Canadian Rock and Blues Singer Was 65
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Sass Jordan, the Canadian singer, songwriter, and longtime "Canadian Idol" judge, died peacefully on October 2 at the age of 65, surrounded by loved ones.
- Jordan launched her music career in 1986 and gained prominence with her 1989 Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist following her debut album "Tell Somebody."
- Her 1992 album "Racine," featuring hits like "Make You a Believer," sold around 450,000 copies worldwide and earned her recognition as Billboard's top female rock artist of that year.
- Jordan served as the only female judge on "Canadian Idol" for all six seasons starting in 2003, while continuing to perform and release music for over 20 years.
- Born in Birmingham, England, she was survived by her husband Derek Sharp, daughter Stella, stepdaughter Brianne, and brother Daniel.
