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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.

"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," says Billboard Canada's Mo Ghoneim. “Known for his bold voice, keen insight and unrelenting dedication to storytelling, David brought authenticity and heart to every piece he wrote,” says Billboard Canada president Mo Ghoneim. Farrell’s last byline appeared Nov. 6 on a comprehensive profile of veteran record industry executive Jeff Burns, a piece he diligently completed with Nick Krewen following his diagnosis.

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