Canadian musicians who were born in 1940
Here are 11 famous musicians from Canada were born in 1940:
Denny Doherty
Denny Doherty (November 29, 1940 Halifax-January 19, 2007 Mississauga) also known as Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty, denny_doherty or Doherty, Denny was a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor. He had three children, Jessica Woods, Emberly Doherty and John Doherty.
His most important albums: Watcha' Gonna Do? and Waiting for a Song. Genres he performed: Pop music and Folk music.
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Don Thompson
Don Thompson (January 18, 1940 Powell River, British Columbia-) also known as Donald Winston Thompson or Donald Winston Thompson, OC is a Canadian musician, bassist, pianist, vibraphonist, teacher and sound engineer.
His albums include At the Garden Party, Jupiter, Forgotten Memories, A Beautiful Friendship, Bells, Circles, Sackville 4005, Country Place, George Shearing at Home and Look For The Silver Lining. Genres he performed include Jazz.
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Bonnie Dobson
Bonnie Dobson (November 13, 1940 Toronto-) also known as Dobson, Bonnie is a Canadian singer.
Discography: Bonnie Dobson, At Folk City, Good Morning Rain and Sings a Merry-Go-Round of Children's Songs.
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Sylvia Tyson
Sylvia Tyson (September 19, 1940 Chatham-Kent-) also known as Sylvia Fricker, Tyson, Sylvia or Sylvia Tyson, CM is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, broadcaster and author. She has one child, Clay Tyson.
Her discography includes: You Were on My Mind. Genres: Folk music, Country and Country rock.
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Ray Griff
Ray Griff (April 22, 1940 Vancouver-) also known as Griff, Ray is a Canadian singer, singer-songwriter, record producer and songwriter.
Discography: There'll Always Be Christmas and Songs for Everyone. Genres: Country.
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Dewey Martin
Dewey Martin (September 30, 1940 North Dundas, Ontario-January 31, 2009 Van Nuys) also known as Walter Milton Dwayne Midkiff or Martin, Dewey was a Canadian drummer.
His related genres: Rock music.
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Glenn Stetson
Glenn Stetson (November 12, 1940 Ottawa Valley-August 22, 2003 Orlando) was a Canadian television producer and singer.
Genres: Country, Rock and roll and Pop music.
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Brent Titcomb
Brent Titcomb (August 10, 1940 Vancouver-) a.k.a. Titcomb, Brent or Brent Arthur Titcomb is a Canadian singer, voice actor and musician. He has one child, Liam Titcomb.
His albums: Brent Titcomb.
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Andrew Dawes
Andrew Dawes (February 7, 1940 High River-) is a Canadian violinist and music teacher.
Discography: Beethoven: Sonatas For Piano & Violin.
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Priscilla Wright
Priscilla Wright (August 14, 1940-) otherwise known as Wright, Priscilla is a Canadian singer.
Discography: Please Have Mercy / Man in a Raincoat.
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Myrna Lorrie
Myrna Lorrie (August 6, 1940 Neebing-) a.k.a. Myrna Lorraine Petrunka is a Canadian singer and presenter.
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