Most Popular troubadous. Most popular street musicians in Toronto this year are trombonists Fred Magee (left), 20, of Ottawa, and Matt Dolin, 20, of T(...)

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Most Popular troubadous. Most popular street musicians in Toronto this year are trombonists Fred Magee (left), 20, of Ottawa, and Matt Dolin, 20, of T(...)

Date6/19/1978

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Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Most Popular troubadous. Most popular street musicians in Toronto this year are trombonists Fred Magee (left); 20; of Ottawa; and Matt Dolin; 20; of Toronto. With a repertoire from symphonic to ragtime; they drew such huge crowds at Eaton Centre; police told them to move uptown. They usually work as a trio with a guitar player.

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Street musicians

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0102911F

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