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CMRMC Presents: Paul White

July 15, 2021

Paul White (1933-2018) Obituary, FYI Music News, March 14, 2018 A former UK journalist, his achievements during his tenure at Capitol Records Canada, from 1957-1978, were notable – but his legacy will always be shaped by the fact that he was instrumental in bringing Beatlemania to North America, releasing the… Read More

CMRMC Presents: Grant Smith

July 14, 2021

Grant Smith & The Power were a popular Canadian (from Toronto) rock-soul outfit from the 1960s that had a hit with a cover of Jackie Edwards’ “Keep On Running” (previously a big hit for The Spencer Davis Group) and was also a training ground for musicians who went on to… Read More

CMRMC Presents: Larry Evoy of Edward Bear

July 13, 2021

Edward Bear was a Toronto-based Canadian pop-rock group. The band is best known for its chart-topping single, “Last Song”, and “Close Your Eyes”, used as the signing-off song for Delilah’s radio show. The Edward Bear Revue, later Edward Bear, was formed in 1966 by singer and percussionist Larry Evoy and… Read More

CMRMC Presents: Duff Roman

July 11, 2021

Duff Roman is the former on-air name of David Mostoway (born 1938 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan), a Canadian radio personality and executive who was named by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences as the winner of the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the Juno Awards of 2019… Read More

CMRMC Presents: Al Mair, co-founder of Attic Records

July 10, 2021

Attic Records was a Canadian independent record label, founded in 1974 by Alexander Mair and Tom Williams. The label was known for developing Canadian talent, including Anvil, Lee Aaron, Maestro Fresh Wes, The Nylons, Teenage Head, and Triumph. The company was also active in distributing international acts not affiliated with… Read More