Happy 125th birthday Stanley Park

Music happened in the park over the years. Here's a 1973 article on the Easter Be-In.

Sgt. Bernie Smith handed out daffodils and worried that the dogs running free might hurt the ducks.

Hare Krishnas and Children of God were there as were the Satan's Angels. Music and 10,000 people.

coming up on the 57th anniversary of Bill Haley and the Comets at Kerrisdale Arena

Red Robinson, 1954

Early ad for Red's afternoon show on CJOR. About 45 minutes or so after the four o'clock news.

Eddy (Eddie?) Cochran in Burnaby in 1959?

An ad for Eddy Cochran at a roller rink in Burnaby, July 24, 1959.

George Jones, RIP

Sad new today on the passing of country music legend George Jones. Two ads for George: one from 1963, the other from 1980.

Yesterday was Roy Orbison's birthday

Bonnie (Buckingham) Guitar, from Seattle, turns 90

She played on the same bill as Gene Vincent, here in Vancouver, back in 1957. Had charted hits. Was a big deal. Here's a few items about her from 1957.