Terry Jacks | |
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 Jacks in 1974 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Terrence Ross Jacks |
| Born | March 29, 1944 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Genres | Rock, pop, soft rock, country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Goldfish, London Records, Bell, A&M[1] |
Terrence Ross Jacks (born March 29, 1944) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer known for his 1974 hit song "Seasons in the Sun", an English adaptation of a song written by Belgian composer and singer Jacques Brel in 1961. Jacks is also an environmental activist, focused on pulp mill emissions in Howe Sound.
- ^ Michael Bennett (September 30, 1972). "Western Canada:Activity abounds on all fronts". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 48–. ISSN 0006-2510.