Hank Monis
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Birth nameHenry Monis
BornMay 24, 1923
Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 2011 (aged 88)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationStudio musician
Hank Monis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Henry Monis |
| Born | May 24, 1923 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 2011 (aged 88) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Studio musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
Henry (Hank) Monis (May 24, 1923 – November 21, 2011) was a Toronto-based studio musician. Over his career he worked for the CBC,[1] performed on many albums, and worked as a guitar teacher.[2][3]
Monis was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the second youngest of seven brothers and sisters. He fought in World War II as a bombardier. After the war, he moved to New York City to pursue his musical career. He married a Canadian, Jean Cameron, and ended up settling in Toronto. He was the father of five children, and his two sons also became musicians.