London music visionary Peter Brennan dies at 73

Peter Brennan. (Source: Jeans ’n Classics/Facebook)

The founder of the renowned music group Jeans ’n Classics has died at the age of 73.

Peter Brennan, passed away peacefully at home in London, Ont., on Sept. 29, 2025, after living bravely with cancer, according to a post on the Jeans ’n Classics Facebook page.

Born in Huddersfield, England, and raised in Campbellford, Ont., Brennan moved to London to study music at Western University. He went on to tour extensively, produce albums, and most notably, create Jeans ’n Classics—a symphonic rock fusion project beloved across North America.

“For Peter, every performance was ‘the best gig ever’—every city the greatest, every orchestra the finest, every concert hall the most beautiful. That’s how he saw the world: through a lens of gratitude, wonder, and deep appreciation,” said the Jeans ’n Classics post.

The band described him as a deeply grateful and community-minded person, who maintained close ties to family, friends, and the local arts scene. His London concerts held special meaning throughout his decades-long career.

A celebration of life will be held Oct. 6 from 3:30–7:00 p.m. in the Drewlo Lounge at The Grand Theatre.