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>What, there aren't enough decent >Canadian artists?
uh ... no. the thing about the Rolling Stones is that not only do we get to see the Stones again in Toronto but they will draw Americans and that's all the city wants, American $$.
furthermore, the Stones, despite their age, are one of the most exciting and vital rock acts working today. i have seen the band 4 times in the past 12 years and their shows just keep getting better. this notion of the band being too old to rock is stupid. they created rock, let's let them decide when one is too old to rock. they have created the standard and they aren't done.
secondly, along with the likes of Bob Dylan, U2 and Bruce Springsteen, the Stones are in possession of the most remarkable and potent catalogue of music in rock.
name me one, just one Canadian band who have come close to producing music of the calibur as found on 'Beggar's Banquet', 'Let It Bleed' or 'Exile on Main Street'.
remember as well that Toronto has been the Stones' North American homebase since the late 70s. they're not as foriegn as you think. hell, their 1977 El Macombo gig can be heard on their live set 'Love You live'.
as for Canadian talent Rush is the obvious choice, but you have a problem with older men, so they're out.
the Hip are our other proven ticket to solid rock 'n' roll ... only their last two records are studies in mediocrity and their lead singer is striking out on his own again.
who else would you suggest? Bryan Adams? Celine Dion?
as for the money ... there's always more.
and Canadians don't have low selfesteem, we just like to allow others to get up on stage and make asses of themselves.
>massive arts festival including high >profile Canadian bands
i'm still curious as to who these high profile bands are. all i see these days are Canada Arts Council handout junkies.
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