Kim was born and raised in Kimberley, British Columbia, on the B.C. side of the Canadian Rockies. He put himself through the University of British Columbia by playing guitar and singing in lounges and received a degrees in Political Science. During this time he recorded his first single and an album.
After graduation Kim went into music professionally, touring Canada in a showband band. During the 1980′s Kim became one of the busiest pub performers in western Canada and also did a stint in Australia. Besides getting married and becoming a partner in a British pub he recorded two more singles and produced a video that aired on the Jerry Lewis Telethon.
Moving to Halifax, Nova Scotia in the early 1990′s Kim continued to perform professionally at night while looking after a young daughter and infant son during the day. It was during this time that I rekindled a past-time that had been put on hold while studying at U.B.C. – writing short stories. An Honourable Mention in the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia-sponsored writing contest spurred him on to write another short story focusing on his grandfather Charlie’s exploits in World War I.
As well as a long stint at one of Nova Scotia’s premier resorts Kim has played in Europe, Great Britain and the United States making new fans with his unique brand of entertainment.
On the writing side Kim has penned 8 novels of which 5 have been published. He is a member of the Writing Council of Nova Scotia and has been a judge in national writing competitions. You can see his novels at Kim Kinrade Novels.
Kim You were mentioned many times by my father and remembered fondly by him he laughed many times with me about your anticks.
We will miss his big time Give me a call if you can Owen Neill 780 995 9403 Johnny burgoyne . june 10 1939 – June 9 2011 God rest his soul
Hello KIm
It is with great sadness to announce the death of my dad Johnny burgoyne he passed the other day after a short battle with cancer he had no pain and giged right up till the end. Born June 10 / 39 — Passed June 9/11 . If you would like to say a few words at his service it would be great I can read proxy if you need I realize you are on the other side of the country. He had fond memories of your time together. I wanted you to know that
Owen Neill 780 995 9403