Canadian music icon Stompin’ Tom Connors dead at 77
03/06/2013 08:39 PM CityNews.ca
Canadian music legend Stompin` Tom Connors receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual SOCAN Awards gala in Toronto Monday, November 23, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Canadian music legend Stompin’ Tom Connors has died at the age of 77, a release on his official website confirms.
Connors died of natural causes at his home in Ontario, surrounded by family.
He became a Canadian icon with songs like The Hockey Song, Sudbury Saturday Night, and Bud The Spud.
His family posted the following message on his website, saying it was the colourful musician’s final message to fans.
03/06/2013 08:39 PM CityNews.ca
Canadian music legend Stompin` Tom Connors receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual SOCAN Awards gala in Toronto Monday, November 23, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Canadian music legend Stompin’ Tom Connors has died at the age of 77, a release on his official website confirms.
Connors died of natural causes at his home in Ontario, surrounded by family.
He became a Canadian icon with songs like The Hockey Song, Sudbury Saturday Night, and Bud The Spud.
His family posted the following message on his website, saying it was the colourful musician’s final message to fans.
“Hello friends, I want all my fans, past, present, or future, to know that without you, there would have not been any Stompin’ Tom.”
“It was a long hard bumpy road, but this great country kept me inspired with its beauty, character, and spirit, driving me to keep marching on and devoted to sing about its people and places that make Canada the greatest country in the world.”
“I must now pass the torch, to all of you, to help keep the Maple Leaf flying high, and be the Patriot Canada needs now and in the future.”
“I humbly thank you all, one last time, for allowing me in your homes, I hope I continue to bring a little bit of cheer into your lives from the work I have done.”
Canadian music icon Stompin’ Tom Connors dead at 77 | CityNews
A truly original Canadian icon!
Canadian music icon Stompin’ Tom Connors dead at 77 | CityNews
A truly original Canadian icon!