Fred Eaglesmith
Frederick John Elgersma (born July 9, 1957), known by the stage name Fred Eaglesmith, is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter. He is known for writing songs about vehicles, rural life, down-and-out characters, lost love and quirky rural folk. His songwriting uses techniques of short story writing, including unreliable narrators, surprise endings, and plot twists. In 2016, Eaglesmith toured extensively with his band.
Fred Eaglesmith | |
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Fred Eaglesmith at the Roots of Heaven festival at Patronaat in Haarlem, the Netherlands (2006) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frederick John Elgersma |
| Born | July 9, 1957 |
| Origin | Caistor Centre, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Alternative country |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | A Major Label, Lonesome Day |
| Website | www |
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