Year: 2011
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Peter Frampton At The “Rock”
I first met Peter Frampton in 1997 at the old Hard Rock Cafe on Hastings Street. At the time I interviewed him for Global TV’s The Performers. Peter recalled that interview when we met at the River Rock Show Theatre. It was a great reunion talking about his career and his travels around the world.…
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In The Air… Or On The Air?
When my brother Bill and I were growing up we joined Air Cadets. The photo was taken in 1950. 135 Squadron was in the #2 Supply Depot under the Burrard Bridge, in what is now Vanier Park. We both had ambitions to be pilots at the time. A radio opportunity came along for me and…
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Rickles Meets The Hockey Pucks
This candid shot was taken by photographer Kevin Statham as Don Rickles entered the rehearsal hall for his meet and greet at the “Red”. He instantly began humorously attacking everyone. In the right side of the photo is his personal manager Tony “O” who used to work for Sinatra. Behind me is one of the…
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An Early Christmas Gift From Michael Bublé
Michael in the studio recording All I Want For Christmas from his brand new Christmas album available on October 24! Pre-order on iTunes or Amazon – or get the special edition exclusively on MichaelBuble.com.
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Great Memories, Frank Callaghan passes, SHORE deal nixed
A great flashback to 1963 with CFUN good guys Al Jordan, with microphone in hand and Fred Latremouille with unidentified hostess in hand. This was a remote for Fogg Motors in New Westminster. Remote broadcasts were a big part of each radio week and drew customers like crazy. I feel proud that I rescued many…
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Red Around Town, September 2011
Michael Bublé has announced an early Christmas present. On October 24 the singer will be releasing his new album Christmas. His last album, Crazy Love sold over 7 million copies worldwide. It has been certified multi-platinum in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. In conjunction with this outstanding offering for the holidays, Michael will star…
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Ross McLeod Passes At 59
This photo with the late Ross McLeod, the 20th recipient of the prestigious Doorman Of The Year award, was taken last October. Ross was a most generous man, supporting so many charitable organizations in British Columbia. As Chairman and CEO of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Ross was the man responsible for building two outstanding theatres,…
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Love Me Tender At The Capitol, 1956
Brian Croft is an artist who loves the heritage of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The former RCAF jet pilot and pilot for CP Air and Air Canada has spent his time since retirement painting. This is Vancouver’s 125th anniversary as a city and I felt it fitting that we feature some of Brian’s amazing…
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Little River Band, Serena Ryder, Air Supply At The PNE
The Pacific National Exhibition has wrapped up for another year. It was a busy 17 days and I got to meet many of my favorite music personalities. Here are three that never disappoint from a performance point of view. Little River Band has had many forms over the years but the sound you have come…
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Chris Isaak, Wanda Jackson In Vancouver
A busy summer for concerts and the arrival of music stars! PNE entertainment director Patrick Roberge brought forth his Summer Concert Series once again with an all star lineup. The man I was most anxious to see was Chris Isaak. His new CD is Beyond The Sun, a salute to the music created at the…