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Roy Forbes (Roy Charles Forbes) was born on 13 February, 1953 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, is a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter. Discover Roy Forbes'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 71 years old?

Popular As Roy Charles Forbes
Occupation Singer-songwriter
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 13 February, 1953
Birthday 13 February
Birthplace Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality Canada

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1953

Roy Charles Forbes (born February 13, 1953) is a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter, whose music bears heavy influences from classic American genres of acoustic blues and traditional country.

Forbes is known for his high soulful voice and percussive guitar playing.

Forbes was born and grew up in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

He learned to play guitar at age 14, and had the childhood nickname, "Bim".

1971

Forbes, calling himself "Bim," began his musical career in Vancouver in 1971 after winning a "Battle of the Bands" competition in Dawson Creek.

Initially, he appeared as the opening act for such groups as Supertramp and Santana, but soon came to headline and sell out his own shows.

His song "Can't Catch Me", from his first LP Kid Full of Dreams, was released as a single and hit the Top 10 in several major Canadian markets.

His third LP "Thistles" was produced by Emitt Rhodes and featured Mac Cridlin, David Foster, Bob Glaub, Penny Nichols, Jeff Porcaro, Ron Tutt, Blue Williams and Jai Winding.

Forbes has appeared as a headliner in most of Canada's major folk music festivals.

1984

In 1984, he toured in the US with fellow Canadian Ferron, with whom he performed a duet on the song "Proud Crowd/Pride Cried" for her album, Shadows on a Dime.

1987

In 1987, he began performing and recording as Roy Forbes.

He is also a member of the supergroup UHF, together with Shari Ulrich and Bill Henderson.

Songs written by Forbes have been recorded by Sylvia Tyson, Garnet Rogers, Valdy, and Susan Jacks.

1996

He previously hosted a program known as "Snap Crackle Pop" on CBC Radio across Canada from 1996 to 2009.

Both programs feature songs taken from his extensive collection of vintage records.

2006

Since 2006, Forbes has hosted a weekly radio program called "Roy's Record Room" on the CKUA Radio Network in Alberta.