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  • The Eerie Tale of the Original Spirit of Rock: the CHOM Ghost

    October 30, 2026 · 6 min

    CHOM's original studios were at 1355 Greene Avenue in an old manour home that CHOM staff was convinced was haunted. Eerie sounds were heard at night, a large mirror at the top of the stairs kept cracking, and a spectral presence was…

  • The Haunted House Where Bands Like Genesis and Led Zeppelin Went to Rehearse

    October 30, 2026 · 6 min

    Out in the English countryside sits an old manor house that was once an orphanage; and bands like Genesis, Led Zeppelin, and Fleetwood Mac would go there to write, rehearse, and even to record. But they all found it ultimately unsettling…

  • Pearl Jam Broke the Sophomore Jinx with Vs.

    October 23, 2026 · 7 min

    In late October, 1993, Pearl Jam were featured on the covers of both Time Magazine and Rolling Stone, proclaiming them as the vanguard of a new youth movement and new generation of rock bands. They had just released their second album…

  • The Album That Caused the Rock World to Fall in 'Love' with The Cult

    October 16, 2026 · 7 min

    In mid-October, 1985, a great new rock band from the north of England blazed onto the scene featuring a lead singer who'd been raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Marrying elements of 60's psychedelic rock, 70's hard rock, and 80's post-punk…

  • The Tragically Hip Album That Celebrated Canadian Folklore

    October 9, 2026 · 7 min

    In early October, 1992, that little ol' band from Kingston, the Tragically Hip, released their third album, Fully Completely. It featured a heavier sound and lyrics inspired by Canadian culture and history. It went straight to number one…

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  • Music for Both the Head and the Heart: The Story Behind the Debut Album by Tears For Fears

    October 2, 2026 · 7 min

    The early 80's was a new era for both technology (the internet and personal computers) and music (synthesizers and drum machines). It gave rise to a new form of popular music called "synth-pop," and one of the best examples of that came in…

  • A 35th Anniversary Celebration of Nirvana's Nevermind

    September 28, 2026 · 6 min

    It was 35 years ago on September 24th that the rock world was energized by a new revolution in sound, style and attitude. The Nirvana album Nevermind kicked open the door for alternative rock and became one of the best-selling albums of…

  • Frank Marino shares his favourite guitar solos, previews free Montreal concert

    August 5, 2026 · 18 min

    Randy Renaud caught up with Frank Marino, legendary musician and frontman of Mahogany Rush. He discusses his early career, shares his favourite guitar solos and chats about Angine de Poitrine's success. Frank Marino will be playing a free…

  • Donald K. Donald on CHOM in 1974 Running Down the Year's Big Concerts

    April 14, 2026 · 3 min

    Donald Tarlton was one of the most important figures in not only the history of popular music here in Montreal, but in Canada. He founded the concert promotion and booking company Donald K. Donald (or DKD) in 1966, and was instrumental in…

  • For the Record: Jimi Hendrix in Montreal

    April 2, 2026 · 2 min

    On April 2, 1968, Jimi Hendrix came to Montreal to perform for the one and only time. He and the Experience did a concert at the Paul Sauvé arena (that's Jimi backstage at the arena in the photo), but unruly fans kept invading the stage…

  • The 80's song that Inspired Eddie Vedder to Write Better Man

    January 13, 2026 · 3 min

    In 1982, Eddie Vedder was working at a San Diego radio station, and he fell in love with a new song they were playing from a British band. Many years later, he and Pearl Jam recorded their song "Better Man," and once it became a hit…

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About the show

Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock.