Title: Remembering Alan McRae - A Toronto Folk Legend
Alan McRae, born in the British Isles and son of a highland piper, made a significant impact on the folk music scene in Canada during the 60s and 70s. He was a gold miner who co-organized Canada's first folk club in Vancouver before settling in Toronto. As the resident singer at Toronto's first "folk bar," the Steeles' Tavern, Alan mentored and influenced many local folk musicians.
Alan's drive and passion for folk music shone through in his performances at iconic Toronto venues like the Horseshoe Tavern. His personal home in Poplar Plains became a hub for creative expression and camaraderie among fellow musicians.
Although details about his later years remain a mystery to some, Alan McRae's legacy lives on through the music he created and the lives he touched in Toronto's folk music scene. His spirit of leaping, ballooning, and steaming through life continues to inspire those who remember him fondly.
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