Oscar Brand

January 10, 2024
Folk Singer

Quick Facts

Oscar Brand
Full Name Oscar Brand
Occupation Folk Singer
Date Of Birth Feb 7, 1920(1920-02-07)
Age 104
Date Of Death 2016-09-30
Birthplace Winnipeg
Country Canada
Birth City Manitoba
Horoscope Aquarius

Oscar Brand Biography

Name Oscar Brand
Birthday Feb 7
Birth Year 1920
Place Of Birth Winnipeg
Home Town Manitoba
Birth Country Canada
Birth Sign Aquarius
Spouse Karen Lynn Grossman
Children(s) Jeannie Brand, James Brand, Jordan Brand, Eric Brand

Oscar Brand is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on February 7, 1920 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A renowned Canadian folk singer who has performed more than three hundred songs, including popular songs such as Something To Sing About. He was also the host of his own Oscar Brand’s Folksong Festival.

His radio show Oscar Brand’s Folksong Festival, introduced the audience to a diverse array of artists like His radio show, Oscar Brand’s Folksong Festival, introduced the public to a wide variety of artists including Joan Baez.

He married Karen Lynn Grossman in 1970.

Oscar Brand Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Folk Singer
House Living in own house.

Oscar Brand is one of the richest Folk Singer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oscar Brand 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He emigrated to Canada and moved to New York to study at Brooklyn College as a young man.

He was awarded the famous Peabody Award in 1982 for his work on The Sunday Show on National Public Radio.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Oscar Brand Dating?

According to our records, Oscar Brand married to Karen Lynn Grossman. As of December 1, 2023, Oscar Brand’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Oscar Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Oscar Brand celebrates birthday on February 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Oscar Brand

  1. Oscar Brand was a Canadian-American folk musician and radio host.
  2. He hosted the longest-running radio show in history, “Folksong Festival.”
  3. Brand recorded over 100 albums during his career.
  4. He wrote the theme song for TV show “Hockey Night in Canada.”
  5. Brand was a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
  6. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.
  7. Brand performed at Carnegie Hall and The White House.
  8. He served in World War II as part of the U.S Army Air Corps.
  9. Brand passed away at age 96 in 2016.
  10. His legacy continues to influence folk music today.

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