Canadian musicians who were born in 1945
Here are 22 famous musicians from Canada were born in 1945:
Neil Young
Neil Young (November 12, 1945 Toronto-) otherwise known as Niel Young, Neil Percival Kenneth Robert Ragland Young, Bernard Shakey, Young, Neil, Neil Percival Young, Ol' Neil, Phil Perspective, Marc Lynch, Joe Canuck, Shakey Deal, Clyde Coil, Pinecone Young, Joe Yankee, The Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Godfather of Grunge, Don Grungio, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young & The Shocking Pinks, Young, Neil and Shocking Pinks, The, Neil Young-Neil And The Shocking Pinks, Neil Young And The Shocking Pinks or Neil Percival Young OC, OM is a Canadian musician, songwriter, film director, actor, film producer, film score composer, screenwriter, record producer and activist. He has three children, Zeke Young, Ben Young and Amber Jean Young.
His albums: Neil Young, After the Gold Rush, Harvest, Journey Through the Past, Time Fades Away, On the Beach, Tonight's the Night, American Stars 'n Bars, Comes a Time and Hawks & Doves. Genres he performed: Hard rock, Folk rock, Rock music, Country rock, Blues, Techno, Grunge, Southern rock and Experimental rock.
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Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn (May 27, 1945 Ottawa-) also known as Bruce Cockbrun, Cockburn, Bruce, Bruce Douglas Cockburn or Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC is a Canadian guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter and actor.
His discography includes: Circles in the Stream, Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws, The Trouble With Normal, Rumours of Glory, Big Circumstance, Live, Nothing But a Burning Light, Christmas, Dart to the Heart and The Charity of Night. Genres he performed include Folk music, Jazz and Rock music.
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Anne Murray
Anne Murray (June 20, 1945 Springhill-) a.k.a. Anne Murrey, Ann Murray, Morna Anne Murray, Murray, Anne, Morna Anne Murray CC ONS, Annie or Annie Murray is a Canadian singer, actor, author and teacher. Her children are called William Langstroth and Dawn Langstroth.
Discography: Country Hits, Love Songs, Croonin', Best of the Season, Now & Forever, The Best... So Far, My Christmas Favorites, Anne Murray, An Intimate Evening With Anne Murray...Live and The Signature Series, Volume 1: This Way Is My Way / Honey, Wheat & Laughter. Genres she performed include Pop music, Country, Adult contemporary music, Country pop and Soft rock.
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Robert Munsch
Robert Munsch (June 11, 1945 Pittsburgh-) is a Canadian writer.
Discography: Murmel Murmel Munsch!.
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Valdy
Valdy (September 1, 1945 Ottawa-) also known as Paul Valdemar Horsdal or Paul Valdemar Horsdal, CM is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter and actor. His child is Chelah Horsdal.
Related albums: Smorgas Bard, Heart at Work, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Valdy, Classic Collection, Valdy and the Hometown Band, Country Man, Landscapes, Valdy's Kid's Record, and 1001. Genres related to him: Folk music and Country.
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John Finley
John Finley (May 6, 1945-) is a Canadian singer.
Genres he performed include Rhythm and blues, Rock music, Gospel music and Soul music.
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Doug Riley
Doug Riley (April 24, 1945 Toronto-August 27, 2007 Calgary) also known as Douglas Brian Riley, Doctor Music or Dr. Music was a Canadian composer.
His albums include .
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Charlotte Diamond
Charlotte Diamond (July 31, 1945 Richmond-) a.k.a. Diamond, Charlotte is a Canadian singer and teacher.
Her albums: Diamond in the Rough, 10 Carrot Diamond, Diamonds & Daydreams, Diamonds and Dragons, My Bear Gruff, Nous Sommes Tous Comme Les Fleurs, Charlotte Diamond's World, Qu'il y ait toujours le soleil and The Christmas Gift. Genres: Children's music.
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Keith Hampshire
Keith Hampshire (November 23, 1945 England-) is a Canadian singer.
He is best known for his hit song "The First Cut Is the Deepest," which was later covered by many other artists, including Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow. Hampshire began his career as a DJ in Canada and later transitioned into singing, scoring several more hits in the 1970s. He has also worked as a television host and voice actor, and was inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Larry E. Smith
Larry E. Smith (October 27, 1945-) also known as Larry Smith is a Canadian singer.
He was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and began his music career as a member of the band, The Chessmen, in the mid-1960s. After the band's dissolution, Smith embarked on a solo career and released his debut album, "A Little Bit of Something," in 1968. He gained fame during the 1970s with his hits "Country Bumpkin" and "The Man Who Wouldn't Leave Her Lonely." Smith was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017. He continues to perform and record music to this day.
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Michael Burgess
Michael Burgess (July 22, 1945 Regina-) is a Canadian singer.
His albums: Angels in the Snow.
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Jack Grunsky
Jack Grunsky (July 1, 1945 Austria-) also known as Grunsky, Jack is a Canadian singer, songwriter and music artist.
His albums: Catchy Tune, My Beautiful World, Like A Flower To The Sun, Sing & Dance, Jumpin' Jack, Dream Catcher, Waves Of Wonder and Children of the Morning.
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Bob Segarini
Bob Segarini (August 28, 1945 Stockton-) is a Canadian singer.
His albums include Good-Bye LA and Gotta Have Pop.
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Allan F. Nicholls
Allan F. Nicholls (April 8, 1945 Montreal-) also known as Allan Nicholls, Allan Nichols or Nicholls, Allan is a Canadian screenwriter, composer, film producer, film director, actor, musician and film score composer.
He is best known for his work as an actor in movies like "Nashville" and "The Long Goodbye". Nicholls also worked as a screenwriter on the movie "Aloha, Bobby and Rose" and as a composer and music supervisor on the TV series "The Sopranos". In addition to film and television work, Nicholls has also made significant contributions to the world of music. He was a member of the popular 1960s folk trio The Serendipity Singers and has released several solo albums throughout his career. Nicholls continues to be active in the entertainment industry, and his work has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.
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Ken Tobias
Ken Tobias (July 25, 1945 Saint John-) also known as Tobias, Ken is a Canadian singer, musician, singer-songwriter and songwriter.
His most recognized albums: Street Ballet, The Ken Tobias Collection So Far So Good, Siren Spell and Every Bit of Love. Genres he performed: Folk music.
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Gary Peterson
Gary Peterson (May 26, 1945 Winnipeg-) also known as Garry Peterson, Garry Patterson or Peterson, Gary is a Canadian drummer.
Genres he performed include Rock music.
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Nanette Workman
Nanette Workman (November 20, 1945 Brooklyn-) otherwise known as Nanette Joan Workman is a Canadian author, singer-songwriter and actor. She has one child, Jesse Workman.
Her albums include Guantanamera, Danser danser, Roots 'n' Blues, Vanilla Blues Café, Call Girl, Honky Tonk Woman, Mississippi Rolling Stone, Une à une and . Genres she performed: Rock music and Vocal music.
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Sneezy Waters
Sneezy Waters (March 1, 1945 Ottawa-) a.k.a. Peter Hodgson is a Canadian actor.
He is best known for his roles in films such as "Atlantic City" (1980), "The Appointments of Dennis Jennings" (1988), and "The Secret of the Nutcracker" (2007), as well as his work in television shows such as "Due South" and "Street Legal". Waters is also an accomplished musician, particularly in the genre of traditional folk music, and has released several albums throughout his career. He continues to pursue acting and music projects to this day.
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Goldy McJohn
Goldy McJohn (May 2, 1945-) also known as Goldy McJohn, McJohn, Goldy or Goldie McJohn is a Canadian organist and keyboard player.
Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal, Psychedelic rock and Acid rock.
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The Mighty Pope
The Mighty Pope (October 23, 1945 Lucea, Jamaica-) is a Canadian , .
reggae musician, who gained popularity in the 1970s with his soulful voice and catchy beats. He was born Fitzroy Gordon in Lucea, Jamaica and moved to Toronto, Canada in the early 1960s.
In addition to his successful music career, The Mighty Pope has been a prominent figure in the Canadian radio industry. He founded Toronto's first Black-owned radio station, FLOW 93.5, and has won numerous awards for his contributions to broadcasting and community activism.
Throughout his career, The Mighty Pope has remained a beloved figure in the music industry and continues to perform and record music to this day. Despite being overlooked in Jamaica, he persevered and became a pioneer in Canadian reggae music.
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Kerry Chater
Kerry Chater (August 7, 1945 Vancouver-) is a Canadian songwriter, musician and bassist.
Genres: Pop music, Country, Blues rock, Rock music and Blue-eyed soul.
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Neil Merryweather
Neil Merryweather (December 27, 1945 Winnipeg-) is a Canadian singer, musician and songwriter.
His albums: Kryptonite, Vaccum Cleaner and Space Rangers. Genres: Rock music.
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