G&B: Apologies to Sting

It's been a blast, folks. The Worlds Most Popular Podcast is signing off. Truth to be told, there's not enough hours in the day for Alan and Michael - the perfectionists they are - to continue making it The Words Most Popular Podcast.

I signed on in September 2014, because I was geeked to know I was writing for THE Alan Cross and I also always liked Michael Hainsworth's work. At first it was the 15 year old radio fan who wanted to write for two talents I looked up to.

We built the team of young, passionate, smart writers who have become family. The behind the scene stuff - our group chats in the `newsroom' , our brainstorm sessions,, our genuine appreciation for each others work, are things I will miss.The chats, the sessions, the appreciation, picked me up when I was having bad days. Those times will always be with me, when I spin a Beatles track or think of Where I was when Bowie died.

I've learned a lot from Alan and Michael. How to write. My writing improved, if I say so myself. I also gained a lot more experience with blogging, internet marketing and other geeky techy stuff you don't really care about. I'm honoured to consider them both, friends. Also, thank you for getting me recognized a couple of times. One time was on the subway coming back from a G&B dinner. (Reminder: People really do look at your picture on websites...Tidy up, look pretty)

I'll have a lot more time, if you need a writer who has a lot of experience with breaking news stories, and posting favourite monthly tracks. Once again, The 15 year old radio geek loved every single moment of it. Resume on request.. Thanks, again

Check out G&B before it becomes a 404 Error page.

G&B: Maurice White, Dead at 74

According to TMZ, the fonder of American band Earth, Wind and Fire, Maurice White, died Thursday morning in L.A.. He was 74.

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G&B: Bernie Sanders Ends Caucus Speech with Bowie’s “Starman”

What else is gonna happen for our new “cool” presidential candidate?

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G&B: Lady Gaga to Perform Grammy Tribute to Bowie

Eh, Eh! Holy Starman! Lady Gaga will be preforming the David Bowie tribute at this year’s Grammy Awards.

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G&B: G&B Remembers: The Day the Music Died

A long, long time ago/ I can still remember how that music used to make me smile / And I knew if I had my chance/That I could make those people dance / And maybe they’d be happy for a while.

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G&B: Study Finds Your Facebook Friends are Fake Friends

Faking the Funk. Mom always did say you can count your true friends on one hand.

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G&B: B.o.B Boasting Earth is Flat

…And Neil deGrasse Tyson disagrees.

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G&B: CKLW Radio Exec Rosalie Trombley to Receive Juno Award

The legendary hitmaker, Rosalie Trombley, will be recognized at the upcoming Juno Awards in April.

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G&B: Book Review: The Band Photography by Elliott Landy

Growing up, I wasn’t the biggest Band fan. I liked their music. But didn’t buy their albums. They weren’t my first choice to listen to when in the mood to spin the Wheels of Rage. But I’m a huge fan of photography and music nerdery. The Band Photography, a blood-sweat-and-tears project form photographer, Elliott Landy has made me a fan of The Band

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G&B: Glenn Frey, Dead at 67

TMZ reporting Monday afternoon, Glenn Frey has passed away.

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G&B: Kim Mitchell Recovering After Heart Attack

Canadian Rocker Kim Mitchell is recovering at a Toronto Hospital after a heart attack he suffered January 12th.

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G&B: 5 Times Hip Hop Sampled David Bowie

David Bowie and Hip Hop. At first you'd think they're an unlikely duo. However, they were perfect strangers. Marrying Bowie's mind with the essence of Hip Hop, the two eclectic and theatrical souls were a blessed musical union. We found 5 instances when commercial Hip Hop and Boom-Bap purities gave a nod for their unlikely lover, David Bowie.

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G&B: David Bowie, Dead at 69

No! We lost him. We lost Bowie. David Bowie is dead.


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G&B: Toronto Radio Legend Mike Cooper Retires

After 45 years, Toronto radio icon and CHFI Morning Man, Mike Cooper will retire from full-time radio on January 29th.

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G&B: Bazinga! 5.1 Million Viewers Watched Sheldon and Amy Have Coitus

Sheldon said, “Then it’s settled. Amy’s birthday present will be my genitals” – And we all watched.

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G&B: The Emotional Musician: Study Finds Emotions Change the way Musicians’ Brains Work

We might have found the reason why there are so many covers of “Hallelujah”.

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G&B: #BeatTheDealers, #FansRule Tweets Star Wars Icon Mark Hamill

Do you have a real autograph from Luke Skywalker? Mark Hamill will let you know. Just tweet him.

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G&B: John Bradbury, Dead at 62

John “Brad” Bradbury, drummer with The Specials has died at the age of 62.

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G&B: #NYE: Baby New Years’ Soundtrack

Christmas Day 2014. I was sitting in my cousin’s living room and talking about songs we were listening to at the moment. Tunes that kept our walking boots dancing and our headphones loud.
That Christmas night, I came up with an idea where The Geeks at Geeks & Beats would share songs we were feeling. Similar to Editor’s Picks, but just us, choosing tunes that we were listening to.
I stayed the night at my cousin’s place and returned home on Boxing Day. As I got back to the man cave, I immediately e-mailed the Newsroom and pitched the idea. The Geeks loved it. We formed our small crew and it was rock’n’roll time.
The Geek Beat Picks of the Week was born.
One year later, and the feature is still my favourite to write. I look forward every month to share some of my favourite tunes with all of you. I also look forward to reading Amber and Matt’s picks every week.
As The Geeks Beat Picks turns 1, and as 2016 creeps on us, let’s celebrate with tracks that symbolize new beginnings and starting fresh and good music – after all isn’t that what this feature is all about?
Turn it up. It’s a party…

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G&B: The Shins’ “Simply Having a Wonderful Time” as Most Played Christmas Song of the Year

PlayNetwork is reporting that the catchy, bell-rocking, Mariah Carey Christmas tune, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” is no longer the most played Christmas song. The new top spot belongs to an oldie from ex-Beatle, Paul McCartney.

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