Willie P. Bennett | |
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 Willie P. Bennett at the Roots of Heaven festival at Patronaat in Haarlem, Netherlands (2006) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Patrick Bennett |
| Born | 26 October 1951 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 15 February 2008 (aged 56) Peterborough, Ontario |
| Genres | Folk, country, alternative country, bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | singer/songwriter, mandolinist, harmonica player |
| Years active | 1971–2007 |
| Labels | Woodshed, Duke Street, BNatural, independent. |
| Formerly of | Fred Eaglesmith, Dixie Flyers |
| Website | http://www.williepbennett.com |
William Patrick "Willie P." Bennett (26 October 1951 – 15 February 2008) was a Canadian folk-music singer-songwriter,[1] harmonica player, and mandolinist. Bennett was part of the 1970s folk music scene in Canada, and wrote and recorded many original songs.[2] As well as performing as a solo artist, he was part of several well-known Ontario bands.
- ^ Heeley, James. "Death of an icon". Peterborough Examiner, 19 February 2008.
- ^ Finkelstein, Bernie (2012). True North: A Life Inside the Music Business. McClelland & Stewart. pp. 269–. ISBN 978-0-7710-4793-0.