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May 19, 2026
Max Roach was 83. He was the master percussionist whose rhythmic innovations and improvisations defined bebop jazz during a wide-ranging career where he collaborated with artists from Duke Ellington to rapper Fab Five Freddy.
Here's a Toronto Mike exclusive for ya. One of my radio friends just told me the morning guys at 92.5 JackFM have been let go. I checked around and nobody else has this massive news bomb. Ben and Kerry are best known for those ads with the two grown
What the heck happened to our summer? Can the CNE really be starting up tomorrow? In the words of the great Cinderford, Gloucestershire band EMF, that's unbelievable. If you want to revisit my many Canadian National Exhibition memories with me, visit my CNE page where I've shared stories from my
Sam Pollock was 81. He was the architect of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the 1960s and 1970s.
This week's update could have been a copy and paste job from last week's update. I ran 6k three times: Saturday, Sunday and tonight. After 23 weeks of running, I'm pleased to report I'm feeling no pain or discomfort. A straight 6k at a good pace leaves me wanting more.
One of the best things about John From Cincinnati was the opening credits. It was cool grainy surfer imagery with Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros' "Johnny Appleseed" playing overtop. I had never heard "Johnny Appleseed" before but I'm now a big fan. Download the song in MP3 here and watch
Apparently, I was the only one watching John From Cincinnati. I knew early on the ratings were poor, so I was prepared for what happened this week. HBO has cancelled John From Cincinnati. Without a doubt, it was out there. Some weeks I didn't know what the hell was going
I share an MP3 from my collection every Wednesday. You have seven days to grab this week's MP3. Please right-click your mouse and select "Save Link As..." or "Save target as..." so you can download it to your PC before playing. Alice in Chains - Angry Chair This one is
Here's everyone's favourite guilty pleasure. On this day, you want to skip on over to the 3:37 mark. Holy cow!
It's Foo Fighter's "Times Like These" vs. Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child 'O Mine". I love crap like this.
Phil "The Scooter" Rizzuto was 89. He was the Hall of Fame shortstop during the New York Yankees' dynasty years and was beloved by a generation of fans who delighted in hearing him exclaim "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster. Non-sports fans know him best as the announcer who provides the
Four years ago today, the power went out. I look back at that blackout and remember it as if we were powerless for days and days. No computer, no phone, no refrigerator or stove, it was tough. As I wrote in that entry of August 15, 2003, we were only
Fred Patterson, or Freddie P as he's often called, is best known as one half of the Humble & Fred morning show. I met him through Humble Howard and helped him with his popular blog, torontomike.com. Fred's a gracious guy, and he was nice enough to grant me an
Last night's concert at the Molson Amphitheatre opened with Kill Hannah and closed with Velvet Revolver but for me it was all about Alice in Chains. I spin the crap out of Dirt regularly and find the Alice in Chains sound appeals to my sensibilities like very few band do.
Merv Griffin was 82. He was the host of the "Merv Griffin Show" who created "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune."
This made me laugh.
Off the top of my head, I can name several athletes that have had at least two tours of duty with a Toronto-based sports franchise. In recent years, Doug Gilmour and Tie Domi came back to play for the Leafs, as did Mike Palmateer, Steve Thomas and Travis Green. Wendel
I miss Mother's Pizza. As a kid, that was the local family pizzeria we'd visit and memories of the restaurant are hot and fresh. I remember the location on Dundas Street and The East Mall where the Bert & Ernies is and how disappointed I was when the franchise went
Shut Up & Sing: 7 out of 10. For a long time, I didn't like the Dixie Chicks. Actually, I should rephrase that. It's their music I didn't like. Somehow I don't think I was their target audience when they were singing about being ready to run and some bumpkin
I'm all about one-stop shopping. The sole purpose of this entry is to give me easy access to every Tragically Hip video from one convenient page. Here, in chronological order, is every Tragically Hip video. For more on The Hip, visit my Tragically Hip page. Last American ExitSmall Town BringdownBlow
The top 100 reasons it's great to be a guy - It's funny because it's true. I can vouch for the following: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flatA five day vacation requires only one suitcaseOld friends don't give you crap if you've lost or gained weightYou get extra
"You know, the one with all the well meaning rules that don’t work out in real life, uh, Christianity."
I love this city. They don't call me Toronto Mike for nothing. I was born in the 416, I've lived every second of my life in the 416 and I very well may die in the 416, although I'm hoping not for a very long time. The City of Toronto
"My life is a stereo, turn me on and let's go. Turn me up louder, I'll scream as loud and clear as I can scream. And if you like what you're hearing, please hang on to me." ~ The Watchmen - Stereo Different periods of my life have been defined by
