One November night in 1973, a group of musicians without even a band name yet, performed 3 songs live on CHOM. Soon after a recording contract followed, and then a debut album that would make the name Harmonium a cultural milestone in Quebec and Canadian music history. Randy Renaud has the story of the birth of Harmonium on the latest edition of the Chronicles of Rock. 

One November night in 1973, a group of musicians without even a band name yet, performed 3 songs live on CHOM. Soon after a recording contract followed, and then a debut album that would make the name Harmonium a cultural milestone in Quebec and Canadian music history. Randy Renaud has the story of the birth of Harmonium on the latest edition of the Chronicles of Rock.&nbsp;

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

Randy Renaud

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

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The Birth of Harmonium

This one blew up our social feeds and united Montrealers in their honest admissions of what truly marks a born-and-raised resident of our unique and complex island city. Listeners reveal the hard truth about what it really takes to earn your stripes as a member of the Montreal Club!

This one blew up our social feeds and united Montrealers in their honest admissions of what truly marks a born-and-raised resident of our unique and complex island city. Listeners reveal the hard truth about what it really takes to earn your stripes as a member of the Montreal Club!

You’re Not A True Montrealer Until You Have ___ ?

A recent survey of blue collar trade workers found that Classic Rock is the preferred soundtrack on the job site, followed by Hard Rock/Metal and 90s Grunge.. so, CHOM's got you covered! Bilal asked which CHOM band (or song) gets you pumped up and focused on work the most? 

A recent survey of blue collar trade workers found that Classic Rock is the preferred soundtrack on the job site, followed by Hard Rock/Metal and 90s Grunge.. so, CHOM's got you covered! Bilal asked which CHOM band (or song) gets you pumped up and focused on work the most?&nbsp;

What's the Best Band/Song to Crank Up on the Job Site?

With the ever-lingering winter halting your spring plans, Bilal decided it's time to get out of the funk and start planning some fun! In efforts to change the mood, Montrealers look ahead to warmer weather with the outdoor activities they're excited to get back to this spring!

With the ever-lingering winter halting your spring plans, Bilal decided it's time to get out of the funk and start planning some fun! In efforts to change the mood, Montrealers look ahead to warmer weather with the outdoor activities they're excited to get back to this spring!

The Birth of Harmonium

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