Age, Biography and Wiki
Fred Eaglesmith (Frederick John Elgersma) was born on 9 July, 1957, is a Frederick John Elgersma. Discover Fred Eaglesmith's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Frederick John Elgersma |
| Occupation |
singer-songwriter |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
9 July 1957 |
| Birthday |
9 July |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous singer-songwriter with the age 66 years old group.
Fred Eaglesmith Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Fred Eaglesmith height not available right now. We will update Fred Eaglesmith's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Fred Eaglesmith's Wife?
His wife is Tif Ginn
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Tif Ginn |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Fred Eaglesmith Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fred Eaglesmith worth at the age of 66 years old? Fred Eaglesmith’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer-songwriter. He is from . We have estimated Fred Eaglesmith's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer-songwriter |
Fred Eaglesmith Social Network
Timeline
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.
His first self-titled album was released in 1980.
Eaglesmith appeared in a 2001 television movie, The Gift.
A typical Fred Eaglesmith show includes his music set between several lengthy between-song comic monologues by Eaglesmith.
Topics in the past have included stories about crossing the U.S.–Canada border, Newfoundlanders, and some friends from an Indian reserve.
His fans are known as "Fredheads", a nod to deadheads, who followed the Grateful Dead.
He is known to tour extensively throughout Canada and the U.S.
When Eaglesmith appears in solo performances, he bills himself as Fred J. Eaglesmith.
In addition to his own albums, he frequently collaborated with the late Willie P. Bennett, a former member of Eaglesmith's band, who stepped down after a heart attack in early 2007.
Eaglesmith publishes his own records.
In 2010, Eaglesmith was featured on the Late Show with David Letterman as the musical guest.
He performed "Careless" from the album Cha Cha Cha.
Starting 2012, performances were billed as the Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show and include opening songs performed by Bill Poss, The Ginn Sisters, and Tif Ginn.
Fred co-wrote Tif's self-titled 2012 album with her, and the pair married in 2014.
The play was performed at the Charlottetown Festival in 2013.
In 2016, Eaglesmith toured extensively with his band.
Eaglesmith, one of nine children, was raised by a farming family near Guelph in rural Southern Ontario.
He began playing the guitar at age 12.
As a teenager Eaglesmith hopped a freight train to Western Canada and began writing songs and performing.
Eaglesmith founded a band known as the Smokin' Losers.
He later formed a group called as both the Flying Squirrels and the Flathead Noodlers, switching the name to represent different styles of music.
The Flathead Noodlers play bluegrass, while the Flying Squirrels play more folk and rock.
The backing band was disbanded in 2016 and they have been touring together as a duo since.
Eaglesmith's songs have been included in the musical play, Dear Johnny Deere.
He retired the band in 2016 and has been touring as a duo with Tif Ginn ever since.
Tif co-produced and mixed Fred's 2017 album, Standard.
Fred's backing musicians sometimes use band names, which have included The Flying Squirrels, The Smoking Losers – who also performed in a bluegrass formation as The Flathead Noodlers, and The Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show.
