Stan Rogers was one of Canada’s greatest and most beloved singer-songwriters. Celebrate the life and music of this legendary folk artist with this Official First Day Cover (OFDC).

The stamp is cancelled in Rogers’ birthplace of Hamilton, Ontario. The cancellation mark is a line drawing of the guitar that was custom built for him in 1977 by renowned luthier and musician William “Grit” Laskin.

The front of the OFDC features two interesting design elements. One is an illustration of Rogers performing at the Dalhousie Arts Centre in Halifax in the early 1980s, based on a photograph that appeared on the cover of his posthumous release From Coffee House to Concert Hall. The other is the hand-lettered titles of some of Roger’s best-known songs, which appear as waves in the background of the envelope. On the back of the OFDC is a photograph of Rogers in 1979, taken by Milena Essig.

Stanley Allison Rogers was born on November 29, 1949, in Hamilton, Ontario. Rogers was known for his finely crafted songs and lively, engaging performances that helped popularize Celtic-style music. His rich baritone voice and 6’4” frame added to his magnetic stage presence.

Rogers spent many summers in the seaside community of Canso, Nova Scotia, where his mother grew up. This inspired and informed his love of maritime life and music. The Stan Rogers Folk Festival (aka Stanfest) was established in Canso in 1997 to honour and celebrate the man and his music. Rogers released four albums over the course of his career – the last of which included the critically acclaimed title track “Northwest Passage”, which many consider Canada’s second national anthem. Another seven albums have been released since his life was cut tragically short in an airplane fire in 1983.

Although it has been nearly 40 years since his passing, his music lives on in the hearts and minds of Canadians and continues to inspire new generations of fans and musicians from around the world.

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Stan Rogers: Official First Day Cover