Red Robinson's Legends

Red Robinson & Robin Brunet on CISL 650, September 25 2016 26.09.2016 6:00 ↓

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 pioneers of rock and roll. "Red Robinson: The Last Deejay" recalls the highs, hurdles and triumphs of a celebrated time in rock and roll history, presented by the man who dug into the guts, glory and glitz...

Berry Gordy 14.10.2015 0:58 ↓

How Motown Records got started

Everly Brothers, 1957 14.10.2015 1:10 ↓

Where did they learn to play guitar? Recorded at The Biggest Show of Stars in Vancouver.

Bob Hope 13.10.2015 1:23 ↓

What changed in comedy? 1989

Glen Campbell Part 1 05.08.2015 2:10 ↓

Working with the Beach Boys.

Terry Sylvester (Hollies) 10.04.2014 2:28 ↓

Terry tells Red about some of his influences. Recorded at the Red Robinson Show Theatre.

Gerry Marsden 01.06.2013 1:52 ↓

Gerry tells Red how Gerry & The Pacemakers got their name.

Peter Frampton 30.09.2011 2:53 ↓

Peter tells Red how he got his distinctive "talking guitar" sound.

Chris Isaak 23.07.2011 3:49 ↓

Sun Records.

Chicago 02.09.2010 2:39 ↓

How did they meet? How did horns become part of their sound?

Doobie Brothers 21.08.2010 1:39 ↓

Tom Johnston on the Doobie Brothers' reunion in 1987.

Kevin Costner 02.08.2010 1:14 ↓

Kevin tells Red about his music career.

Jerry Naylor Part 2 07.08.2008 3:21 ↓

Jerry tells Red how he heard about Buddy Holly's death on February 2, 1959

Olivia Newton-John 03.02.2007 3:00 ↓

Career highlights; why she loves Australia; thoughts on making a career in music today. Recorded at the Red Robinson Show Theatre, 2007

Eric Burdon 03.04.2005 2:37 ↓

Eric talks about his musical influences and shares a great Nina Simone story.

Craig Ferguson 25.07.2000 1:25 ↓

Standup comedy, Sean Connery.

Dick Clark 05.09.1995 1:48 ↓

Dick tells Red how he got started; how he'd like to be remembered.

Jerry Naylor 18.01.1995 4:39 ↓

Jerry tells Red how he joined the Crickets after the death of Buddy Holly.

Martha Reeves 27.01.1991 3:42 ↓

Martha talks about her early career at Motown Records. Recorded at the Georgian Court Hotel, Vancouver

Burton Cummings 01.02.1990 1:57 ↓

Burton talks about Stephen Hawking, who inspired his song "Cerebral World"

Bill Doggett 1:08 ↓

Bill shares his thoughts on rock'n'roll. Recorded at the "Show Of Stars" at Vancouver's PNE Forum, 1956

LaVern Baker 1:03 ↓

LaVern talks about "Jim Dandy"; memories of an early visit to Vancouver.

Guy Mitchell 2:48 ↓

Guy tells Red why things are different in Canada; his roots and how he spends his free time.

Chuck Berry 1:37 ↓

Chuck Berry was among the performers at the historic 1956 "Show Of Stars" at Vancouver's Georgia Auditorium. This first "Show of Stars" was an all-Black show in the sense that the performers were basically Rhythm and Blues stars. The line-up included Chuck, Bill Doggett, The Five Satins, Fats Domino, LaVern Baker and Clyde McPhatter. Out of this show grew my admiration for the true roots of rock'n...

Crew Cuts 2:06 ↓

Where did they get their start?