Chuck’s Classics, featuring C.W. McCall
William Dale Fries, Jr changed his name to C.W. McCall for stage performances. McCall ws known for his outlaw country songs. His only #1 hit was Convoy in 1975.
Saturday in Broadcast History .. October the 3rd…
ON THIS DAY in 1901
the Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a 1929 merger with Radio Corporation of America, RCA-Victor became the leader in phonographs and many of the records played on them. The famous Victrola...
Old CKDA sign. Classic!
A classic shot of an old CKDA sign located outside the Douglas Hotel back in the mid 50's
Advertising support, policy change could be lifeline for broadcasters
Solutions include regulatory reforms and equitable taxation for online media giants and a tax credit to B.C. broadcasters for the creation of made-in-B.C. content - Rob Bye (pictured)
Paul Kaye: Radio On Longer A Walk in the Park…
Paul Kaye is the VP of Music Brands and In House Production at Rogers. When he was hired in July of 2017, it was mentioned that his position is an evolving one. True to that statement - his position remains as fluid as ever given the accelerating change for the medium and for the content creators who work in it.
Radio Man’s Favourite Flashback with ZZ Top
ZZ Top (pronounced "zee zee top") is an American rock band from Houston, Texas, formed in 1969. The group consists of founder Billy Gibbons (guitar, lead vocals), Dusty Hill (bass, vocals), and Frank Beard (drums, percussion). Initially rooted in blues, ZZ Top's style has evolved throughout their career, with a signature sound based on Gibbons' blues guitar style and Hill and Beard's rhythm section.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra…
Frank Sinatra popular in the 1940’s and onwards. Come Fly With Me was on the Billboard 100 in 1958.
