In print, 1964-2000, with 8,500,000 copies read. On-line since 20 January 2005.

Walt Grealis (1929-2004) and Stan Klees began RPM to build a viable industry from the disarray of the Canadian music business. Their achievement was far greater than imagined. RPM lobbied for Canadian Content (Cancon) Radio Regulations. English radio content, in 1964,was 99% foreign; 30% Cancon is now law. Musicians, artists, producers and lyricists flourished. Cancon successes include Nelly Furtado, "Nickleback," Billy Talent and Diana Krall. In 1994, Walt Grealis was named to the Order of Canada for, with Stan Klees, an indelible contribution to what John Porter called, the "Canadian Mosaic" -- Canadian society.
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