He’s also a competitor and leader for Canada internationally by winning multiple medals in the World Championship, Canada Cup, and World Cup. Even after retirement, Gretzky continues to be a great Canadian by launching The Wayne Gretzky Foundation as well as giving his time to countless other charitable endeavours. Wayne Gretzky should be considered a great Canadian because many has regarded Gretzky as the greatest hockey player ever in the NHL which made lots of people proud to be Canadian and changed hockey into a Canadian sport. Firstly, ever since Wayne Gretzky was a kid, he played minor hockey at a level far above his peers (Larry Schwartz). When he was six years old, his father, Walter, built a rink in the family's backyard, and it was there that Wayne skated for hours on end, every day, practising his skating, shooting and stick handling and learning everything about the game from his dad (Wayne Gretzky Biography).
For more than thirty years David Bowie has been an iconic artist in the music industry. His popularity was evoked after he reinvented himself by melding different genres together and creating alter egos of himself. His distinct androgynous look and his embodiment of Ziggy Stardust have solidified his career as a superstar of inimitable proportions. He became famous for his chameleon approach of shifting through various genres of music and the many unusual characterizations of himself. Bowie has achieved worldwide success and has had many hit songs because of this.
Summary: The Dave Matthews Band has been a musical power house for years. They have meshed together almost every type of music together to create their extremely unique sounds and attractiveness towards their music. "Gravedigger" might stand out to one who has listened to the band before. The narrator, Dave, is introducing us in first person to four different people who are all in turn brought together by a gravedigger. ________________________________________ The Dave Matthews Band has been a musical power house for years.
Morawetz’ compositions have been commissioned by internationally acclaimed artists and have garnered him many awards. Oskar Morawetz was born in a small town in Czechoslovakia in January of 1917. Following the footsteps of his older brother, Oskar was started piano lesson at the age of 6. As a young child he was give piano music and piano reductions of operas and symphonies. By being forced to play through the pieces, Morawetz increased his knowledge with the composition of each individual piece, allowing him to be familiar with a large variety of the musical literature.
David Takayoshi Suzuki, a highly notable Canadian, is a man of great intellectual abilities. He is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, and has gained world fame for his work in genetics. (Phillipson) Born on March 24, 1936 in Vancouver, B.C as a third-generation Japanese Canadian, David loved the outdoors from an early age. (Pezzi, 8) He spent a lot of time outdoors with his father, and together they would fish and explore forests and lakes. (Suzuki, 5) His outings with his father were what fueled his interest in nature.
Concert Critique – Dave Matthews Band - 31 August 2012 The Dave Matthews Band is one of the most popular touring bands in the United States of America and enjoys a huge following. The original members of the band are Dave Matthews (acoustic guitar/lead vocals), Carter Beauford (percussion, back-up vocals), Boyd Tinsley (violin), and Stefan Lessard (bass). Jeff Coffin (saxophone) joined the band in 2008 after founding member, LeRoi Moore died in 2008 from complications from a motor vehicle accident. Each summer, since the late 1990’s, The Dave Matthews Band embarks on a cross-country tour that draws hundreds of thousands of fans and loyal listeners. On August 31st, 2012, the band played an outdoor concert at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington, playing a 25-song set, almost 3 hours in length.
This is the first time the brand will offer a non-beer alternative since the conception of Molson Breweries in 1786. The following paper will provide a detailed marketing strategy to build brand loyalty and ensure success of Molson Canadian Cider. Situation Analysis: Strengths: Molson Canadian has been a trusted, nationwide, household name for decades. Through their long history and deep Canadian roots, Molson Canadian has been able to leverage brand awareness and loyalty by capitalizing on a society that is high in nationalism. They have maintained a strong market share that currently rests at 35.2% (Reference 2) for total volume of beer in Canada.
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It was with his brother that he was formally introduced to a keyboard, although it is believed that he already had a versatile knowledge of music at that point. (JSBach.org) When Bach was 15 he left his older brother to go to St. Michael’s School and sang in the choir to support himself. In 1706, while still attending school, Bach married his first wife and they would end up having 7 children. Three of their children passed away and the other four grew up and two
~Peace—the non-violent society and Canada’s international role as peacekeepers. Canada is a great country, as it has many extinctive aspects to it. Canada is a very diverse country and its mix of cultures and ethnicities makes it kind of like a little of the whole world in Canada. I really like Canada because of its mixture and Canada is also a very beautiful country to live in. I feel very lucky to be in Canada and it a very special opportunity for other`s to come visit or even live here, because I am sure that they will love Canada as much as I do.