Jim Chapman (born February 10, 1949) is a Canadian radio and TV personality, musician, journalist and author.
[2][3] In 1970, Chapman joined Canadian showband Leather and Lace and eventually played bass for rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins in 1972.
It gained international recognition as an anthem for the organization on its way to a US Eastern League baseball championship in 1989, in addition to getting local media coverage and raising thousands of dollars for charity.
[5] In 1988, Chapman was contracted to write novelty songs for Peter Garland's top-rated morning show on CFPL 980 Radio.
He used the time to tell the story of what he called his "adventure" in a book, Heart and Soul,[16][17] that became a regional bestseller and generated thousands of dollars for charity.