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Two Canadian rock legends on joining Canada's Walk of Fame

On the day of their induction into Canadas Walk of Fame, 80s rock trailblazers Lee Aaron and Carole Pope tell host Elamin Abdelmahmoud about their experiences disrupting the Canadian music industry.

80s rock trailblazers Lee Aaron and Carole Pope talk about their time navigating the Canadian music industry

Canadian rock musicians Carole Pope and Lee Aaron
Canadian rock musicians Carole Pope and Lee Aaron. (Getty Images, leeaaron.com)

Tonight, 13of Canada's greatest rock acts will be coming together on one stageto celebratetheir entry into Canada's Walk of Fame.

The inductees include celebrated, influential groups likeLoverboy,Trooper and Platinum Blonde.

Today on Commotion, inductees Lee Aaron and Carole Pope join host Elamin Abdelmahmoudto talk about receiving this honour at this stage of their careers, and thecrucial roles they playedin breaking down barriers for women in the Canadian music industry, despite operating in different ends of the rock spectrum.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Panelproduced by Stuart Berman.