What is willie bennett?

Willie P. Bennett was a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician born in Toronto in 1951. He was known for his roots music and his skill on various instruments, including the harmonica, guitar, and mandolin. Bennett began his music career in the 1970s, performing in Toronto's folk scene and contributing to the burgeoning country-rock movement with his band, The Dixie Flyers. He released his first solo album, "Tryin' to Start Out Clean," in 1975, which went on to become a classic album of Canadian roots music. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Bennett continued to release solo albums and collaborate with other musicians, including Fred Eaglesmith and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. In 1995, he was awarded the Juno Award for Best Roots and Traditional Album for his album "Heartstrings." Willie Bennett passed away in 2008 at the age of 56 due to complications from pneumonia. He is remembered as a talented musician and a key figure in the Canadian roots music scene.