Massey Hall opened its door for the first time on this date in 1894! 130 years of memories… including this one from the great Tom Wilson of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. I asked him about a significant experience on the venerated stage.
Massey Hall opened its door for the first time on this date in 1894! 130 years of memories… including this one from the great Jim Cuddy who talks about the night of the Three Gords.
Richard joins NewsTalk 1010’s “Moore in the Morning” host John Moore to talk about the reopening of the classic concert hall, Toronto’s Massey Hall, and Peter Jackson’s 468 minute documentary “The Beatles: Get Back.”
Ballet star Guillaume Côté calls it “a sacred space.” Executive Director of the Canadian Film Centre Maxine Bailey said it is “the place of memories, laughter, and shared joy.” It’s Massey Hall, the Grand Old Lady of Shuter Street, the 2700 seat concert hall that’s been making memories, musical and otherwise, for performers and audiences alike for 127 years. Richard collected memories from people who have graced the stage and the audience to commemorate the legendary’s hall’s November 25 reopening.
Stories, photos and memorabilia in a new limited-edition book by the fans for the fans
In original words and stunning photography, That Night At Massey Hall captures famous, favourite and unique “Nights” at The Grand Old Lady of Shuter Street as told by the artists, audience members and employees who were there on those special evenings.
The classic stands of The Hip, Rush and Dylan, historic appearances by Marley, Sinead and Iggy, as well as the ticket scalper, obstructed view and usher tales that are less often told. This hard cover collector’s piece is packed with more than 300 stories across a century of history, illustrated in full colour.
Buy the book HERE and read Richard’s story about his father, Tom Waits and Louie Armstrong!
Find answers to the questions:
How did protestors of the former USSR choose to mark their presence ?
Which artist turned up at the wrong venue?
Why was the ‘Greatest Jazz Concert Ever’ not sold out?
Which show was the perfect prelude to a spell in jail?