The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Rick Scott, who was inducted in 2019.
Scott, who passed away at his home on Vancouver Island at age 77, pioneered rogue folk in the iconic B.C. trio Pied Pumkin (with Shari Ulrich and Joe Mock), then toured widely as a gifted, versatile solo entertainer.
From Chek News:
“Scott parlayed his musical prowess, onstage charisma and infectious sense of humour into a life of folk music, theatre and all-round family entertainment. His warm-hearted, participatory concerts won him fans from four generations in 12 countries. Chilliwack’s Bill Henderson calls him “the master of rhythm and joy.”
On the stage, Scott was both zany and a poignant storyteller and educator. A self-taught virtuoso on the Appalachian mountain dulcimer, he was also an accomplished luthier in the style of JR Stone.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he taught a group of doctors and recently, Fred Penner, to build their own dulcimers. He documented his unique playing style in free lessons and stories on his free YouTube channel.
He also played a red plastic trombone, often with the Vancouver Island Symphony for whom he created the educational show My Symphony to introduce young audiences to orchestra. It was enjoyed by more than 10,000 children.
Scott’s many kudos include three Juno nominations and Parents Choice, West Coast Music Awards and Canadian Folk Music awards. But he measured his own success by hundreds of letters exchanged with children around the globe. Scott lived with his wife and manager Valley Hennell, who co-wrote and produced his children’s albums and worked closely on his musical career.
