Jim Ellison

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Jim Ellison

voc, g, *1964
Singer / Musician of Rock and Pop

Jim Ellison (born James Walter Ellison) (April 18, 1964 – June 20, 1996) was the frontman for the band Material Issue. He tirelessly promoted his band, booked tours, and secured a major-label deal in 1990. Ellison — along with bassist Ted Ansani and drummer Mike Zelenko — would lead the renaissance of powerpop in the early 1990s. He committed suicide on June 20, 1996, by carbon monoxide poisoning.The song "Escape Is At Hand For The Travellin' Man" by The Tragically Hip was written about lead singer Gordon Downie's relationship with Ellison and his grief over the suicide.

Instruments

Vocals
Guitar
Acoustic guitar
Sitar

Genres

Rock
Pop

Plays With

Material Issue

Band Members

External Links

Wikipedia

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Discogs

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