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This is the 16th episode of our special series ‘Guest Glimpses’, short bits from longer conversations with previous guests. You’ll hear about 10 minutes of each guest’s 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:

ROY FORBES (BIM) - is one of Canada’s best known songwriters and performing artists. He is also a producer, film composer, songwriting mentor, radio host and popular music historian. In this bit Roy shares details on how he entered the Vancouver music scene, his connection to John Lee Hooker, Chilliwack and other well-known artists, and more.

GREG FRASER - is the founder and lead guitarist for the Juno nominated ‘80s rock band Brighton Rock. Some highlights Greg shares include what it’s really like to be a touring band, how Brighton Rock formed and where the name came from, and more.

GEORGE BELANGER - is lead vocalist for the hugely popular ‘80s band Harlequin. In this clip George talks about joining Harlequin, becoming “chattel” for CBS records and what that meant, and more.

ANDRES del CASTILLO - is the singer/songwriter behind the Juno-nominated band Eight Seconds, best known for the hit song 'Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)’. Here Andres reveals why learning cover tunes gave him an advantage as a songwriter, where the name Eight Seconds really came from, how winning a local contest provided validation and more.

Listen to the full interview with each guest @linernotes.ca

Roy Forbes (previously known as known BIM) is one of Canada’s best known and best loved songwriters and performing artists. He is also a producer, film composer, songwriting mentor, radio host and popular music historian of 78 RPM records. In this chat with host Dan Hare Roy shares: how a kid from Dawson Creek B.C. ended up in the Vancouver music scene; his varied musical influences; why he dropped the name BIM; how the supergroup UHF came to be; recording highs and lows; his connections to John Lee Hooker, Valdy, Chilliwack, Ian Thomas, Susan Jacks and other well-known artists; where there is a street named after him; details about his radio shows; updates on his latest album and upcoming tour, and much more. Find out all about Roy @ royforbes.com/