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We Are Playing Hooky This Long Weekend

Yes, the FYI gang is off for the Canada Day weekend and won't be back in your inbox until Wednesday.

We Are Playing Hooky This Long Weekend

By David Farrell

Yes, the FYI gang is off for the Canada Day weekend and won't be back in your inbox until Wednesday, barring major breaking news when we can be counted to ditch our whatevers and tap out a bulletin to keep you in the loop.


So from us to you, enjoy; drive safe, act wisely and have a blast.

DF

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Obituaries: Canadian Hit Singer-Songwriter Ken Tobias, Anvil Guitarist Dave Allison

We also farewell Julie Gordon, a U.S. music executive best known as the founder of online forum Velvet Rope.

Dave ('Squirly') Allison, original guitarist for Canadian thrash metal band Anvil, died on Sept. 30, at the age of 68. An official cause of death has not been reported.

Allison was a member of Anvil from 1981 through 1989, and its earlier incarnation, Lips, from 1973. In Anvil, he shared guitar chores with frontman Steve “Lips” Kudlow. He performed on five studio albums, including fan favorites Metal on Metal (1982) and Forged in Fire (1983), plus 1989 live album, Past and Present: Live in Concert.

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