Penny Lang

Penny Lang
Background information
Birth namePenny Lang
Born(1942-07-15)July 15, 1942
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedJuly 31, 2016(2016-07-31) (aged 74)
Madeira Park, British Columbia, Canada
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Years active1963–2016
Labels
  • Borealis
  • She-Wolf
  • Festival

Penny Lang (July 15, 1942 – July 31, 2016) was a Canadian folk music icon who earned a loyal following, influencing many artists.[who?] She performed at major folk festivals and clubs across North America.