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Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom 75th Anniversary

Dec 3, 2004

By Catherine Barr

From B.B. King to Iggy Pop, this place has seen it all. Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom celebrated its 75th anniversary last weekend with a walk down memory lane and a party to end all parties. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and MC Red Robinson told of days of old when big bands ruled and liquor was hidden under the tables. The Dal Richards orchestra then started the dancing and celebrations which continued on well into the night. Congratulations to all.


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Playing tunes from swing to Deep Purple, the members of "Van Django" got everybody in the mood during the VIP reception.
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Receiving some much deserved praise this night, Commodore Ballroom GM Gordon Knights (left) and House of Blues GM Paul Haagenson helped re-open the venue in 1999.
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He's the man history will remember. Drew Burns ran the Commodore from 1968 until 1996 and brought acts like Tina Turner, KISS, and U2 to Vancouver.
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Music talent mogul Bruce Allen (left), seen here with Nettwerk's Terry McBride, was also instrumental in the ballroom's re-opening in 1999.
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The Dal Richards orchestra takes to the stage.
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Dal Richards and Peter Ruzyski.
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He has fans of all ages. Band leader Dal Richards (centre) and drummer Gary Mussatto (left), posed for pics with admirers Caroline Schein and Peter Ruzyski.
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Cooking up a VIP welcome for special guests were Honorio Magtiza (left), head chef Donald Gyurkovits and Jonathan Shannon.
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Peter Young from FM Systems

 

     
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