If anyone who did not see the East Coast Music Awards thinks that this is hyperbole or doubts my words, I have copies of the video tape for your reference. Also, feel free to participate in our discussion group. It didn't appear to me that Marc-Andre or the thousands of screaming teenagers were traumatized in any way by Marc's performance. Canadians have a history of refusing to recognize domestic talent, not just in music, but in all the arts and sciences. That is, until the Americans praise one of our own.
Pop music is disposable.
Use it for a week and throw it away. No wonder the people in charge of marketing popular culture are so short sighted. Ninety-nine percent of what they produce is forgotten after a few months. Personally, I think the Juno's should drop the Classical Awards altogether. They don't take it seriously anyway.