Wade Hemsworth
Folk music, Musical Artist
1916 – 2002
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Who was Wade Hemsworth?
Albert Wade Hemsworth was a Canadian folk singer and songwriter. Although he was not a prolific composer, having written only about 20 songs during his entire career, several of his songs — most notably "The Wild Goose", "The Black Fly Song" and "The Log Driver's Waltz" — are among the most enduring classics in the history of Canadian folk music.
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- Born
- Oct 23, 1916
Brantford - Also known as
- Albert Wade Hemsworth
- Wade Hemswroth
- Hemsworth, Wade
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Education
- Ontario College of Art & Design
- Died
- Jan 21, 2002
Montreal
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on July 23, 2013
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