Red Robinson's Legends

Bobby Vee Part 1 1:55 ↓

Bobby talks about filling in for Buddy Holly after Buddy's tragic death in February 1959.

Donnie Brooks 8:13 ↓

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 Vancouver.

Johnny Rivers 3:18 ↓

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

Donovan 10:46 ↓

Donovan talks about being compared to Bob Dylan, the folk music connection between the US and Britain, the unique nature of his music, and his impact on his audience. Recorded at the Legends of Rock'n'Roll show at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.

Peter Noone 2:11 ↓

Herman's Hermits lead singer Peter Noone recalls his early career. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.

Pat Boone 2:05 ↓

Pat tells red about his early career on Dot Records. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.

Bobby Vee Part 2 2:13 ↓

Bobby talks about Buddy Holly's influence on his music. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver

Tommy Roe 3:36 ↓

Tommy talks about the success of his first hit "Sheila". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver

Spencer Davis 2:29 ↓

Spencer tells Red about his background. Recorded at EXPO 86 in Vancouver.

Bobby Rydell 2:21 ↓

Bobby recalls how he got started.

Lou Christie 3:45 ↓

Lou tells Red the stories behind "Lightning Strikes", "Rhapsody In The Rain" and "Two Faces Have I". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver.

The Coasters 2:36 ↓

The group's Leon Hughes talks about their humorous approach to making music. Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver

Merrilee Rush 2:04 ↓

Merrilee tells Red about her first hit "Angel Of The Morning". Recorded at EXPO 86, Vancouver

Jerry Lee Lewis 1935-2022 9:48 ↓

Jerry Lee Lewis started out in 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis. His 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" followed by major hits "Great Balls of Fire", "Breathless", and "High School Confidential" firmly established him as a rock'n'roll pioneer. I brought Jerry Lee to Vancouver many times over the decades. My fondest memory of him was during EXPO 86 when he performed with Fats Domino. The show wa...

Anne Murray 2:17 ↓

Red and Anne share the story of Peggy Lee and "Fever"

Kenny Rogers 1:19 ↓

On taking chances.