Canadian musicians who died due to Aviation accident or incident

Here are 1 famous musicians from Canada died in Aviation accident or incident:

Stan Rogers

Stan Rogers (November 29, 1949 Hamilton-June 2, 1983 Hebron) a.k.a. Rogers, Stan was a Canadian singer and singer-songwriter.

His albums include Between the Breaks… Live!, Fogarty's Cove, For the Family, From Coffee House to Concert Hall, From Fresh Water, Home in Halifax, Northwest Passage, Turnaround, Poetic Justice and The Very Best of Stan Rogers. Genres: Folk music.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Stan Rogers grew up in a musical family and started playing guitar at a young age. He later became known for his unique, rich baritone voice and storytelling style of folk music. Many of his songs showcase Canadian history and culture, with a focus on maritime traditions and working class life.

Rogers gained a devoted following in Canada and internationally, and has been considered one of the greatest Canadian songwriters of all time. He tragically died at the age of 33 in a fire on Air Canada Flight 797, but his music continues to inspire subsequent generations of Canadian artists. In 1995, a scholarship fund in his name was established to support emerging Canadian singer-songwriters.

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