Dolores Claman
Dolores Claman (July 6, 1927 – July 17, 2021) was a Canadian composer and pianist. She was best known for composing the theme song, known simply as The Hockey Theme, for Hockey Night in Canada, a song often thought as Canada's second national anthem.[1] She composed in 1968.
Dolores Claman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dolores Olga Claman July 6, 1927 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | July 17, 2021 (aged 94) Spain |
| Occupation | Composer, pianist |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Claman died on July 17, 2021 from problems caused by dementia in Spain, almost two weeks after her 94th birthday.[2]
References
- ↑ Jones, Tom (2005-11-05). Country's heirloom reflects on Lightning. St. Petersburg Times. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/11/05/Lightning/Country_s_heirloom_re.shtml. Retrieved 2007-04-12.
- ↑ Deschamps, Tara (July 17, 2021). Hockey Night in Canada theme song composer Dolores Claman dead at 94. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/dolores-claman-death-hnic-theme-song-1.6107048. Retrieved July 17, 2021.