RPM (magazine) facts for kids
| Editor | Walt Grealis |
|---|---|
| Categories | Music magazine |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| First issue | 24 February 1964 |
| Final issue Number |
13 November 2000 Volume 71, No. 27 |
| Company | RPM |
| Country | Canada |
| Website | RPM homepage |
| ISSN | 0315-5994 |
RPM was a very important music magazine in Canada. It published popular song and album charts. These charts showed which songs and albums were most liked by Canadians.
The magazine was started by Walt Grealis in February 1964. He got help from Stan Klees, who owned a record label. RPM was printed every week for many years. The last issue came out in November 2000.
RPM stood for "Records, Promotion, Music". This name explained what the magazine was all about. Sometimes people also called it RPM Weekly or RPM Magazine.
Contents
RPM Magazine: Canada's Music Charts
RPM was the main source for music charts in Canada. It helped people know what was popular. Music artists and record companies also used it to see how well their music was doing.
What Was RPM?
RPM was a magazine that focused on music. It was like a guide to the Canadian music scene. Each week, it would list the top songs and albums. These lists were called "charts."
The charts were created by looking at how many records were sold. They also looked at how often songs were played on the radio. This made the RPM charts a good way to measure music popularity.
How RPM Started
The magazine began in 1964. Walt Grealis had the idea to create a Canadian music chart. Before RPM, Canadian radio stations often used American music charts. Walt wanted to show what Canadians were listening to.
Stan Klees helped Walt get the magazine started. They worked together to make RPM a success. It quickly became a trusted source for music news and charts across Canada.
Why RPM Was Important
RPM played a big role in Canadian music. It helped Canadian artists become famous. When a Canadian song or album made it onto the RPM charts, it meant more people would hear it.
The magazine also helped to develop Canadian music talent. It gave a platform for new artists to be noticed. For many years, RPM was the voice of Canadian music.
The End of RPM
After more than 36 years, RPM stopped printing. The last issue was published in November 2000. By this time, the music industry was changing a lot. New ways of sharing music, like the internet, were becoming popular.
Even though RPM is no longer printed, its history is still important. It shows how Canadian music grew and changed over time. The old RPM charts are still used today to study music history.
