Hall of Fame
John Allan Cameron
Background:
John Allan Cameron introduced a brand of what would become known as Cape Breton music in the 1960s when he started picking traditional Scottish pipe tunes on twelve-string guitar. In 2003, John was inducted into the Order of Canada in recognition of his efforts for over 30 years in establishing and growing the wonderful Celtic music scene in Canada. Born in Cape Breton to a very musical family, John Allan Cameron was known as the Godfather of Celtic music in Canada, a mantle he wore with easy grace. He brought Celtic music to the masses, and blazed a trail of success for other East Coast artists to follow. Canadians enjoyed the nationally televised John Allan Cameron Show between 1975 and 1981. His lifetime of music and commitment to the arts render him a national treasure, and before his death in 2006, John Allan Cameron had toured the world and released more than ten albums in a career that spanned over thirty years.