Yank Barry
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About
Canadian businessman and musician who was the lead singer of rock band The Kingsmen in the late 1960s. He went on to found VitaPro Foods, of which he is also the CEO. He also founded the charitable organization Global Village Champions Foundation.
Before Fame
He was a member of forgotten Montreal band The Footprints from 1966 to 1968.
Trivia
He recorded the rock opera The Diary Of Mr. Gray, in 1971. He produced two songs on the comedic musical duo Bowser and Blue's 1987 album, Is It In Yet? He also ran a record company in 1972. His company, VitaPro Foods, sells textured vegetable protein soy-based meat substitutes.
Family Life
He grew up with five siblings. His wife is named Yvette.
Associated With
He wrote the song "Christmas Time Again," which Engelbert Humperdinck sang on his 1977 album Christmas Tyme.
