nickelback opened the doors for all young canadian musicians out there. not only are they totally awesome! but they are pioneers.
more than likely me... though "awesome candian bands" is subject to opinion. name a few for me if you will.
Our Lady Peace, and Barenaked Ladies are still around? and man, if you don't like progressive rock then you probably don't like Rush, but you can't question if they're good. Pert is one of the best drummers of all time.
I'm sorry, but nickelback are not "pioneers".... Rush The Guess Who (American Women) Bryan Adams April Wine (Roller, I Like to Rock) Bachman-Turner Overdrive (Taking Care of Business" The Band Skinny Puppy Steppenwolf (Born to be Wild) was originally from Toronto according to Wikipedia Triumph k.d. lang Daniel Lanois (prduces U2) Gordon Lightfoot Sarah McLachlan Alanis Morissette Pat Travers (Snorting Whisky) Shania Twain Neil Young even Men Without Hats! All came before nickelback
I really liked Our Lady Peace back in the day. One of my favorite bands. I havent heard much from them lately but if they come out with a new album I would definitely give it a shot.