Eugene Ripper is Canadian singer songwriter, modern rock guitarist and multimedia producer from Toronto Ontario. He is a former member of Canadian punk new wave act Stark Naked and the Fleshtones (1979 -1984). After going solo in 1985, Ripper distinguished himself as a recording artist/live performer within the Canadian music scene. Twice nominated as best indie artist (1987, 1988) at the CFNY (102.1 The Edge) Casby Awards and Q 107 Toronto Music Award nominations as best folk musician (1987, 1988). Highlights of live appearances include appearing on the main stage of the 2nd annual EdgeFest at Molson Park in Barrie Ontario (1988) and at The Great Canadian Party at Thunderbird Stadium (1992). He also appeared three times at The Mariposa Folk Festival (1988,1992,1995).
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