Legendary Steel City singer/songwriter Stan Rogers was honoured posthumously with a Greatest Hamiltonian of the Year award. The folk icon was recognized at the Hamilton Heritage Awards on Saturday, February 21, 2016. His widow, Ariel Rogers, was on-hand to accept the well-deserved honour.
Stan Rogers, who passed away in 1983, became an indelible part of the Canadian folk scene and left behind a tremendous legacy. He was a tremendous Hamilton musical ambassador.
Click here for a Spectator article on the awards.
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Blast from the Past: Stan Rogers on CBC's Best Canadian Songs List
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