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    Some 'Personal Stuff'

    Mom and dad (Florence and Len) in 1987.

    Mom and dad (Florence and Len) in 1987.

    San Diego, California 1964 showing off my beautiful '56 Chrysler New Yorker.

    San Diego, California 1964 showing off my beautiful '56 Chrysler New Yorker.

    Dad hands down his '71 Chrysler Newport in Mission, BC

    Dad hands down his '71 Chrysler Newport in Mission, BC

    And then he handed down his 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (I paid for it).

    And then he handed down his 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis (I paid for it).

    Playing the drums in my brother's basement, Vancouver, 1965

    Playing the drums in my brother's basement, Vancouver, 1965

    Morry Stearns and Friends Concert, Royal Theatre 1987. Guest performers Valdy, Shari Ulrich, & Paul Horn.

    Morry Stearns and Friends Concert, Royal Theatre 1987. Guest performers Valdy, Shari Ulrich, & Paul Horn.

    Norm MacPherson, April Gislason, Morry, and Bill Sample at the Morry Stearns & Friends concert.

    Norm MacPherson, April Gislason, Morry, and Bill Sample at the Morry Stearns & Friends concert.

    Morry Stearns & Friends. Corlynn Hanney, April Gislason, Morry, Joani Bye, Mary Saxton

    Morry Stearns & Friends. Corlynn Hanney, April Gislason, Morry, Joani Bye, Mary Saxton

    Royal Theatre marquee.

    Royal Theatre marquee.

    Royal Theatre marguee at night.

    Royal Theatre marguee at night.

    The marquee at the Royal Theatre box office.

    The marquee at the Royal Theatre box office.

    Paul Horn, at the Morry Stearns & Friends Concert

    Paul Horn, at the Morry Stearns & Friends Concert

    Morry Stearns & Friends.

    Morry Stearns & Friends.

    Morry Stearns & Friends.

    Morry Stearns & Friends.

    The Chris Millington Big Band at Butchart Gardens.

    The Chris Millington Big Band at Butchart Gardens.

    Chris Millington Big Band at Butchart Gardens.

    Chris Millington Big Band at Butchart Gardens.

    Chris Millington Big Band at Butchart Gardens.

    Chris Millington Big Band at Butchart Gardens.

    Chris Millington and Dancin' - earlier lineup: Chris Millington, Don Cox, Dave Micheau, April Gislason, Josh Dixon, Morry, Duncan Meiklejohn.

    Chris Millington and Dancin' - earlier lineup: Chris Millington, Don Cox, Dave Micheau, April Gislason, Josh Dixon, Morry, Duncan Meiklejohn.

    'Dancin' current lineup:  Dave Flello, Morry, Jenny Carson, Brad Clarke, Chris Millington, Don Cox, Duncan Meiklejohn..

    'Dancin' current lineup: Dave Flello, Morry, Jenny Carson, Brad Clarke, Chris Millington, Don Cox, Duncan Meiklejohn..

    'Dancin' at Symphony Splash.

    'Dancin' at Symphony Splash.

    'Dancin' at Symphony Splash, playing to an audience of  forty thousand. Bryne Badel, Masako Hockey, Brad Clarke, Morry, Jenny Carson, Chris Millington, Duncan Meiklejohn, Don Cox.

    'Dancin' at Symphony Splash, playing to an audience of forty thousand. Bryne Badel, Masako Hockey, Brad Clarke, Morry, Jenny Carson, Chris Millington, Duncan Meiklejohn, Don Cox.

    Honoured to be best man at Duncan and Kathy's wedding.

    Honoured to be best man at Duncan and Kathy's wedding.

    Singing to the bride.

    Singing to the bride.

    Aids Benefit, in Vancouver. Brian Newcombe, Tom Colclough, Daryl Bennett, Linda Kidder, Morry, Duncan Meiklejohn, Joni Bye, Dane Deviller, Bill Sample

    Aids Benefit, in Vancouver. Brian Newcombe, Tom Colclough, Daryl Bennett, Linda Kidder, Morry, Duncan Meiklejohn, Joni Bye, Dane Deviller, Bill Sample

    Piano recital with granddaughter Madeline.

    Piano recital with granddaughter Madeline.

    Playing 'Axel F' from Beverly Hills Cop.

    Playing 'Axel F' from Beverly Hills Cop.

    Firewalking with Janalee.

    Firewalking with Janalee.

    Gigging with the boys: Lee Oliphant, Bob Brown, Morry, Duncan Meiklejohn, & Campbell Ryga

    Gigging with the boys: Lee Oliphant, Bob Brown, Morry, Duncan Meiklejohn, & Campbell Ryga

    Moxie: Rob Deans, Morry Stearns, Bob Verge, Inger Hegglund, Ron Flapman, Bob Konevitch, Norm MacPherson

    Moxie: Rob Deans, Morry Stearns, Bob Verge, Inger Hegglund, Ron Flapman, Bob Konevitch, Norm MacPherson

    Swimming with some new friends in the Bahamas.

    Swimming with some new friends in the Bahamas.

    You've never been properly kissed until...

    You've never been properly kissed until...

    On tour in Hawaii with Henry Lowe, in 1988. Dane Deviller, Morry, Jonathan Penner, & Duncan Meiklejohn.

    On tour in Hawaii with Henry Lowe, in 1988. Dane Deviller, Morry, Jonathan Penner, & Duncan Meiklejohn.

    Cooling off with my friend Duncan Meiklejohn, 1988 Hawaii, while on tour with Henry Lowe.

    Cooling off with my friend Duncan Meiklejohn, 1988 Hawaii, while on tour with Henry Lowe.

    In concert with Kim Breiland Stages Performing Arts School

    In concert with Kim Breiland Stages Performing Arts School

    Gigging with Valdy. Dave Gallant, Morry, Valdy, Jerry Adolphe, Lee Oliphant

    Gigging with Valdy. Dave Gallant, Morry, Valdy, Jerry Adolphe, Lee Oliphant

    Gigging with Shari Ulrich and Bill Runge.

    Gigging with Shari Ulrich and Bill Runge.

    400 people singing 'One People' led by composer, Morry

    400 people singing 'One People' led by composer, Morry

    One People Conference

    One People Conference

    One People Conference

    One People Conference

    Bill Sample conducts the horn section, during the recording of Power In Our Hands. Bill Sample, Ian McDougall, Tom Colclough, Tom Keenlyside, Paul Baron, Vince Mai.

    Bill Sample conducts the horn section, during the recording of Power In Our Hands. Bill Sample, Ian McDougall, Tom Colclough, Tom Keenlyside, Paul Baron, Vince Mai.

    In concert with Shari Ulrich and Bill Runge.

    In concert with Shari Ulrich and Bill Runge.

    With Valdy.

    With Valdy.

    In concert with Valdy. Norm MacPherson, Morry, Gord Osland.

    In concert with Valdy. Norm MacPherson, Morry, Gord Osland.

    With Norm MacPherson at Valdy gig.

    With Norm MacPherson at Valdy gig.

    Sax Safari. Mike O'Leary, Paul Wainwright, Damian Graham, Steve Duben, Morry

    Sax Safari. Mike O'Leary, Paul Wainwright, Damian Graham, Steve Duben, Morry

    At U-Vic, recording The Tea Collection on their 9-foot Steinway Grand Piano.

    At U-Vic, recording The Tea Collection on their 9-foot Steinway Grand Piano.

    Sotheby's Grand Piano gig. Helping them sell a mansion in Oak Bay.

    Sotheby's Grand Piano gig. Helping them sell a mansion in Oak Bay.

    Partying with Burton Cummings

    Partying with Burton Cummings

    "doot doot do... lookin' out my back door"

    "doot doot do... lookin' out my back door"

    Early Katzenjammers: Dennis Ferbey, Dixie Lee, Morry, Rob Edwards

    Early Katzenjammers: Dennis Ferbey, Dixie Lee, Morry, Rob Edwards

    Later Katzenjammers: Rob Edwards, Brad Clarke, Morry, Dennis Ferbey

    Later Katzenjammers: Rob Edwards, Brad Clarke, Morry, Dennis Ferbey

    Even later Katzenjammers: Brad Clarke, Steve MacDonald, Dennis Ferbey, Morry.

    Even later Katzenjammers: Brad Clarke, Steve MacDonald, Dennis Ferbey, Morry.

    1990 Earth Day Concert at the Farquar Auditorium U-Vic, with special guests Shari Ulrich, Valdy, a 100 voice choir, and the Victoria Symphony,  Linda Kidder, Joani Bye, Duncan Meiklejohn, and 'the boys'.

    1990 Earth Day Concert at the Farquar Auditorium U-Vic, with special guests Shari Ulrich, Valdy, a 100 voice choir, and the Victoria Symphony, Linda Kidder, Joani Bye, Duncan Meiklejohn, and 'the boys'.

    Jerry Adolphe, Norm MacPherson, and I playing with Dan Rogers (Kenny's nephew), opening for legendary  country guitar virtuoso, Thumbs Carllile at the Troubadour, LA 1977. Burton Cummings sat in. A few nights before, we played 'The Palomino', LA's premiere country showcase club. Michael McDonald sat in. His two sisters, Maureen and Kathy, were singing in the band at the time.

    Jerry Adolphe, Norm MacPherson, and I playing with Dan Rogers (Kenny's nephew), opening for legendary country guitar virtuoso, Thumbs Carllile at the Troubadour, LA 1977. Burton Cummings sat in. A few nights before, we played 'The Palomino', LA's premiere country showcase club. Michael McDonald sat in. His two sisters, Maureen and Kathy, were singing in the band at the time.

    Recording with Priscilla Coolidge (Rita's sister), Jody Payne ( longtime guitarist for Willie Nelson), and Booker T. Jones (Booker T. and the MG's of 'Green Onions' fame, and Priscilla's hubby at the time) at Clover Studios in Santa Monica, California, where Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Earth, Wind, & Fire and other major artists recorded. Drums: Jerry Adolphe, Bass: Morry Stearns & Booker T. Jones, Guitars: Norm MacPherson &  Jody Payne, Keys: Booker T. Jones & Morry Stearns.

    Recording with Priscilla Coolidge (Rita's sister), Jody Payne ( longtime guitarist for Willie Nelson), and Booker T. Jones (Booker T. and the MG's of 'Green Onions' fame, and Priscilla's hubby at the time) at Clover Studios in Santa Monica, California, where Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Earth, Wind, & Fire and other major artists recorded. Drums: Jerry Adolphe, Bass: Morry Stearns & Booker T. Jones, Guitars: Norm MacPherson & Jody Payne, Keys: Booker T. Jones & Morry Stearns.

    Jerry having a smoke break.

    Jerry having a smoke break.

    Jade at the Thatch Caberet.  Jerry Adolphe, Norm MacPherson, Morry Stearns, Kal Wood

    Jade at the Thatch Caberet. Jerry Adolphe, Norm MacPherson, Morry Stearns, Kal Wood

    In LA, 1977.

    In LA, 1977.

    In LA, 1977, with my Maxivan

    In LA, 1977, with my Maxivan

    LA 1977

    LA 1977

    With my high school best friend, Jeff Rew.

    With my high school best friend, Jeff Rew.

    My beach cabin at Sandcut Creek, Jordan River.

    My beach cabin at Sandcut Creek, Jordan River.

    Sandcut Creek.

    Sandcut Creek.

    Roll Out the Barrel! Morry, Don Cox, Lou Williamson, Chris Millington.

    Roll Out the Barrel! Morry, Don Cox, Lou Williamson, Chris Millington.

    Morry, Janalee, Duncan Meiklejohn singing at totem pole dedication at the Royal BC Museum.

    Morry, Janalee, Duncan Meiklejohn singing at totem pole dedication at the Royal BC Museum.

    Premiere Bill Bennett and Steve Fonyo at Mile 0, Dallas Road in Victoria. I sang 'Pass Me the Torch' nearby. The song aired nationally to celebrate his cross-country journey... completing what Terry Fox started.

    Premiere Bill Bennett and Steve Fonyo at Mile 0, Dallas Road in Victoria. I sang 'Pass Me the Torch' nearby. The song aired nationally to celebrate his cross-country journey... completing what Terry Fox started.

    Singing 'Pass Me the Torch' in the rain.

    Singing 'Pass Me the Torch' in the rain.

    Linda Christopherson's note

    Linda Christopherson's note

    Mel Cooper's note.

    Mel Cooper's note.

    World Peace Film and Music Awards

    World Peace Film and Music Awards

    World Peace Music Award

    World Peace Music Award

    Making the video for 'Magic Feeling'

    Making the video for 'Magic Feeling'

    'THE WHOLE CREW' Morry Stearns & Friends Concert, Royal Theatre 1987. Guest performers: Valdy, Shari Ulrich, & Paul Horn. From left: Duncan Meiklejohn, Mary Saxton, Corlynn Hanney, Joni Bye, Warren Stanyer, Mark LaFrance, Shari Ulrich, Daryl Bennett, Dane Deviller, Paul Horn, Rene Worst, Tom Colclough, April Gislason, Valdy, Bill Sample, Norm MacPherson, Morry at the Grand Piano (Bob Benson on sound)

    'THE WHOLE CREW' Morry Stearns & Friends Concert, Royal Theatre 1987. Guest performers: Valdy, Shari Ulrich, & Paul Horn. From left: Duncan Meiklejohn, Mary Saxton, Corlynn Hanney, Joni Bye, Warren Stanyer, Mark LaFrance, Shari Ulrich, Daryl Bennett, Dane Deviller, Paul Horn, Rene Worst, Tom Colclough, April Gislason, Valdy, Bill Sample, Norm MacPherson, Morry at the Grand Piano (Bob Benson on sound)

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