Sass Jordan, Rock Singer and ‘Canadian Idol’ Judge, Dies at 65
The rock and blues singer won a Juno Award in 1989 and went on to serve as a judge on Canadian Idol for all six seasons.
Sass Jordan, known for her rock and blues singing and as a judge on Canadian Idol, has passed away at the age of 65. Her family announced her death on Instagram, stating that she peacefully transitioned on October 2 while surrounded by her loved ones. No official cause of death has been released. Born Sarah Jordan in Birmingham, England, she moved to Montreal at the age of three and began playing guitar in her teenage years.
Jordan's career took off in the 1980s, with her solo debut album, Tell Somebody, released in 1988. She quickly gained recognition in Canada, winning a Juno Award in 1989 for most promising female vocalist. Her music was characterized by its distinctive voice and drew inspiration from artists such as David Bowie, Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin, and Aerosmith.
Jordan moved to Los Angeles in 1990 and released the album Racine in 1992, which featured the hit single "Make You a Believer." Over her four-decade career, she toured with renowned artists like Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, and Van Halen. In 2003, she joined Canadian Idol as a judge, serving for all six seasons. Jordan is remembered for her impact on Canadian rock music and for being a trailblazer for women in the genre.
She is survived by her husband Derek Sharp, daughter Stella Jordan-Sharp, stepdaughter Brianne Sharp, and brother Daniel Jordan.
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