Snider grew up in Toronto and later moved to Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The Leslie Spit Treeo, Ron Sexsmith and Kyp Harness were notable friends.

Bob Wiseman produced and arranged the debut record entitled You which garnered attention far and wide leading to a deal with EMI.

[citation needed] Snider's songs have been covered by Ashley MacIsaac, Meryn Cadell and the Leslie Spit Treeo.

[1] Over the years he could often be found busking in Toronto's Kensington Market district.