Show Notes
Although their musical history is anchored of a love of Punk predecessors, I personally believe that 54-40 was Canada's first and truest alternative…and dare I say….Grunge band. Now with a brand-new album (West Coast Band), a new live album (Live at El Mocambo), 4 Platinum albums, 43 years and going strong, listen here as Sheldon chats with the incredibly talented bassist, and one of the founding fathers of one of Canada's darling: Brad Merritt of 54-40!!
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