Al Cromwell | |
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![]() Cromwell,
c. 1963 | |
Background information | |
Born | 1938 |
Died | September 28, 1995 | (aged 56–57)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, instrumentalist |
Years active | 1963–1995 |
Alan Cromwell (1938 – 28 September 1995) was a Canadian blues and folk musician who was active on the folk scene in Toronto, during the 1960s and 1970s, where he performed at Steele's Tavern, [1] the Horseshoe Tavern, The Purple Onion and various venues in Kensington Market and Yorkville, Toronto. [2][ better source needed] [3] From Phinneys Cove, Nova Scotia, he learned spirituals, blues, and folk songs from his father, Norman Cromwell. [4] [2][ better source needed]
Cromwell performed during the early years of the Mariposa Folk Festival, notably in 1963. [4] [5]
In the 1980s, Cromwell became better known as a blues player, playing with Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee and Josh White. [6][ failed verification] He continued to be a regular live performer in Toronto throughout the 1980s and 1990s in jazz and folk clubs. He is included on the live album Grossman's Live issued in 1987. [7][ better source needed] [8][ better source needed]
Cromwell died in Toronto on September 28, 1995. [9] [10] He was posthumously inducted as a memorial member of the Porcupine Awards Hall of Fame. [11] An award was established in his name in the Folk/Blues category in the same year.
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Al Cromwell | |
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![]() Cromwell,
c. 1963 | |
Background information | |
Born | 1938 |
Died | September 28, 1995 | (aged 56–57)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, instrumentalist |
Years active | 1963–1995 |
Alan Cromwell (1938 – 28 September 1995) was a Canadian blues and folk musician who was active on the folk scene in Toronto, during the 1960s and 1970s, where he performed at Steele's Tavern, [1] the Horseshoe Tavern, The Purple Onion and various venues in Kensington Market and Yorkville, Toronto. [2][ better source needed] [3] From Phinneys Cove, Nova Scotia, he learned spirituals, blues, and folk songs from his father, Norman Cromwell. [4] [2][ better source needed]
Cromwell performed during the early years of the Mariposa Folk Festival, notably in 1963. [4] [5]
In the 1980s, Cromwell became better known as a blues player, playing with Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee and Josh White. [6][ failed verification] He continued to be a regular live performer in Toronto throughout the 1980s and 1990s in jazz and folk clubs. He is included on the live album Grossman's Live issued in 1987. [7][ better source needed] [8][ better source needed]
Cromwell died in Toronto on September 28, 1995. [9] [10] He was posthumously inducted as a memorial member of the Porcupine Awards Hall of Fame. [11] An award was established in his name in the Folk/Blues category in the same year.
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link)