Canadian Songs

Connors' music is rarely heard outside Canada, with the possible exception of his anthemic "The Hockey Song" which has been recorded by many artists. It has been suggested that Connors refuses to allow foreign release of his material.

NHL Hockey Awards

Here are some photos from the night of June 12th 2008 during Tom's performance at the NHL Hockey Awards.

The Night Stompin Tom Fought At Newcastle Legion

The time Connors was in a fight at the legion in Newcastle, after a show. It was all a misunderstanding over his trademark hat, which he wore, despite the legion's rule that hats must be removed.He wound up in the snowbank out behind the legion.He has played at the legion since that day.

Stompin Tom Stamp

Stompin’ Tom Connors can add having a stamp with his image on it to his long list of achievements. The stamp will be released in June 2009.Stompin' Tom Connors: You can't beat him, but soon you'll be able to lick him, thanks to Canada Post.

Stompin Tom Road

August 2nd, 1999 was a big day for Tom. He was presented with a street named after him in front of his Skinners Pond School House which acts as a Stompin' Tom museum. The day was packed with over 500 people, as well as TV camera crews, reporters.

Songs written about events that occured in Canada

• Reesor Crossing Tragedy, 1969 song about the Reesor Siding Strike of 1963 which saw three union workers murdered.


• The Bridge Came Tumblin' Down, 1972 song about the 18 men killed in the collapse of the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing.


• Big Joe Mufferaw, about the French-Canadian logging legend Joseph Montferrand.


• Fire in the Mine, about the Hollinger Mines fire that killed 39 miners in Timmins, Ontario

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Favorite guitar

Tom's favourite guitar was a Gibson Southern Jumbo acoustic. He purchased in 1956 while on his way through Ohio to Nashville.He discovered it in a furniture store, hidden in a case on the top of some shelf, and after some haggling, purchased it for $80. The guitar was used to audition in 1964 at the Maple Leaf Hotel in Timmins.Although retired in 1972, it remains in his possession.