Multi-talented musician and tribute artist Joe Passion was born in Toronto. He learned to play the accordion at 9 years of age, followed by his main instruments: piano and guitar. Joe is also a singer, songwriter, actor, arranger, engineer and producer and has opened for such acts as The Who, Procol Harum, The Band, Johnny Winter, Poco and Bonnie Tyler. He has been performing as tribute artist Jerry Lee Lewis since 1996. Joe's portrayal of 'The Killer' combines the energy and flamboyancy of the young Jerry Lee with the humour and bravado of the older Jerry Lee.
In addition to touring Canada, he has worked extensively for 'Legends in Concert' at various U.S. venues, toured Australia and recently been a feature performer for 'Stars in Concert' throughout Germany and Switzerland, where he was based for 30 months.
Joe also portrays rock icon John Lennon, Barry Manilow, Bobby Darin, and Dion of Dion and the Belmonts, and Joe performs a Piano Man show and a big band show called Swinging with Passion.
Joe now resides in the Heart Lake community with his wife and daughter.
