The Piano's his forte

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The Piano's his forte

Date10/13/1976

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Hoffert, Paul (subject)

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Lighthouse (Musical group) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The Piano's his forte: but composer Paul Hoffert can pick up a guitar once in a while: too. Hoffert was big with rock music and the Lighthouse band in the ?60s: and while it was a frantic period in his life: he doesn?t regret giving it up. His latest vent

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0055230F

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