Sass Jordan, rock singer and bass guitarist, dies at 63

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• Sass Jordan, a renowned Canadian rock singer and bass guitarist known for her soulful voice and distinctive style, died on October 2, 2026, at age 63, surrounded by family; the cause of death was not disclosed.
• Born in England and raised in Montreal, Jordan launched her solo career with the 1988 album Tell Somebody, earning the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1989 and gaining recognition for her blend of hard rock, blues, and soul.
• Her 1992 album Racine produced several hits, including “Make You a Believer,” which reached number 11 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, and she toured with major acts like Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and Van Halen.
• Jordan notably influenced future Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who credited her for teaching him the realities of life on the road; she continued to record and perform into the 2020s, exploring blues music and serving as a judge on Canadian Idol.
• In 2026, Jordan stepped back from performing due to a serious medical condition; she is survived by her husband Derek Sharp, daughter Stella Jordan-Sharp, stepdaughter Brianne Sharp, and brother Daniel Jordan.