Terry Jacks

Terry Jacks
Jacks in 1974
Background information
Born
Terrence Ross Jacks

(1944-03-29) March 29, 1944
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1962–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe Poppy Family

Terrence Ross Jacks (born March 29, 1944) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer known for his 1974 hit song "Seasons in the Sun", an English adaptation of a song written by Belgian composer and singer Jacques Brel in 1961. Jacks is also an environmental activist, focused on pulp mill emissions in Howe Sound.