Songwriting legend Ron Sexsmith comes to town

By Jamie Smith
Published 27th May 2011, 16:05 BST
HE has been pegged as the songwriter’s songwriter, with acclaim from artists such as Bob Dylan, Elton John and Chris Martin.

Now Ron Sexsmith is bringing his show to Leamington, and will take to the stage at the Assembly on June 17.

Born in 1964, Ron grew up in Ontario, Canada, 20 minutes away from Niagara Falls.

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He was brought up by his mother in low-income family government housing, his largely absent father leaving behind a box of Johnny Cash and Little Anthony And The Imperials singles, which were Ron’s songbook primers.