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About Me


5440 are one of the most important popular music groups to emerge from the Canadian cultural landscape. With more than 2 decades of performing and recording behind them, the band has an unbelievable catalogue of hit songs. Lead by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 5440 have carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and a outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. Over 25 years, 2000 performances, and 16 releases the secret to 5440's longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves, taking long time 5440 fans on a ride that is bound to pick up new young fans on the way. To experience 5440 in concert is to experience how songs have touched and continue to touch people's lives. From people who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in east Vancouver to new young fans that have discovered the truly original band that is 5440, a 5440 concert is an extraordinary affair that bridges the gaps of generations through a shared love of music.

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Member Since: 8/10/2005
Band Website: 5440.com
Band Members: Neil Osborne (Vocals, Guitars), Dave Genn (Guitars, Vocals, Keyboards), Brad Merritt (bass), Matt Johnson (drums)
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Record Label: True North Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

5440 - Northern Soul on Youtube

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Posted by 54"40 on Tue, 06 May 2008 05:34:00 PST

Head’s Up! Northern Soul

New 5440 Video Featured MONDAY on MySpace CanadaWe wanted to give you all a head's up that 5440 has created a video for a newly recorded song Northern Soul which will be the featured video on MySpace ...
Posted by 54"40 on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:10:00 PST

5440 On MySpace Canada!

5440 "Northern Soul"We'd like to share a thought provoking animated video clip created by Toronto-based artist/animator Sol Friedman (Artbeast). This clip definitely strikes a chord given the conflict...
Posted by 54"40 on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:02:00 PST

54-40 Review @ The Ripple Effect Blog

54-40 - SWEETER THINGS - A COMPILATIONIt's raining this morning, the droplets pouring down from a thick shroud of grey layering over the hills. I've already brewed a fresh pot of coffee, got a muffin ...
Posted by 54"40 on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:22:00 PST

5440 on CBC RADIO 2

On May 31 at Brian Adam's famous Warehouse Studios in Vancouver BC, 54-40 gave a special acoustic performance to a group of contest winners from the CBC radio listenership.Nov. 9 at 8pm, CBC Radio 2 w...
Posted by 54"40 on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:08:00 PST

NEIL OSBORNE NOMINATED FOR PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

NEIL OSBORNE NOMINATED FOR PRODUCER OF THE YEAR! 54-40's own Neil Osborne has been nominated in the Western Canadian Music Awards Producer of the Year award for his production on Cara Luft'...
Posted by 54"40 on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:58:00 PST

Ocean Pearl guitar is up for sale

The 1971 Fender Stratocaster used for both guitar tracks in the recording of 5440's legendary single Ocean Pearl is now up for sale.Included with the guitar is original case and a letter of authentici...
Posted by 54"40 on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:25:00 PST

54-40 Live DVD Oct 17, 2006!!

54-40 with their first live DVD This is Here This is Now - a reminder that this enduring quartet remains one of Canadas preeminent dynamic live music acts. The concert captures the band in full strid...
Posted by 54"40 on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:31:00 PST

5440 Performs on the NHL Awards!

Catch 5440 on the NHL Awards. The broadcast will air on CBC Television Thursday June 22nd at 8:00pm (9:00pm Atlantic / 9:30pm in Newfoundland).For more information on the NHL Awards please visit CBC's...
Posted by 54"40 on Wed, 24 May 2006 10:56:00 PST

Yes to Everything in the Netherlands!

5440 latest release, Yes to Everything, is slated for release this Thursday May 18 on True North Records / Go Entertainment in the Netherlands and Belgium!More international 5440 news to come!...
Posted by 54"40 on Tue, 16 May 2006 03:09:00 PST