Joey Gregorash Photos

This 1967 pic was taken in Minneapolis by photographer, Hans Sipma, who was The Mongrels roadie. Sipma went on to have a successful photographic career in Vancouver.

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1968 – hundreds of teens crowd Polo Park Mall to hear The Mongrels with lead singer, Joey Gregorash.

Early 1968 when The Mongrels appeared on the CBC television show ‘Let's Go’ hosted by Chad Allen (of Chad Allen and the Expressions fame and Guess Who fame).

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A 1970 interview with CFGM radio DJ, John Hart, promoting Jodie

The Walrus was formed in 1969 and was together for 18 months. Original members were Joey (lead vocal) Ron Risko (bass guitar) Dave Carbert (piano) Brian McMillan (lead guitar) & Mike Elliott (drums) Later, Dave Connors & Brian Long joined the band

Joey Gregorash performs the hits of the 60s and 70s at a very special concert Feb 6th at Joey Gregorash Tribute To The 60s & 70s At The Club Regent

Winnipeg was chosen to host the 1967 Pan American Games. Champions then & now. Here's a fun photo of The Mongrels performing at the Pan Am Games.

Joey and The Kernel (Sean Rickner) toured Manitoba with the S'Kiddle Bits Family Concerts. The Kernel was a popular character on S'Kiddle Bits and later, CKY’s High Noon.

Joey at the 1972 Juno Awards pictured here with CFRW’s Chuck Chandler and Polydor Records exec Lori Braun

In 1968, Joey hosted the CJAY TV show, Young As You Are showcasing Canadian bands every Saturday night. This particular week it was local band Haymarket Riot.

In 1967, The Mongrels opened for both Neil Diamond and The Kingsmen (Louie Louie) at the University of Manitoba (UMSU).

Winnipeg has been home to many big names in the music world, including local legend Joey Gregorash, who rocked the charts in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Join Joey Feb 6 Casinos of Winnipeg Club Regent

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As Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau once said…”Well, here is-a look-king-a at you kid.”

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