About John Bottomley
Lived 1960 – 2011 (aged 50). John Bottomley was a Canadian songwriter.
John Bottomley (September 17, 1960 – April 6, 2011) was a Canadian singer-songwriter.
He started in music in the early 1980s with the band Tulpa, which also included his brother Chris, and launched a solo career in 1990 with his solo debut album Library of the Sun. in 1992, and won the Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist the following year.
1991 "Barkeeper (Pour Me a Drink)"
Library of the Sun 1992 "Bell Tower Radio"
Songs with the Ornamental Hermits
"You Lose and You Gain"
"Long Way to Go"
1998 "Take You Higher"
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Who was John Bottomley?
Canadian singer and songwriter
When was John Bottomley born?
John Bottomley was born on 17 September 1960.
When did John Bottomley die?
John Bottomley died on 6 April 2011.
What was John Bottomley's occupation?
John Bottomley was a songwriter.
What nationality was John Bottomley?
John Bottomley was Canadian.
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