Depending on where you live, you may or may know Fitzroy Gordon. Mr. G, as he is affectionately called, is the founder and CEO of G98.7 FM in Toronto. G98 is the only, the ONLY, adult contemporary radio station in Canada. Mr. G’s tenacity and unrelenting vision is the reason why the Caribbean and African community can hear their native genres on the radio at a time when no other mainstream radio station would give us that ‘bligh,’
Pushing further, Mr. G made sure that the airwaves heard popular music from Beres Hammond, Buju Banton and Busy Signal, as well as independent talents such as Ammoye, Chelsea Stewart, Ms. Paige and Tony Anthony (to name a few). All artists had a home on the airwaves, and he always encouraged fellow independent artists to submit material to the station. He was always supportive. Outside of music, and within the community, Mr. G was always encouraging youth to follow their passions, and encouraged parents to invest in their children and invest in ways that grows the community.
What Toronto and Canada lost yesterday was Mr. Fitzroy Gordon in physical form; what we gained were years of encouragement, a permanent media home, and several men and women blessed by his spirit who will continue to open doors for our community in his name.
Rest well Mr. G. We love you; we appreciate you, and we continue in your name...
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| Fitzroy Gordon Photo Credit: David Cooper - The Toronto Star |
What Toronto and Canada lost yesterday was Mr. Fitzroy Gordon in physical form; what we gained were years of encouragement, a permanent media home, and several men and women blessed by his spirit who will continue to open doors for our community in his name.
Rest well Mr. G. We love you; we appreciate you, and we continue in your name...
May Mr G rest in Peace. Didn't know Caribbean music was well represented in Canada. had to check out the website to listen in and learn.
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