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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From the Souvenir sheet of 4 stamps OFDC Cancellation Location: Montréal, Québec (for individal stamps) Gum Type: P.V.A. Photography: Michel Pinault, Pierre Guimond 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. Pierre Bertrand, Pierre Huet, Robert Léger and Michel Rivard wrote their first songs when they were in university, performing in intimate, smoke-filled rooms or boîtes à chansons where many young Quebec singers got their start. Mutual admiration for one another’s work led the group to join forces, and Beau Dommage was born. Named for a common or colloquial expression meaning “you bet,” the group flourished with the addition of Marie-Michèle Desrosiers, Réal Desrosiers, and later, Michel Hinton. Beau Dommage made a strong name for itself with its self-described “folk-rock-urban” sound, rich harmonious vocals and lyrics rooted in the Québécois culture. The band’s first album, which was self-titled, sold hundreds of thousands of copies – and its second, Où est passée la noce?, achieved equal success. Beau Dommage toured throughout Quebec and across Europe from 1975 to 1978. Although the group eventually disbanded, a strong friendship still binds its members, who reunited in 1984, 1992, 1995 and 2005. Over the course of its existence, Beau Dommage won numerous prizes and awards, including double-platinum status, Félix trophies, and a Billet d’or recognizing strong ticket sales for its live performances. It was the first band ever to receive a medal of honour from the National Assembly of Quebec. |
| Face value | PERMANENT™ domestic rate $0.63 |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 3004 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2655c |
| Catalog code | Canada post Product #: 403898145; Yvert et Tellier CA 2881 |
| 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 |
