Tommy Chong

He was part of various bands. And owned an after hours club for a while.

and Bowie came back for more

A month later and two nights at the Coliseum. Missed that one as well.

the BC Place concert, Bowie

I seem to remember the protest more than the concert.

missed a birthday, Bowie's

On the 8th of January I think. Never been a big fan so not remembering how big this was seems okay to me. I just remember being relieved that I didn't get stuck in the traffic that night.

Dave Clark Five, 1964

They played Vancouver a few months after The Beatles. I remember the debate of who was better. I seem to remember saying, at the time, I liked the Dave Clark Five better. And then, ten years later, not remembering a tune by them. Big beat. Glad All Over, Bits and Pieces, Catch Us If You Can.

They had four number one hits in Vancouver. Funny how memory blots things out.

And judging by their interview they didn't endear themselves to the press.

and a happy birthday to Richard Penniman

Little Richard has a birthday December 5th. 80 years old. Hardly seems possible.

Looks like DJ Jack Cullen with Little Richard in 1957.

Columnist Jack Cullen has a few opinions about Little Richard.

sad news, Dave Brubeck

Dave Brubeck passed away today, December 5, one day short of his 92nd birthday. He played Vancouver a number of times.