990)

Canadian Musician

Canadian vocalist, guitarist, drummer, and keyboardist. His solo albums include Salad Days and Rock and Roll Night Club.

31. Skip Spence (1946)

Canadian Musician

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist who co-founded a 1960s psychedelic folk/rock group called Moby Grape. He also performed as a drummer on Jefferson Airplane's first album.

32. Andy Creeggan (1971)

Canadian Musician

Notable for his work with the 1990s and early 2000s band Barenaked Ladies and for his membership in the jazz and rock group The Brothers Creeggan, this Canadian musician also recorded several...

33. Bruce Palmer (1946)

Canadian Musician

Bass guitarist with the folk rock band Buffalo Springfield who also collaborated with groups like Village.

34. Corky Laing (1948)

Canadian Musician

Drummer with the hard rock band Mountain who has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Meat Loaf.

35. Paul Shaffer (1949)

Canadian Musician

David Letterman's musical director, bandleader, and sidekick for over 30 years. He co-wrote and produced The Weather Girls' hit song "It's Raining Men" in 1979.

36. Tamia (1975)

Canadian Musician

Soul and hip hop artist who scored #1 R&B hits with "Spend My Life with You" and "Into You." She has been nominated for multiple Grammy and Juno Awards.

37. Richard Reed Parry (1977)

Canadian Musician

Canadian multi-instrumentalist best known as a member of the Grammy-winning band Arcade Fire. The band has released hit songs such as Intervention, Sprawl II, and Reflektor.

38. Steve Jocz (1981)

Canadian Musician

Former drummer with the punk rock band Sum 41 who is also a music video director and vocalist.

39. Alison Curtis (1977)

Canadian Musician

Canadian disc jockey who became a presenter on Irish radio station Phantom 105.2.

40. Aaron Lines (1977)

Canadian Musician

Country singer who had three singles reach the U.S. Hot Country Songs charts, including "You Can't Hide Beautiful."

41. John Lefebvre (1951)

Canadian Musician

Canadian songwriter, entrepreneur, attorney, and environmental activist. He released his debut album, Psalngs, in 2007.

42. Brian Greenway (1951)

Canadian Musician

Guitarist for the Canadian rock band April Wine who is also in Mashmakan and the band the Dudes.

43. Kim Mitchell (1952)

Canadian Musician

Canadian guitarist who played with the band Max Webster and who went on to pursue a solo career.

44. Gino Vannelli (1952)

Canadian Musician

Canadian pop, jazz, funk, soul, and soft-rock singer and songwriter. His hit singles include "I Just Wanna Stop," "Living Inside Myself," and "Hurts to Be in Love."

45. Jan Randall (1952)

Canadian Musician

Musician who learned everything by ear when he was a child. His work crossed many mediums, including theatre, film, and television. His commissioned works included "A Midsummer Night's Ice Dream"...

46. Dante DeCaro (1981)

Canadian Musician

Former guitarist for the Canadian indie pop rock band Hot Hot Heat.

47. Bodhi Jones (1981)

Canadian Musician

Canadian singer-songwriter known for acoustic alt-rock albums like 2010's "Where Does the Time Go?" He was voted Best of B.C. Artist of the Month by Virgin Radio 95.3 in 2009.

48. Sébastien Lefebvre (1981)

Canadian Musician

Rhythm guitarist for the Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan who released his debut solo album in 2009, You Are Here/Vous Etes Ici.

49. Dave Rosin (1981)

Canadian Musician

Guitarist known for playing with the Canadian rock band Hedley. The band is known for their eponymous album, as well as Famous Last Words, The Show Must Go On, and...

50. Allison Crowe (1981)

Canadian Musician

Canadian singer-songwriter best known for her singles "Snow" and "Arthur/Up to the Mountain." She has released over a dozen studio albums, including Introducing / Heirs + Grievances in 2016.