“This guy came up and asked us if he can solo, and of course we say sure!” – Laura Whelan, Charlottetown, PEI

“I think I was the first long haired bearded guy to go in there.” – William McFadden, Charlottetown, PEI

“The Gallery was great… all over North America these bands would play the gallery.” – Norm Glowach, Yellowknife, NWT

“When Canadian Idol was at its height, we had a local resident place third.” – Matt McLean, Collingwood, ON

“As soon as we see the headframe of the old Right Away mine… my daughters make everything stop in the car and we sing the Cobalt song. ” – Charlie Angus, Cobalt, ON