Sass Jordan, a rock singer originally from Montreal with a music career spanning close to four decades, has passed away at the age of 65. The announcement of her death was made by family spokesperson Eric Alper, stating that she was surrounded by loved ones at the time.
Described as a unique and irreplaceable figure of positivity and joy, Jordan’s cause of death has not been disclosed. Her musical journey began with the release of her debut album, “Tell Somebody,” in 1988, which led her to win the Juno Award for most promising female vocalist in 1989. Notably, her second album, “Racine,” released in 1992, featured hits such as “Make You a Believer.”
Throughout her career, Jordan received multiple Juno Award nominations for best female vocalist and also served as a judge on all six seasons of the reality TV show “Canadian Idol.” Born in Birmingham, England on December 23, 1960, she was raised in Montreal, as per the official statement.
Geoff Kulawick, the former president of Stony Plain Records, described Jordan as a courageous and striking artist. Her final two albums, “Rebel Moon Blues” in 2020 and “Bitches Blues” in 2022, were recorded with her husband Derek Sharp during her time with Stony Plain Records.
Kulawick, a longtime admirer of Jordan’s talent, praised her ability to deliver powerful blues vocals on her last records, attributing her immense fan following to her emotional connection with audiences.
Derek Downham, a Canadian producer and songwriter, shared fond memories of his friendship with Jordan, highlighting her infectious humor and warm personality. Downham also reminisced about performing alongside Jordan at a charity concert in Montreal last December, expressing deep sadness at the thought of never hearing her laughter again.
Recognized as a trailblazer for women in the rock music scene, Jordan paved the way for female artists in a predominantly male-dominated industry. Downham emphasized her resilience and determination in breaking through barriers, inspiring a new generation of performers.
In the wake of her passing, Downham urged people to remember Jordan for her unwavering leadership and love in every endeavor, portraying her as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring musicians and fans alike.