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In February 2005, it was announced that Comparelli left the band for personal reasons. That same year, 54-40 signed with True North Records. In 2010, to celebrate the band's 30 years together and almost 25 years since their first commercial album The Green Album, the band went on a promotional concert tour with a two-set act.
Oct 25, 2011 · With Ian Franey (drums), Osborne and Merritt formed a band they called 54-40, a reference to a US political slogan from the 1840s (“Fifty-four forty or Fight!”) that called for the American annexation of what is now British Columbia. ( See Oregon Treaty .)
Nov 10, 2011 · Before the recording of 2005’s Yes to Everything longtime guitarist Phil Comparelli departed for a hiatus. Seeking a temporary replacement, the band turned to CanRock veteran Dave Genn , whose tastefully restrained, precise guitar style arguably made the Matthew Good Band ’s Beautiful Midnight the controversial singer’s masterwork.
Feb 17, 2005 · In a move that follows months of speculation, 54*40 has announced the departure of long-time guitarist Phil Comparelli. The band's manager, Allen Moy, told the Straight that Comparelli has left...
Sep 29, 2021 · Band members Neil Osborne and Brad Merritt met at South Delta Highschool in Tsawwassen British Columbia in 1978. Osborne went off to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, when he returned, he formed 54-40 with Merritt and drummer Ian Franey.
54∙40 has certainly left their mark on the Canadian cultural landscape. With more than three decades of performing and recording behind them, the band has an unbelievable catalogue of hit songs.
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Mar 26, 2021 · In the fall of 1985, 54-40, who, during this period, besides Osborne and Merritt included: Phil Comparelli on guitars, vocals, and trumpet and drummer Matt Johnson, did a showcase at Club Lingerie — a popular spot in Hollywood, California on the Sunset Boulevard strip.
