Were Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart the first rock band to be honored as a group in Canada?
Yes
No
Yes, but only in Ontario
Yes, but only for the Order of Canada
Answer
Yes, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart were the first rock band to be honored as a group in Canada. They were inducted into the Order of Canada in 1994. The Order of Canada is the highest civilian honor in Canada and is awarded to people who have made outstanding contributions to the nation.
Strumming Through Lifeson's Legacy: The Alex Lifeson Quiz of Rock'n'Roll