Séan McCann (musician)
Canadian musician
Séan McCann (born 22 May 1967) is a Canadian singer and musician who formerly played with Great Big Sea.
Life
He was born to Anita and Edward McCann. His mother was born in Northern Bay and his father in Gull Island. When he was a child, his family moved to St. John's. He was raised Roman Catholic. He is married and has 2 sons. He now lives in Manotick, a suburb of Ottawa, Ontario.
Career
McCann has released 5 solo works (Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes, Son of a Sailor, Help Your Self, You Know I Love You, and There's a Place).
He announced plans to stop touring with Great Big Sea, which he co-founded, at the end of December 2013.
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