Greg Bond was a performer in the Canadian musical theatre scene for 10 years, most notably in CATS during its Toronto run. He was a prolific writer and composer for 25 years. Greg died at the age of 35 years on April 10, 1989 following a brief illnes [+]Greg Bond was a performer in the Canadian musical theatre scene for 10 years, most notably in CATS during its Toronto run. He was a prolific writer and composer for 25 years. Greg died at the age of 35 years on April 10, 1989 following a brief illness with brain cancer.
Greg was loved by many fans and members of the musical theatre community, and is fondly remembered by those who worked with him as a highly dedicated professional with a wonderfully positive attitude towards the theatre and towards life. One of his passions and concerns was the environment. His song "Fixing Up This World" reflects the urgency he felt in taking responsibility towards saving the environment. To this end we feel that this song needs to be heard.
Greg's family has produced a CD of his music which reflects his 25 years' of development and growth as a lyricist and composer. His music output ranges from the folk songs of his teenage years, like the title song "Funny Day Saturday," to the later songs written for his one-man show "Heroes," which included "Fixing Up This World" and "Spellbound." He performed this show two months before his death. He has left us with a wonderful legacy of music, which we would love to share with you.
We hope you enjoy his music, as do we.
-Ruth and Ken Bond
GREG BOND--BIOGRAPHY
* Greg was born on January 31, 1954 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
* He attended Spruce Cliff Elementary School, Vincent Massey Junior High School and Ernest Manning High School.
* His earliest performances were lip-synching to The Beatles' "She Loves You" and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" with his sister, Beverly, followed by several years of piano lessons and recitals.
* In his early teens, Greg began to learn the guitar, as well as the recorder and the saxophone. With Beverly singing back-up harmonies, the basement of the Bond home became a mini-recording studio. They practiced endlessly, learning the current hits of the day, by artists such as Peter, Paul & Mary; Joni Mitchell; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Simon & Garfunkel; and Gordon Lightfoot.
* It was during this time that Greg began composing his own songs. Through all his years as a performer, his signature song was one that he wrote while daydreaming in class, "Funny Day Saturday." He played it at every gig.
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