Author: Red Robinson
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Still Spinning After All These Years
Exactly 55 years ago this afternoon, 16-year-old Red Robinson returned from the Okanagan to his part-time operator’s job in CJOR‘s broadcasting studio. From his office in the Howe-off-Robson Grosvenor Hotel, program director Vic Waters said he’d fired the disc jockey for whom Robinson cued and spun records. “Why don’t you go on and do the…
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Reditorial: Lights Out At CFUN
I couldn’t let it go by. The evaporation of CFUN has to be among the greatest destructions of a radio station ever. Every single employee is out the door (with the exception of Joe Leary) from the top Manager down through the ranks. Why should I care? Two reasons: first, I spent the best 8…
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Soul Asylum At The “Red”, Neil Sedaka At The “Rock”
Another busy week in the entertainment field. Friday November 6 it was my pleasure to introduce 90s rock band Soul Asylum at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. The group charted a few songs but one stands out in particular and that is Runaway Train. On Saturday November 7 I was emcee for the Neil Sedaka…
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Loggins and Messina at the “Red”
Loggins and Messina and myself backstage at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. I couldn’t get over how Jim Messina looked a little like Elmer Tippe. Must be the hat! Regardless, these two, who have only joined forces recently again, put on a show to remember. Their band is tight and one of the best show…
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Weekend Profile: Curtis Pope
Richmond High grad Curtis Pope picked up his second straight B.C. Country Music Association Award for best on-air personality last week, but the voice behind Country 107.1 wasn’t always all country. (more from Martin van den Hemel at richmondreview.com)
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55 Years And Counting!
Staff and management at fm104.9 surprised me yesterday with a salute in the main lobby. It was a great moment and totally unexpected. Morning man Scott Miller also surprised with a nice “anniversary plug”. Click to listen. Thanks Scott! [audio:https://redrobinson.com/blog/audio/scottmiller_nov5.mp3|loader=0xFFC0C0]
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CP Air commercial video, 1984
Years ago I was contracted as the voice on many CP Air TV commercials and I even appeared on camera as a background passenger in a mocked up airplane. I also did a series for CP Air Holidays. My brother Bill was the president of this division. He created The Vegas Machine, The Reno Machine…
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November mailbag
Hi Red, I had the pleasure of meeting you many years ago a charity fun run for old classic cars. It was hosted by the Lions Club sponsoring Easter Seals. It started out at the Guildford Shopping Centre in Surrey and this would have been around 1997. And around that time the 3 act play…
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A “Red” October
October got off to a fast start at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. David Cassidy appeared on October 9 but was sick with flu. He decided that the show must go on so he went on stage and stayed for 90 minutes singing and playing. At times we thought he might pass out as the…
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Vancouver’s Star Walk gets an upgrade!
October 6 saw the first installation of brand new plaques for the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame on the Star Walk along Vancouver’s Granville Street. This initiative recognizes British Columbians who have made an outstanding contribution to our entertainment industry in Vancouver, across Canada and around the world. Each year the nominating committee selects a…