Jack
Jensen -
Kelowna
![Click on image for full-size version](/web/20061229021144im_/http://www.protocol.gov.bc.ca/protocol/prgs/obc/2005/2005_Jensen_sm.jpg) Mr.
Jack Jensen is an outstanding performer whose legendary voice gave
the country music group The Rhythm Pals their distinctive sound.
He has been called "a true son of British Columbia", and
is described by many as a generous person, a gentleman and a dedicated
family man.
Mr. Jensen has
become one of Canada's premier performers in the Canadian entertainment
scene. Together with Mike Ferbey and Marc Wald, The Rhythm Pals
began their career on Vancouver's CKNW radio, and were one of the
first Canadian acts to appear on U.S. television. They starred on
CBC radio and television in their own series, Burns Chuckwagon,
and were part of the regular cast of the Tommy Hunter Show for 17
years. With The Rhythm Pals, Mr. Jensen has entertained Canadian
troops and United Nations Armed Forces in almost every part of the
world.
For over half
a century, Mr. Jensen has shared his talent with generations of
Canadians, contributing greatly to culture and music in our nation.
Instead of retiring, he has continued to entertain for senior's
groups and nursing homes, and is actively involved in volunteering,
fundraising and entertaining for charity.
With The Rhythm
Pals, Jack Jensen has won three RPM Awards (now known as Junos).
He has been inducted into the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame, the
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Country Music
Association Hall of Honour. He has received the Saskatchewan Legend
and Legacy Award, and his name is embedded in the Starwalk of Vancouver's
Theatre Row.
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