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Sass Jordan Dies at 63
Sass Jordan, once crowned female rock artist of the year, dies at 63.
In brief
Sass Jordan, once crowned female rock artist of the year, dies at 63. Sass Jordan, a female rock artist who won the 1992 Female Rock Artist of the Year award, died at age 63. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Sass Jordan dies
Sass Jordan, best known for songs including 'High Road Easy' and 'Make You a Believer', died on Oct 2 at age 63.
Instagram tribute post
Her Instagram post read: 'On Oct 2 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Sass Jordan peacefully crossed over to the other side.'
“On Oct 2 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Sass Jordan peacefully crossed over to the other side”
Poem in tribute
She included a poem expressing her readiness to move on without fear or regret.
“I'd rather quit this life Jumping with both feet Into the-you know what Without a backward look”
Early career
Jordan began fronting bands in Montreal clubs at age 16 and later joined The Pinups.
Juno Award win
In 1989, Jordan won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year.
Female Rock Artist of the Year
Billboard named Jordan the Female Rock Artist of the Year in 1992 after her album Racine released.
The headline
Sass Jordan, a female rock artist who won the 1992 Female Rock Artist of the Year award, died at age 63.
