Gordon Lightfoot (Young) – Childhood Photos, Age, Family, Height, Weight and More
Biography - A Short Wiki
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Gordon Lightfoot is a legendary Canadian singer and guitarist. The lightfoot received fame through folk, folk-rock, and country music. The singer is Canada’s greatest songwriter. The full name of the singer is Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr. Lightfoot was discoverer his talent at an early age and became part of the school signing team.
Career Highlights
Gordon Lightfoot has been very successful throughout the years.
After returning to his hometown, the singer performed in various local cafes with The Swinging Eight. The artist teamed up with Gino Silvi Singers. In 1962 two singles of Lightfoot released, which help in increasing his fan following. The singles of Lightfoot I’m the One, and It’s Too late became very popular on the radio and locally. In 1962, the singer joined Teamed up with Terry Whelan and recorded two albums.
Family and Personal Life
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The singer married three times in his life. In April 1963, he married to Brita Ingegerd Olaisson. She was a Swedish woman. The couple has two children named Fred and Ingrid. In 1973, the couple supported due to musical touring issues.
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Brita Lngegerd(m 1963-div 1973), Elizabeth Moon(m 1989-div 2011), Kim Hasse(married since 2014) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Fred Lightfoot, Eric Lightfoot, Meredith Lightfoot, Ingrid Lightfoot, and Miles Lightfoot) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 85 years |
| Date of Birth | November 17, 1938 |
| Place of Birth | Orillia, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 1.83 m, 6 feet |
| Weight | N/A |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $32 million |
| Occupation | Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Gordon Lightfoot's height is quite tall measuring 1.83 m. Being born on November 17, 1938, translates to an age of 85 years as of todays date (November 18, 2023).
Quotes
Turning back the pages of my sweet shattered dream, I wonder if she’ll ever do the same; And the thing that I call living is just being satisfied With knowing I’ve got no one left to blame.
Gordon Lightfoot
Both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones broke on the music scene the summer I was in England. I can vividly remember hearing ‘She Loves You’ in August 1963.
Gordon Lightfoot
I was a drummer in the bugle band in cadets. I marched. It’s probably quite funny to look back on it.
Gordon Lightfoot
I try to keep it light and positive most of the time, whereas earlier on I didn’t always do that.
Gordon Lightfoot
Nobody had any idea that ‘If You Could Read My Mind’ would become a hit single.
Gordon Lightfoot
