backstage Montreal Forum Sept 4, 64 during big package show CFOX mid 60's incl Bill Anderson, Web Pierce, Carter family w/ Doug Trineer & The Hackamores L-R Paul Menard, Helen Carter, Mother Maybelle Carter, Dougie Trineer, Anita Carter, June Davey & me

A picture taken during an interview for CKCQ radio during the Don Messer Tour in the spring of '71.

A promotional image from the early 70's used for autograph signings and to sell at shows.

taken the night Doug Trineer & The Hackamores opened for legendary Mother Maybelle & Carter Sisters circa '65 in The Montreal Forum.

A picture taken during a tour with Don Messer and The Islanders. This was taken by "My Fund Studios" of Smith Falls, Ontario in the summer of '71.

Canada's Prime Minister of Country Music in full Outlaw Country singer regalia circa 1976.

Crazy Tricks recorded in Edmonton peaked at #39 in RPM Magazine. Both sides written by Merv Smith and produced by Dick Damron. Dick was probably doing the pickin' as well.

Another of "The Maritime Playboys" circa 1963. From left to right, Harry Cromwell, George Beck, Brent Williams and myself.

The young feller with Les Paul Jr. is me ca 1960 when I had the pleasure of being part of this line up of "The Maritime Playboys" which incl George Beck (ac gtr), Freddie McKenna (mandolin), Loran Baker (bass). The lady was Freddie's wife, Melva

I always felt most comfortable performing at small venues like this one in Grand Anse, Cape Breton. 50's my 1st concert. Ronnie (aka Paul) Spencer, someone who taught me a lot about music on laptop steel guitar and Nobbie Breau on accordion

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A promotional image for "Canada's Prime Minister of Country Music" wearing a version of a suit that was worn during most performances. "The Cabinet" also had a few of those matching suits: red & black, black & white and there also were pink ones, too.

This one from the 50's features Roger Murray, Alistair Paris and young "Speedy" Walker practicing. That could be Nobbie (Norbert) Breau with the accordion in back.

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Another one taken during a tour with Don Messer and The Islanders in May/June of '71.

at The Russell Hotel in Smith Falls, Ontario during the early 70's. On the far left playing lead guitar is Earl Jones who did the pickin' for The PM of Country Music for a while.

article The Scotia Sun published in 1971. from a tour with Don Messer. Al Hooper had a song called "Washington DC" so I asked songwriter, Ben Kerr to write a Canadian version for me.

This picture is from a performance on The Doc Williams Show

Here's a picture of Harry Cromwell and Brent Williams after jamming one night in November of '61.

A picture taken during an interview for CKCQ radio during a tour with Don Messer

This one was taken at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in 1970.

This picture was taken during a stint in Toronto in 1970 on a particularly great and productive day. Took some great pictures, recorded a single and visited the Horseshoe Tavern

The write up on the back of the LP "Let's Sing Bluegrass Songs with Angus Walker and The Birch Mountain Boys"

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Another one of George Beck and The Maritime Playboys taken in Chaleur Bay Quebec circa '63. From left tor right, Brent Williams, Harry Cromwell, George Beck and Angus Walker.

Hank Snow and myself as it is 20 years to the day since his passing. As you can tell, I was in my glory that day, meeting a hero of mine! I'll leave the story behind this picture for another time. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Ronnie Spencer & I in Mulgrave during one Christmas long ago. Ronnie aka Paul was there for many firsts in my career: first demo, live performances and weekly show on CJFX: the Radio Rangers which aired on Thursdays for a couple seasons in the 50's

A picture of "Canada's Prime Minister of Country Music" from a spread in "World of Country Magazine", Sept. '72. The guitar is a Gibson Sunburst SJ 200 that was eventually hawked to a luthier in Halifax in '89

"Speedy Walker" pickin' an old arch-top Kay guitar circa 1963

This was taken circa the late 50's in Port Hastings with Roger Murray. It's probably the only picture that exists with young "Speedy Walker" with a mandolin. Alasdair Parris (not pictured) played drums in the band.

Another one from Toronto in 1970. This one was most likely taken on Queen Street.

I'll never forget reading a letter from J. Clyde Nunn inviting us for an hr long radio show Thurs nights at 6pm on CJFX radio. I learned a lot from our couple of seasons there. From LtoR The Radio Rangers: Ronnie Spencer, me, Cris and Earl Chisholm

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