imemoimmil 11 _ Rate SPACE AD lowing 111 COPY AD yours se 1968 31st,, AUGUST DEADLINE: ADVERTISING IN ON 111 AD PUBLICATION WOUSTRY in 'space ad NUM. the toe )pace, MI and -1n U o NI editoiLiat. youiL I again arse we zuppty to unabZe Le welt, compteted. ours t, ma o ?_ack 1111 delayed wa's Lm's extended been Lcus 1968. minimum 7th. CAPITOL'S tECTORY 1968 19th. ULLA on a August of Week 24 & 23 Nos. 9 Volume Portat zn Weekly LRICOMIS711170 Page 2 RPM WEEKLY Bill Matthews Dead At 48 Mrs. Sam The Record Toronto: Mr. Bill Matthews, noted organizer of non-union groups and wished to become career musicians. Man-An Act Of Showbiz Donn and Cindy Reynolds send single artists throughout Upper Through his Non -Union Engagements Toronto: Mrs. Sam Sniderman performed news that they are completely boot Canada, died suddenly Aug. 6, at Association (U.N.E.A.) he was re- "an act of showbiz" last Spring which until the end of December. They w: the age of 48. Internment was at sponsible for the grooming of many has created one of the biggest returns be appearing at leading night spots Park Lawn Cemetery, in Toronto, musicians who eventually did join in happiness that one could ever hope throughout Ontario., including top Aug. 9. the union. This was actually a to receive. Through her friend Sister credit to Mr. Matthews, who was Cecile Gagnon, a Greynun,who has lounges in Sudbury, Kitchener, Mr. Matthews first became willing to spend the time, effort made her home among the slow -learning Refrew, Kingston, Ottawa, St. Catli active in the Canadian record in- and money in smoothing the rough Indian and Eskimo children of Fort Kingsville, and Galt. Many of thesm dustry with his discovery of Joe edges off musicians and making Smith in the North West Territories, she are by popular demand. Beginning 1 Popiel, whom he took to the Clovis, them much more responsible mem- learned there was a desperate need New Mexico studios of the famous bers of the union, when and if they for musical instruments. A letter to the producer of Buddy Holly, Norman did join. THIBEAULT TO MANAGE Petty. Several sides were cut and Toronto Telegram's "Action Line" NORMA GALE subsequently released on the Quality Mr. Matthews was also active scared up eight guitars, two saxophones, label in Canada. unfortunately this, in recording these artists and groups a mandolin, mouth organ, ukulele, Toronto: Jack Thibeault, well knoll and similar attempts to move into through his Echo Sound Recording marimbas and bongo drums. Sammy Canadian country music managemer the hit making field were unsuccess- Studios. Those using the facilities Davis, Reprise recording artist, was figure, will now be looking after th, ful and because of a very painful of his studios, at prices they could playing the O'Keefe, and through Mrs. country showbiz affairs of Norma arthritic condition Mr. Matthews afford, came away with a better Sniderman, became aware of her project Gail. went into semi -retirement. understanding of their sound and of "northern happiness". He donated Miss Gail, regarded as one of In 1967, in spite of his con- potential. Through his close con- a trumpet that had apparently been a the most talented bass players in dition and warnings from his doctor, tact with musicians and groups and family treasure for many years. the business, has recently complet. Mr. Matthews was determined to be- his counselling of same, he prob- ed a successful tour of Japan with come a working part of the music ably did more good for the industry the Justin Tubb package. She has industry and chose to follow the than will be realized. One extrava- become well known throughout Upp4 non-union field. He felt he could ganza he was working on at the time Canada, particularly in the Toronto do more for the musician and artist of his death, was a 48 hour show area where she has become a favou who were just starting out and were involving 90 amateur groups from ite at the Horseshoe Tavern.As par unable to afford to join the union, many parts of Canada. of the Norma and Ray group, she is or who were not too sure if they His wife Rosalind survives. currently booked into this country showplace as the house band. This group is backing Lucille Starr dur- ing her stay at the club. Thibeault is confident that Mis Donald K. Donald Productions Gail will become an important addi A Giant On The Move Montreal: When Don Tarlton moved because of his physical makeup, this into Montreal many years ago from his affable and very likeable operator Mr. & Mrs. Sam Sniderman native Vancouver, little did he realize became the top banana of his field when All the instruments were that he would someday be heading up "record hopping" was the "in" thing. transported to Fort Smith, free of every one of the most successful manage- Tarlton then decided to get in on charge, by Air Canada. ment/booking/production/consultant the "live" happenings. This was Sister Cecile has found that music Saturday firms ever to operate in the bi-bi town. where he made his first mistake. He therapy is her best approach to many Donald K Donald Productions is now went bust a short time later, mainly of the children in her care. She already responsible for a reported 85% to 90% because the timing was wrong. had a well used flute, violin, guitar, at 10:00 a.m. of the English group scene in Montreal. Montreal was ready for the big name mandolin and clarinet. Some of these Besides staging and promoting arena acts but local talent was only happeningchildren are emotionally disturbed and and other type shows throughout the for the French groups. So back to the some are mentally retarded. Now, city and province, they also work for turn -tables once again. His second try because of the new and exciting foreign promoters. Tarlton's came a few months later when local approach Sister Cecile was able to organization employs a network of cars radio stations (English) began leaning make with the donated instruments, and can blanket the city with posters heavily on locally produced records. she no doubt found it much easier to in 2 days, which has proven highly Timing was right but the Montreal "get to" these children. A willingness effective in creating capacity houses group scene was plagued by a to take part in musical note building for shows that might otherwise create Mafia -type operation that was already could invariably open the door for a a red situation for the promoter. flourishing in the club and French wider range of mind building. The going hasn't been one of a Canadian gig circuits. Because an The school in which Sister Cecile steady climb to the top of the success honest promoter couldn't make a buck teaches is Joseph Burr Tyrrel, named ladder for Tarlton. He readily admits after greasing the many outstretched after a North West pioneer. It houses atomac that he has gone bust twice. He got palms, Tarlton went bust again. 700 students from Grades 1 to 12, of the showbiz bug, when in his early The fast buck artists were at work which 500 are Indian, Eskimo or Metis, teens, he started touring Montreal with in Toronto at the same time, which the remainder being white. Sister a record hop operation. Billed as "Kingresulted in the two largest cities in Cecile has been teaching here since Size" his middle initial is K, and 1965. She receives , on an average, of set DONALD K. DONALD continued on page 13 eighteen slow learners a year. Through her method of creating a desire to learn, among her young charges, she has been successful in moving most of IMISIC711EaURADIO them on to regular classes. An accomplished musician herself, JLKIRECURDS'IllEE Sister Cecile, who is an American citizen, has spent three summers as a Weekly published weekly since February 24th, 1964 student at the Royal Conservatory in by RPM Music Publications Ltd. Toronto, where she learned to play the drums, flute, violin, and saxophone. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Canada 1560 Bayview Avenue, Suite 107 This last term she studied guitar. One Year - $5.00 Toronto 17, Ontario She also enrolled in a three year course Two Years - $9.00 Telephone: (416) 489-2166 that taught music for children. 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