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Throwback Thursday – Remembering Ken Tobias: A Warrior of Light
I was saddened to hear about the death of Ken Tobias. He passed away due to brain cancer on October 2, 2024 in his hometown of St. John, New Brunswick. I was honoured to have the chance to talk with Ken on Oldies Without Borders back in 2010. He had just released the album From…
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Sweet – Living in the Present While Honouring the Past
The music of Sweet has migrated very well into the digital age. They gave us songs like Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, Blockbuster and Little Willy. One can hear the classic 1970’s lineup of the group in films, commercials, TV shows and on social media. That classic glam/glitter pop lineup included Brian Connolly, Mick…
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Revisiting with T.G. Sheppard
T.G. Sheppard was the first “Superstar” that I had the honour of interviewing when I was working in country radio. It was in May of 1984 at Hamilton Place. I even have this fuzzy photo as proof. I’m the awkward looking guy with glasses. While he recorded a few pop singles as Brian Stacy for…
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Strolling Down Memory Lane With Walter Egan
While he acknowledges his status as a “one hit wonder,” there’s more to Walter Egan than meets the ear. Our conversation covers many topics, including the Canadian group whose 1957 hit became an inspiration for the musical feel of Magnet and Steel. He also reminisces about two musical power couples he was fortunate to work…
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John McEuen: A Master Storyteller at Work
If you’re looking for something different to listen to, let me suggest a new album from one of the founding members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. John McEuen’s latest offering is called The Newsman: A Man of Record . I’ll be honest; it’s not an album you can put on and listen to in…