Generations of MuchMusic VJs gathered outside the former headquarters of the nationB次元官网网址檚 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 MuchMusicB次元官网网址檚 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, B次元官网网址淓lectric CircusB次元官网网址 host Monika Deol and Rick Campanelli, once known as Rick the Temp.
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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 MuchMusicB次元官网网址檚 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 MuchMusicB次元官网网址檚 studio transformed the city and left an impression nationwide.
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Verdah Ansari, one of MuchB次元官网网址檚 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.
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