Category: People
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Roger Hodgson, Julio Iglesias, Susan Jacks, Kelly LeBrock
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of interviewing Roger Hodgson, co-founder of the amazing Supertramp. He is recognized as one of rock and roll’s most prolific songwriters. It is a delight to watch him perform on the piano. Roger and his former associate are not on speaking terms and therefore the upcoming Supertramp…
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Remembering Chuck Davis
It was a heartwarming turnout for a tribute to Chuck Davis at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Saturday. Chuck was the heartbeat of this city in so many ways. A little bit of Vancouver died with him. He had such a passion for the history of our town. He was never motivated by money but instead…
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Ferlin Husky dies at 85
Here I am backstage in Portland, Oregon with two of country music’s most talented artists: Don Gibson (left) and Ferlin Husky (right). The year was 1959. Oregon was celebrating its Centennial with a huge six month fair. Part of that fair was the appearance of many country acts, headlined as Country Music America. Just about…
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CKWX remote at Brown Bros. Ford, 1958
It was quite common in the Fifties and Sixties to do radio remotes from furniture stores and car dealerships. In 1958 we were invited to Brown Bros. Ford to do my CKWX radio show live. A group of teenagers showed up and danced on the parking lot. My operator was Cal George. Cal had been…
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Rolf Harris Memories
These two emails follow on the heels of my Global BC television interview (above) with the director of the Rolf Harris documentary which aired on BBC December 20. Vikram Jayanti has two Academy Awards for his documentaries. He won for When We Were Kings about Muhammad Ali. This morning I interviewed the noted director and…
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Vancouver’s 125th — Vote For Your Favourite
Nominations are open for 125 people, places and events to mark the city of Vancouver’s 125th birthday. This project is being conducted by the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Places That Matter campaign. The foundation will come up with a list as voted by you and judged by its panel. The foundation will then mount 125 plaques…
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Catching Up With Les Vogt
Hello Red, I attended an Elvis tribute at Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver on February 5th, which was absolutely fabulous. At the end of the evening a recognition of Les Vogt was mentioned. I recall he had two hits and would like to request you play these during your Sunday broadcast. Thanks, I look…
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Elvis ’68 Special Mr. Potato Head Unveiled!
Breaking news! PPW Toys is proud to announce the launch of the second Mr. Potato Head Elvis Presley figure under license from HASBRO, Inc. and Elvis Presley Enterprises. Following the huge success of the “Mr. Potato Head Elvis Live” figure, PPW Toys is showcasing “Mr. Potato Head Elvis ’68 Special” this week at the 2011…
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Remembering Vancouver’s Danceland
This amazing shot is the only one I have seen with Danceland prominent in the photo. Danceland, at the corner of Robson and Hornby streets, was a major venue in Vancouver and played host to Ike & Tina Turner, The Coasters, Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison and many other R&B and early rock and roll bands. …
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Macy Gray At The “Rock”
Macy Gray came to the River Rock Show Theatre for a one night appearance. The R&B singer-songwriter has had five Grammy nominations, winning one. She has appeared as an actor in movies such as Spiderman and Training Day with Denzel Washington. Even though she had been recording for years it was her appearance on the…