Great Big Sea

Great Big Sea was a Canadian folk rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year Irish, Scottish, and Cornish heritage. The band was very successful in Canada, with eleven of their albums being certified Gold in the country, including four being certified Platinum and two achieving multi-platinum certifications. Between 1996 and 2016, Great Big Sea was the sixteenth best-selling Canadian artist in Canada and the sixth best-selling Canadian band in Canada.

Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea in 2009
Background information
OriginSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Genres
Years active1993–2013
Labels
  • WEA
  • Redeye
  • Sire
  • Zoë
Past membersAlan Doyle
Bob Hallett
Murray Foster (supporting)
Kris MacFarlane (supporting)
Séan McCann
Darrell Power

While it has been confirmed that the band has officially retired, former members Alan Doyle and Séan McCann have continued performing in their own solo careers typically including music from Great Big Sea in their setlists.

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