Celebrated singer-songwriter Art Bergmann is being recognized for what the Governor General's office calls his "indelible contributions to the Canadian punk music scene, and for his thought-provoking discourse on social, gender and racial inequalities."
"It's humbling. And I want to know who did this to me," said Bergmann.
Bergmann made his mark on Vancouver's punk scene in the 1970s and 1980s as a member of multiple bands, including the K-Tels, which was subsequently renamed the Young Canadians. He has since written songs and published albums as a solo artist and won a Juno Award for Best Alternative Album in 1996. Bergman, who now lives with his wife in Rocky View County, Alta., is known for his sharply political, anti-establishment lyrics. He said he wants to divert any publicity generated by his appointment toward pressuring the federal government over its failure to provide adequate housing and clean water to First Nations.
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Art was to Vancouver like Lou Reed was to New York. I used to see him around at gigs or riding on the bus. He lives in the Calgary area now. Joey ####head from DOA and Narduwar deserve this honor too. And Moe Berg.
Art Bergmann awarded Order of Canada
