Tag: Dal Richards

A Vancouver native, Dal Richards established his musical home in Vancouver before graduating from Magee High School where he formed a band in the late 1930s. By 1941 he was leading his band at Vancouver’s most popular dance venue, the Panorama Roof at the Hotel Vancouver. The Roof and the band became the centre of…
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With sadness we say good-bye to Dal Richards, Vancouvers Legendary Big Band Leader.   Dal had been honoured many times for his career as a musician, and for his work on behalf of the community. Dal’s awards and honours include: Member of the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of FameVariety Club of British Columbia Heart AwardVariety…
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