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Music Milestones YYZ podcast episode # 5 now available: Ivar and Scot discuss the concurrent 2026 tours of three of Canada's most enduring bands, Rush, The Guess Who and just announced Triumph reunion.
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Music Milestones YYZ podcast episode # 5 now available: Ivar and Scot discuss the concurrent 2026 tours of three of Canada's most enduring bands, Rush, The Guess Who and just announced Triumph reunion.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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40 years ago this month - December 1985 - David Marsden interview in NOW Magazine. Just announced David Marsden holds court as part of a speaking series March 5 at The Redwood Theatre on Gerrard. Tix here: www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-detail...
December 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
40 years ago this month - December 1985 - David Marsden interview in NOW Magazine. Just announced David Marsden holds court as part of a speaking series March 5 at The Redwood Theatre on Gerrard. Tix here: www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-detail...
50 years ago this month - December 1975 - release of the album "Discreet Music" from Brian Eno.
December 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
50 years ago this month - December 1975 - release of the album "Discreet Music" from Brian Eno.
Toronto Concert History: 30 years ago today - December 13, 1995 - Oasis play The Warehouse. Show moved from October when their bass player quit the previous night - right before their gig in Buffalo.
December 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Toronto Concert History: 30 years ago today - December 13, 1995 - Oasis play The Warehouse. Show moved from October when their bass player quit the previous night - right before their gig in Buffalo.
Toronto Concert History: 40 years ago tonight - December 12, 1985 - Midge Ure plays The Copa. The Gift Tour
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Toronto Concert History: 40 years ago tonight - December 12, 1985 - Midge Ure plays The Copa. The Gift Tour
Toronto Concert History: 30 years ago tonight - December 12, 1995 - Radiohead play The Warehouse. SOLD OUT. Show rescheduled from October after their gear was stolen in Denver and shows got moved back. They also played here back in June same year.
December 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Toronto Concert History: 30 years ago tonight - December 12, 1995 - Radiohead play The Warehouse. SOLD OUT. Show rescheduled from October after their gear was stolen in Denver and shows got moved back. They also played here back in June same year.
25 yrs ago today - Dec 12, 2000 - release of the compilation "Tangents: The Tea Party Collection" from Canada's The Tea Party 👍😎👍
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
25 yrs ago today - Dec 12, 2000 - release of the compilation "Tangents: The Tea Party Collection" from Canada's The Tea Party 👍😎👍
25 years ago today - December 12, 2000 - release of the album "Spiritual Machines" from Toronto's Our Lady Peace.
December 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
25 years ago today - December 12, 2000 - release of the album "Spiritual Machines" from Toronto's Our Lady Peace.
25 years ago today - December 12, 2000 - release of the single "Put It On Me" from Ja Rule.
December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
25 years ago today - December 12, 2000 - release of the single "Put It On Me" from Ja Rule.
50 years ago today - December 12, 1975 - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play and record "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" during their set at The Post Dome at C.W. Post College New York. This is the version you still hear every year around this time. Images from one of the bootlegs out there.
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
50 years ago today - December 12, 1975 - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play and record "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" during their set at The Post Dome at C.W. Post College New York. This is the version you still hear every year around this time. Images from one of the bootlegs out there.
30 years ago today - December 12, 1995 - release of the single "Sittin' Up In My Room" from Brandy. Big Energy 108 jam we played heavy while it only reached #31 nationally - shame. 👍😎👍
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
30 years ago today - December 12, 1995 - release of the single "Sittin' Up In My Room" from Brandy. Big Energy 108 jam we played heavy while it only reached #31 nationally - shame. 👍😎👍
Happy milestone 85th birthday today - December 12 - to Dionne Warwick! Hanging back stage here with Elvis Costello
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Happy milestone 85th birthday today - December 12 - to Dionne Warwick! Hanging back stage here with Elvis Costello
45th anniversary today - December 12, 1980 - release of the album "Sandinista!" from The Clash. Discussed in episode #4 of Music Milestones YYZ. #7 on CFNY's Top 81 of 1981. #323 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. 👍😎👍
December 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
45th anniversary today - December 12, 1980 - release of the album "Sandinista!" from The Clash. Discussed in episode #4 of Music Milestones YYZ. #7 on CFNY's Top 81 of 1981. #323 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. 👍😎👍
Toronto Concert History: 50 yrs ago today - Dec 11, 1975 - The Who play Maple Leaf Gardens. I realized my wineskin story in episode #4 of Music Milestones YYZ podcast was the show in 76' - but still to this day cannot go near vodka and orange juice - even just the smell takes me back 50 years.
December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Toronto Concert History: 50 yrs ago today - Dec 11, 1975 - The Who play Maple Leaf Gardens. I realized my wineskin story in episode #4 of Music Milestones YYZ podcast was the show in 76' - but still to this day cannot go near vodka and orange juice - even just the smell takes me back 50 years.
25 years ago today - December 11, 2000 - release of the track "Saving Mary" from FUSED. Original vocal mix please. Throwback Thursday vocal house. 👍😎👍
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
25 years ago today - December 11, 2000 - release of the track "Saving Mary" from FUSED. Original vocal mix please. Throwback Thursday vocal house. 👍😎👍
25 years ago today - December 11, 2000 - release of the track "Day Time" from 4 Strings. Little Thursday throwback trance memory. 👍😎👍
December 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
25 years ago today - December 11, 2000 - release of the track "Day Time" from 4 Strings. Little Thursday throwback trance memory. 👍😎👍
35 years ago today - December 11, 1990 - release of the remix album "The Raw & The Remix" from Fine Young Cannibals. 👍😎👍
December 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
35 years ago today - December 11, 1990 - release of the remix album "The Raw & The Remix" from Fine Young Cannibals. 👍😎👍
Toronto Club History: 45 years ago today - December 11, 1980 - "Cowboys" opens in Village By The Grange. Included Toronto's first mechanical bull in a club - spawned by the film "Urban Cowboy" that opened that summer.
December 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Toronto Club History: 45 years ago today - December 11, 1980 - "Cowboys" opens in Village By The Grange. Included Toronto's first mechanical bull in a club - spawned by the film "Urban Cowboy" that opened that summer.
35 years ago today - December 11, 1990 - release of "Greatest Hits" & "Greatest Misses" from DEVO. The "Misses" being lesser known tracks. 👍😎👍
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
35 years ago today - December 11, 1990 - release of "Greatest Hits" & "Greatest Misses" from DEVO. The "Misses" being lesser known tracks. 👍😎👍
Toronto Concert History: 40 years ago tonight - December 10, 1985 - The Cult play The Concert Hall
December 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Toronto Concert History: 40 years ago tonight - December 10, 1985 - The Cult play The Concert Hall
35 years ago today - December 10, 1990 - @Earlveale returns to CFNY after a brief stint at CHRW London. Mostly an unsung hero behind the scenes although gained some notoriety occasionally on the air as "Alternate Earl". Future guest on the Music Milestones YYZ podcast
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
35 years ago today - December 10, 1990 - @Earlveale returns to CFNY after a brief stint at CHRW London. Mostly an unsung hero behind the scenes although gained some notoriety occasionally on the air as "Alternate Earl". Future guest on the Music Milestones YYZ podcast
35 years ago today - Dec 10, 1990 - release of the track "I Can't Take The Power" from Off-Shore. Delicious piano sample. Had this in my crate for a while back in the day. 👍😎👍
December 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
35 years ago today - Dec 10, 1990 - release of the track "I Can't Take The Power" from Off-Shore. Delicious piano sample. Had this in my crate for a while back in the day. 👍😎👍
35 years ago today - December 10, 1990 - release of The Grease Megamix. Love it or hate it - hard to avoid especially at Christmas parties and weddings for years to come...
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
35 years ago today - December 10, 1990 - release of The Grease Megamix. Love it or hate it - hard to avoid especially at Christmas parties and weddings for years to come...
40 years ago today - December 10, 1985 (Dec 9 also listed) - release of the self titled debut album from Fine Young Cannibals. Placed #38 on CFNY's Top 86 of 1986 👍😎👍
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
40 years ago today - December 10, 1985 (Dec 9 also listed) - release of the self titled debut album from Fine Young Cannibals. Placed #38 on CFNY's Top 86 of 1986 👍😎👍