Here are some career highlights
- Played with Ronnie Hawkins (the backing band would turn into Crowbar)
- Recorded one of the first Canadian live albums Larger Than Life with Crowbar in 1971
- Co-wrote Alice Cooper's Devil's Food song from the Welcome to My Nightmare album.
- Played Kris Kringle in 2008 CMT movie Donner Down
- Inducted (with Crowbar) to Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.
From Lou, our blogger:
I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Jay and seeing him perform on numerous occasions. He had a smile for me every time and his good nature was always on display. I'll miss him terribly.
Here are a few social media reactions (we will add more as they come)
Hank Fordham (son)
I adored my father. After my mother’s death in 2006, his wife's death of 15 years in 2012 and his recent medical complications, I took to calling him daily — initially out of concern, then because I found that I really enjoyed talking with him. As we traded daily phone calls over the last few years, with a visit mixed in twice a week, our relationship deepened and sweetened. Now, I’ve lost not only my dad, but I’ve also lost my friend. (Click here for the full statement)
I just wanted to say I love you dad, and that I look forward now to getting to see you on the other side some day. There's a show up in heaven today, and the world is left with your gift of music.Bella Fordham (daughter)
It breaks my heart that some people don't have a wonderful father and I consider myself very lucky. Everyone knows my dad as a legendary rockstar. I know him for the man that has raised my siblings and I with an unfathomable amount of love.
You have taught me so much and I will always be grateful for having such a strong, inspirational man as my dad.Lily Sazz (Cootes Paradise)
Kelly Jay is part of us, and we are part of him. I wouldn't be a musician if it weren't for him.Media coverage (we will add more as we find them)
Please click here to help his family with the funeral expenses and organize a celebration of life.
Videos above courtesy of Hank Fordham
Video above courtesy of Paul DeFelice
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