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Montreal rock icon Sass Jordan dies at 63

Sass Jordan, the Montreal-raised rock singer whose career spanned nearly four decades, has died at 63. Jordan was born in Birmingham, England, and raised in Montreal.

Montreal rock icon Sass Jordan dies at 63

Montreal-born rock singer Sass Jordan has passed away at the age of 63, according to a post on her social media page. Jordan, who was raised in Montreal, was described as an "inimitable force of nature" and "irreplaceable being of light and joy." Born in Birmingham, England, Jordan began her career in 1988 with the release of her debut album, "Tell Somebody."

She went on to win the Juno award for most promising female vocalist in 1989 and received multiple nominations for best female vocalist. Her second album, "Racine," which was released in 1992, included the hit single "Make You a Believer."

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