Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, manager, publisher and record company owner. Started a high school band in Espanola called The Imperials in the early 60s. Became popular performer in the Sudbury area by 1967 then after a couple years of touring around North America took his first job in a studio at Nashville's [l552451] in 1969. Founder of Country & Western label Burco Records.

b. 20 December 1946 in Espanola, Ontario
d. 21 November 2012 in Hamilton, Ontario