54-40 (band)
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54-40 (often stylized 54•40) is a Canadian rock band from Tsawwassen, British Columbia. The band take their name from the slogan "54-40 or Fight!", coined to express the successful expansionist agenda of James K. Polk's presidency, which was intent upon controlling a contested U.S.-Canada border area in the Oregon boundary dispute. 54-40 has had a successful career, with four of their albums being certified platinum in Canada. The band has been nominated for eight Juno Awards.[2] Between 1996 and 2016, 54-40 were among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 50 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada.[3]
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Origin | Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Rock, alternative rock, jangle pop, roots rock[1] |
Years active | 1980 (1980)–present |
Labels | Reprise, True North |
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Website | 5440 |
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