Sneezy waters biography of alberta
Sneezy Waters started out as Peter Hodgson, with an older brother to influence him in life..
Folk music legend Peter Hodgson, better known as Sneezy Waters, has written a new book telling his colourful and extraordinary story.
Sneezy Waters
Canadian singer
Sneezy Waters | |
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Birth name | Peter Hodgson |
Born | (1945-03-01) March 1, 1945 (age 79) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
Instrument | Guitar |
Musical artist
Sneezy Waters (born Peter Hodgson; March 1, 1945) is a Canadian folk musician, singer, songwriter and actor[1] who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Hank Williams Sr.
in the play and film Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave. He also works as a stagehand at the National Arts Centre in his home town of Ottawa, Ontario.[2]
Biography
He began performing in Ottawa coffeehouses in his late teens and was a member of several local rock bands, including The Children (which included Bruce Cockburn) and A Rosewood Daydream, appearing with the latter at Expo '70, in Osaka, Japan.
Taking the stage name Sneezy Waters he performed during the 1970s as a street musician in Ottawa and appeared as a soloist and with his Exce