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The first picture captures a youthful Joey Vendetta, during his Q107 days, chumming with Keith Richards who had stopped in town to plug one of his early solo albums and hang with the best.

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By David Farrell

The first picture captures a youthful Joey Vendetta, during his Q107 days, chumming with Keith Richards who had stopped in town to plug one of his early solo albums and hang with the best.


In the 2nd picture, Trooper poses backstage at Vancouver's Coliseum on the night of Oct. 25, 1980, with the Universal gang that included MCA National Promo exec Lesley Soldat, label VP & GM George Burns, and on the far right is the band's manager Sam Feldman. It was an auspicious night as it was the first of many SRO concerts in Trooper's hometown.

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And our 3rd picture today has Parachute Club receiving Gold for their 1986 album, Small Victories. For those with sharp eyes, yes, that's Jim Campbell squeezing in between Lorraine Segato and Lauri Conger.

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Neil Young
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Music Biz Headlines: Canadian Stars Unite to Celebrate Neil Young, Justin Bieber Sets a Coachella Record

Other stories making headlines this week include the new Lilith Fair film documentary, the CCMA Award winners, Lee's Palace's 40th birthday and more.

This week, a star-studded cast of Canadian performers is announced for a Massey Hall concert tribute to mark the 80th birthday of rock 'n roll icon Neil Young.

Cameron Whitcomb and Josh Ross confirm their star status with major wins at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Kelowna, M for Montreal unveils its impressive 2025 lineup and Coachella announces its lineup very early.

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