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Chad Allan interview, 2000 from 2023-12-01T20:55:58
Sad music news... Chad Allan passed away on November 21 at age 80. He is survived by his wife, Christine. Chad was born Allan Kowbel in Winnipeg and took his stage name, Chad Allan, in tribute to a...
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CFUN Soundathon Promos, 1964 from 2022-12-31T08:17:40
Every year C-FUN counted down the Top 300 listener favourites in our"Soundathon". Over 150,000 votes decided which songs would appear, and we usually played them from 7:00am December 29 until midni...
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Bobby Taylor interview, 2006 from 2022-11-02T00:08:54
Diana Ross and The Supremes had just finished a two-week run at the legendary Cave Supper Club in October 1967, touring on the strength of their #1 hit"The Happening". Florence Ballard and Mary Wil...
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Legends of Comedy: Gordon Jump from 2022-09-20T20:56:32
"WKRP in Cincinnati"premiered this week in 1978 on CBS-TV, airing for four seasons and 90 episodes. My late friend Terry Moore sat down with Gordon and his wife Anna in 1981 for this CKNW interview...
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Elvis Presley at Empire Stadium, 1957 - Entrance from 2022-09-01T02:45:42
It's August 31, 1957 in Vancouver and Elvis Presley is about to take the stage for his first — and only — visit here. With my heart pounding with excitement, I left Elvis in his dressing room and ...
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Jerry Allison 1939-2022 from 2022-08-25T19:15:20
We're celebrating the life of Jerry Allison, drummer for Buddy Holly and The Crickets, who died this week (8/22). This extended interview was recorded at Vancouver's Legends of Rock'n'Roll show at ...
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Remembering Susan Jacks from 2022-05-20T22:21:15
I first met Susan Jacks on the set of Let’s Go, Vancouver’s weekly contribution to the CBC TV series Music Hop. The show allowed Canadian talent to get exposure from coast-to-coast on television. S...
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Rick Nelson interview, 1976 from 2022-05-08T20:37:58
Rock'n'roll pioneer Rick Nelson would have celebrated his 82nd birthday today - May 8. This photo of Rick and me was taken in his car when I worked at KGW in Portland, OR in 1959. Notice the tape ...
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7 O'Clock News/Silent Night, Stonebolt featuring Daryl B from 2021-12-15T07:47:32
Here's a Christmas favourite from Vancouver's Stonebolt. The"news"voice you hear is another Vancouver favourite: legendary CFUN deejay Daryl B! Stonebolt's David Wills has the story:"I can’t reca...
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Andy Kim interview, 1990 from 2021-12-05T08:04:10
Happy Birthday, Andy Kim! Andy is from Montreal, where he began singing at parties and school functions as a kid. When he was 14, he traveled to New York, where he met producer Jeff Barry. They pr...
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Freddy Cannon interview, 1985 from 2021-12-02T21:31:20
Happy birthday, Freddy Cannon! Freddy's music was a rock'n'roll radio staple in the late 50's and early 60's. His first hit"Tallahassee Lassie"was written by Freddy and producers Bob Crewe and Fra...
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Dave Clark Five Press Conference, November 1964 from 2021-11-27T07:43:36
On this day in 1964, three months after the Beatles' Empire Stadium concert, British hitmakers The Dave Clark Five arrived in Vancouver! A month after the Beatles smash February performance on the ...
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Red"Retires"from CKWX, 1984 from 2021-11-19T22:07:49
With all the excitement surrounding my 2000"retirement"from the CISL Wakeup Club, another finale last week almost escaped my attention. On the 30th anniversary of my first radio show, I"retired"fro...
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Petula Clark interview, 2008 from 2021-11-15T21:15:27
Happy birthday, Petula Clark! Petula's huge hit"Downtown"started climbing the charts about this time in 1964, and by January 1965 it was #1 everywhere. Petula followed up with a string of hits emp...
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Ra McGuire interview, 2000 from 2021-11-15T07:12:48
Twenty-one years ago last week, I retired from day-to-day radio and we celebrated with friends on CISL's Wakeup Club. Ra McGuire was one of those friends and we talked just before Trooper's 25th an...
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Bill Henderson interview, 2000 from 2021-11-13T00:37
Bill Henderson has been part of my musical background since the early days, as part of Vancouver bands The Collectors and Chilliwack. Three members of The C-FUN Classics - Howie Vickberg, Claire La...
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Mel Carter interview, 2000 from 2021-11-12T22:49:59
Mel Carter's smooth singing voice propelled his million-seller"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"to the #3 spot on the C-FUNtastic 50 in July 1965. His followup single"Band Of Gold"charted in May 1966, b...
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Ray Peterson interview, 2000 from 2021-11-12T21:52:46
Ray Peterson's RCA teen tragedy"Tell Laura I Love Her"topped the charts in 1960. Many radio stations refused to play"Tell Laura I Love Her", fearing the song would incite teens to commit suicide. I...
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Jimmie Rodgers interview, 2000 from 2021-11-12T19:15:21
Jimmie Rodgers was the foremost folksinger and hitmaker of the late 50's. His first smash was"Honeycomb"on Roulette Records in 1957. In the midst of the first stages of rock'n'roll, Jimmie was a wi...
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Howie Vickers interview, 2000 from 2021-11-12T17:05:21
As I wrapped up my daily radio career on CISL's Wakeup Club this week in 2000, I took the opportunity to catch up with some of the friends I met along the way. Howie Vickers and I go all the way ba...
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Lenny Welch interview, 2000 from 2021-11-11T23:54:27
It's the twenty-first anniversary of the final week of my day-to-day radio career, and we're catching up with some of the hitmakers on CISL's Wakeup Club! Lenny Welch's wistful romantic ballad"Sinc...
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Lesley Gore interview, 2000 from 2021-11-11T22:17:46
When I wrapped up my daily radio career on CISL's Wakeup Club this week in 2000, old friend Lesley Gore was among the first to get in touch. Lesley topped the charts in 1963 with her debut single...
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Terry Jacks interview, 2000 from 2021-11-10T19:48:04
Terry Jacks (pictured here with legendary Vancouver DJ Fred Latremouille at Red's Rockin' Gala) is probably best known for his 1974 international multi-million seller"Seasons In The Sun"but he and ...
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Dolores Kenniebrew, The Crystals from 2021-11-09T22:13:54
The Crystals were one of the most successful"girl groups"of the early 60's with hits like"There's No Other (Like My Baby)","Uptown","He's Sure the Boy I Love","Da Doo Ron Ron","Then He Kissed Me"an...
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Retirement Tips From Anne Murray, 2000 from 2021-11-09T19:53:08
On November 8, 2000, I retired from daily radio and CISL's Wakeup Club morning show. One of the many friends we talked to that day was legendary Canadian singer Anne Murray. Anne had just taken a y...
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Pat O'Day Celebrates My Retirement! from 2021-11-08T23:45:54
On this day back in 2000, I retired from daily radio and CISL's Wakeup Club morning show. We celebrated all week with calls from Anne Murray, Lesley Gore, Spencer Davis, Terry Jacks, and many more....
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CFUN Is Back! 1973 from 2021-09-29T16:30:17
September 30, 1973 — #14CFUN is back! Program Director Chuck McCoy has an interesting story about the promotion:"I selected veteran DJ Daryl 'B' to be the MC and star of our call letter change. I a...
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Pat O'Day Concert Intro, Seattle 1967 from 2021-08-05T05:08:14
American radio legend Pat O'Day, a huge influence and dear friend, passed away a year ago today and I'm constantly reminded of his brilliance. Enjoy this snippet from Pat's onstage introduction of ...
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Jackie Mason interview, 1997 from 2021-07-25T22:17:15
Comedy legend Jackie Mason has died at 93. Known for his quick-witted observational humor, he entertained us for decades with stories from his orthodox Jewish background. His family moved to New Yo...
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The Righteous Brothers interview, 1986 from 2021-07-20T06:44:57
On July 20, 1986, partner Les Vogt and I presented Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, The Righteous Brothers, at the Legends of Rock'n'Roll show at EXPO 86. Their music was referred to as"Blue-Eyed So...
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Legends of Radio - Robert W. Morgan from 2021-06-10T15:52:16
During one of my frequent 1961 visits with Gary Bruno at KMBY/Monterey, he introduced me to Mark Carroll, who had been stationed at Fort Ord but was now the morning DJ at the station. Gary thought ...
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Lesley Gore interview, 1989 from 2021-06-06T16:16:44
Lesley Gore topped the C-FUNtastic Fifty for the third straight week on this day in 1963 with “It’s My Party,” produced by the legendary Quincy Jones! The song sold more than 1 million copies. Lesl...
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Del Shannon's"Runaway"is #1 from 2021-04-01T16:06:13
On this day in 1961, Del Shannon's first hit"Runaway"hit # 1 on Vancouver's C-FUNtastic 50. The song held the top spot for five weeks. In this interview, Del talks about the unique sound keyboard p...
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CKWX Farewell Platter Party, March 1962 from 2021-03-19T05:50:56
In early 1962, I had returned to CKWX and I was trying to regain my following. It was a hopeless cause. The action was now with C-FUN and I knew it. I approached Program Manager John Ansell with th...
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Legends Of Pop: Bonnie Guitar from 2021-03-16T04:54:26
When Gene Vincent performed in Vancouver in 1958, the opening act was Bonnie Guitar. Bonnie started her career in Seattle. She recorded"Dark Moon"on Dot Records in March of 1957, an instant hit eve...
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Dean Torrence Part 1 from 2021-03-10T02:59:39
Dean Torrence and partner Jan Berry were a couple of California boys who produced many hits together. Dean credits Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys for arranging and writing many of their songs. They...
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Dean Torrence Part 2 from 2021-03-10T02:34:01
Dean Torrence and partner Jan Berry were a couple of California boys who produced many hits together. Dean credits Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys for arranging and writing many of their songs. They...
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Dean Torrence Part 3 from 2021-03-10T01:04:33
Dean Torrence and partner Jan Berry were a couple of California boys who produced many hits together. Dean credits Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys for arranging and writing many of their songs. They...
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Legends Of Radio - Rick Honey from 2021-02-24T17:59:44
Twenty years ago today (2/24) we lost a great friend and a cherished radio companion when Rick Honey lost his courageous battle with cancer. Rick left CKNW in 1997, but afternoon host Jon McComb a...
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Legends of Radio - Daryl B from 2021-02-23T18:53:30
Here’s a rare recording of the legendary Daryl B on CHUM/Toronto with good friend and fellow Winnipegger Burton Cummings in 1990, followed by a composite of Daryl's show. You'll love the ending, wh...
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Rick Honey Hangs Up His Headphones from 2021-02-22T21:36:47
Longtime CKNW afternoon host Rick Honey called it a day after 24 years on May 30, 1997. Rick came to Vancouver in late 1969 from Nova Scotia to work at Top 40 CKLG and quickly developed a following...
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Smokey Robinson from 2021-02-18T23:44:46
Happy Birthday thesmokeyrobinson, celebrating 82 today! The Miracles'"Shop Around"was Motown's first million seller in 1960. Over the next 10 years Smokey gave us some truly memorable music:"You'v...
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Little Anthony interview, 1986 from 2021-02-09T20:00:16
Little Anthony and the Imperials were named for lead singer Jerome Anthony"Little Anthony"Gourdine, who was noted for his high-pitched voice. The group signed with End Records in 1958 and their fir...
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Roy Orbison Meets Buddy Holly from 2021-02-03T19:14:57
Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly were both born in West Texas: Buddy in Lubbock, and Roy in Vernon, 180 miles east. They never toured together (except as holograms in 2019's"Rock'n'Roll Dream Tour"), b...
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Legends Of Radio - Brian Beirne from 2021-01-18T21:27:56
30 years ago today, on January 18, 1991, Brian Beirne was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Brian was a DJ for K-EARTH 101 in Los Angeles."Mr. Rock'n'Roll"is considered one of the ...
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Chubby Checker from 2020-11-30T22:41:34
Chubby Checker's “The Twist” was a #1 song not once but twice — in 1960 and again in 1961. The song that started a worldwide dance phenomenon was a cover of an old Hank Ballard B-side. Chubby had...
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Legends Of Radio - Pat O'Day from 2020-09-24T19:17:39
When Pat O'Day died August 4, I lost a great friend and the Pacific Northwest said goodbye to a genuine legend. Son Jeff O'Day wrote a fitting tribute to his father in a Facebook post:“The Pacifi...
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Elvis In Vancouver - August 31, 1957 from 2020-08-31T21:35:36
The highlight of 1957 had a date: August 31. The place: Empire Stadium, Vancouver. The occasion: The live appearance of Elvis Presley. More than 26,000 tickets were sold for the event. Presley ar...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 19 from 2020-08-27T18:26:44
We dedicate the final episode of The Last Broadcast to the memory of a true radio legend: our friend Pat O'Day, who passed away August 4. Pat was an inspiration to everyone he met, and his passion ...
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Remembering Elvis from 2020-08-16T21:11:41
"The Last Broadcast"with Red's special guests Pat O'Day and Bruce Allen, aired on CISL650/Vancouver on August 27, 2017. In this excerpt, the guys reflect on Elvis' untimely death on August 16, 1977...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 18 from 2020-07-24T17:49:23
Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, out now at friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com In this episode, Pat salutes Ray Ch...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 17 from 2020-07-18T16:26:38
Here's another excerpt from Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, out now at friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com In this...
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Fats Domino from 2020-07-15T15:44:23
Antoine"Fats"Domino first began recording in 1949. His first national hit didn't come until 1955 when he recorded"Ain't That A Shame". It was a bigger hit for Pat Boone, but Pat's cover introduced ...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 16 from 2020-07-12T17:44:13
Here's another excerpt from Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, out now at friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com"Robinson...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 15 from 2020-07-07T22:34:55
Here's another excerpt from Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, out now at friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com"When Red...
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Bobby Curtola from 2020-07-04T16:31:40
In early 1962 Canadians were searching for our own musical identity. It finally happened. A second generation Canadian of Italian lineage came roaring out of Port Arthur, Ontario. His name: Bobby C...
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Randy Bachman from 2020-07-03T21:16:05
Happy Birthday, Canada! up next in my salute to some of my favourite Canadian artists is Randy Bachman (pictured here with fellow Winnipeg legend Daryl B). Photo taken at CFUN/Vancouver by Dee Lipp...
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Michael Bublé from 2020-07-01T18:58:03
I can’t take any credit for Michael Bublé’s amazing worldwide success, unfortunately, but I can take credit for appreciating his talent very early on, in the early 1990s, when I went to see him sin...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 14 from 2020-06-27T15:38:07
Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast at friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com. Here's another excerpt:"First up as their mi...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 13 from 2020-06-20T20:36:03
"The Last Broadcast"with Red's special guests Pat O'Day and Bruce Allen, aired on CISL650/Vancouver on August 27, 2017. Here's another excerpt from Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, out now at frie...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 12 from 2020-06-12T19:51
"The Last Broadcast"with Red's special guests Pat O'Day and Bruce Allen, aired on CISL650/Vancouver on August 27, 2017. O’Day, who is emerging as the trio’s prime storyteller and who shares Robins...
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Susan Jacks Remembers"Which Way You Goin' Billy?" from 2020-06-11T06:47:41
I first met Susan Jacks (then Susan Pesklevits) on the set of Let’s Go, Vancouver’s weekly contribution to the CBC-TV series Music Hop. I co-hosted with Fred Latremouille. The show allowed Canadian...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 11 from 2020-06-05T17:02:51
You've heard the radio, now read the book! Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, is available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com an...
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Happy Birthday, Pat Boone! from 2020-06-01T13:40:58
My friend and pop music legend Pat Boone is celebrating his 86th birthday today! We go back a long way. My November 29th, 1957 Vancouver Sun column saluted Pat:"Pat Boone, contender for the top voc...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 10 from 2020-05-30T03:10:46
The book you can listen to, Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, is available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.c...
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"That'll Be The Day"- Buddy Holly In Vancouver, 1957 from 2020-05-29T01:59:07
The Show of Stars for 1957 featured the changing appearance of Rock and Roll. The line-up for this event included Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Frankie Avalon, Geor...
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Jonathan Winters interviews, 1976 from 2020-05-26T02:24:05
Playing straight man to Jonathan Winters was one of the most wonderful experiences of my career. Jonathan and I cut a series of TV commercials for Hudson’s Bay Company in Vancouver in 1976. Neither...
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Peter Noone interview, 1986 from 2020-05-24T15:49:11
Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits was one of the freshest acts to visit Vancouver from England. His group had a humourous approach to the music of the day. Material like"Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovel...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 9 from 2020-05-22T05:27:52
Don't touch that dial! The radio show in a book, Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, is at friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.ap...
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Roy Orbison Part 3: The Road Ahead from 2020-05-21T14:43:32
How lack of distribution and promotion affects exposure of a hit record; the music industry needs to be aware of an artist's enduring appeal to his audience; how badly the press treated Elvis until...
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Roy Orbison Part 1: From Sun To Monument from 2020-05-21T07:42:50
Roy recalls his early days at Sun Records; Elvis' Texas performances and the unique sound of Scotty Moore's guitar; Johnny Cash puts Roy in touch with Sam Phillips; the secret of the Sun Sound; Roy...
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Roy Orbison Part 2: From Lana To Linda from 2020-05-21T07:25:44
Roy shares the story of"Lana"and its success a couple of years after leaving Monument; working with songwriter Joe Melson and writing solo; how great music makes a simple emotional connection; Roy ...
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Mark Lindsay from 2020-05-20T23:44:25
Paul Revere and The Raiders sign with Columbia; the band visits Vancouver in 1962; Mark remembers booking agent Pat Mason and Seattle radio legend Pat O'Day; his career after the Raiders; performin...
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Paul Revere, Rock'n'Roll Rebel from 2020-05-20T17:53:19
It was 1775 and Paul Revere rode his horse yelling “The British are coming!” In the 1960’s another Paul Revere noticed that the British Invasion was starting all over again. He rode the charts and ...
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Bill Haley Part 1 from 2020-05-18T15:09:04
In this episode, Bill tells Red how he got started: the origins of the term"rock'n'roll"; his early success, how he managed his money, and how he kept his enthusiasm. It’s hard to put a finger on ...
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Bill Haley Part 2 from 2020-05-18T15:02:25
In this episode, Bill records two albums in Mexico; the high price of success; touring the Pacific and Europe and its effect on him and the Comets. It’s hard to put a finger on the first Rock and...
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Bill Haley Part 3 from 2020-05-18T14:53:18
In this episode, Red and Bill talk about all the hits, starting with Rock Around The Clock and finishing up with the story of Crazy Man, Crazy; Bill moves into the Sixties to talk about his foray i...
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Wink Martindale from 2020-05-15T17:38:01
Wink Martindale's career spans six decades. His first TV series was the WHBQ-TV children’s show Wink Martindale of the Mars Patrol. As a Memphis deejay and host of the TV show Teenage Dance Party, ...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 8 from 2020-05-14T16:08:46
It's the book with its own radio show, and Wink Martindale is on the phone from Los Angeles! Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, is available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com...
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Kirk Douglas Part 1 from 2020-05-12T17:52:15
In this 1981 interview with Vancouver broadcaster Terry Moore, Kirk shares the secret to staying in shape; the changing role of movie actors; working with Johnny Cash; playing in One Flew Over the ...
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Kirk Douglas Part 2 from 2020-05-12T17:48:01
In this 1981 interview with Vancouver broadcaster Terry Moore, Kirk talks about his upcoming project The Man From Snowy River; how he handles money; the perception of Hollywood as"Tinseltown"; winn...
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Carl Perkins Part 1 from 2020-05-11T19:44:13
Carl recalls the early crossover success of"Blue Suede Shoes"; his 1956 car accident and subsequent recovery; the story behind Elvis' cover of"Blue Suede Shoes"; on a 1964 UK tour with Chuck Berry,...
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Carl Perkins Part 2 from 2020-05-11T19:41:04
Carl visits the Beatles at Abbey Road Studios and records"Honey Don't","Matchbox"and"Everybody's Tryin' To Be My Baby"; his enduring friendship with Johnny Cash; how"four old broken down rockabilli...
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CISL Mother's Day Promo, 1994 from 2020-05-10T15:14:16
It's Mother's Day and I want to salute my Mom, Alice Robinson, who struggled to bring up my brother Bill and me, but never complained. Here's a true Mother's Day story from Red Robinson: The Last...
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Little Richard Interview&Promos, 1957 from 2020-05-09T15:13:09
Little Richard, a true rock'n'roll original, passed away this morning (5/9/2020). He was 87. This interview was recorded June 12, 1957. Little Richard was appearing at the PNE Exhibition Gardens, a...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 7 from 2020-05-07T05:10:11
It's the book that talks! Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com and books.apple.com"Th...
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Charlton Heston Part 1 from 2020-05-06T20:29:32
In this 1981 interview with Vancouver broadcaster Terry Moore, Charlton recalls his childhood in Illinois and Michigan; his early acting career in New York and Hollywood; the reason for his activis...
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Charlton Heston Part 2 from 2020-05-06T20:20:07
In this 1981 interview with Vancouver broadcaster Terry Moore, Charlton talks about his personal life; his role as a quarterback in Number One; working with son Fraser (who appears in the interview...
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Gene Pitney Part 2 from 2020-05-05T16:21:59
Gene recalls working with the Rolling Stones and George Jones; balancing career and family; a couple of great Phil Spector stories. Recorded in 1987 in Vancouver.
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Gene Pitney Part 1 from 2020-05-05T16:20:19
Gene talks about the enduring appeal of early rock'n'roll; the real story behind his first record; some of the biggest hits of his songwriting career; the background story of Town Without Pity. Rec...
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The Fifth Dimension Part 2 from 2020-05-05T02:25:27
Ron Townson and Florence LaRue on touring, their favourite Fifth Dimension hits, and carrying on without original members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Recorded at the Legends of Rock'n'Roll at...
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The Fifth Dimension Part 1 from 2020-05-05T02:24:53
Ron Townson and Florence LaRue talk about the role Johnny Rivers and Jimmy Webb played in their careers and the increased popularity of softer music. Recorded at the Legends of Rock'n'Roll at EXPO ...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 6 from 2020-05-02T15:37:54
Here's the latest from Robin Brunet's new book Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com a...
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Red Robinson at KGW/Portland, 1959 from 2020-04-30T05:45:31
We wrap up a week of Portland memories as Red reads a sponsored spot, plugs the request line, promotes an appearance by KGW's Merle Lingle and tells us about"the fastest rising club in the country ...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 5 from 2020-04-25T16:37:19
Here's the latest from Robin Brunet's new book Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google.com a...
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Ian Whitcomb interview, June 1986 from 2020-04-23T04:44:40
Sad to hear of the death of British-born singer Ian Whitcomb at 78 in Los Angeles on Sunday (4/19/2020). You might remember Ian's only Top 10 single,"You Turn Me On", produced by old friend Jerry D...
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Dinah Washington Interview, 1961 from 2020-04-22T19:37:04
Dinah Washington came to Vancouver in 1961 to appear at the Cave Theatre Restaurant. She had the air of a major movie star and loved to flash her expensive jewelry. Cave owner Ken Stauffer and I sh...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 4 from 2020-04-08T15:08:20
Here's another excerpt from Robin Brunet's new book Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google....
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Kelly Latremouille Birthday Call from 2020-04-01T18:24:36
Kelly is the late Fred Latremouille's younger brother. We worked together at Rogers Media's FUN-FM and he's now doing mornings at Stingray's 104.3 The Breeze, Kelly called me to wish me a happy bir...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 3 from 2020-03-20T02:45:53
Here's another excerpt from Robin Brunet's new book Red Robinson: The Last Broadcast, available now from friesenpress.com, chaptersindigo.ca, amazon.com, amazon.ca, barnesandnoble.com, play.google....
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Fred&Cathy's Last Day at KISS-FM, April 2000 from 2020-03-06T02:10:32
I can't believe it's been five years since Vancouver radio legend Fred Latremouille left us way too early on March 5, 2015. When Fred and partner Cathy Baldazzi signed off their KISS-FM show in Ap...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 2 from 2020-01-30T18:47:05
"On the hot summer morning of August 24th, 2017, 62 years and nine months after he first leaned into a radio station microphone and spoke to British Columbians as a bona fide deejay, Red Robinson i...
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Jack Scott interview, 1986 from 2019-12-13T21:46:26
Canadian rockabilly legend Jack Scott has died from congestive heart failure in suburban Detroit. He was 84 years old. According to old radio buddy Warren Cosford, between June of 1958 and Novembe...
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The Last Broadcast: Episode 1 from 2019-12-06T21:19:15
Robinson, O’Day, and Allen banter as they consult their music sheets (each have selected their own songs to be played over the next several hours). At 10:25, Factora gives them the go ahead, and th...
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Celebrating C-FUN Part II - CFUN Is Back! from 2019-10-18T16:18:42
Listen to a medley of classic CFUN jingles as your favorite jocks tell the 1410 story... all the way from Big Daddy to the return of Daryl B and the Fun Sticker! Special thanks to Ted Wendland and...
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Celebrating C-FUN Part I - Good Guys vs. Boss Jocks from 2019-10-17T22:46:52
Red Robinson, Ed Karl, Roy Hennessy, Doc Harris, John Tanner, Terry David Mulligan, Chuck McCoy and Tom Jeffries remember the great radio that came out of 1900 West 4th Avenue. Host: Stu Ferguson. ...
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Elvis Press Conference, Vancouver - August 31, 1957 from 2019-08-31T17:19:10
On August 31 1957, Vancouver hosted the appearance of the King of Rock'n'Roll, Elvis Presley. The concert had been anticipated with great fanfare. For the first time in history, a performer was app...
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Beatles Press Conference, Seattle - August 25, 1966 from 2019-08-24T07:36:46
Two years after their 1964 Vancouver and Seattle appearances, the Fab Four returned to the Pacific Northwest for two shows at the Seattle Coliseum. The press conference was held at the Edgewater In...
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Beatles Show Highlights, Vancouver - August 22, 1964 from 2019-08-22T20:14:52
It's the 56th anniversary of the Beatles' August 22, 1964,appearance at Vancouver's Empire Stadium The late Jack Wasserman covered the event for the Vancouver Sun:"The Beatles were on stage for a ...
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Beatles Press Conference, Vancouver - August 22, 1964 from 2019-08-22T16:58:07
56 years ago today, on August 22, 1964, the Beatles held a press conference before their show at Vancouver's Empire Stadium. Maclean's magazine reviewed the event:"The Beatles press conference ha...
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Tim Conway interview, 2011 from 2019-05-14T18:38:56
Tim Conway died this morning (5/14) in a Los Angeles care facility after a long illness. He was 85. Tim won four Emmy Awards on Carol Burnett's TV variety show, starred aboard"McHale's Navy"and lat...
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Red Robinson&Clyde McPhatter, 1957 from 2019-05-09T18:17:23
In 1956 and early 1957 two"Show of Stars"presentations came to Vancouver. The first was an all-Black show in the sense that the stars were basically Rhythm and Blues stars and not mixed up with whi...
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Red Robinson interview with Joe Terry, 1986 from 2019-04-16T23:54:33
We lost Joe Terry yesterday (4/15/2019) at 78, Joe was a founding member of Danny&the Juniors, who recorded the late-50's classic dance hits 'At the Hop’ and 'Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay'. Joe ...
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Al Murdoch interviews Red Robinson Part 1 from 2019-02-19T06:23:55
Recorded February 15, 2019 at Hearts, Horses&Hope, Elements Casino, Surrey, BC. Part 1 of 4.
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Al Murdoch interviews Red Robinson Part 2 from 2019-02-19T06:23:42
Recorded February 15, 2019 at Hearts, Horses&Hope, Elements Casino, Surrey, BC. Part 2 of 4.
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Al Murdoch interviews Red Robinson Part 3 from 2019-02-19T06:23:32
Recorded February 15, 2019 at Hearts, Horses&Hope, Elements Casino, Surrey, BC. Part 3 of 4.
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Al Murdoch interviews Red Robinson Part 4 from 2019-02-19T06:23:21
Recorded February 15, 2019 at Hearts, Horses&Hope, Elements Casino, Surrey, BC. Part 4 of 4.
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Mel Blanc&Red Robinson on CISL, 1980 from 2018-12-19T18:36:57
If you watched WB's Looney Tunes cartoons it was hard to miss Mel Blanc. Mel was the voice of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, Tweety and Sylvester, Pepe Le Pew, Speedy Gonzales and...
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Bobby Darin&Red Robinson, KGW/Portland 1959 from 2018-12-06T18:58:31
Did you know Bobby Darin started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis? He recorded his first million-selling single,"Splish Splash", in 1958, followed by"Dream Lover"and"Mack the Knife"in ...
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"Red Robertson"on Rex Morgan, MD from 2018-10-22T19:14:38
I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this, My real name is Robert but I changed it in high school so the kids in my class wouldn't know it was me. How close can you get? Thanks to Terry Beatty f...
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Terry Moore interviews Red on C-FAX, 2003 from 2018-09-25T20:13:08
My friend Terry Moore passed away in Victoria yesterday. We have lost one of the radio greats. We worked together at CKWX where he hosted a talk show. Terry interviewed Kirk Douglas, George Burns, ...
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Legends Of Radio - Dick Biondi from 2018-05-25T05:29:50
It's the end of an era in Chicago as radio veteran Dick Biondi and WLS-FM part ways. Chicago is going to miss him. He was a major radio performer, a great deejay and a solid human being. The airwav...
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Fred Latremouille on C-FUN, September 20, 1974 from 2018-03-05T22:18:37
Can't believe it's been three years since Fred Latremouille died. One of the greats in Vancouver radio and TV and a true talent. Miss you Fred! Couldn't say it better than this item from redrobinso...
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The Biggest Show Of Stars in Vancouver, 1957 from 2017-10-23T17:41:15
It happened sixty years ago today! On October 23, 1957 Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran, Paul Anka, Buddy Knox, the Drifters, LaVern Baker, Clyde McPhatter, Buddy Holly ...
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Johnny Cash interview, 1959 from 2017-10-17T05:39:16
I became friends with Johnny Cash in 1959 when I worked at KGW and he appeared at Portland’s Division Street Corral. After returning to Vancouver I brought him into CKWX for an on air interview. Th...
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Johnny Cash interview, 1976 from 2017-10-16T19:52:46
I became friends with Johnny Cash in 1959 when I worked at KGW and he appeared at Portland's Division Street Corral. After returning to Vancouver I brought him into CKWX for an on air interview. T...
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A Beatles Remembrance, 1989 from 2017-08-22T19:45:45
August 22, 1964... 53 years ago on this date, the Beatles appeared at Vancouver's Empire Stadium for their first Canadian concert. I was the MC and it was my job to settle the 20,000 screaming fans...
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Elvis 20th Anniversary Tribute, 1997 from 2017-08-15T23:52:28
A celebration of the life of Elvis Presley is going on in Memphis this week. I was the emcee for Elvis Week in Memphis for five years, and had the pleasure of being emcee for his Vancouver appearan...
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Glen Campbell interview, September 1988 (Part 2) from 2017-08-14T23:33:42
Hearing that one of my favourite performers had died shook me. I knew Glen Campbell had dementia and it would eventually take his life, but the reality of his passing hit me hard. Here is one of th...
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Glen Campbell interview, September 1988 (Part 1) from 2017-08-14T23:31:06
Hearing that one of my favourite performers had died shook me. I knew Glen Campbell had dementia and it would eventually take his life, but the reality of his passing hit me hard. Here is one of th...
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Bruce Allen Promos for Red's Final CISL 650 Show from 2017-08-12T18:05:46
My friend and entertainment industry legend Bruce Allen has accepted my invitation to join Pat O'Day and me on the Red Rock Diner finale Sunday, August 27 from 12-4pm on 650 CISL! Bruce and I go w...
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Pat O'Day Promos For Red's Final CISL 650 Show from 2017-08-09T16:51:50
I'm thrilled to announce that old friend and legendary KJR/Seattle jock Pat O'Day will be my guest on the final Red Rock Diner show Sunday, August 27 from 12-4pm on 650 CISL! Join me won't you? Pat...
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"A Lot Of Swingin' Things... Like Rock, You Know!" from 2017-07-11T22:14:22
Jimmy Wakely was one of the last"singing cowboys". According to Wikipedia,"he released records, appeared in several B-Western movies with most of the major studios, appeared on radio and television...
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Sir Roger Moore, 1998 from 2017-05-23T22:04:15
Sir Roger Moore replaced Sean Connery when he tired of the James Bond series. Roger had been very successful on British television with a couple of highly rated series including"Ivanhoe"and"The Sai...
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Dave McCormick&Red Robinson on C-FUN, 1962 from 2017-03-30T08:40:34
In 1959"Big Daddy"Dave McCormick was hosting the Hi Fi Club, a syndicated radio show, on C-FUN. The producers would send the package but the local deejay would run the contests, read the commercial...
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The Everly Brothers, 1966 Part 3 from 2017-01-31T23:02:05
Don Everly turns 80 tomorrow (2/1/17). I have known Don and his late brother Phil since 1957 when we first met at The Biggest Show of Stars in Vancouver. Their harmony was second to none and the B...
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The Everly Brothers, 1966 Part 2 from 2017-01-31T22:59:10
Don Everly turns 80 tomorrow (2/1/17). I have known Don and his late brother Phil since 1957 when we first met at The Biggest Show of Stars in Vancouver. Their harmony was second to none and the B...
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The Everly Brothers, 1966 Part 1 from 2017-01-31T22:55:03
Don Everly turns 80 tomorrow (2/1/17). I have known Don and his late brother Phil since 1957 when we first met at The Biggest Show of Stars in Vancouver. Their harmony was second to none and the B...
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CKWX Teen Canteen Promos, 1957 from 2017-01-18T21:30:37
The Teen Canteen was a name I used for my radio show when I moved from CJOR to CKWX in 1957. The CJOR show was called Theme for Teens and they owned the name so I changed it. When the Biggest Show ...
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Rick Nelson Part 1 from 2017-01-13T17:39:31
This photo of Rick Nelson and me was taken in his car when I worked at KGW in Portland, OR in 1959. Notice the tape recorder. It was called a Mohawk, and like the haircut of the same name, it cut o...
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Rick Nelson Part 2 from 2017-01-13T17:21:56
This photo of Rick Nelson and me was taken in his car when I worked at KGW in Portland, OR in 1959. Notice the tape recorder. It was called a Mohawk, and like the haircut of the same name, it cut o...
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Red Robinson interviews Debbie Reynolds, 1989 from 2017-01-01T00:02:16
Within days recently two iconic artists passed away, and they were related to each other. Debbie Reynolds was 84 and her daughter Carrie Fisher was 60. Carrie was best known as Princess Leia in th...
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Kay Starr at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver 1982 from 2016-11-17T22:53:46
Kay Starr was 94 when she passed last week. She began her singing career in the Big Band era and went solo when she joined Capitol Records. She was a terrific singer and had some major hits:"Wheel ...
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Red Robinson&Robin Brunet on CKNW - October 26, 2016 from 2016-10-26T18:32:32
CKNW's Jon McComb with Red and Red Robinson: The Last Deejay author Robin Brunet. Red talks about his start in radio and the influence of a new sensation - rock'n'roll.
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Red Robinson&Robin Brunet on CISL 650, September 25 2016 from 2016-09-26T06:11:41
Red talks to author Robin Brunet about his new book"Red Robinson: The Last Deejay"coming October 21 from Harbour House. The book details the life and career of one of Canada's most celebrated pion...
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Jerry Allison from 2016-02-03T18:35:24
Jerry talks about his early days with Buddy Holly and the Crickets,
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Everly Brothers, 1957 from 2015-10-14T01:02:42
Where did they learn to play guitar? Recorded at The Biggest Show of Stars in Vancouver.
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Terry Sylvester (Hollies) from 2014-04-10T00:00
Terry tells Red about some of his influences. Recorded at the Red Robinson Show Theatre.
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Peter Frampton from 2011-09-30T00:00
Peter tells Red how he got his distinctive"talking guitar"sound.
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Petula Clark from 2009-03-02T00:00
Petula talks about the success of "Downtown" and how she met writer/producer Tony Hatch.
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Jerry Naylor Part 2 from 2008-08-07T00:00
Jerry tells Red how he heard about Buddy Holly's death on February 2, 1959
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Olivia Newton-John from 2007-02-03T00:00
Career highlights; why she loves Australia; thoughts on making a career in music today. Recorded at the Red Robinson Show Theatre, 2007
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Eric Burdon from 2005-04-03T00:00
Eric talks about his musical influences and shares a great Nina Simone story.
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Lenny Welch from 2000-01-04T00:00
Lenny talks about how he got his start; working with Archie Bleyer; the success of "Since I Fell For You" and "Ebb Tide".
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Dick Clark from 1995-09-05T00:00
Dick tells Red how he got started; how he'd like to be remembered.
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Jerry Naylor from 1995-01-18T00:00
Jerry tells Red how he joined the Crickets after the death of Buddy Holly.
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Martha Reeves from 1991-01-27T00:00
Martha talks about her early career at Motown Records. Recorded at the Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver
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Burton Cummings from 1990-02-01T00:00
Burton talks about Stephen Hawking, who inspired his song"Cerebral World"
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Merrilee Rush from 1986-08-17T00:00
Merrilee tells Red about her first hit"Angel Of The Morning". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Lou Christie from 1986-08-15T00:00
Lou tells Red the stories behind"Lightning Strikes","Rhapsody In The Rain"and"Two Faces Have I". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver.
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The Coasters from 1986-08-14T00:00
The group's Leon Hughes talks about their humorous approach to making music. Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Spencer Davis from 1986-08-07T00:00
Spencer tells Red about his background. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Peter Noone from 1986-08-06T00:00
Herman's Hermits lead singer Peter Noone recalls his early career. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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The Righteous Brothers from 1986-08-06T00:00
Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield talk about their friendship. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver
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Bobby Vee Part 2 from 1986-08-06T00:00
Bobby talks about Buddy Holly's influence on his music. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver
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Johnny Rivers from 1986-06-30T00:00
Johnny talks about his own label and his success with the Fifth Dimension; the story behind"Poor Side Of Town". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Donnie Brooks from 1986-06-28T00:00
Donnie tells Red about his hits, the success of"Mission Bell"and the original idea for his name; Red and Donnie reminisce about touring with Dorsey and Johnny Burnette. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vanco...
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Bobby Vee Part 1 from 1986-06-21T00:00
Bobby talks about filling in for Buddy Holly after Buddy's tragic death in February 1959.
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Jack Scott from 1986-01-06T00:00
Jack tells Red about his country roots. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.
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Frankie Avalon from 1986-01-02T00:00
Frankie tells Red how he got started; the story behind his early hits. Recorded at EXPO 86.
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Johnny Tillotson from 1986-01-01T00:00
Johnny remembers Archie Bleyer, the genius behind Cadence Records; his country roots. Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver
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Gary U.S. Bonds from 1981-12-07T00:00
His take on his early hits - which did he prefer, New Orleans or Quarter To Three?
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Johnny Cash interview, 1988 from 1979-12-25T00:00
Johnny and Red talk about the"Class Of 55"album; Johnny's son John Carter Cash; his love of collecting memorabilia
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Glen Campbell Part 2 from 1976-08-29T00:00
Glen talks about his early career as a studio musician.
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Charlie Rich from 1970-06-12T00:00
Charlie talks about his musical influences. Recorded at the Purple Steer/Vancouver, June 1970
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