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Esteban Vargas

Randy Renaud

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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Randy Renaud

Esteban Vargas

Randy Renaud

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Randy Renaud

Esteban Vargas

Randy Renaud

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Pete, in for Randy, shares memories from a classic Montreal moment! Were you around for it?
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.
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 Montr
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.
Bob Ezrin produced The Wall for Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel's debut album, Destroyer for Kiss, Alice Cooper's classic early albums, U2's latest album, as well as albums for Deep Purple, Rod Stewart, Jane's Addiction; and he dropped by the CHOM st
Montreal is in the middle of summer and festival season. Evenko's Nick Farkas joined Randy Renaud in the CHOM 97 7 studio to preview upcoming music festivals, discuss what makes Montreal's concertgoers unique and whether or not the Verdun Audto
On this the day after the very sad news of the passing of Canada's troubadour Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Renaud pays tribute to him, and explains why he was so important among Canadian songwriters. 
British graphic designer Aubrey Powell is behind countless legendary album covers. CHOM 97 7's Randy Renaud sat down with him to discuss the success of his company, Hipgnosis, being seduced by The Beatles and the new Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Re
CHOM 97 7's Randy Renaud caught up with Nick Mason, one of the founding members of Pink Floyd. Nick discussed coming to Montreal over the years, talked about the early days of Pink Floyd and recording at Abbey Road Studios down the hall from Th
In honour of its 30th anniversary, Randy Renaud has the story behind The Tragically Hip's great third album, Fully Completely, on the Chronicles of Rock. Truly one of the definitive albums in the history of Canuck Rock. 
The Sheepdogs' Ewan Currie joined Randy Renaud on the CHOM 97 7 phone ahead of the band's show at Mtelus on September 22.He discussed what it was like touring Europe, recent changes in the band and what it's like being back out on the road.
Glass Tiger's Sam Reid joined Randy live in the CHOM 97 7 studio. He opened up about some of his takeaways -- as a musician -- from the pandemic. Some similarities between a Glass Tiger song and a recent Weezer song and more. Glass Tiger is set
In celebration of its 40th anniversary (Sept. 17, 1982), Randy Renaud -- with help from lead singer Jim Kerr -- has the story behind Simple Minds' great album, New Gold Dream, on the Chronicles of Rock. 
In the spring of 1980, Queen headed out on a world tour that stretched all the way until November 1981. And to wind it up, they came to Montreal for two final shows at the Mtl Forum -- recorded and filmed for a concert film. Exactly 10 years to
It was an unforgettable Montreal concert event -- for all the wrong reasons. And it happened 30 years ago this week at the Big O. Randy Renaud has the story of the Guns N' Roses/Metallica concert & riot, which made international headlines, Augu
In the summer of 1993, Peter Gabriel presented one of the most remarkable stage productions ever seen here in Montreal, for his Secret World Live tour -- a tour that he rehearsed for here in Montreal, and for which he collaborated with Quebec's
It was one of the most ambitious tours ever attempted. And to rehearse for it, Emerson, Lake and Palmer came here to Montreal. And on August 26, 1977, close to 80,000 people at Montreal's Olympic Stadium witnessed the epic result. Travel back t
Ayron Jones joined Randy Renaud live in the CHOM 97 7 studio ahead of his show at L'Olympia on July 21. He discussed how early age trauma fueled him throughout the pandemic, looking forward to opening for The Rolling Stones, opening for Jeff Be
50 years ago this week, David Bowie released the album that would make him more than just a rock star; he became a cultural sensation. The album would go on to be recognized as one of rock's all-time best, and the second most-successful release
In 1995, Radiohead were trying to escape from the pressure of following up their hit single, "Creep." But thanks to the musical inspiration of John Lennon and Jeff Buckley, they found  a new way forward with their brilliant second album, The Be
Just before the dawn of the spring of 1985, Tears for Fears released their second album. Powered by hits like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Shout", the album shot to the top of the charts in both Canada & the U.S., and became the sou
40 years ago this week, one of the most sensual and seductive rock albums ever was released. Roxy Music released their final album together on May 28, 1982. Randy Renaud has the story behind it, and that great album cover, on the Chronicles of
After escaping their homeland due to a massive tax debt, the Rolling Stones recorded their first double album in a 19th century manor on the Cote d'Azur. That album, Exile On Main Street would go on to be hailed as one of the greatest rock albu
In May 1982, a young band from Birmingham offered up a seductive mix of glam-rock, punk, and modern funk on an album called Rio. The album took Duran Duran to the top of the record charts and turned the band into world-wide sensations. Here is
35 years ago, U2 ascended to the very top of the album charts with their 5th album -- one that explored the band's fascination with all things Americana: its grandeur, failures, resilience, and rich musical history. The Joshua Tree became the s
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