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John Allan Cameron

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (December 16, 1938-November 22, 2006)
    Nicknamed the Godfather of Celtic Music in Canada
    Albums include ‘Here Comes John Allan Cameron,' ‘The Minstrel of Cranberry Lane,' ‘Lord of the Dance (1973)' ‘Weddings, Wakes & Other Things,' ‘Freeborn Man,' ‘Wind Willow,' ‘Classic John Allan (volumes 1 & 2)' and ‘Glencoe Station'
    Hosted two variety shows (1975-1976 on CTV, 1979-1981 on CBC)
    Named to the Order of Canada (2003)
    Died in Toronto of bone marrow cancer at age 67

Why he might be annoying:

    He took a vow of chastity and poverty as he studied for the priesthood.
    He played jigs and reels on a 12-string guitar instead of traditional Celtic instruments — in his own words, ‘Celtic when Celtic wasn't cool.'
    His stock phrase was, ‘Yesssssss!'
    He was the only child in his family to make a career out of music.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His mother taught music to all seven of her children.
    Though it had always been there in one manner or another, Maritime communities credit him with bringing Celtic music to the world stage.
    Though he took final vows, he gained papal dispensation in 1964 to become a performer.
    His performance at the Grand Old Opry in 1970 led to a standing ovation.
    He would often give free concerts on behalf of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
    He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the East Coast Music Awards.
    A tribute concert was held to raise money for his medical expenses (2005).

Credit: Cool It All Right?


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 63.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 54 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 69.01% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 152 Votes: 44.08% Annoying