Canadian musician, songwriter, and film composer Robbie Robertson became popular following his association as lead guitarist and songwriter with the rock group, The Band. He is credited for playing a key role in popularizing the Americana music genre. He also had a successful career as a solo artist. As a film composer, he has often collaborated with director Martin Scorsese.
![Alex Lifeson Alex Lifeson](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/alex-lifeson-1.jpg)
Alex Lifeson is a Canadian songwriter, musician, and record producer. He co-founded the progressive rock band Rush and serves as its guitarist. He plays electric and acoustic guitars and can also play other string instruments, such as mandola, mandolin, and bouzouki. Besides music, he is a licensed aircraft pilot and an actor. He has appeared in some TV shows.
![Rick Danko Rick Danko](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/rick-danko-1.jpg)
Canadian singer and The Band member Rick Danko initially performed as a rhythm guitarist and bassist for The Hawks. Part of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Danko struggled with drug addiction and was once even arrested in Japan for smuggling drugs. He died in his sleep after a performance.
Joni Mitchell is one of the most popular Canadian singer-songwriters. Widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, her songs reflect her feelings about joy, romance, disillusionment, and confusion. Apart from being a musician, Joni is also a visual artist who designs most of her album covers. In fact, she calls herself a painter derailed by circumstance.
![Devin Townsend Devin Townsend](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/devin-townsend-10389-1.jpg)
Devin Townsend is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is the founder of the extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad. For several years, he was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. He also has an extensive career as a solo artist and has more than 25 albums to his name. He suffers from depression and bipolar disorder.
![Win Butler Win Butler](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/win-butler-1.jpg)
Win Butler is an American-Canadian multi-instrumentalist, musician, singer, and songwriter. He is credited with co-founding the popular Canadian indie rock band, Arcade Fire. Also a humanitarian, Butler contributed to a charity record named Do They Know It's Hallowe'en as part of a UNICEF benefit project. A multi-talented personality, Win Butler often participates in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
![Melissa Auf der Maur Melissa Auf der Maur](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/melissa-auf-der-maur-8874-1.jpg)
![Dallas Green Dallas Green](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/dallas-green-1.jpg)
![Randy Bachman Randy Bachman](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/randy-bachman-1.jpg)
![Steven Page Steven Page](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/steven-page.jpg)
![Dave Baksh Dave Baksh](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/dave-baksh.jpg)
![Feist Feist](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/feist-12348-1.jpg)
![Terry Jacks Terry Jacks](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/terry-jacks-18372-1.jpg)
![Phil X Phil X](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/phil-x-1.jpg)
![Bruce Cockburn Bruce Cockburn](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/bruce-cockburn-1.jpg)
![Pat Travers Pat Travers](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/pat-travers.jpg)
![Jason Hook Jason Hook](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/jason-hook-1.jpg)
![Terri Clark Terri Clark](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/terri-clark-1.jpg)
Terri Clark is a Canadian country music artist who is popular in both Canada and USA. Born into a family of music lovers, she began her career playing gigs at bars. Her first single was a moderate success and helped her get a footing in the music industry. She has since released numerous hit albums and has won many awards.
![Kim Mitchell Kim Mitchell](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/kim-mitchell-16545-1.jpg)
![Aldo Nova Aldo Nova](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/aldo-nova.jpg)
![Kiesza Kiesza](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/kiesza-1.jpg)
![Ed Robertson Ed Robertson](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/ed-robertson-1.jpg)
![Frank Marino Frank Marino](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/frank-marino-1.jpg)
![Jeff Jones Jeff Jones](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/jeff-jones.jpg)
![Serena Ryder Serena Ryder](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/serena-ryder-1.jpg)
![Matt Thiessen Matt Thiessen](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/matt-thiessen-1.jpg)
The lead vocalist and songwriter of the Christian rock band Relient K, Matt Thiessen is known for albums such as Mmhmm. He formed the band as a high-schooler in Canton, with Matt Hoopes and Brian Pittman. Apart from dating Katy Perry in the past, he has also written songs for her.
![Marc Costanzo Marc Costanzo](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/marc-costanzo.jpg)
![Rik Emmett Rik Emmett](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/rik-emmett-17948-1.jpg)
![Efrim Menuck Efrim Menuck](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/efrim-menuck-1.jpg)
![Ashwin Sood Ashwin Sood](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/ashwin-sood.jpg)
![Bahamas Bahamas](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/bahamas-120586-1.jpg)
![Logan Mader Logan Mader](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/logan-mader-1.jpg)
![Skip Spence Skip Spence](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/skip-spence-1.jpg)
![Lenny Breau Lenny Breau](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/lenny-breau-1.jpg)
![Rob Baker Rob Baker](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/rob-baker-1.jpg)
![Fallon Bowman Fallon Bowman](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/fallon-bowman-120590-1.jpg)
![Sébastien Lefebvre Sébastien Lefebvre](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/sbastien-lefebvre-1.jpg)
![Jim Cuddy Jim Cuddy](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/jim-cuddy-1.jpg)
![Joel Plaskett Joel Plaskett](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/joel-plaskett-1.jpg)
![Mars Bonfire Mars Bonfire](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/mars-bonfire.jpg)
![Greg Keelor Greg Keelor](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/greg-keelor-113459-1.jpg)
![Nick St. Nicholas Nick St. Nicholas](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/nick-st-nicholas-1.jpg)
![Kevin MacMichael Kevin MacMichael](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/kevin-macmichael-117212-1.jpg)
![Whitney Rose Whitney Rose](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/whitney-rose-1.jpg)
Born in Canada, Whitney Rose grew up singing in her family-run bar. The country-pop singer’s hit projects include Heartbreaker of the Year and South Texas Suite. While studying journalism and English in college, music still remained her utmost priority. Now settled in Texas, she is soaking in its rich musical heritage.
![Domenic Troiano Domenic Troiano](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/domenic-troiano-96839-1.jpg)
![Chris Murphy Chris Murphy](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/chris-murphy-47215-1.jpg)
Part of the Canadian rock band Sloan, Chris Murphy is not just the band’s main bassist, but also fills in for the drums or the guitar occasionally. In 2021, he revealed on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, an ailment that causes partial paralysis of the face.
![Don Ross Don Ross](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/don-ross-1.jpg)