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Ian Dawson Tyson CM AOE was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote several folk songs, including "Four Strong Winds" and "Someday Soon", and performed with partner Sylvia Tyson as the duo Ian & Sylvia.

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	Ian Tyson - September 25, 1933 – December 29, 2022 Ian Dawson Tyson CM AOE was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote several folk songs, including "Four Strong Winds" and "Someday Soon", and performed with partner Sylvia Tyson as the duo Ian & Sylvia. 5 songs on CBC
	Mike O'Reilly, June 2, 2021 Also known as Mike, Bolt, Cecil and Banjo. Back in my univeristy days we'd see him as Bolt Upright and the Erections. He also had a serious group, Cody, with an album called "Alive and Still Pickin'". We often crossed paths on stages around town. I made at least two recordings of him that you can enjoy here. One at Camp Fortune and the other at my high school, St. Pat's. Turn the volume way up loud for this one. Read more here.
	Gord Downie February 6 1954 - October 17, 2017 The 10-city, 15-show blitz across the country started in Victoria and ended in the Hip’s hometown of Kingston. The final show, on Aug. 20, 2016, was held at Kingston’s K-Rock Centre on 1 Tragically Hip Way and counted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among the attendees. “Gord said he had lived many lives. As a musician, he lived “the life” for over 30 years, lucky to do most of it with his high school buddies. At home, he worked just as tirelessly at being a good father, son, brother, husband and friend. No one worked harder on every part of their life than Gord. No one,” the band’s statement said Wednesday. CBC article here
	Chuck Berry October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017 Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" (1955), "Roll Over Beethoven" (1956), "Rock and Roll Music" (1957) and "Johnny B. Goode" (1958), Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive. Writing lyrics that focused on teen life and consumerism, and developing a music style that included guitar solos and showmanship, Berry was a major influence on subsequent rock music. http://chuckberry.com/
	Stuart McLean 1948-2014 Stuart was a family friend, especially of my brother ItChe. He did a story about my brother in May 2014, you can hear it here. He also wrote a wonderful tribute to my Mom. And one more story about friends and family, when my friend a colleague Mary lost her engagement ring diamond. The CBC story about Stuart is a good summary of his wonderful life and Billboard also mentions his time at Camp Kanawana. Their site has a link to make a donation to the camp in his honour. A CBC radio program "Canada's Storyteller: A Tribute to Stuart McLean". Sundays at noon just aren't the same without his stories. Remember him when you cook the turkey at Christmas.
	B. B. King 1925-2015 BB King, who has died aged 89, was the most influential blues musician of his generation and the music’s most potent symbol. He represented the blues as Louis Armstrong once represented jazz, a single performer who could nevertheless stand, and speak, for the whole genre. CBC news I saw him at BluesFest 2014 and he was still great with the one note melodies. "The Thrill is Gone"
	Joe Cocker 1944-2014 English rock and blues singer and musician who came to popularity in the 1960s. He was known for his gritty voice, spasmodic body movement in performance, and cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of the Beatles. Cocker's cover of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968, and he performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969. From the BBC
	What a beautiful sweet voice he had. The wonderful Jesse Winchester passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. He died peacefully in his sleep, at home, after fighting bladder cancer. He was 69 years old. http://www.jessewinchester.com/index.html The Brand New Tennessee Waltz Oh my, but you have a pretty face You favor I girl that I knew I imagine that she's back in Tennessee And by God, I should be there too I've a sadness too sad to be true
	Pete Seeger born 3 May 1919 died 27 January 2014 CBC article. He is one of the reasons my favourite instrument is the banjo.. His book really got me going on that road. Some videos: "We Shall Overcome interview" Waist Deep in the Big Muddy CNN ABC News with Sonny Terry Brownie McGee Pete Seeger the Power of Song (2hrs) Pete and Ramblin' Jack
	Zachery Konowalchuk 1988-2012 The youngest and most recent memberof the Tulip Valley Boys, He is the son of the TVB's main character, Davey Konowalchuk. He died October 8, 2012 in his home town of Newport Oregon where he was well known for his accomplished music skills. An article here in the TheNewGaurd and another here with a video clip. Another video of Zackery here. I first met Zach at our TVB re-union in 2006 at my place. That's where this photo was taken. Our hearts and songs go out to Davey.
	Doc Watson Mar 3, 1923 - May 29, 2012 Press Release / Memory Book I had a "Music of Doc Watson" book - 1971 - that taught me how I should play the guitar. "Brown's Ferry Blues" is one of my favourite pieces when I pick up a guitar or banjo. And here he is playing Deep RiverBlues. I just discovered that he wrote "Your Long Journey", a great song for a last song. Thanks for all the pickin' Doc God's given us years of happiness here Now we must part And as the angels come and call for you The pangs of grief tug at my heart Oh my darling my darling My heart breaks as you take Your lone journey
	Levon Helm 1940-2012 (obituary) He played with people like Ronnie Hawkins, Robbie Robertson and Garth Huson. In 1965, Bob Dylan got Levon and the Hawks to back him up to the sounds of booing from folkie crowds. Dylan and the band took up residence in Woodstock N.Y. where they rented a big pink house. Woodstock residents just called them "the band" and that name stuck with their first album "Music from Big Pink". In 1998, Levon was diagnosed with throat cancer. He battled it well and was performing again. I heard him at the Ottawa Folk Festival last summer while I was at a Serenca Ryder concert. Between songs, Serena heard "The Weight" and she started to sing along. That was a memorable moment. Hear Levon here. "Don't want no sorrowFor this old orphan boyI don't want no cryingOnly tears of joyI'm gonna see my motherGonna see my fatherAnd I'll be bound for gloryIn the morningWhen I go away."
	Kate McGarrigle 1946 – 2010 Kate and sister Anna McGarrigle were born to sing together and they did all their lives. Kate had two children who were also imersed in music - Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright. A tribute by Stuart McLean here.
	Taylor Mitchell 1990-2009 A 19-year-old folk singer from Toronto died after being attacked by two coyotes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Praised by such Canadian luminaries as Lynn Miles, Justin Rutledge, and Michael Johnston, Taylor has just released her debut full length recording “For Your Consideration“- a collection of mostly original songs that showcases a range of styles, from folk to country-rock to pop, and reflects the diversity of her talent. In 2006, Taylor met Suzie Vinnick, a Maple Blues award-winning artist. The two forged an instant connection, and went on to co-write two songs that appear on “For Your Consideration”.
	Mary Travers November 9, 1936 – September 16, 2009 Of course, the last name in "Peter, Paul and Mary" but first in the minds of most healty males of my age. I think we all fell in love with that beautiful blond that could also sing. Tributes from Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey.
	Oliver Schroer June 18, 1956 - July 3, 2008 An amzing fiddler, composer, teacher and many other things. I only discovered Oli in January 2008 when Stuart McLean mentioned him as a closing song on his Vinyl Cafe. Unfortunatley, he was mentioning Oli because of his illness. I have since become a great admirer of him and it has causud me to use my fiddle much more. Plus, I now have a 5-string fiddle. I have many of his CDs and listen to them constantly. His website has many tributes to him. Thanks to Peter Coffman for this photo of Oli at his "Last Concert on His Tour of This Planet", June 5, 2008. Peter walked with Oli on the Camino de Santiago trail which led to the music in the CD "Camino".
	Jeff Healey March 25, 1966 - March 2, 2008 Guitarist and bandleader Jeff Healey dies in Toronto hospital Following a lengthy struggle with cancer, Healey passes away on the eve of the release of a new blues rock album Jeff Healey, arguably one of the most distinctive guitar players of our time, died today (Sunday March 2) in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Toronto. He was 41, and leaves his wife, Cristie, daughter Rachel (13) and son Derek (three), as well as his father and step-mother, Bud and Rose Healey, and sisters Laura and Linda. http://www.jeffhealey.com
	John Allen Cameron 1938-2006 a number of tributes here and here On April 13, 2003, John was honoured by his family, friends and fans at the Bow and Arrow in Toronto, in celebration of his induction into the Order of Canada, to be presented to him later this year in Ottawa by the Governor of Canada. John Allan is receiving his OC in recognition of his efforts for over 30 years in establishing and growing the wonderful Celtic music scene in Canada.
	Dave Van Ronk Discography Dave Van Ronk - 1936-2002 His name is inextricably linked, first and foremost, to the folk music scene in New York City's Greenwich Village in the 1960s. He played with and knew virtually everyone of musical significance in that decade. July 2013 - Cohen brothers are making a movie about him - here. I just finishedhis book "The Mayor of MacDougal Street". Great.
	Doug Riley April 24, 1945 – August 27, 2007 In 2003 he was named a Member of the Order of Canada
	Stan Rogers November 29, 1949 – June 2, 1983 Rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finely-crafted, traditional-sounding songs which were frequently inspired by Canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the Maritime provinces and, later, the farms of the Canadian prairies. News of the accident and a wonderful part of the documentary One Warm Line.
	John Hartford December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001 John Hartford was an American original. He was a musician, songwriter, steamboat pilot, author, artist, disc jockey, calligrapher, dancer, folklorist, father, and historian.

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