Died On This Date (August 20, 2012) John Stockfish / Bassist For Gordon Lightfoot
themusicsover John Stockfish
DOB Unknown – August 20, 2012
John Stockfish was the original bassist for iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot. Stockfish, who received his training at the esteemed Royal Conservatory Of Music in Toronto, was hired by Lightfoot in 1965. He recorded and toured with him for four years and can be heard on such songs as “Sundown,” Song For A Winter’s Night,” and “Black Day In July.” Throughout his career, Stockfish also worked with Jim Croce, Mel Torme, and Cab Calloway, to name a few. John Stockfish was 69 when he died of natural causes on August 20, 2012.
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