Canadian musicians who died due to Lung cancer
Here are 6 famous musicians from Canada died in Lung cancer:
Kevin MacMichael
Kevin MacMichael (November 7, 1951 Saint John-December 31, 2002 Halifax) also known as Kevin Scott MacMichael was a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. His child is called Cadence MacMichael.
Genres he performed include Rock music.
Kevin MacMichael was best known as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the Canadian rock band Cutting Crew from 1985 to 1993. He co-wrote their hit single "I Just Died in Your Arms," which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. MacMichael also played on Cutting Crew's other top 40 hits, including "One for the Mockingbird" and "(I Just) Died in Your Arms (Extended Remix)." In addition to his work with Cutting Crew, MacMichael played on albums by other artists, such as Robert Plant, John Parr, and Julian Lennon. MacMichael passed away in 2002 at the age of 51 due to lung cancer.
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Haydain Neale
Haydain Neale (September 3, 1970 Hamilton-November 22, 2009 Toronto) was a Canadian singer, singer-songwriter and musician.
Genres he performed include Rhythm and blues, Soul music and Contemporary R&B.
Neale was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Canadian band jacksoul, which was active from 1995 to 2009. He formed the band with his high school friend, bassist Andrew McTaggart. Jacksoul released a total of five studio albums, which received critical acclaim and commercial success in Canada. One of their most successful singles, "Can't Stop," won a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording in 2001.
Aside from his music career, Neale was also involved in various charitable organizations, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the Ontario Association of Foodbanks. He was also an advocate for organ donation, as he received a kidney transplant in 2007.
Neale passed away in 2009 at the age of 39 due to complications from lung cancer. He was survived by his wife and two children. His legacy in the Canadian music industry continues to be celebrated, and he is remembered as a talented musician and a compassionate individual who gave back to his community.
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Skip Spence
Skip Spence (April 18, 1946 Windsor-April 16, 1999 Santa Cruz) also known as Spence, Alexander "Skip", Spence, Alexander “Skip”, Alexander Lee Spence, Alexander “Skip” Spence, Alexander Lee "Skip" Spence or Skippy was a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician. He had one child, Omar Spence.
Discography: Oar. Genres he performed: Rock music, Psychedelic rock, Folk rock, Outsider music and Psychedelic folk.
Skip Spence is best known for being a founding member of the bands Quicksilver Messenger Service and Moby Grape. He played drums and guitar, and contributed vocals to the bands' music. However, his career was cut short due to struggles with mental illness and drug addiction. After being diagnosed with schizophrenia, he was institutionalized for several years. During this time, he recorded his only solo album, "Oar," which has since become a cult classic. The album was recorded in 1968, and features Spence playing all of the instruments himself. Despite its cult following, the album was not a commercial success at the time of its release. Spence continued to struggle with mental illness and addiction throughout his life, but his contribution to the music world has left a lasting impact.
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Jacques Hétu
Jacques Hétu (August 8, 1938 Trois-Rivières-February 9, 2010 Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec) also known as Jacques Hetu, Hétu, Jacques or Jacques Hétu OC OQ MSRC was a Canadian composer and music teacher.
His discography includes: Jacques Hétu symphonique.
Hétu was a prolific composer, with over 130 works that spanned a variety of genres, including opera, orchestra, chamber music, and solo pieces. He earned many awards and honors during his career, including the 1978 Prix de musique Calixa-Lavallee for his String Quartet No. 1 and the 1990 Prix Denise-Pelletier for his contributions to music in Canada. He was also made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001 for his contributions to Canadian music. In addition to his work as a composer, Hétu was also a dedicated teacher and mentor, serving on the faculties of several universities throughout his career. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 71.
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Jim Clench
Jim Clench (May 1, 1949 Canada-November 3, 2010 Montreal) also known as Jim clench or Clench, Jim was a Canadian musician.
Genres he performed include Rock music.
Clench was best known as the bassist and occasional lead vocalist for the rock bands April Wine and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. He joined April Wine in 1971 and played on several of their albums, including "Electric Jewels" and "Stand Back". In 1978, Clench left April Wine to join Bachman-Turner Overdrive and played on their albums "Freeways" and "Street Action". After leaving BTO, Clench pursued a solo career and released his debut album "Up", which received critical acclaim. He also played with several other Canadian musicians, including Randy Bachman, Ian Thomas, and Aldo Nova. Clench passed away in 2010 at the age of 61.
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Brion Gysin
Brion Gysin (January 19, 1916 Taplow-July 13, 1986 Paris) a.k.a. Brion Gyson, Gysin, Brion or John Clifford Brian Gysin was a Canadian artist, writer, poet, painter, visual artist and music artist.
His albums: Self-Portrait Jumping, Mektoub, Songs, The Pool K III and Live in London 1982.
He is best known for his invention of the "cut-up" technique with his friend and collaborator, author William S. Burroughs. This technique involved cutting up text, rearranging the pieces, and creating a new, often surreal, work of literature. Gysin was also an accomplished painter and calligrapher, and his works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Gysin was interested in Sufism and lived for a time in Morocco where he studied the mystical tradition. He passed away in Paris in 1986 at the age of 70.
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