James Leroy

War Hero

Birthday April 3, 1947

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE May 10, 1979 (32)

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About

Singer and songwriter whose 1974 award-winning single, "Touch of Magic," rose to a top ten position on Canadian music charts.

Before Fame

He began his music career as a singer and writer of folk songs.

Trivia

In 2002 "Touch of Magic" received a Classic Award after reaching 100,000 radio plays on Canadian radio.

Family Life

He grew up in Martintown, Ontario and later moved to Ottawa. He committed suicide at the age of thirty-two.

Associated With

With the help of music producer Ian Thomas, Leroy recorded two unsuccessful singles in the mid-1970s.