Kevan Staples, the co-founder of Rough Trade, passed away at the age of 74. He was known for co-writing popular songs like "High School Confidential" and "Birds of a Feather." His death was announced on social media by fellow co-founder Carole Pope, who remarked on his enduring influence. The band, which won multiple Juno Awards and was recently inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame, made a significant impact on the cultural landscape of Canada, pushing musical boundaries in the 1980s.
"He was a bright light that will burn forever," she wrote on Instagram.
"Their music challenged conventions and left a lasting impact on Canada's cultural landscape," says a post on the Canada Walk of Fame's Instagram page.
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