Sass Jordan, a rock singer hailing from Montreal with a career spanning close to four decades, has passed away at the age of 65. The announcement of her death came from family representative Eric Alper, stating that she was surrounded by loved ones at the time. No details regarding the cause of her death have been disclosed.
Described as a unique force of nature and a source of light and joy, Jordan’s musical journey began with her debut album, “Tell Somebody,” released in 1988. Her talent was quickly recognized as she received the Juno Award for most promising female vocalist in 1989. Her second album, “Racine,” launched in 1992, featured popular tracks like “Make You a Believer.”
Throughout her career, Jordan garnered multiple Juno Award nominations for best female vocalist and served as a judge on all seasons of the reality TV show “Canadian Idol.” Born on December 23, 1960, in Birmingham, England, she was raised in Montreal.
Geoff Kulawick, former president of Stony Plain Records, praised Jordan as a fearless and captivating artist. Her last two albums, “Rebel Moon Blues” in 2020 and “Bitches Blues” in 2022, were recorded with her husband Derek Sharp under Stony Plain Records.
Kulawick expressed his admiration for Jordan’s ability to convey raw emotions through her voice, attracting a wide fan base. He emphasized her unique talent for blues music and her impactful emotional connection with listeners.
Renowned Canadian producer and songwriter Derek Downham shared fond memories of his encounters with Jordan, highlighting her radiant personality and humor. He lamented the loss of her infectious laughter, emphasizing the void her absence leaves behind.
Being one of the few women in the rock genre during her early career, Jordan played a pivotal role in paving the way for female artists in a predominantly male-dominated industry. Downham commended her resilience and trailblazing spirit, noting her significant impact on empowering women in music.
Downham concluded by underscoring Jordan’s legacy as an inspiration for aspiring artists, urging people to remember her for her trailblazing leadership and the love she infused into her music career.
