Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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Roy Forbes Born in Dawson Creek, B.C. and nicknamed Bim as a child, Roy Forbes has been a strong presence on the Canadian music scene since the early 70s as a performer, songwriter, recording artist, record producer, and broadcaster. It might be on the CBC or across a festival meadow, but you’ll always recognize the unique, intense guitar playing and the high soulful singing of Roy Forbes. He has absorbed all of his influences and developed into a totally original, dynamic, exciting performer of deeply resonant lyrics. Roy started making up songs in 1967, after receiving his first guitar. From the 1975 release of his first album, Kid Full Of Dreams, Roy has been regarded as one of Canada’s finest songwriters. This two-time Juno nominee and multi West Coast Music Award winner has ni... more...