LEE AARON To Be Honored At Brampton Arts Walk Of Fame
September 13, 2016, 8 years ago
Legendary Canadian hard rock icon Lee Aaron will be inducted at the Brampton Arts Walk Of Fame on September 24th. Aaron will also perform a show on September 30th at Toronto’s The Rockpile.
The Brampton Arts Walk of Fame is a civic recognition program that identifies Bramptonians who have achieved excellence in the arts and entertainment industry. This initiative focuses on the heritage, arts, culture and entertainment potential of Brampton's downtown.
The Arts Walk of Fame is located in downtown Brampton in Garden Square adjacent to the Rose Theatre Brampton. A signature banner at the south end of Garden Square marks the entrance.
More information available at this location.
Aaron is donating the Metal Queen and Bodyrock outfits to the National Music Centre, which is housed at Studio Bell in Calgary, Alberts. Aaron’s sophomore album Metal Queen was released in 1984 and launched her career around the world, led by the iconic title track and video. Body Rock was released in 1989 and is her most successful and highest-charting release to date (#32 in Canada and #36 in Germany) and featured the hits ”Whatcha Do to My Body" and "Hands On”.
The National Music Centre (NMC) is a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music, according to a press release. In their new home at Studio Bell, they aim to preserve and celebrate Canada’s music story and inspire a new generation of music lovers through programming that includes on-site and outreach education programs, performances, artist incubation and exhibitions.
