The music world is mourning a Canadian legend.
On Thursday morning, folk and country musician Ian Tyson passed away, his former wife and music partner Sylvia Tyson confirmed to the CBC. He was 89.
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According to Sylvia, her ex-husband had undergone a major surgery several years ago, but had never fully recovered.
The couple were best known as the duo Ian & Sylvia, who began performing together in 1959, continuing until their divorce in 1975.
Ian & Sylvia were among the most influential Canadian folk musicians, with their song “Four Strong Winds”, written by Ian, often named one of the country’s best songs of all time.
They also had hits with songs like “You Were on My Mind”, “Someday Soon” and more.
Ian continued on in his solo career following his split from Sylvia, and in...
On Thursday morning, folk and country musician Ian Tyson passed away, his former wife and music partner Sylvia Tyson confirmed to the CBC. He was 89.
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According to Sylvia, her ex-husband had undergone a major surgery several years ago, but had never fully recovered.
The couple were best known as the duo Ian & Sylvia, who began performing together in 1959, continuing until their divorce in 1975.
Ian & Sylvia were among the most influential Canadian folk musicians, with their song “Four Strong Winds”, written by Ian, often named one of the country’s best songs of all time.
They also had hits with songs like “You Were on My Mind”, “Someday Soon” and more.
Ian continued on in his solo career following his split from Sylvia, and in...
- 12/29/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
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