Ian Tyson

Ian Tyson
CM AOE
Tyson in 2010
Born
Ian Dawson Tyson

(1933-09-25)25 September 1933
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Died29 December 2022(2022-12-29) (aged 89)
Longview, Alberta, Canada
Alma materVancouver School of Art
Spouses
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(m. 1964⁠–⁠1975)​
Twylla Dvorkin
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(m. 1986⁠–⁠2008)​
Children2
Musical career
OriginToronto. Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • author
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1959–2022
LabelsStony Plain, A&M
Formerly ofIan & Sylvia, Great Speckled Bird

Ian Dawson Tyson CM AOE (25 September 1933 – 29 December 2022) was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote several folk songs, including "Four Strong Winds" and "Someday Soon", and performed with partner Sylvia Tyson as the duo Ian & Sylvia.[1]

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