Frederick John Elgersma, known by the stage name Fred Eaglesmith, is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter. He is known for writing songs about vehicles, rural life, down-and-out characters, lost love and quirky rural folk. His songwriting uses techniques of short story writing, including unreliable narrators, surprise endings, and plot twists. In 2016, Eaglesmith toured extensively with his band.
Birth Name: Frederick John Elgersma
Born: July 9, 1957 (age 67)
From: Caistor Centre, Ontario, Canada
Genre(s):
Alternative country
Occupation(s):
singer-songwriter
Active From: 1980-present