Author: Red Robinson
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Tammy Weis, Randy Bachman duet
Vancouver thrush Tammy Weis has a new CD out titled Where I Need To Be. She lives in London, England and performs around the country. Tammy has been asked to perform at many events, one of which included Randy Bachman. She was so excited to be working with him and the British press were taken…
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Spencer Davis at the “Red”
It was a pleasure to meet up with British Invasion star Spencer Davis and his band at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. During my interview I discovered that Spencer had never played Vancouver until we invited him to join Legends of Rock and Roll at Expo 86. He remembers the show and the theatre in…
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Remember Ian Whitcomb?
Dear Red, I’ve been wanting to get the song (and I’m not sure of the title) called ‘That’s My Song’ perhaps. It’s from the 60s (British Invasion?). It says…” come on now baby, you know you really turn me on…and when and when you do, {passionate pants} heh, heh, heh that’s my song.” Jianni Fletcher…
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Andy Kim, Canadian Icon
Some years ago when Bruce Allen and I had offices in Gastown Andy Kim came to visit. I found him to be a most engaging personality. He had written and produced a new song and I thought it had potential and told him so. Born in Montreal, Andy found fame in New York City at…
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Canada and Vancouver Win Gold
You might have noticed that Red Rock Diner was abbreviated today because the station carried the Men’s Gold Medal Hockey game. A thrilling 3-2 overtime win for Canada and our 14th gold medal made it a memorable final day for Vancouver 2010. It has been a great 17 days at Irish House at the corner…
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Jack Cullen – One Of A Kind
This is my mentor as he looked back in 1974 almost 30 years before his death. Jack always had that “devil may care” attitude and it shows in his eyes. He was truly one of the great radio communicators. He was a deejay, never an announcer. His hero was Steve Allen who in his early…
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Vancouver, my home town
Vancouver will be the center of attention starting today with the opening of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, but its scenic beauty has always made it a great place to live, work and play. This stunning new video by David and Dan Newcomb from TimeLapseHD with music by InnerLife Project featuring Linda Ganzini perfectly captures…
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Reditorial — The Sad State Of Our Heritage
Interesting letter to the Victoria Times-Colonist by David Mattison in response to this story about me donating interviews to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland: As a former archivist with the Royal B.C. Museum, I was surprised to read this remark by Vancouver rock ‘n’ roll DJ Red Robinson: “There is no…
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Remembering Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I first met Roy back in 1962 when Les Vogt and I booked him into Vancouver for some shows. We repeated bringing him to town for years. When we were not the promoters we always found time to get together during…
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Fundraiser For A Good Cause — Wildlife
Critter Care Wildlife Society provides short and long term care to native mammal species of BC, and through rehabilitation and public education, helps prevent suffering of injured and orphaned wildlife. The society’s April fundraiser is Saturday, April 17th at the Fort Langley Community Hall at 7pm. An evening of entertainment, buffet dinner and auction along…