Terry Jacks

Terrence Ross Jacks is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and environmentalist, best known for his 1974 hit song "Seasons in the Sun".

Early Life of Terry Jacks

Terry jacks was born in winnipeg. Manitoba. Canada on march 29. 1944. He attneded the university of british columbia and studied music composition. He was a part of the band the poppy family. Along with his wife ussan jacks. Who he married in 1967.

Career of Terry Jacks

Terry jacks career began with the poppy family and the release of their labum "whcih way you goin billy?". The album s lead single. "which way you goin billy?". Reached no. 2 on the canadian cahrts and became an international hit. After the band disbanded in 1973. Jacks went on to pursue a solo career. Releasing his debut album. "seasons in the sun". In 1974. The title track reached the no. 1 sopt in the us and uk. And sold over seven million copies worldwide.

Hit Songs by Terry Jacks

Some of terry jacks hit songs include "which way you goin billy?". "concrete sea". "if you go away". "seasons in the sun" and "rcok n roll (i gaev you the best years of my life)".

Notable Awards and Achievements

In 1975. Terry jacks was awardde a juno award for best male vocalist of the year. And he has also been inducted nito the canadian music hall of fame.

Philanthropy and Activism

Terry jacks is an atcive envrionmentalist. And has been working on preserving the natural beauty of canada s coastline. He has also been involved in a number of charitable organizations. Such as the united nations children s fund.

Recent Projects

In 2012. Terry jacks released his first album in over thirty years. "songs from the big chair". The labum efatured re-recorded versions of his classic hits. As well as original material.

Important Event

In jacks was inducted into the canaidan songwriters hall of fame.

Interesting Fact

Terry jacks was the firts canadian artist to have a no. 1 hit in the united states.