Music Express The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Canada's Music Magazine [Paperback]

The glory days of rock from the perspective of Canadas original music magazine.

The story ofMusic Expressis told through the unique perspective of Keith Sharp, the magazines founder and editor. During its seventeen-year existence,Music Expressrose from a small, Calgary-based regional magazine to an international publication. The interviews, anecdotes, and stories cover the golden era of Canadian music, with the rise to global status of such icons as Bryan Adams, Loverboy, Rush, Celine Dion, and Triumph. Their stories, as well as many more, are captured together with an array of classic rock photography that provides a unique time capsule.??

?????? From Sharps Calgary roots in 1976 to the heady heights of his publications growth, he details foreign adventures covering the likes of David Bowie in Australia, KISS in West Germany, and Iron Maiden in Poland, along with other high-profile interviews including U2, Paul McCartney, Iron Maiden, and Rod Stewart.

The rise of the Canadian music industry, along with anecdotes and exclusive photos of international rock and pop stars, from the perspective of Canada's foremost music magazine from the 70s to the 90s.Keith was always a good friend to all Canadian musicians. We shared our dreams with him. It's interesting to read what he was going through at the same time [he was living] his dream.The memories you have compiled over the years are eternally embedded in our history. I for one am glad you decided to ROCK with us, rather than those others Stampeders in your initial sports assignments.Keith Sharp is a former sportswriter for theCalgary Heraldwho launchedAlberta Music Expressas a hobby in July 1976, going full time withMusic Expressin 1978. Sharp also launchedAccess Magazinein June 1995. The native of Manchester, England, runsthemusicexpress.caand lives in Toronto. If you came of age musically in Canada during [the late 70s and through the 80s], yl£!