David Farrell, Pioneering Canadian Music Journalist at Billboard and The Record, Dies at 73

David Farrell, an award-winning Canadian music journalist and publisher, died Dec. 19. He was 73. He spent the last year at Billboard Canada.

, an award-winning and groundbreaking Canadian music trade journalist and publisher, died on Dec. 19. He was 73 and had spent the last year as an editor atFarrell had a long and influential career in music media. After contributing as a journalist and editor to a variety of publications in Canada and the United States, in the early 1980s he co-founded. It became a crucial trade voice for the music industry in Canada over the next two decades.

In 2008, Farrell founded“Known for his bold voice, keen insight and unrelenting dedication to storytelling, David brought authenticity and heart to every piece he wrote,” says. “His work and influence have left an enduring legacy in Canadian media, touching the lives of many and shaping the industry he loved so deeply. David first joined Billboard as Music Editor in 1977, and we were fortunate to welcome him back in 2023 as part of thefamily.

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