Don Ross
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
Don Ross Biography
| Name | Don Ross |
| Birthday | Nov 19 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Canada |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Don Ross is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on November 19, 1960 in Canada, Canada. Canadian fingerstyle guitarist who won the U.S. National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 1988 and 1996.
He is part of the guitar group Men of Steel with Andy McKee.
Ross’s music borrows from blues, jazz, folk and classical music creating a style that he describes as “heavy wood”. Ross names Bruce Cockburn, John Renbourn, Pierre Bensusan, Keith Jarrett, Egberto Gismonti and Pat Metheny as his main sources of inspiration. One of his songs, “Michael, Michael, Michael”, is dedicated to Michael Hedges, and Ross has performed straight covers of his compositions. One obvious but unattributed influence is the psychedelic 1967 track ‘Embryonic Journey’ by Jefferson Airplane. Ross’s advanced technique and his sure feeling for rhythm combine with uncommon ideas to make his style instantly recognizable. He often uses percussive techniques and plays intricate down and upstroke patterns with his thumb. These techniques have found their way into the toolboxes of many competitive fingerstyle guitarists. His use of acrylic nails allows him to get a consistent, clean tone without the hassle of broken fingernails.
Ross was born in Montreal, Quebec to Scottish and Mi’kmaq parents. He studied composition at the music department of York University in Toronto with David Mott, James Tenney and Phil Werren. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music in 1983, he studied philosophy at St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in Granby, Massachusetts while living at San Damiano Friary in Holyoke, Massachusetts and then started his novitiate for the Canadian custody of the Conventual Franciscans of Immaculate Conception Province at St. Francis Friary in Staten Island, NY. He decided to leave that pursuit and become a musician.
His wife passed away in 2001, survived by Ross and their children.
Don Ross Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don Ross is one of the richest Guitarist from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Ross 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied music in Toronto where he began making a name for himself.
His album Huron Street secured a spot on the top ten new age chart.
Donald James Ross, or Don Ross, (born November 19, 1960) is a Canadian fingerstyle guitarist. He is the only person to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship twice (1988 and 1996). His album Huron Street reached the top ten on the Billboard New-age chart.
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Who is Don Ross Dating?
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In the liner notes to Ross’ 2003 album Robot Monster, Bruce Cockburn writes, “Nobody does what Don Ross does with an acoustic guitar. He takes the corners so fast you think he’s going to roll, but he never loses control.”
Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Don Ross celebrates birthday on November 19 of every year.
Ross has done three tours with the Men of Steel guitar group, the last of which was mounted in 2006. The band is a mix of international members including bluegrass maestro Dan Crary, acoustic guitarist Beppe Gambetta, and Celtic folk guitarist Tony McManus.
What kind of guitar does Don Ross play?
Don Ross played a Lowden S-10 in the beginning of his career, but since 1997 has played a Lowden O-10. Today he plays custom-made guitars by Marc Beneteau, a Canadian luthier from St. Thomas, Ontario. The Beneteaus are equipped with a combination of microphone and K&K pickups.
When was Don Ross born?
November 19, 1960 (age 61 years)
Where was Don Ross born?
Montreal, Canada