What to say about David Marsden... firstly, he was Dave Mickie on CKEY. Then, after a spell in Montreal, he returned to Toronto as David Marsden on CHUM-FM. You'd never know David Marsden was Dave Mickie as their styles were polar opposites.
To this audience, David Marsden is best known as the program director of CFNY 102.1 during the Spirit of Radio era. Here's episode 1021 of Toronto Mike'd, featuring David Marsden and other CFNY alumni, discussing the ongoing history of the station.
I had all the time in the world for David Marsden. I loved his energy, his stories, and his philosophy when it came to radio. He first visited me 11 years ago for a lengthy deep dive into his career. That was episode 106 and you can hear it here.
Two years ago, David Marsden returned to Toronto Mike'd to discuss losing his brother James Baby Scott and other CFNY personalities who have put on their wings.
Sadly, David Marsden has now put on his wings.
