Leonard Shaw

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Leonard Shaw
Genres Rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Keyboards, flute, saxophone
Years active1967–present
Associated acts The Guess Who
Website LeonardShaw.com

Leonard W. Shaw is a Canadian musician who has toured and recorded with a variety of groups since the 1960s. He is best known as a member of the band The Guess Who since 1991. [1] Prior to joining The Guess Who, he was a member of Ian Thomas' touring band. [2]

As a member of The Guess Who, Shaw plays keyboards, flute and saxophone. He also provides vocals on some tracks. [1] Leonard Shaw is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. [3] Among other acts, he also plays in the band All the Kings Men. [2]

Shaw is also known by the nickname "Lewsh". [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Guess Who? The Guess Who!". The Emporia Gazette. July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. 1 2 "Leonard Shaw". Manitoba Music. Retrieved July 12, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. 1 2 Strange Way to Live: A Story of Rock 'n' Roll Resurrection by Carl Dixon (2015, Dundurn Press), pp. 165