Month: November 2014
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Paul White: Canada’s Original A&R Man
Paul White isn’t coy about his opinions on music. His achievements during his tenure at Capitol Records Canada from 1957-1978 are significant. He is credited for breaking The Beatles in Canada six months before the U.S., sparking Beatlemania in North America. He helped launch the career of Anne Murray, and he is responsible for the…
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Celebrating 60… On Radio & TV
It was 60 years ago yesterday that I signed on with my radio show for the first time. To celebrate I was invited to appear with Bro Jake Edwards and David Pratt on their TSN 1040 morning sports show. I like their new premises, very modern and up to date. We reflected on my career highlights…
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Having My Cake… And Eating It Too!
Bruce Allen and his staff presented me with this anniversary cake this morning to my great delight.
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Celebrating A 60-Year Milestone
On November 12 I will have completed 60 years on radio. I was always a dreamer as a kid. If in my teen years you were to tell me that I would be on the air for the next 60 years I wouldn’t have believed it. Life is a blink. It all passes so quickly. However,…
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Three Great Entertainment Ideas!
Friday November 7 is Red Rock Diner night at the Vancouver Giants game at the Pacific Coliseum as our local boys take on the Everett Silvertips. The occasion celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles‘ PNE appearance. Acclaimed Beatles tribute band Revolver will perform pregame and at the two intermissions. Tickets here. On The Air at…