tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post3462776403274106536..comments2024-02-15T08:37:35.558-08:00Comments on 40 years in broadcasting or My Life As An Idiot!: The Bear... Terry SteelePat Berginhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16024507079195415597noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post-20859823878933656402020-02-07T00:07:53.038-08:002020-02-07T00:07:53.038-08:00Hi nice to read all these blogs about Terry Steele...Hi nice to read all these blogs about Terry Steele. I recall enjoying many many of his radio shows and the music could be played. There was a contest at chum FM to write a letter explaining why I should be invited to a Rolling Stones live recording . Well I wrote a darn good letter and I won a free visit to a recording session with the Rolling Stones at the Elmocombo in 1977. It was such a night couldn’t be better. I had the first table right next to the stage all night long... And there was Terry standing at the stage enjoying every moment of it as I was. As everyone was ...I’m sure changed our lives forever. Anyway the next day we were both in the newspaper. And then another day later I saw photographs from the second show and there was Terry standing at the stage! Jager even recognize him again and said yes I saw you you were here last night... I thought I was lucky but Terry was lucky or being there for two recorded performances. Those were the days southern Ontario in the 70s. And chum FM made it extra special. thanks Terry for being a great voice and a great fan of music. sincerely James GrahamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814590026596148261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post-53652666942138218062014-02-06T07:27:47.335-08:002014-02-06T07:27:47.335-08:00Many fond memories in the article and the posts. ...Many fond memories in the article and the posts. Terry was a pro. We used to argue about hunting --- he hunted --- I am an animal lover --- but there never was any acrimony. I often mention Terry when I talk about the hearing problems of older broadcasters. I would bring Terry the weather forecast and he would have the studio monitor cranked so high it literally was painful.<br />On another unrelated topic, there is no such thing as "The Muskokas." It is "Muskoka" and pluralizing it is guaranteed to enrage those of us who live in this glorious part of Canada.<br />Dick Smythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300695802746175455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post-61270168777408205022012-12-05T18:23:44.733-08:002012-12-05T18:23:44.733-08:00I met Bear in Hawaii, we were Best friends. I am d...I met Bear in Hawaii, we were Best friends. I am dedicating a song to him on my Radio show, "THE KILLER BEE SHOW"...Friday Night 12/07/2012 8-9 pm..... WOVV.ORG , WOVV FM 90.1, Ocracoke Island Nc, Please let his family know so they can tune in.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Tommy B.The Killer B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post-29207331022224943932012-01-31T12:16:20.057-08:002012-01-31T12:16:20.057-08:00Hey Nikki:
I remember you when you were just a ba...Hey Nikki:<br /><br />I remember you when you were just a baby!<br /><br />I just put down what your dad told me. On the other hand at my age, I might not recall it correctly. It wouldn't be the first time.<br /><br />I'll change the entry thoughPat Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024507079195415597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post-9290740645728585752012-01-31T11:01:11.499-08:002012-01-31T11:01:11.499-08:00I am always happy when I hear positive things abou...I am always happy when I hear positive things about my late great father, Terry Steele. My sister and I even after 20 years think about him every day. The impact of having such a special father on our lives shows itself everyday. I was 19 and my sister was 13 years old. The lessons that we learned from him take place in ours lives every day.<br />We were lucky to have him for as long as we did. <br />Warren Cosford, once stated that "Terry Steele had a majesty about him". Warren was defintely correct in stating this. Our father only needed to walk into a room and you would feel the height of his prescence immediately. His sense of humour definitely was an incredible attribute but lets not take away the panache of the unique and special person that he was.<br />My father served some time in the Navy and was injured on his right shoulder blade and was granted release and disability for the rest of his life. My father was given disability cheques and the right to visit any VA hospital or shopping center with his family forever. Anyone who knew my father would have known that he would never "kicked" out of anything for bad behaviour, ever. It simply wasn't his style. <br />My father went to Hawaii and spent some time with his mother, who resided there. He tried to tap in to the radio market but found it difficult to do,due to accent and pronounciation of areas and locations. He found himself driving a Honolulu taxi.....can you imagine how fun that must have been for his passengers....getting into a cab with a radio personality!!!! After some time, my father missed us to much and came back to Canada. Bob Woods offer, I know nothing about considering my father went to Alcoholics Annonymous and received a coin completing the time. However, like most addicts, he felt after a while, he could have a wine with dinner, a beer with the game, but that was not so. <br />We told the papers and the media that he had fallen and had an accident in the bathtub. Any other information that family and friends were privvy to, was private and should not have been mentioned on a blog 20 years later. <br />In closing, I would like to say, Terry Steele lived....he lived life....he partied... and he loved his friends and family. He was an excellent father and we miss him everyday. My sister and I both pray that he sees how amazing we have turned out and how incredible our lives have become. We love you Dad. Always will.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03708603776707101052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5958801017836443258.post-22008128296478148162011-11-26T09:40:19.250-08:002011-11-26T09:40:19.250-08:00I had the pleasure of making Terry's acquainta...I had the pleasure of making Terry's acquaintance over the phone in the mid-90's when my program director, who knew Terry well, suggested I call and get some insight into the bizz from a well-seasoned pro. I can still remember being incredibly nervous when I called. Turns out he wasen't at the station at the moment and I figured he wouldn't get back to me anyways. But the gentleman he was, he called me back shortly thereafter. Not only did he invite me to Toronto (from Sudbury), but we sat in his kitchen and talked about radio, the Muskokas,and Moosehead beer. He gave me tips on my air-checks and made me feel like I was in his league of talent. when I told him I owed him big-time he said "you don't owe me anyhting, Kid. Pass on what you've learned to the next guy coming up and we're even, okay?" Terry was first-class all the way.<br />He called a few more times, the last time was one Sunday night and we talked for a bit, but I remember thinking that he sounded rather sad. Shortly afterward, I'd heard of his passing. We lost such a wonderful talent and more importantly, a kind and loving soul. I too will miss The Bear. Thanks for always taking the time for others, Terry.<br /><br />Chris DerroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com