Showing posts with label The New Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The New Music. Show all posts

Monday, September 23, 2024

It was 45 years ago today that the New Music debuted on CityTV

The New Music, with hosts Jeannie Beker and JD Roberts, premiered on CityTV Sept 23, 1979. Enjoy some vintage clips. 








Saturday, August 31, 2024

Marking the 40th Anniversary of MuchMusic's launch

MuchMusic – Canada's first 24-hour music station – began broadcasting on August 31, 1984. Check the highlights clip below. 




Thursday, May 2, 2024

Happy Birthday Link Wray!

Remembering guitar great Link Wray with a few TV appearances, including some footage shot at Toronto's El Mocambo. 





Thursday, April 21, 2022

Happy 75th Birthday Iggy Pop!

Celebrating Iggy Pop's 75th birthday with his 1981 appearance on the New Music and a 1979 appearance on Old Grey Whistle Test.



Wednesday, April 6, 2022

That time Danko Jones appeared on The New Music in 1998

The New Music appeared to have some difficulty getting an interview with Danko Jones so they asked Sloan to fill them in. 


Friday, March 25, 2022

That time Link Wray was interviewed by JD Roberts for The New Music

Years prior to joining Fox News, John Roberts grilled Link Wray for The New Music which included some El Mocambo footage.


Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Whaddya mean you don't know Hateful Snake

Back in 1983, Toronto's Hateful Snake were tipped as the next big thing in metal by Daniel Richler. Watch for the new book Eve Of Darkness from UXB Press.