Fred Eaglesmith at the Roots of Heaven festival at Patronaat in Haarlem, the Netherlands (2006)
Background information
Birth name
Frederick John Elgersma
Born
(1957-07-09) July 9, 1957 (age 66)
Origin
Caistor Centre, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Alternative country
Occupation(s)
singer-songwriter
Years active
1980–present
Labels
A Major Label, Lonesome Day
Website
www.fredeaglesmith.com
Musical artist
Frederick John Elgersma (born July 9, 1957), known by the stage name Fred Eaglesmith, is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter.[1] He is known for writing songs about vehicles, rural life, down-and-out characters, lost love and quirky rural folk. His songwriting uses techniques of short story writing, including unreliable narrators, surprise endings, and plot twists. In 2016, Eaglesmith toured extensively with his band.[2]
^Here Publishing (March 29, 2005). "The Advocate". The Advocate the National Gay & Lesbian Newsmagazine. Here Publishing: 65–. ISSN 0001-8996.
^" Fred Eaglesmith Explains His Creative Push Forward with 'Tambourine'". Exclaim!, By Kerry Doole, January 29, 2014
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