Local historian Glenn Parfitt was determined to create a website chronicling the early days of rock ’n’ roll in Victoria — despite the challenges involved in tracking down material.
Remembering the Summer of Love
Retired music teacher played in 1970s rock band Troyka
Jerry Bryant celebration concert with the Island Big Band
Bobby Faulds would probably have loved his comeback gig at CFB Esquimalt this Saturday. Although he’ll only be there in spirit — the Edinburgh-born entertainer died Oct.
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
Jerry Bryant, a blues musician who had a knack for opening doors into the world of music for generations of local students, has died at age 98. The singer and jazz pianist, who was born in Kansas City on April Fool’s Day in 1923, died Aug. 19.
Royal City Music Project co-founder Glenn Parfitt wants valuable cultural material preserved