He was born here so Saint Johners feel a special connection to Stompin Tom Connors.
The iconic Canadian entertainer passed away in Ontario at the age of 77.
Weekend Jamboree host Bob Henry tells CHSJ News that Connors captured the Canadian experience in his songs.
Henry says Tom wrote about us, good, bad and indifferent, and he had a way of reflecting us.
As a born and bred Prince Edward Islander, Henry remembers when “Bud the Spud” arrived at the radio station in the late 60’s and thinking it was a great tune.
Country 94’s Weekend Jamboree will pay tribute to Stompin Tom this weekend.
