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Drummer Archie Alleyne called to the Order of Canada
Monday, January 9, 2012
Percussionist, Archie Alleyne. PHOTO/Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail
A Grade Seven dropout and self-taught musician has joined an illustrious group of Canadians as members of the Order of Canada.
Archie Alleyne, considered one of Canada’s premiere drummers, was among 66 nationals named last Friday to the Order established in 1967 to coincide with the centennial celebrations of Canadian Confederation.