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.