Who are the Trews?
The Trews have been one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade, earning 17 Top 10 Rock radio singles (including two #1’s), two Gold-certified albums (House Of Ill Fame; Den Of Thieves) and recently a 2019 Juno nomination for Best Rock Album (Civilianaires).
Where are the Trews originally from?
Antigonish, CanadaThe Trews / OriginAntigonish is a town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The town is home to St. Francis Xavier University and the oldest continuous Highland games outside Scotland. It is approximately 160 kilometres northeast of Halifax, the provincial capital. Wikipedia
Are the Trews Canadian?
The Trews are a Canadian rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Chris Gormley. The band is currently based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Are the Trews brothers?
With the exception of a handful of different drummers, the band’s core line-up of brothers Colin and John-Angus MacDonald (vocals/guitar and lead guitar/vocals, respectively) and bassist Jack Syperek has remained intact since the beginning.
When did the Trews start?
1997The Trews / Active from
Why did the Trews write Highway of Heroes?
Highway of Heroes was written in honour of Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Nichola Goddard, who became the first female killed during the War in Afghanistan in 2006. The song takes its name from a stretch of Highway 401 in Ontario named ‘The Highway of Heroes’.
When did the Trews come out?
April 22, 2014
The Trews (album)
| The Trews | |
|---|---|
| Released | April 22, 2014 |
| Recorded | Noble Street Studios, Toronto, Ontario |
| Genre | Rock |
| Length | 44:41 |
Who wrote the song Highway of Heroes?
The TrewsHighway of Heroes / Artist
Why is 401 called Highway of Heroes?
Since 2007, a portion of the highway between Trenton and Toronto has been designated the Highway of Heroes, as the route is travelled by funeral convoys for fallen Canadian Forces personnel from CFB Trenton to the coroner’s office.
What is the story behind Highway of Heroes?
The highway’s name was coined unofficially in 2002, after the first of Canada’s soldiers killed in Afghanistan were repatriated. The remains were flown into Canadian Forces Base Trenton, and then taken southwest to Toronto, where a coroner awaited them.
Who is MacDonald Cartier?
MacDonald-Cartier is named for the first prime minister, as well as his political ally from Quebec George-Etienne Cartier. A section of Highway 401 in southern Ontario and the Ottawa international airport are also named for both men, symbolizing the French-English cooperation that led to the founding of the country.