Age, Biography and Wiki
Valdy (Paul Valdemar Horsdal) was born on 1 September, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian musician (b. 1945). Discover Valdy'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 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Paul Valdemar Horsdal |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
1 September 1945 |
| Birthday |
1 September |
| Birthplace |
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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He is a member of famous musician with the age 78 years old group.
Valdy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Valdy height not available right now. We will update Valdy's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Valdy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Valdy worth at the age of 78 years old? Valdy’s income source is mostly from being a successful musician. He is from Canada. We have estimated Valdy'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 |
musician |
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Timeline
Paul Valdemar Horsdal, (born 1 September 1945 ), commonly known as Valdy, is a Canadian folk and country musician whose solo career began in the early 1970s.
He is known for "Rock and Roll Song", his first mainstream single.
Valdy is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year and has received seven additional Juno nominations.
His fourteen albums, including four which are certified gold, have achieved sales of nearly half a million copies.
Valdy was born and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, the third child of Danish portrait photographer Paul Horsdal and Lillian Horsdal (née West), an English nurse and writer.
He studied guitar and piano, and attended Lisgar Collegiate Institute.
Valdy was a member of The London Towne Criers during the 1960s and subsequently joined Montreal band The Prodigal Sons.
He then moved to Victoria, where he worked with various rock and country musicians, including Blake Emmons.
When he was 25 Valdy bought several acres of land in Sooke, BC, and began farming.
He began performing as a solo artist, and in 1972 recorded his "Rock and Roll Song" on Haida/A&M; it became a hit.
His music was featured in the 1972 Steve McQueen film The Getaway.
In 1973 he won a Juno Award for Outstanding Folk Performance.
Valdy recorded a live album, Family Gathering, through A&M; it was recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto and released in 1974.
Valdy appeared on the CBC TV show The Beachcombers as the environmental activist "Halibut" Stu.
He also secured a part in the reunion production of The New Beachcombers performing a song he wrote, "It's The Water," as part of a jug band.
In 1986, Valdy made a guest appearance as himself in the popular 1980's Canadian children's television show, Today's Special (episode entitled: "trash").
He also guest appeared as himself on Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show in the third-season episode titled "Growing Up".
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In 2000, Valdy released the album Contenders with country musician Gary Fjellgaard.
He continued to tour with Fjellgaard for many years.
Valdy recorded 2003's Viva Valdy: Live at Last during the Rack-On-Tour.
On 21 November 2005, Valdy was awarded the National Achievement Award by SOCAN at the 2005 SOCAN Awards in Toronto.
Valdy was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in June 2011.
In 2012, he released his 18th album, Read Between the Lines, and toured across Canada in support.
In 2013, Valdy toured in Canada with New Zealand guitarist Graham Wardrop.
In 2014, he continued to perform at folk festivals, including Kingsville Folk with jazz pianist Karel Roessingh and Nadina Mackie-Jackson on bassoon.
As of 2018, Valdy continues to regularly tour across Canada, including a performance on the main stage at the Mariposa Folk Festival.
