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ANYONE familiar with the Canadian Christian music scene
in the late 1980s and 90s will remember the energetic, sometimes quirky
sounds of B.C.’s Hokus Pick.
In addition to producing a long string of top-selling
albums in Canada, the group worked with some of the biggest names in the
Christian music industry, such as dc Talk, Steve Taylor and Rich Mullins.
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Gospel Music Association Canada recognized Hokus Pick
with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The band regrouped to
perform live on stage at the 29th Annual Covenant Awards in Calgary October
26.
B.C. was well represented among the winners, with Brian
Doerksen taking six Covenant awards, including Artist of the Year;
Starfield won four, including Group of the Year. The evening was hosted by
Carolyn Arends and Leland Klassen. – Kevin Pollard
November 2007
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