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Canadian country-folk legend Stompin’ Tom Connors has died at the age of 77.

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Canadian music legends Stompin' Tom Connors, left, and Gordon Lightfoot pose for a photo prior to the 20th Annual SOCAN Awards gala in Toronto Monday, November 23, 2009.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press

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Stompin' Tom ConnorsMargaret Malandruccolo

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Stompin' Tom ConnorsMike Dunlop

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Stompin' Tom Connors in concert at the Forum at Ontario Place in Toronto on Aug. 4, 1974.John McNeill/The Globe and Mail

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Stompin’ Tom Connors receives an honorary degree at University of Toronto.Lisa Sakulensky

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Governor General Romeo LeBlanc puts the Order of Canada around Stompin’ Tom Connors' neck during his reception of the award at a ceremony in Ottawa.Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press

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Stompin' Tom Connors of Saint John, New Brunswick holds his hat during the singing of O'Canada following the presentation of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Friday, Nov. 3, 2000.JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press

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