Terry Jacks
Terry Jacks (born March 29, 1944) is a Canadian musician. He was born and raised in Winnipeg. He now works as an environmental activist.
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Jacks in 1974 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terrence Ross Jacks |
| Born | 29 March 1944
(aged 81) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, pop, soft rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Goldfish, Bell, A&M |
| Associated acts | The Poppy Family |
Jacks is most famous for his song "Seasons in the Sun". The song was ranked number one in multiple countries in 1974.[1] It is one of the fewer than forty all-time singles to have sold 10 million copies worldwide.
Studio albums
- Seasons in the Sun (1974)
- Y' Don't Fight the Sea (1975)
- Pulse (1983)
- Just Like That (1987)
- Starfish on the Beach (2015)
References
- ↑ Mackie, John (1 April 2016). "The many seasons of B.C. singer Terry Jacks". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.