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.
She began her career in the 1950s as a country music singer and gained popularity throughout the 1960s with hits such as "Are You Mine", "The Wedding of the Bugs" and "It's Been a Long Long Time". Lorrie also appeared on various TV shows as a performer and host, including "Country Hoedown" and "The Tommy Hunter Show". In addition to her music career, Lorrie also worked as a radio host on CBC Radio and CJCA. Over the course of her long career, she has received numerous awards and accolades, including induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Lorrie is considered one of the pioneers of country music in Canada and continues to perform today.
She was born and raised in Neebing, Ontario, and grew up in a musical family. Her father played the fiddle, while her mother played the piano and sang. Lorrie began singing at a young age and made her first appearance on a local TV show at the age of 13. She later moved to Toronto to further her music career and signed with Apex Records in 1958. Her debut single, "The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA", became a hit and she went on to record more than 20 albums over the following decades. Despite her success, Lorrie stepped away from the music industry in the 1980s to focus on her family and other interests. She made a comeback in the 1990s, releasing new music and touring across Canada. In addition to her music and radio career, Lorrie has also been recognized for her philanthropy work, including supporting organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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