Passing on the puck: Jonathan Roy forges ahead with pop music career
TORONTO — As the son of a legendary NHL goalie, singer-songwriter Jonathan Roy knows his family name offers a distinct career advantage, even in the music industry.
But his Hall of Fame father’s reputation looms over everything he does, including the release of Roy’s first major label album “Mr. Optimist Blues,” which includes several tracks written by ’80s icon Corey Hart.
The sometimes-unearned attention has made the 27-year-old feel uncomfortable at times, especially at his earliest live shows.
“I didn’t necessarily have the maturity for it,” he says.