The Toronto soul singer passed away last month, age 78. Here Bill King offers a fond tribute to his basketball-playing comrade, with two other close friends offering their warm memories. Pictured: Jay and Shawne Jackson
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August 20, 2020
by Bill King
With major sports gradually getting back on track, fan Bill King corrals a team of Toronto authorities for their takes on sports in the covid age.
August 13, 2020
by Bill King
Canada's First Lady of The Blues passed away last week at age 86. Joining our Bill King in paying tribute here are musical peers and associates from the Toronto music community that owes Bey so much.
July 23, 2020
by Bill King
Our intrepid correspondent reflects upon the pandemic blues faced by musicians, life on the road, and gigs from long ago, and offers an excerpt from his upcoming book about the ‘60s.
June 3, 2020
by Bill King
Canadian Barb Hall produced and directed a new public television documentary on legendary female country artists. Learn more about their remarkable lives and the show here.
May 1, 2020
by Bill King
I got to thinking about how civil this break from live playing has been - just you, your home studio, a guitar, Garage Band, a few ideas, and no pl
April 17, 2020
by Bill King
There's no doubt radio, and companion television, have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 virus.
April 10, 2020
by Bill King
It's not often I've engaged in philosophical exchanges during the era of Trump.
April 3, 2020
by Bill King
During this period of adjustment and homestay, I thought I'd survey the music landscape and peer into the lives of fellow musicians and industry stalwarts. The responses of these Toronto male artists and biz players are compelling. Pictured: Orin Isaacs
March 27, 2020
by Bill King
During this period of adjustment and homestay, I thought I'd survey the music landscape and peer into the lives of fellow musicians and industry stalwarts. The responses of these Toronto female artists and biz players are compelling.
March 13, 2020
by Bill King
Legendary jazz pianist McCoy Tyner, a longtime member of John Coltrane’s quartet, died on March 6, at 81. Here's an interview conducted by FYI's Bill King in 1992.
December 19, 2019
by Bill King
One of the glorious pleasures of writing for FYI is the people I get to speak to.