54-40
54-40 is a Canadian rock band from Tsawwassen, Delta, British Columbia. The band takes its name from the slogan "54-40 or Fight!", coined to express the unsuccessful expansionist agenda of James K.
About 54-40
54-40 is a Canadian rock band from Tsawwassen, Delta, British Columbia. The band takes its name from the slogan "54-40 or Fight!", coined to express the unsuccessful expansionist agenda of James K. Polk's presidency, which was intent upon controlling a contested U.S.-Canada border area in the Oregon boundary dispute. 54-40 has had a successful career, with four of their albums being certified platinum in Canada. The band has been nominated for eight Juno Awards. Between 1996 and 2016, 54-40 were among the top 150 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 50 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada.
