Red Robinson: The Last Deejay details the life and career of Red Robinson; one of Canadarsquo;s most celebrated pioneers of rock and roll. Robinson began spinning hits while in high school in the early 1950s; laying the foundation for what would become a glamorous; impossible-to-stop and ultimately fulfilling career that has made him a household name west of the Rockies.Raised by a single mother; Robinson worked as a delivery boy to help support the family. From such humble beginnings; he developed a strong work ethic and unflappable moral core that enabled him to pursue a career that has endured. Here is the account of how Robinson pranked his way into his first radio job. Readers will be delighted by behind-the-scenes stories from close encounters with Vancouverrsquo;s visiting celebrities; like the time Robinson spent an hour with Elvis Presley in the BC Lions dressing room talking cars; women; movies and opera; or when Robinson nearly killed Roy Orbison and Bobby Goldsboro in a 1962 Grand Parisienne convertible while speeding to catch the Nanaimo ferry.Robinsonrsquo;s vast career highlights are remarkable; from introducing The Beatles to the stage; ushering Randy Bachman to the status of superstardom; and as part of EXPO rsquo;86; presenting The Legends of Rockrsquo;nrsquo;Roll featuring Ray Charles; Roy Orbison; Fats Domino; Jerry Lee Lewis and The Righteous Brothers. Red Robinson: The Last Deejay recalls the highs; hurdles and triumphs of a celebrated time in rock-and-roll history; presented by the man who dug into the guts; glory and glitz that only a champion of the frontlines of music really can.
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