Frank Davies | |
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Birth name | Francis William Harding Davies |
Born | Northampton, England | 22 November 1946
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Years active | 1964–present |
Francis William Harding Davies (born November 22, 1946) is a British-born Canadian record producer, music publisher, and founder of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (Panthéon des Auteurs et Compositeurs Canadiens). Davies has contributed to the growth of Canada's music industry and its creative community for more than four decades[citation needed]. He is credited with discovering, producing, publishing, and developing the careers of many artists and songwriters, and has advocated for their status.[1][citation needed]
Davies received the Juno Awards 2014 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, recognizing individuals who have made a significant impact on the Canadian music industry.[2][citation needed]