David Essig
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David Essig (b. Frederick, Maryland, December 2, 1945)[1] is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer and record label owner.
History
David Essig was born in Frederick, Maryland, in 1945. In 1971, he emigrated to Canada, and became a Canadian citizen in 1978.[1] In 1974, he estaablished one of Canada's first musician-owned and operated record labels, Woodshed Records.[1] A number of the label's releases were distributed by Posterity Records, owned by Harvey Glatt, under the Posterity-Woodshed label.[2] The label was revived as "New Woodshed" in 1984.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Biography of David Essig; Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
- ^ Woodshed Records releases; rateyourmusic. Retrieved 2014-01-21.