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Podcast: Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
Episode: Brian Vollmer of Helix
Description: Brian Vollmer is a rock 'n roll soldier who's seen and done it all - recording, touring, producing and performing. He's been the lead singer of the band Helix for over 45 years and the unofficial memorabilia music mogul for the past 50 years. In this chat Brian pulls no punches as he shares: the down side of touring; the ups and downs of Helix's career; the stress placed on lead singers; the inside scoop on Capital records and the 'cattle prod caper'; why audiences threw ashtrays at the band; the tragic death of friend and band mate Paul Hackman; his experiences...