Year: 2009
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Red Around Town: May 16
I can’t begin to tell you how stressful moving is. Carole and I just moved from Deep Cove to downtown Vancouver and Coal Harbour. In the midst of the move we flew to Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions. Returned home only to fly to Las Vegas for a wedding: Howard…
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We lose another radio great: Al Jordan passes
Al Jordan audio courtesy Owen Coppin Sad news today: the passing of someone special in my life. Al Jordan was one of the most gifted announcers ever to work in broadcasting in this country. (Click here for Dan Russell‘s tribute to Al… courtesy radiowest.ca) (Click here for Brian Lord‘s tribute to Al… courtesy radiowest.ca) When…
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Ted Reynolds dies, Garry Raible retires
It was the best of times in radio and television. Back in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s Vancouver enjoyed a myriad of radio, television and print personalities… unlike today when a citizen is hard pressed to name 12 major personalities in our town from media. He covered it all in his long and illustrious career,…
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Mail: From Rock to Brock!
Dear Red, we have been fans of yours and your radio show for a long time. Your show and music are very special to lots of us out there. It is unfortunate that most radio stations have moved away from the music and real-time DJ programming. I go back to the days of Alan Freed.…
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Red Around Town: May 1
This has been a non-stop spring so far. On Sunday April 19th the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame held its 2009 inductions in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre. This year’s new members include: Michael Bublé, music; Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest), TV; Wendy Gorling, theatre; Jurgen Gothe, radio; The Province’s Tom Harrison, music; Fanny…
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Red Around Town – April 11
This has been an incredible two weeks for Carole and me. First, the Juno Awards came to town and we took part in the celebrations from March 27 to March 29. The Friday night celebration was more or less a welcome to town for the industry. The theme was a roast co-hosted by Sam Feldman…
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Requests & Dedications
I have to tell you, you really have me in stitches on a relaxing Sunday (aren’t they all??) while I lay back (a lazy Taurus), enjoying your show! Thank you for sharing your humorous wit, knowledge and experiences with your listening audience, I absolutely love your show. As I approach turning fff….f…fffff….. *sigh*…. FIFTY (augh!!),…
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RRHF Report with fm 1049’s Scott Miller!
I’m in Cleveland for the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions! fm 1049 morning guy Scott Miller and I talk about the festivities. Click to listen:
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Little Anthony, DJ Fontana, Bill Black inducted into RRHF
Spend just a few moments in the company of Little Anthony and the Imperials and it’s easy to understand why they’re one of the most successful and highly regarded vocal-harmony groups of the past half-century. (More from John Soeder in the Cleveland Plain Dealer) Elvis Presley was one of the first Rock Hall inductees in…
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Fiestas & Marathons: Mail
Hi Red, how are you? I went to Kitsilano in the 60’s and I knew Fred Latremouille from Kitsilano and I have talked to you and met you over the years. I actually saw you a couple of months ago and I wrote in for a request (which you played), thank you very much. I…