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Avro Canada was one of the nation's largest companies employing over 50,000 in the aeronautical sector in the years following WWII. Based in Malton, Ontario, they manufactured many famous aircraft...

Canada's air force first took to the skies and an independent force in 1920. In 1924 they were renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force. However, up until 1940 aircraft carried...

The transistor circuit was first developed in 1947 and by the mid-1950s it had found its way into the first portable radios. By the 1960s transistor radios were being mass-produced...

Small jukeboxes like this were a common fixture in North American diners during the 50s and 60s. But time and technology have all but erased their existence as the world...

Kurt Donald Cobain was born on February 20, 1967, in the small logging town of Aberdeen, Washington. Kurt lived a troubled life and by the time he reached his teens was adrift,...

The B-52's burst onto the Athens, Georgia music scene in 1976. Their quirky, surf-dance sound was one of the more influential and redefining styles to come out of the post-punk era. Tracks like Planet...

Amy Winehouse was known for her distinctive voice and blend of R&B, jazz, and soul sounds. She grew up surrounded by professional musicians and singers that influenced her musical journey from...

Saul Hudson, better known as 'Slash and lead guitarist of Guns 'N Roses, led the band to fame during the late '80s and early '90s with his guitar prowess and songwriting abilities. His...

The early 1980s ushered in a 'new wave' of music and bands that pushed the concept of branding to new heights. Devo, a quirky group out of Akron, Ohio, understood...

Lead singer Steven Tyler of the band Aerosmith is known best for his dynamic voice and signature scarf-draped microphone stand. In a 2007 Blender interview, he told how he wore...

Joey Ramone (a.k.a. Jeffrey Ross Hyman) was born and raised in a tough Queens, New York neighbourhood. He survived an abusive upbringing as well as mental and physical health challenges throughout his life. In...

Johnny Cash grew up poor, the son of an Arkansas farmer, in America's heartland. His song catalogue resonates many aspects of his life. As a musician and songwriter, he never lost touch with...

Bob Marley grew up in a Trench Town, a poor neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. His life was not easy. Living in poverty throughout his youth during the 1950s was a...

Radiohead came out of the late 80s British alternative music scene. Their music is a mix of a wide range of sounds including punk, new age, and rock. No two albums are alike...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers burst onto the LA music scene during the mid-1980s with their combination of alt-rock, funk and punk-infused sound. By the mid-1990s, they became true hitmakers....

Frank Zappa's discography could be described as a non-conformist, eclectic, eccentric collection of free-form improvisations from the fringe of the California music scene. His music was a complex blend of rock, jazz,...

The "Get the Net!" art poster features one of those go-to spoon baits that trout anglers reach for when it's time to land the big one. This beautiful lure inspired...

The golden age of motorboating got underway post-WWII and brands were developing affordable motors for a new class of hobbyists eager to take to the water. The Inspiration behind our '1940s 10HP...

The golden age of motorboating got underway post-WWII and makers were developing affordable motors for a new class of hobbyists eager to take to the water. The Inspiration behind our '1950s 3.5HP Vintage...

The golden age of motorboating got underway post-WWII and makers were developing affordable motors for a new class of hobbyists eager to take to the water. The Inspiration behind our '1950s 35HP Vintage Outboard...