Red Robinson's Legends

Celebrating pioneer rock'n'roll DJ Red Robinson (1937-2023)

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Connie Francis died yesterday in Florida at 87. Born Concetta Franconero in Newark, NJ, she changed her name at age 13 when TV host Arthur Godfrey suggested that "Connie Francis" would be easier to pronounce. More: https://t.co/w0GR1vRA4I

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

It's appropriate that the 2025 Summer Solstice happens today at 7:42 p.m. Pacific, because today would have been @BrianWilson's 83nd birthday! Let's kick off summer with one of Red's favourite albums. Listen: https://t.co/4wsreCB3kZ

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

ICYMI: @BrianWilsonLive's family announcing his death this morning at the age of 82. Brian was a legendary figure in pop music who gave us @TheBeachBoys
and so many great songs in the soundtrack of our lives. More: https://t.co/DAfukw6W7x

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Sad news today with the passing of Red's friend @WinkMartindale at 91. Here's one of Red's favourite early Wink pics, from the @FOX13Memphis kids show "Wink Martindale of the Mars Patrol". RIP Wink!

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

It is at this time every year that people begin to think about the last 12 months — how successful were they — what were the high points — and what is going to happen in the next 12? https://t.co/qhu6uvFJFu

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

We're so proud of Vancouver's @SarahMcLachlan! @canadapostcorp issued a new stamp today honouring Sarah, who has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. https://t.co/LR3YPaI8Fa

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Celebrating the 88th birthday of a rock'n'roll original: @buddyholly.

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

On August 31 1957, Vancouver hosted the appearance of the King of Rock'n'Roll. @ElvisPresley's Empire Stadium concert had been anticipated with great fanfare. More than 26,000 tickets were sold for the event. More: https://t.co/ooe8CEAvpg

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

.@thebeatles' invasion of Vancouver was more than an orgiastic experience for the 20,261 fans who assembled in Empire Stadium on the sultry Saturday night of August 22, 1964. More: https://t.co/Cecc0Tlj14

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Tonight is the 60th anniversary of @thebeatles' August 22, 1964, appearance at Vancouver's Empire Stadium. More: https://t.co/iizt6zBkKm

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

60 years ago this afternoon, on August 22, 1964, @thebeatles held a press conference before their show at Vancouver's Empire Stadium. More: https://t.co/Mg2p7xyxMs

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Sixty years ago today, the day before @thebeatles Empire Stadium concert, @CBS Television aired a repeat of one of their three February appearances on The @EdSullivanShow. Watch: https://t.co/uPbMp4PxGR

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

At 11:30 a.m. on this day in 1957, CKWX Radio increased power to the maximum allowed on its brand new "clear channel" 1130 frequency. https://t.co/8epej7W3TF

[Bill Haley @billhaleymusic]

Perfect soundtrack for the weekend! 🎶

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

The death of an old friend at almost 70 this week wasn't unexpected... but at least it was quick. The sad news came Wednesday from @CorusPR: "Effective immediately, AM 730 in Vancouver will cease to operate as an all-traffic station." More: https://t.co/X1FNMKGZWU

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Our friend Aaron Wong lit up the stage last August 31 for Red Robinson Day at @PNE_Playland! Catch Aaron and his band at Steveston @SalmonFest on Canada Day. As The King would say, "Thank you. Thank you very much."

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Two years ago today, Vancouver radio icon Roy Hennessy died after suffering a stroke. Our friend "Real Roy" was 80. Roy and Red were fierce competitors in an epic Vancouver rock'n'roll radio battle that raged for just over three years. https://t.co/VVDsAgVadv

[Red Robinson's Legends @deejayred]

Top tune on the CKWX Top Fifty this week in 1958 is The @Everly_Brothers' classic ballad "All I Have To Is Dream", written by songwriters Boudleaux and Felice Bryant. More: https://t.co/hA1Av5NRHy

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This 2011 photo of Red and Carole with legendary blues guitarist and singer BB King was taken at "The Red" by ace photographer Kevin Statham. More: https://t.co/UKPKUbr1sA

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Go Vancouver @Canucks go! Let's win this one for @MichaelBuble... and Canuckleheads everywhere.