Induction Year

2018

Pillar of Achievement

Arts & Entertainment

Born

Dec 5, 1952 (72 years)

Birth Place

Montreal, Quebec

Singer/songwriter, and proud Canadian, Andy Kim was born Andrew Youakim in Montreal, Quebec. Best known for mega hits like “Rock Me Gently”, “Sugar Sugar” and “Baby I Love You”, Andy’s singing/songwriting career has flourished for 50 years, selling over 30 million records.

Following the death of his beloved father in 1976, Andy took a hiatus, returning several years later under the pseudonym Baron Longfellow. He recorded a self-titled album in 1980 and released “Powerdrive” in 1991. In 2010, Andy released “Happen Again” and followed that with 2015’s “It’s Decided” – which found a new fan in David Letterman & landed Andy & his band on The Late Show in the final weeks of David Letterman’s TV career.

Andy is well known and loved in Canada, and maintains a busy performance schedule, along with his Andy Kim Christmas Show, a live annual event that supports Toronto charities.

Interesting Facts

Andy was only 16 when he left home and headed to New York City to pursue a music career. He has said that he was always a dreamer, and that has guided his life. He wrote “Rock Me Gently” about someone he met the first day he showed up in LA.

Memorable Moments

  • 2018 Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee – Andy Kim

  • Andy Kim – 2024 Future Storytellers

    2025
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  • Canada’s Walk of Fame Hometown Stars, Presented by Scotiabank and In Partnership with Cineplex

    2023
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  • Canada’s Walk of Fame – 20th Anniversary Awards – 2018

    2021
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  • CIBC Presents Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductee Dinner 2018

    2021
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  • Sarah McLachlan & Tom Cochrane – Music Under the Stars 2018

    2021
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  • Andy Kim – Canada’s Walk of Fame Hometown Stars

    2021
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