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.

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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

What have you just learned about recently that you feel like you should've known years ago? Bilal just figured out why he thought Quebecers were mispronouncing a local slang term all these years and the discussion turned into a debate on the use of certain words in Quebec jargon.. on parle la joual s'a show !

What have you just learned about recently that you feel like you should've known years ago? Bilal just figured out why he thought Quebecers were mispronouncing a local slang term all these years and the discussion turned into a debate on the use of certain words in Quebec jargon.. on parle la joual s'a show !

Chien ou Chiant? Things You Just Learned, But Should've Known!

Whether it's your first Montreal Canadiens game or meeting a legend in person, every fan has a "core Habs memory" they'll never forget! Bilal dug into the memory bank of Montrealers and told the wild tale of his first Habs game as a kid.. GO HABS GO!!

Whether it's your first Montreal Canadiens game or meeting a legend in person, every fan has a "core Habs memory" they'll never forget! Bilal dug into the memory bank of Montrealers and told the wild tale of his first Habs game as a kid.. GO HABS GO!!

What's Your Biggest Core Habs Memory? 

Montreal Canadiens kickoff the 2nd round of the NHL Playoffs in Buffalo tonight against the Sabres and it's promising to be an exciting series! Bilal shares his predictions for Game 1 and the series along with yours - GO HABS GO!! 

Montreal Canadiens kickoff the 2nd round of the NHL Playoffs in Buffalo tonight against the Sabres and it's promising to be an exciting series! Bilal shares his predictions for Game 1 and the series along with yours - GO HABS GO!!&nbsp;

The Birth of Harmonium

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