The Newfoundland music community is mourning the loss of Gerard Hamilton, a renowned figure in the traditional music scene.
Hamilton died on Friday at the age of 73.
A longtime fisherman from Petty Harbour, he transitioned to music during the transformative years of the fishery. In 1994, he joined “Folk of the Sea,” a group comprised of displaced fishers from across the province.
Over his career, Hamilton released three albums featuring a blend of original and traditional songs. Notable songs from Hamilton include Salt in his Veins and Jingles the Christmas Cat.
A funeral service will take place at St. Kevin’s on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m.