Stompin Tom, Canadian Music Legend, Dies at 77
Brian Edwards said Tom Connors passed away from natural causes at his home. The musician, rarely seen without his signature black cowboy hat and stomping cowboy boots, was best known for songs like ”The Hockey Song”, “Sudbury Saturday Night” and ”Bud the Spud”.Connors knew his health was declining and had posted a message on his website a few days ago, saying Canada kept him ”inspired with its beauty, character, and spirit”.
Connors garnered a devoted following through straight-ahead country-folk tunes that drew inspiration from his extensive travels and focused on the everyman.
Stompin’ Tom Connors’ final letter to his fans
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.
Sincerely,
Your Friend always,
Stompin’ Tom Connors
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