Band Members :

• Neil Osborne : Vocals, Guitar
  
• Brad Merritt : Bass
  
• Phil Comparelli : Guitar, Vocals
  
• Matt Johnson : Drums
  
• Darryl Neudorf : Drums (1983-1986)
  
• Ian Franey : Drums (1981-1983)

Formed : Vancouver, BC in 1978

Reside : Vancouver, BC

   

54-40 came out of Vancouver during the age of punk, and their early work shows it, lots of enthusiasm and talent. The band is socially active supporting many cuases including Artist Against Racism. The style of music has changes over the years, their initial work from albums like 'Show Me' and '54-40' was mellow as well as political. Later albums such as 'Smilin' Buddha Cabaret' were more in tune with their punk beginings. Their most recent album contains elements of both their early and later works.

Other Stuff : Their Name comes from the campaign slogan for James K. Polk who was running for president in 1884. He wanted to annex all of the territory from the 40th parallel to the 54th parallel, the comprimise was the 49th.

If have a copy of Dear Dear you'll notice that there is an extra track at the end it's apparently called 'Social Work'. Neil Osbourne's wife is a social worker.

Trused by Millions was produced by Steven Drake of the Odds

• Set The Fire (1984 Warner/Reprise)
• 54-40 (1986 Warner/Reprise)
• Show Me (1987 Warner/Reprise)
• Fight For Love (1989 Warner/Reprise)
• Sweeter Things - A Compilation (1991 Warner/Reprise)
• Dear Dear (1992 Sony)
• Smilin' Buddha Cabaret (1994 Sony)
• Since When (1998 Sony)
• Trusted By Millions (1999 Sony)
• Heavy Mellow (1999 Sony) - a collection of live songs
• Casual Viewin' (2000 Sony)

54-40 Official Site
Artists Against Racisim - One of 54-40's causes
Decent Coffee - a site for Brad Merritt's invention for keeping his french coffee press warm
 

54-40 Fanclub - FFF / Friends of Fifty-Four Forty
Box 191 #101-1001 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada
V6H 4E4
e-mail 5440@divineindustries.com