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Les Lepage was born in the small town of Almonte, Ontario and now lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Les was always banging on something, whether it was pots, pans counters whatever was around. He’d use knives, forks, and spoons, whatever he could find for sticks. Les started playing drums at age 12 when his dad bought him a couple of drums for a six-pack. A couple of drums later & Les was rockin' to many styles of music and developed a style wanted by many in the industry. Ron McMunn (The Silver Fox) invited Les to work with him in 1978, when he was 17. His first gig with Ron was at The Lafontaine Hotel in Vanier, Ont. Ron was a major influence on Les with his graciousness, his work ethic and his appreciation and support of musicians and songwriters in the Ottawa Valley. These were great lessons for Les as a youngster in the music business. Les never forgot the opportunities Ron gave him and would periodically join Ron on stage for an impromptu performance, just like old times. Les continues to enable young musicians and writers to perform with him as Ron did some 30 years ago. Ron passed away in the spring of 2007 and they held quite a party for him in Clayton, Ont where he was born. Ron will surely be missed. |
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