The Greatest Canadian Pop Musicians

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David Foster

(Musician who Chaired 'Verve Records' (2012 to 2016))

Birthdate: November 1, 1949

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Victoria, Canada

Canadian musician, composer, and arranger David Foster is a prominent figure in the international music scene and has worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and Madonna. The winner of 16 Grammy Awards, he has also been nominated for the Academy Awards thrice. He launched the David Foster Foundation to help sick children.

Nicole Appleton

(Actor, Singer)

Birthdate: December 7, 1974

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Hamilton

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

Josh Ramsay

(singer, songwriter)

Birthdate: June 11, 1985

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Vancouver

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Garou

(singer, musician)

Birthdate: June 26, 1972

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Sherbrooke

Massari

(singer, musician)

Birthdate: December 10, 1980

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon

Known for his unique style which has been greatly influenced by Middle Eastern melodies, Lebanese-Canadian singer and composer Massari began his journey in early 2000s, incorporating in his music, elements of R&B, pop and hip hop, winning several awards and nominations for that. Fluent in English French and Arabic, he has also been highly influenced by Syrian singer George Wassouf.

Owen Pallett

(singer, composer, musician, pianist)