Jay Telfer (December 22, 1947 - May 20, 2009) was a Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist.
Early life Telfer grew up in Toronto and learned to play drums as a child."Telfer, Jay", The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia.
Career
In the 1960s Telfer was the lead singer for the band A Passing Fancy. In 1968, as a solo musician, he released a single, Life, Love and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Telfer performed with the Steel River band and wrote their song "Ten Pound Note" which was on the RPM Top 50 Canadian chart in July 1970."Top 50 Canadian Chart". RPM Magazine, Canadian Content, - Volume 13, No. 23 Jul 25, 1970
Telfer wrote the score for the film Away the Lines, which featured Burl Ives.
Telfer toured briefly with Lighthouse in 1974, and then toured in western Canada with Gary & Dave. That year his single, "Time Has Tied Me" was on the RPM 50 Pop Music Playlist for three months."RPM Pop Music Playlist". Adult Contemporary - Volume 21, No. 15 Jun 01, 1974
Telfer performed at the 1988 Spirit of Yorkville street festival. In 1995 Telfer founded the antiques magazine The Wayback Times. He died May 20, 2009, in Mississauga.
References
External links Obituary in the Toronto Star Discogs: Jay Telfer