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- ↑ Edwardson, Ryan (2009). Canuck Rock: A History of Canadian Popular Music. University of Toronto Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-1-442-69706-5.
- ↑ Larry LeBlanc (29 January 1994). "Canadian Biz readies for MIDEM meet". Billboard. pp. 50–. ISSN 0006-2510.
