RPM & Copps Coliseum
In this episode we go down to Toronto's Queens Quay to discuss the vibrant history of the nightclubs that were RPM, The Guvernment and The Warehouse from the incredible decor that attracted international attention to the many local and global acts that played there over nearly two decades including The Ramones, Iggy Pop, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, Nine Inch Nails, Judas Priest, Motorhead, The Chameleons, Hunters and Collectors, Chris Sheppard DJ sets, Arman Van Heldon, Jon Bon Jovi, The Sex Pistols and many more. We also look at the history of Copp's Coliseum in Hamilton that has been reborn as the TD Coliseum and re-opened recently with Sir Paul McCartney.
We discuss past events there such as the 1987 Canada Cup, The Junos, filming of Kiss's Detroit Rock City movie and the need for thousand's of extras, U2, The Tragically Hip, Around The Bay road race and many other concerts. Historic music releases dating back to 1975 from Foghat, Pink Floyd, Rush/Neil Peart and the fund raising for a monument at Lakeside Park in Saint Catharines. The Tubes, Men Without hats debut in 1980 and get spit off the stage opening for The Stranglers, the rise of Adrian Borland and The Sound. Tom Waits in 1985. We also unbox Lighthouse's new anniversary "One Fine Morning" re-issue and talk about significant milestones in Ivar's career and retirement all which have occurred in late November