Wes Dakus

Wes Dakus
Birth nameWesley Dakus
BornApril 2, 1938
DiedAugust 18, 2013 (age 75)
Genresrock 'n' roll
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar
Years active1958–68
LabelsQuality Records (Canada), Gallio (US), Capitol Records (Canada), United Artists (US), Kapp (US)
Formerly ofBuddy Knox
The Fireballs
The Nomads
Barry Allen
Dundeeville Players

Wesley "Wes" Dakus (April 2, 1938 – August 18, 2013) was a Canadian musician and the leader of Wes Dakus and the Rebels, Canada's most popular instrumental group of the 1960s.