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I think he's in! I hope they add him to the HR derby too.

Go Joey. The voting and selection process is a joke, and no automatic Votto proves this.

I was suprised to hear about Probert's passing, but I wasn't shocked. His heart took a pounding for a long time. Still, I loved his game, especially when he took over for an injured Yzerman in the playoffs back in the '80s.

One aspect of the changes that I don't like is the implimentation of more niche hours such as MMA, video games, Raceline Radio (it's been on awhile, but now their host does mainstream sports and he sucks ass when he talks outside his comfort zone) etc... It's not that they should be ignored, but the hosts are weak and it's pretty insular radio all-round. 550 in Buffalo, right now, is the better sports station.

The station is adding a little less sports talk, especially in the morning, which is fine by me (this format works for WFAN in NY, a station I listen to whenever the signal blows into Kingston and I'm home). Radio is a ruthless business. We'll see if this experiment works. I did't like Hogan's slot at all, but he did break up the constant Leaf talk (Hogan loves the CFL and CIS). I love Jack Armstrong on the radio, but he didn't have an equally interesting co-host. The morning crew was getting a little stale, so I'm looking forward to something new in September (but in the meantime, the interim morning crew featuring news director Doug Faraway will suck suck suck).

I'm kind of shocked (I've been on vacation, so I didn't know about this). I like the morning crew, but didn't care for Mike Hogan's 9-noon slot. Here's the story from last weeek's Globe: Bruce Dowbiggin From Friday's Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Jun. 24, 2010 1:52PM EDT Last updated on Friday, Jun. 25, 2010 12:35AM EDT The long-rumoured changes at The Fan 590 arrived Thursday, and as expected, the station is headed in a new direction. Gone are the morning drive team of Don Landry and Gord Stellick plus morning show host Mike Hogan. Announcer Rick Ralph and long-time producer Brian Angus are also leaving the station. In addition, Rogers Sportsnet host Daren Millard is being replaced as host of the Hockey Central package at lunchtime. Joining The Fan to work the noon to 3 p.m. shift is Greg Brady, formerly co-host of AM640's Bill Watters Show. Prime Time Sports will now air from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with either pregame shows from the Blue Jays and Raptors or a repeat of Prime Time content in the 6 to 7 p.m. hour. The morning drive show from 6 to 9 a.m. will be hosted on an interim basis by Jeff Lumby, a Toronto radio veteran. But Fan program director Don Kollins says he's putting out an ad to get the best person or team available in North America. Speculation had CBC Hour host George Stroumboulopoulos being considered for the spot, but after brief conversations the sides have not pursued the matter. His name might resurface later. “The brand is incredible, but it is underperforming in certain time slots,†Kollins told Usual Suspects Thursday. “The changes were not made lightly. We had a good book this spring in certain areas, yes, but if you keep doing the same thing, you'll get the same result. And these results weren't good enough. For instance, I need a 10 share in the morning.†There had been talk in radio circles that Andrew Krystal, now hosting a talk radio format at NEWS 957 in Halifax, might be joining The Fan to host the 9 AM to noon slot, but Krystal told Usual Suspects that he has no deal in place yet with The Fan and is happy with his job in Halifax. Still, the move to consider non-traditional sports voices such as Krystal and Stroumboulopoulus indicates that The Fan is looking to move beyond pure sports early in the day. It is thought the station is looking to model itself on WFAN in New York, where morning host Don Imus does politics, not sports, on his show. Kollins says the new media demand a new approach. “I can't move into the new millennium of blogs and Twitter with guys who don't get it,†Kollins says. “We are going to remain a sports station at our core. We'll talk 80 per cent sports, but we'll also talk about the hot topic of the day like the G20 or the new Twilight movie.†Ironically, the changes come in the wake of a strong spring book with Prime Time Sports earning unprecedented numbers in its 4 to 7 p.m. slot. But the expected boost from the Olympics didn't lift the other shows enough. The malaise for all Toronto sports teams didn't help, either. The changes are the first major move since Kollins replaced long-time program director Nelson Millman after the Olympics in February. Gord Harris, program director of AM 640 confirmed Brady's move. “As of today we are actively looking for a co-host for The Bill Watters Show,†Harris told Usual Suspects Thursday. “We haven't put any time frame on when that will happen. The person we choose will dictate that, but we feel we have plenty of options.†Harris confirmed that Watters will remain with the show, despite logging double duty at Rogers Sportsnet.

Not that I had tickets, but Lilith Fair cancels 10 dates (plus other "troubling" concert news): http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/151926

And Papa wouldn't be caught posing with a guy drinking sissy drinks either.

Great news Andrew! Congrats!

Greatest punk band of all time and arguably the greatest Canadian band of all time.

I guess their fanbase isn't as big as the promoters thought... or THS hates the Kool Haus? I hope it's the latter. I don't love the Phoenix, but the boys will still blow the walls off of that dump.

Ke$sha, Stereos, The Tea Party and when she does music, Lindsay Lohan, are far worse.

And really isn't Walking In Memphis Richard Marx biggest tune or am I cnfusing him with Marc Cohn. You are confusing the two.

I'm surprised Jewel was overlooked, even back in 2006.

Let's hope Gregg doesn't use up this new liver in the same way he did with his old one.

Thanks Poindexter. It's sorted, just like I wrote.

Indeed. A new list should include the artists I already mentioned along with: Ke$ha, Stereos, Sum 41, Fergie, Hedley, Puddle of Mudd/System of a Down/Nickelback/Three Days Grace, Katy Perry and of course, Genesis.

It's a sorted and long story.

His solo stuff is too dissimilar (menaing sucky) to the Stones to be considered, in my opinion.

My apartment shook - pictures and glasses rattled and my cats freaked out, or so says my drunken roommate.

Blender rightly goes after a couple of Canadian artists, but they should have added a couple more: Our Lady Peace, Diana Krall and The Tea Party - but the latter never made it big in the States (lucky for them).

In yesterday's game, Jays ace infielder John McDonald fulfilled his dying father's wish. This story brought tears to my eyes: http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mlb/bluejays/article/826240--griffin-for-the-jays-john-mcdonald-an-especially-poignant-father-s-day

He's around in Toronto - Jay is still doing music and performing. I think he just had enough of the "jam" scene, and I can't blame him for that. I've known Jay for almost 20 years and I expect he'll come back to the board for some sort of haphazard swansong; but don't hold your breath.

This'll be the lineup tonight, although I bet Williamson will be in even better form given he was filling in for the recently deceased Ron Asheton for this Hall of Fame performance. This fucking rocks:

You mean this DVD, Andre? Yes, The Who were coming off a big layoff when they filmed two back-to-back concerts with footage to be used for their upcoming Kids Are Alright movie (the first concert was unreleased until this DVD came out). The DVD is well worth getting and Moon was in better form for the first show (he's not as good on The Kids Are Alright's "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Reilly"). Also, there's a bonus DVD concert of the Who from 1969 in primal live form... all in DTS audio.