Polytechnique massacre 35 years later: Remembering the 14 victims
On this date in 1989, 14 women were killed at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique in anti-feminist mass killing. Randy Renaud took a moment to remember the victims. The women killed in 1989 were Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernic…
The Story of 1355 Greene Avenue & the CHOM Ghost
In the early 70's, the "Spirit of Rock" had two meanings as CHOM moved to an old haunted house at 1355 Greene Avenue, where the resident ghost frightened overnight staff so badly, they started quitting. But it also became a hang-out and party house for some of rock's biggest bands, visiting Montrea…
'It's almost like a different country': Platinum Blonde's Mark Holmes on playing in Montreal
In anticipation of their concert here in Montreal, Randy Renaud chatted with Platinum Blonde lead singer, Mark Holmes, about why Montreal is his favourite city to play, how it feels to be inducted onto the Canadian Walk of Fame, and what were the real-life incidents that inspired his writing of the…
Shane Murphy on his new album, Easy Street, ahead of this week's Montreal launch
Montreal musician Shane Murphy joined Randy Renaud ahead of the launch of his new album, Easy Street, July 12 at Le Studio TD.
Men Without Hats' Ivan Doroschuk previews Totally Tubular Festival at Place Bell
Coming back to where it all started for him and his band, Ivan Doroschuk is coming to Place Bell on July 23 as part of the upcoming Totally Tubular Festival. And Ivan gave Randy a call today to talk about his memories of Montreal and the start of the band.
The Tragically Hip's Paul Langlois looks back at 'Up to Here,' 35 years later
The Tragically Hip's "Up to Here" was released 35 years ago and to mark the occasion, a special box set is being released with a remastered version of the album and four unreleased songs. The anniversary also coincides with 40 years since the band formed. Pete Marier (in for Randy Renaud) caught …
53 years ago this week, THIS happened in Montreal!
Pete, in for Randy, shares memories from a classic Montreal moment! Were you around for it?
Montreal Alouettes' Shawn Lemon recaps this season's Grey Cup win
Montreal Alouettes' Shawn Lemon joined Randy Renaud in the CHOM 97 7 studio. He discussed the Eastern Final and what it was like winning the Grey Cup.
Wolfgang Van Halen shares his current inspirations and thoughts on the final song from The Beatles
Randy Renaud recently caught up with Wolfgang Van Halen. He discussed his current musical inspirations, the Taylor Hawkins tribute show and what he thinks of the final track from The Beatles. Catch Wolfgang Van Halen live (Mammoth WVH) at Montreal's Beanfield Theatre on November 14.
Everything you need to know about The Beatles' final song, 'Now and Then'
CHOM 97 7 midday host Randy Renaud and music director Pierre Landry discuss The Beatles' final song, 'Now and Then', how technology played a role, Peter Jackson's influence and more.