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Canadian musicians who were born in 1927

Here are 15 famous musicians from Canada were born in 1927:

Ernie Coombs

Ernie Coombs (November 26, 1927 Lewiston-September 18, 2001 Pickering) also known as Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Coombs, Canada's Mr. Dress-Up or Ernest Coombs was a Canadian actor.

His albums include Wake Up Mr. Dressup! and Mr. Dress Up.

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Red Kelly

Red Kelly (July 9, 1927 Simcoe, Ontario-) is a Canadian ice hockey player and coach.

He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Los Angeles Kings, winning eight Stanley Cups. He was known for his remarkable skill as both a defenseman and center, earning him the nickname "Red" for his fiery mane of hair. After retiring from playing, Kelly became a successful coach, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings. In 1969, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player. His number 4 jersey has been retired by both the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, a rare honor in the NHL. Off the ice, Kelly was known for his dedication to Catholicism and activism in Canadian politics. He served as a member of parliament for the Liberal Party of Canada from 1962 to 1965.

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George Zukerman

George Zukerman (February 22, 1927 London-) a.k.a. Zukerman, George or George Benedict Zukerman is a Canadian bassoonist.

His albums: Weber: Bassoon Concerto in F major, Andante and Hungarian Rondo / Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major.

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John Beckwith

John Beckwith (March 9, 1927 Victoria-) also known as Beckwith, John is a Canadian , .

John Beckwith (born March 9, 1927 in Victoria) is a Canadian composer, pianist, and teacher. He obtained his doctorate in Music Composition at the University of Toronto before studying piano in Paris and Darmstadt. Beckwith has composed a wide range of music including pieces for orchestra, chamber ensembles, vocalists and various solo instruments. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, including the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, in 1997. He has taught at the University of Toronto and is also a published writer on topics including Canadian music and contemporary composition.

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Dolores Claman

Dolores Claman (July 6, 1927 Vancouver-) otherwise known as Delores Claman, Claman, Dolores or Dolores Olga Claman is a Canadian composer and pianist.

Her albums: The Hockey Theme.

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Elmer Iseler

Elmer Iseler (October 14, 1927 Port Colborne-April 3, 1998 Caledon) also known as Iseler, Elmer or Elmer Walter Iseler was a Canadian conductor.

His albums include Serenade in Harmony.

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Frank Lennon

Frank Lennon (January 26, 1927 Toronto-August 22, 2006) was a Canadian journalist and photographer.

Lennon began his career as a freelance photographer in the 1940s, eventually joining The Toronto Star in 1949 where he worked until his retirement in 1993. During his time at The Star, he covered a wide range of topics including news, sports, and entertainment. He was best known for his iconic photograph of Paul Henderson's game-winning goal in the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union. Lennon was inducted into the Canadian News Hall of Fame in 1985 and posthumously inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

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Stanley Saunders

Stanley Saunders (May 3, 1927 Newport, Wales-) is a Canadian conductor.

He grew up in Vancouver and began his career as a violinist, studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He later turned his focus to conducting and became the Artistic Director of the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra in the 1950s. Saunders has also worked as the conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as with orchestras in Edmonton and Halifax.

Saunders has been a strong advocate for Canadian music throughout his career, and has premiered many works by Canadian composers. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1992 for his contributions to Canadian music. In addition to his conducting career, Saunders has also served as a professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Music.

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Marian Grudeff

Marian Grudeff (April 18, 1927-November 4, 2006) was a Canadian , .

Related albums: Baker Street (1965 original Broadway cast).

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Mort Sahl

Mort Sahl (May 11, 1927 Montreal-) a.k.a. Morton Lyon Sahl or Morton Lyon "Mort" Sahl is a Canadian comedian and actor. He has one child, Mort Sahl Jr..

His discography includes: Sing A Song Of Watergate.

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Marg Osburne

Marg Osburne (December 29, 1927 Moncton-July 16, 1977 Rockland, Ontario) was a Canadian singer-songwriter and singer.

Genres related to her: Gospel music, Country and Folk music.

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Pierre Mercure

Pierre Mercure (February 21, 1927 Montreal-January 29, 1966 Avallon) also known as Mercure, Pierre was a Canadian film score composer, television producer, bassoonist and composer. He had three children, Michèle Mercure, Christian Mercure and Daniel Mercure.

His discography includes: .

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Gisele MacKenzie

Gisele MacKenzie (January 10, 1927 Winnipeg-September 5, 2003 Burbank) also known as MacKenzie, Gisele, Gisele Marie-Louise Marguerite LaFleche, Canada's First Lady of Song or The Songbird of Winnipeg was a Canadian singer and actor. Her children are called Mac Shuttleworth, Gigi Downs and Gigi MacKenzie.

Discography: Hard to Get: The Best of Gisele MacKenzie.

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Colette Bonheur

Colette Bonheur (September 20, 1927 Montreal-March 1, 1966 Freeport) was a Canadian , .

fashion model and actress. She started her career as a model in Montreal and later moved to New York to work with renowned photographers such as Irving Penn and Richard Avedon. Colette appeared on the cover of several high-profile magazines, including Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

In addition to modeling, Colette also acted in a few films, including "Bonjour Tristesse" and "Porgy and Bess". Despite her success in the fashion and entertainment industries, Colette's life was cut short when she passed away at the age of 38 due to a plane crash in Freeport, Bahamas. Her legacy as a talented model and actress continues to inspire many in the fashion and entertainment industries.