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From the grand old days when radio stations had a full complement of name-brand talent and the boss was ...well, the boss. Pictured here circa 1980, the Q107 team.

Our Back Pages

By David Farrell

From the grand old days when radio stations had a full complement of name-brand talent and the boss was ...well, the boss. Pictured here circa 1980, the Q107 team. We've tried to identify them all, but if we've messed up on a few, apologies in order. And a grand shout-out to Cameron Carpenter, Earl Jive and Bev (Hills) in piecing the jigsaw together.


L to R (rear): Jessie Dylan, Andy Frost, Bob Mackowycz, (traffic girl Marynne), Kathleen Rankin, Kristy Knight?, Sue Johanson, Jeff Chalmers, Bill Carroll, Jim James, ???, Brother Jake Edwards, Beverly Hills.

L to R (front): Gene Valaitis, Dusty Shannon, Gary Slaight, Earl Jive, Jane Hawtin, Shirley McQueen, John Derringer. 
 

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Readers are more than welcome to send in their own snaps with a cutline, and the photographer's name where possible.

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Frank Walker
Sony Music Entertainment

Frank Walker

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NXNE Spotlight: Canadian Electronic Artist Frank Walker Finds His 'Oasis' in Crossing Genres

After hitting the top 10 on the Billboard Canada Airplay charts with his country-EDM Josh Ross and Norma Jean Martine collab "Lay It On Me," the Toronto producer will play his new sophomore album in full for fans at an exclusive Billboard Canada LIVE DJ set and Q&A during NXNE at SOUNDSTAGE on June 11.

NXNE takes place June 10-14, 2026 at venues throughout Toronto. Leading up to this year's festival, we're spotlighting some of the artists playing Billboard Canada LIVE shows this year. Frank Walker plays June 11 at SOUNDSTAGE at the W Toronto. Find the full NXNE schedule and buy passes here.

Frank Walker has found his creative Oasis.

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