Post by tcb on Apr 16, 2004 21:19:16 GMT -5
Canadian Rockabilly Legend Ray Condo Dies At Age 53
Friday April 16, 2004 @ 03:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff
Ray Condo (Photo By Gabino Travassos)
It is with great sadness and regret we report that
Canadian rockabilly legend Ray Condo has unexpectedly
died at the age of 53.
Condo was born in Hull, Quebec and was raised on a
musical diet of Elvis, Hank Williams and Ronnie
Hawkins. Although Condo's first band (which he formed
after moving to Vancouver) was a punk act called The
Secret Vs, he eventually found his way back to his
roots, becoming interested in rockabilly and western
swing. He spent 11 years in Montreal playing with the
band The Hardrock Goners before returning again to
Vancouver to front Ray Condo And The Ricochets.
The Richochets led many young Canadian indie club
patrons to rockabilly, as the band toured incessantly
over the years. They released a series of albums, the
most recent one being 2000's High And Wild. Condo was
still in prime touring shape before his death, with
plans to visit Australia, Europe and the U.S.
Naturally, the Canadian roots and rock scenes are in
mourning this tragic news and a few events have been
scheduled in Condo's memory. Vancouverites can
celebrate Condo's life this Saturday (April 17) at the
Railway Club from 4 to 7 p.m. Another tribute will be
held in Montreal on Saturday at the Wheel Club. In
Toronto photographer Gayle Hurmuses will celebrate
what would have been Condo's 54th birthday on May 16.
Torontonians should keep their eyes on local listings
for more info on that event as the date draws closer.
Friday April 16, 2004 @ 03:00 PM
By: ChartAttack.com Staff
Ray Condo (Photo By Gabino Travassos)
It is with great sadness and regret we report that
Canadian rockabilly legend Ray Condo has unexpectedly
died at the age of 53.
Condo was born in Hull, Quebec and was raised on a
musical diet of Elvis, Hank Williams and Ronnie
Hawkins. Although Condo's first band (which he formed
after moving to Vancouver) was a punk act called The
Secret Vs, he eventually found his way back to his
roots, becoming interested in rockabilly and western
swing. He spent 11 years in Montreal playing with the
band The Hardrock Goners before returning again to
Vancouver to front Ray Condo And The Ricochets.
The Richochets led many young Canadian indie club
patrons to rockabilly, as the band toured incessantly
over the years. They released a series of albums, the
most recent one being 2000's High And Wild. Condo was
still in prime touring shape before his death, with
plans to visit Australia, Europe and the U.S.
Naturally, the Canadian roots and rock scenes are in
mourning this tragic news and a few events have been
scheduled in Condo's memory. Vancouverites can
celebrate Condo's life this Saturday (April 17) at the
Railway Club from 4 to 7 p.m. Another tribute will be
held in Montreal on Saturday at the Wheel Club. In
Toronto photographer Gayle Hurmuses will celebrate
what would have been Condo's 54th birthday on May 16.
Torontonians should keep their eyes on local listings
for more info on that event as the date draws closer.
