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Tim Ryan

Career spanning over 50 years, Nominated for JUNO Award "Most Promising Male Vocalist" (1984), Albums: "The Runner" (1970) & "On Purpose" (1984). Single: "Great Northern Road" (1970). Career singing jingles for commercials, worked as a musician in the Yorkville club circuit in Toronto (1965-85); co-founded prominent Canadian band, Jackson Hawke (1976-78) with Bob Yeomans; Recordings: "You Can't Dance" (1976) the single later became an international hit when released in 1978 by England Dan and John Ford Coley. The song was also covered and released as a successful single by Ricky Nelson; "Forever" (1976-CBS), "Jackson Hawke" (1977-CBS); managed by noted Canadian manager, promoter and record producer Bernie Finkelstein.

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