Willie P. Bennett

In his native Canada, Willie P. Bennett is held in high esteem as one of the greatest talents in folk music. Some dared to even call him the Willie Nelson of Canada, but one has to be cautious with such comparisons, most Canadians not being happy with such allegories involving the big brother in the south. Despite excellent ratings, Bennett has never enjoyed any big commercial success. Outside Canada, his status has always remained a sort of hidden jewel well worth tracking down. Bennett's fascination with music started early. In his junior high school, he was a choir boy an...