With her incessant juicing, and putting turmeric on everything, Cooper was described by her husband as a hummingbird around different beds of cancer patients at the hospital. 45 Year Radio Veteran, Mike Cooper, Announces Retirement, http://ondemand.streamtheworld.com/1050chum/, https://soundcloud.com/981chfi/mike-cooper-announcement, Amanda Keeles unveils new single, My Heart Feels the Same Way Too (Interview), Gary Edward Allen releases new single, Final Surprise (Interview). No more age limit! AddThis Sharing Buttons. Welcome back Coop! The password you have provided is incorrect. The Backstreet Boys certainly deserve their place on a retro show, and eventually the "newer oldies" will replace the "older oldies".My point is that the show has a heritage as an "oldies" program (as in "older oldies"), dating back to the Don Daynard days, and I also think Mike Cooper's audience tends to skew on the older side. Mike Coopers time at CHUM ended rather abruptly following, what is now, one of the best April Fools pranks in radio history. He said How would you like to go to a real radio station and see what happens?, My father was a lineman for Hamilton Hydro, and he really wanted me to be a grunt: he wanted me to be a cop, to work for the hydro company. maybe the whole cow, and he kind of quit on the spot. If you subscribe to the CHFI newsletter, youll probably have seen a tribute to Ian from his daughter Ava. In addition, the station rebranded as 98.1 CHFI (pronounced, "ninety-eight-one CHFI") instead, and unveiled the "Today's Lite Music" slogan.[8][9]. A real shame because that was a fantastic show, especially with Tish. 211 Pritchard Road, Unit 4, Hamilton ON L8J 0G5. The call sign chosen to represent the words "Canada HiFI" or "high fidelity", providing a higher quality sound than on AM radio. Having the Rogers machine behind us, advertising us and letting people know where we were and putting our faces out there and the brand. What wont you miss? Please see details at www.celebrationofhope.info. Share to Twitter. A local radio vet, Mike Cooper got his stripes by faking his own assassination on-air on April Fool's Day 1976, which got him canned from CHUM. Thank you, Mo! Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress. [The station beat perennial ratings leader CHUM AM, a station widely credited with inventing rock radio in Toronto]. by gord.rennie on Oct 24, 2018 04:22:25. Chris Powell I hope you hear or heard the show on 98.1 CHFI this morning. 98.1 CHFI stories, contests and local events delivered straight to your inbox. Explore Mike Cooper's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. The station first signed on the air on February 1, 1957. Erin had the opportunity to meet and work with Mike Cooper, one of Canada's best-known radio personalities, while she was temporarily filling in on another Toronto radio station. when CHFI asked Erin to come back in the fall of '05, her new friend Mike was not far behind, and the two continued . [4], In December 1987, Don Daynard became CHFI's new morning show host, a position he would hold until his retirement on December 10, 1999. studies Let me know if you'd like to visit a third time for another episode of Toronto Mike'd. Maureen, if you're reading this, there is life after CHFI. They did not hear the disclaimer at the end of the prank. His afternoon drive was a hit and helped with the ever important ratings. We thought we were going to be just fine, that we were going to die in bed holding hands at 85-years old after two hours of rigorous sex, and then we heard the word cancer. That changed everything. He started something called Radio Westdale a little closed-circuit radio station in the cafeteria. I didnt know we also had to be writers and editors. In June 2005, CHFI management fired Jay and Billie, rehired Davis for mornings (who returned on September 6), and also hired Mike Cooper as her co-host on October 26 after his contract with CJEZ expired. We want to see the world a little bit. Im newly married. Listen to Mike Coopers Retirement Announcement on CHFI here: https://soundcloud.com/981chfi/mike-cooper-announcement. Or please feel free to contact customer service. On November 9, 2016, Erin Davis announced she would be retiring from CHFI on December 15, and would be moving to British Columbia to be closer to her family. Cooper was born in Hamilton, Ontario. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Mike's connections and jobs at similar companies. Awesome that Mike Cooper is back on the morning show on @981CHFI His enthusiasm is infectious - love him! It was the best time of my life. I got beat up in the middle of the night: a couple of guys stayed over after an AC/DC concert and started rocking the ferris wheel back and forth. That kind of answers this question, but what are your post-retirement plans? However, he will continue to host Coop's Classics on Saturday evenings. Born August 24th 1942 in Reading in Berkshire. I dont display them in the house theyre just some fond memories. The highlight was first getting into radio at a radio station in North Bay called CKAT FM back in 1970. Coopers courage in battling cancer began in 2013, but all that stopped on Oct. 23 when she passed away at 66, leaving a heartbroken husband Mike, also 66, after 50 years together. This past Friday, January 8th, 2016, long time radio personality, Mike Cooper, announced that his final day as co-host, on the CHFI Morning Show, will be Friday January, 29, 2016. He said $750 and youre out, and I said Who do I give that to? and he said Me. That was a staggering sum of money. In Fridays message, Mike referred to Debbie as his tender morsel of passionfruit and his first love. I'll be t", Introducing CHFI Mornings with Pooja & Gurdeep, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CHFI-FM&oldid=1133866852, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 22:22. So how is that a worst moment if its part of your legend? #CHFI I hope he has a great time. So thats what were going to do: Were going to do all of those things and take care of one another. I was desperately shy as a kid and dyslexic, so I had two strikes against me. I was at the CNE on August 25 that year, to see my beloved Osmonds at the Grandstand. She was flitting around with other chemo chairs and patients like a hummingbird, just making sure that everybody was OK, Davis added. "I don't take back a . I was there with camera in hand, doing what I do best, capturing the moments. From perfect harmonies to sharing all of those mornings the rawest, guffaw-est time of day together before most of our world was even awake. Cooper, originally from Hamilton, made his name as a DJ with a love of bizarre stunts, mostly notably the Great April Fools Day Assassination.. Get the app. August 6, 2021 Erin's Journals. His beautiful wife, Debbie, joined him. In 2009, CHFI returned to mainstream AC, but retained the "Toronto's Lite Favourites" slogan and added the decimal point back in the station identification. When Christine went on Maternity Leave, in came Erin Davis. I was searching among the clippings and magazines, pictures preceding my time at CHFI, which began in 1988. I had an M1 rife pointed at my head through the studio door and they wanted to know where the gun was, and I had to explain that it was an April Fools joke. by Staff on Jan 29, 2016 08:52:08. She was so fierce, . If you were there, we were going to be okay. chfi.com . I second Radio Aaron's thoughts. via GIPHY. Yes, there was a guy named Bill Brown. I struggled the best I could. For the better part of August, the station would have regular check-ins to see how Mike was doing. Rumour has it that Erin's new CHFI radio partner will be none other than Mike Cooper whom she co-hosted the morning show at EZ Rock during her gig there. As luck would have it, he was having one of his mini breaks. Again, if you would like to hear the original broadcast, it can be found at: http://ondemand.streamtheworld.com/1050chum/. Then the insanity of the past few yearsand lovely Mo and Mike, of course,which brings us to today. He has been co-host of Erin and Mike in the Morning with Erin Davis for 10 years, while his career also includes stops at Toronto's 1050 CHUM AM, CFTR 680 and 97.3 EZ Rock. Her son and his sister now use that chair in our home in BC. It was initially owned by CHFI-FM, Ltd.[3] CHFI was the first commercial FM outlet in Toronto to provide its own distinct programming rather than simulcasting an AM station. a brisket, or an entire leg of beef, or heck who knows? presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution I wasnt fired, a lot of people thought that. CHFI's Mike Cooper signs off after 45 years 08:04 January 8, 2016. Out sailed a brisket, or an entire leg of beef, or heck who knows? In addition, newer jingles were unveiled, along with an opening bumper for newer music. So whos taking over the classics show? I want to share with you a story or two about . Those three will have to do. She took over when Erin Davis retired five years ago. All The most famous was the popular and long running Candlelight and Wine heard evenings from 6 to 11 p.m. Can't get enough of Erin Davis, Mike Cooper & The Wiseguys? Ever since Deborah asked Mike to a Sadie Hawkins dance, their love and zest for life continues to linger beyond the past tense. It was always good to see and chat with all the stations on-air personalities and staff. Instead of taking care of millions of people every single day, Im going to take care of one, and thats Debbie, and shes going to take care of me. There was screaming and a thumping sound. That was really important. We laugh all the time in the studio, but does anybody else? A new CHFI morning show will be announced shortly. When we took [CHUM] down, it was quite a feather in our cap. Tickets on sale now at RBCCanadianOpen.com See more Lest we forget, Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia are going to resurface on a Toronto morning show soon, and this very well could be it. But of all those 45 years, the true highlight of my entire career was the 10 years Ive spent with Erin Davis on 98.1 CHFI. 0001374029 Cooper Michael L C/O ROGERS CORPORATION ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE PO BOX 188 ROGERS CT 06263-0188 0 1 0 0 VP Logistics. I hate stupid management, and Ive had some very stupid program directors. When she was done with her [chemo] treatment at Mount Sinai, she would go back and volunteer at admission and make sure that everyone who is scared and lonely would get a hug, Davis recalled of Cooper. Copyright 2022 Canadian Beats Media. I appears as if Mike is gone again, as well as producer Gord Rennie. This past Friday, January 8 th, 2016, long time radio personality, Mike Cooper, announced that his final day as co-host, on the CHFI Morning Show, will be Friday January, 29, 2016. Another of Compeau's innovations was Front Row Centre, heard Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. Erin Davis announces retirement after nearly 30 years as CHFI host, Maureen Holloway Kick-Starts Toronto Mornings on "Darren & Mo" on 98.1 CHFI Beginning January 9, "Today was Mo's last show on CHFI. Rob and I put together a little something for the radio. For this writer, it filled me with many good memories. I want to share with you a story or two about a guy a pillar at CHFI whos leaving the only job he ever had, today. Cooper started playing guitar shortly after leaving school in 1958. after almost 17 years on Saturday nights. Whatever youre doing, may the bunny be good to you, may your heart be full and may you make some memories of your own. She also left behind their son Christopher and daughter Sarah, who are both in their 30s. . 98.1 CHFI is home to the CHFI Saturday Night Show from 6pm to midnight with your host Mik. Mo will always be part of the CHFI family, and we're grateful for the. Firing Erin Davis and moving Bob Magee to afternoons, the station named Mad Dog and Billie, later known as "Jay and Billie", as the morning team, beginning June 23. Correction - January 11, 2016: This article was edited from a previous version that mistakenly said Mike Cooper's last show was on Friday. Would you like to login or register? Share to Facebook. My hand was waving above everybody else, and thats when I thought What have I done?. Lamb continued to host mornings, along with new co-host Maureen Holloway. - Erin Davis photo. Mike Cooper got his start in North Bay and signed off as co-host of Erin and Mike in the Morning on Friday. 1050 CHUM was THE station to listen to for contests, news and the music of the era. Mike Cooper's wife, Deborah, has passed away at the age of 66. I had such a great time with Maureen, I invited her back to kick out the jams with me. Only problem is that I don't get to the radio dial at home very much except maybe on DX days and to test my AM stereo transmitter. A veteran radio personality and a leader in Toronto broadcasting, Cooper will continue to host Coop's Classics Saturday evenings on CHFI. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Mike has 1 job listed on their profile. I took out one guy, and when the others ran like thieves in the night I picked up my knapsack, headed down the CNE and I was walking home. The only good retro show left on the air is Roger Ashby's. You are not logged in. My job was to talk on the radio, but now it has evolved and I fell behind in social media, I fell behind with Facebook and Twitter. Whether this will be noted in the show or not is the other question. (Yes, Im admitting this. Anybody whos been mean to me, Ive always got mean right back to them, so they knew where I stood. I love that she's holding my youngest in the post-recording pic. I was in my mid-teens, with a passion for The Osmonds and the Bay City Rollers. CHFI soon amassed a collection of over 3,500 period recordings and the reminiscing program became one of the station's biggest successes. I have the best kids in the world, and just when you think theyre going to grow up and youre never going to need them, something like this happens in the family and they were absolutely marvellous. Hey, if you listen to Toronto radio and woke up thinking you were dreaming when you heard Mike Cooper back on the morning show on CHFI, you know by now, since hes been doing it for a week, that yes, my favourite radio guy is back in the saddle again. Erin had been terminated from CHFI after some personnel changes to on-air talent had taken place. Listen to Pooja & Gurdeep all week at 6AM and play 'Is This You?' for a chance to # WIN a pair of tickets to see Alanis Morissette on June 10th! I think Ive got that, Im going to die with it, but everything else I wasnt doing so well in.. Designed by Graymatter Marketing Solutions, And suddenly you know: Its time to start something new & trust the magic of beginnings. She had a wonderful trip-of-a-lifetime to stay in castles and wear her fascinators to dinner in the UK with Mike, Davis wrote in her blog. Please retry or create an account if you have not yet done so. Its all a part of routine, and I love being part of everybodys routine. Please try again, or contact customer service at marketing@halldata.com. The record stood for less than a month. You never hear dead air on an AM rock station, and in those seven seconds everybody reacted. [AUDIO] The Morning Show Says Goodbye to Mike Cooper. As a teen Mike enrolled in the broadcast course at Mohawk and his first station after finishing at Mohawk was CKAT FM in North Bay. Today Ian The General MacArthur says good-bye, after 30 years of helming the CHFI Morning Show with me, Don Daynard, then Bob Magee, Jay and Billie, then me again, but with Mike Cooper, and Ians new-found little brother, our tech producer, the wonderful Gord Rennie. Hot Topix Theme. The program spun off a series of best-selling record albums, many of which are now highly prized collectors' items. It was April 1st, 1976. And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new & trust the magic of beginnings. There are people I meet along the way that tell me all these wonderful stories about myself, and theyre so good I cant deny them. You can go the internet and get it, but we do it in a warm and personal way. But these last few weeks, Ive been stuck in a time machine, going through piles of photos from our lives stacked and crammed carelessly into torn boxes that have moved from basements to garages in houses and cottages over the past 30-some years. Do it on YOUR terms with love, laughter, and loads of loud music. I dont have a car or a washer and dryer. You could tell these two have one of those almost fairy tale romances. Sure, there were lots of wonderful moments, but its the overall picture, the one that has been painted in bright colours of laughter and framed in a great big heart, that I cherish most. You see, after a years delay, this May, yours truly is being inducted into the Canadian Broadcast and Music Industry Hall of Fame. I got sued for assault and battery because I hit [his would-be assailant] with a crescent wrench. [17] On November 29, CHFI announced that Pooja Handa and Gurdeep Ahluwalia, formerly of CP24, would begin hosting mornings on January 4, 2022.[18]. All the winning agencies from media's biggest night out! He's filling in during Darren's absence and just doing a fantastic job, having a great . . You see, after a years delay, this May, yours truly is being inducted into the Canadian Broadcast and Music Industry Hall of Fame. Ive taken care of millions of people over the years and now its time to take care of one: my beloved wife and childhood sweetheart Debbie, Cooper said in a prepared statement. Cooper was born in Reading, England in 1942. Though I can appreciate all genres of music, my particular favourite is Country. CHFI-FM (98.1 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Forty-five years is a long time to do anything [and] getting up at the crack of stupid every single morning really takes it toll. Now get out there and rock your reWirement. Mike was on air and at several breaks, mentioned about getting calls from a guy making threats to him. Maybe they happened, maybe they didnt, but theyre good stories. We do more laughing before 7 a.m. than most people will do in an entire year. Detailed contact information including email, phone number, social profiles, tweets and news articles written by Mike Cooper. Liked. The New Establishment brings 30 Under 30 in a new direction, starting with media professionals. If you subscribe to the CHFI newsletter, youll probably have seen a tribute to Ian from his daughter Ava. (insert drum roll here) Mike Cooper will be filling in for Darren B Lamb while he's away! I'm going to guess they nuke it.probably only kept it going recently as a convenient way to keep Cooper on the station in some form. It really felt like a reunion! Ian is sailing off into a new life of reWirement. I remember well that Erin dressed as Elton John and Mike Cooper was wearing a slightly tight fitting, powder blue tuxedo. Itll be. He was dismissed from his regular on-air spot, only filling in as needed, till eventually leaving CHUM all-together.
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