Tag: Inducted 2016

Website Marcus Mosely was born in Rall, Texas, where he grew up immersed in the southern gospel tradition. A much sought-after performer, Mosely has brought his infectious gospel sound to concerts around the globe. He is well known in Vancouver for his stage roles in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Show Boat, and also wrote and directed…
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Website Best known as the leader of Canada’s influential punk band, D.O.A. and as the Canadian godfather of punk rock music, Joe Keithley has for the last 35+ years shared his unique combination of rousing rock ‘n roll and political activism with fans around the world. Born and raised in Burnaby, BC, Keithley’s career includes…
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Conductor, mandolinist and Banjo player, George Calangis was born in Vancouver in 1916. At a young age, he performed with his five sisters, collectively known as the Musical Calangis Family, playing various mandolins and banjos. Becoming proficient in piano and strings, they performed in Seattle, on the radio and in night clubs in Los Angeles.…
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From Vancouver, Renee began her ballet studies, at age seven, with Rosemary Deveson. As she progressed, Renee used her VANCOUVER BALLET SOCIETY Scholarships for seminars with Alexandra Danilova, Jacques D’Amboise, and Hollywood’s unique Carmelita Maracci.   Renee returned to Canada, joined Joy Camden’s Pacific Dance Theatre and also performed in musicals with Jerry Orbach and Chita Rivera…
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Rob Haynes started as a performer on stage and television which lead to producing special events and spectaculars for the Olympics; World Expo – Yokohama, Japan; Consumer Shows in London, England and World Meet involving over 76 countries. He founded one of the first talent and theatrical agencies in Western Canada which has given him…
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