Obituary


SOCAN grieves the loss of Phil Nimmons

“The Dean of Canadian Jazz”

SOCAN grieves the loss of Canadian music industry trailblazer Pegi Cecconi

Executive served with SRO Management, Anthem Entertainment G...

SOCAN mourns the loss of our former Membership representative Vicki Walters

Loyal, caring, ebullient publishing administrator also worke...

SOCAN mourns the loss of Myles Goodwyn

April Wine singer-songwriter passes away at 75

SOCAN and Québec mourn the loss of a musical giant

Karl Tremblay of Cowboys Fringants dead at 47

SOCAN grieves the loss of Stan Klees

Visionary Canadian music ecosystem pioneer co-founded RPM, J...

Songwriter François Guy dead at 76

His song “Québécois,” with La Révolution Française, ...

SOCAN mourns the loss of legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot

Iconic SOCAN member was a giant of music

SOCAN mourns the loss of composer Jocelyn Morlock

Vancouver-based SOCAN member passes away at age 53

SOCAN grieves the passing of Shirley Eikhard

“Something to Talk About” songwriter made hits behind th...

SOCAN mourns the loss of Ian Tyson

“Four Strong Winds” creator leaves legacy of timeless fo...

SOCAN mourns the loss of award-winning composer, sound designer, producer Phil Strong

Worked in film, dance, theatre, musical performance, art ins...

SOCAN mourns passing of Al Mair, co-founder of Attic Records

Member of Order of Canada, served on SOCAN’s Board of Dire...

Offenbach’s John McGale passes away

Songwriter/guitarist dies in car accident

SOCAN grieves the loss of Susan Jacks

Best known for Poppy Family hits “Which Way You Goin’ Bi...

SOCAN mourns Shane Yellowbird

Cree country singer-songwriter passes away at age 42

SOCAN mourns the loss of The Sadies’ Dallas Good

Singer-songwriter, guitarist passes away suddenly at age 48

SOCAN mourns the loss of John Mann

Spirit of the West singer-songwriter passes away at 57

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