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MuchMusic postage stamp gives music station a spot in history

Former VJs from the groundbreaking station say honour well-deserved
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A stamp commemorating MuchMusic is shown in a Canada Post handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canada Post

Generations of MuchMusic VJs gathered outside the former headquarters of the nation鈥檚 music station to mark what they called a historic moment in the form of a postage stamp.

On Thursday, Canada Post revealed the design of a new limited edition stamp celebrating MuchMusic鈥檚 legacy at a ceremony in the parking lot of 299 Queen St. W., in downtown Toronto.

Some familiar faces were in attendance, including early VJ Denise Donlon, 鈥淓lectric Circus鈥 host Monika Deol and Rick Campanelli, once known as Rick the Temp.

鈥淲hen Canada Post puts their stamp on something, that鈥檚 a big deal,鈥 Campanelli said with a wink.

The vibrant design was created by illustrator Michael Haddad who the postal service says attempted to capture the energy on the streets outside the television studio as fans gathered to spot their favourite musicians.

Each person on the stamp represents the diversity of faces and music genres aired on MuchMusic during its heyday.

Another stamp was unveiled Thursday in Montreal to recognize the impact of MuchMusic鈥檚 French-language sister station MusiquePlus.

Looking at the two stamps emblazoned across the side of a Canada Post delivery truck, Donlon said she was taken back to memories of how MuchMusic鈥檚 studio transformed the city and left an impression nationwide.

鈥淧eople from across the country were coming to this corner 鈥 to participate in what was really a cultural phenomenon and a celebration of Canadian talent,鈥 she said.

鈥淭he impact of MuchMusic had so much to do with inclusion and diversity in this country.鈥

Verdah Ansari, one of Much鈥檚 current VJs on its social platforms, said joining former stars of the TV channel was a memorable experience, especially when it involved celebrating the 40-year history of the brand.

鈥淚t feels like our DNA on there,鈥 she said of the design.

鈥淭hey don鈥檛 do stamps for just everybody.鈥





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