David Marsden, the greatest radio mentor anyone could have ever had, has died. Through his stewardship of CFNY in the late 70s and through the 80s, he helped change the musical lives of millions. #DavidMarsden #CFNY #TheSpiritOfRadio.
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David Marsden, the architect of CFNY and the Spirit of Radio has died | Alan Cross
David Marsden, the man who built the original CFNY and guided the station through its Spirit of Radio years, has died. He was 85. David suffered a fall
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September 28, 2026 at 1:28 PM
David Marsden, the greatest radio mentor anyone could have ever had, has died. Through his stewardship of CFNY in the late 70s and through the 80s, he helped change the musical lives of millions. #DavidMarsden #CFNY #TheSpiritOfRadio.
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/david-marsde...
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/david-marsde...
More screenings for the extended mix of the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio Documentary. Advance tickets available.
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The CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary is coming to theatres Here's advance ticket info for Oshawa, Waterloo, Hamilton, Stouffville, and Vancouver
Our little documentary on the Spirit of Radio Years at CFNY (1977-1991-ish) has done VERY well in its 60-minute cut on TVO's YouTube channel, running up
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March 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
More screenings for the extended mix of the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio Documentary. Advance tickets available.
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/the-cfny-the...
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/the-cfny-the...
Celebrate The Mars Bar. #CFNY
The music has been provided by yourself & me.
The illustration was created by Robert Westall.
Your suggestions were overwhelming in the amount & in the passion with which they were shared. This mixtape is over 3 hours long, just music, no talking.
Thank you David.
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The illustration was created by Robert Westall.
Your suggestions were overwhelming in the amount & in the passion with which they were shared. This mixtape is over 3 hours long, just music, no talking.
Thank you David.
www.mixcloud.com/DaniElwell/t...
Thank you David Marsden ... by Dani Elwell
Music suggested by you and me, illustration by Robert Westall...
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October 1, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Celebrate The Mars Bar. #CFNY
Remembering David Marsden 🤍
As program director of CFNY, he trusted his broadcasters, backed the artists no one else would play, and built a station that belonged to its audience.
Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
As program director of CFNY, he trusted his broadcasters, backed the artists no one else would play, and built a station that belonged to its audience.
Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
September 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Remembering David Marsden 🤍
As program director of CFNY, he trusted his broadcasters, backed the artists no one else would play, and built a station that belonged to its audience.
Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
As program director of CFNY, he trusted his broadcasters, backed the artists no one else would play, and built a station that belonged to its audience.
Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
The Mars Bar. #TheSpiritOfRadio #CFNY
Here's a taste... David Marsden talking about visiting CFNY for the very first time.
March 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Mars Bar. #TheSpiritOfRadio #CFNY
Not "actually" single-handedly, because everyone at the original CFNY were part of changing our musical world.
September 28, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Not "actually" single-handedly, because everyone at the original CFNY were part of changing our musical world.
Obituary for former CHOM/CHUM/CFNY personality David Marsden globalnews.ca/news/1207565...
David Marsden, the architect of CFNY and the Spirit of Radio, has died | Globalnews.ca
David Marsden, the program director who made CFNY one of the most influential radio stations in the world back in the late 70s and early 80s, has passed away.
globalnews.ca
September 29, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Obituary for former CHOM/CHUM/CFNY personality David Marsden globalnews.ca/news/1207565...
Congrats to all involved and I can’t wait to see it !!!
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The CFNY Spirit of Radio documentary will premiere January 6, 2026! | Alan Cross
Finally! After three years of work, we can announce that the CFNY documentary, a film based on the station's Spirit of Radio years (1976-1991-ish) will be
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December 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Congrats to all involved and I can’t wait to see it !!!
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www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/the-cfny-spi...
40 years ago this week - August 31, 1985 - CFNY feature songs/albums and new adds
August 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
40 years ago this week - August 31, 1985 - CFNY feature songs/albums and new adds
Here’s the trailer for CFNY: The Spirit of Radio doc. Premiers Jan 6 on TVO.
#CFNYDOC
youtu.be/CkpuGcTTYhY?...
#CFNYDOC
youtu.be/CkpuGcTTYhY?...
CFNY: THE SPIRIT OF RADIO documentary trailer
YouTube video by HIGHBALLTV
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December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Here’s the trailer for CFNY: The Spirit of Radio doc. Premiers Jan 6 on TVO.
#CFNYDOC
youtu.be/CkpuGcTTYhY?...
#CFNYDOC
youtu.be/CkpuGcTTYhY?...
Sigh
RIP Dave Marsden
CFNY was the best station.
RIP Dave Marsden
CFNY was the best station.
David Marsden, the greatest radio mentor anyone could have ever had, has died. Through his stewardship of CFNY in the late 70s and through the 80s, he helped change the musical lives of millions. #DavidMarsden #CFNY #TheSpiritOfRadio.
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/david-marsde...
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/david-marsde...
David Marsden, the architect of CFNY and the Spirit of Radio has died | Alan Cross
David Marsden, the man who built the original CFNY and guided the station through its Spirit of Radio years, has died. He was 85. David suffered a fall
www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com
September 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Sigh
RIP Dave Marsden
CFNY was the best station.
RIP Dave Marsden
CFNY was the best station.
This doc will be on TVO tonight - if you're not from SW Ontario it's hard to say how wildly amazing and important this radio station was.
Just hearing the letters CFNY and numbers 102.1 transports me to such amazing days. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckpu...
Just hearing the letters CFNY and numbers 102.1 transports me to such amazing days. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckpu...
CFNY: THE SPIRIT OF RADIO documentary trailer
YouTube video by HIGHBALLTV
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
This doc will be on TVO tonight - if you're not from SW Ontario it's hard to say how wildly amazing and important this radio station was.
Just hearing the letters CFNY and numbers 102.1 transports me to such amazing days. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckpu...
Just hearing the letters CFNY and numbers 102.1 transports me to such amazing days. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ckpu...
40 years ago this week - December 15, 1984 - highlight albums, singles & new adds CFNY
December 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM
40 years ago this week - December 15, 1984 - highlight albums, singles & new adds CFNY
PBS picks up our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio #musicnews
PBS picks up our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
The momentum continues for our documentary on CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, a film about the station covering the period from 1977 through to the early 90s. After a series of very successful
dlvr.it
July 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM
PBS picks up our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio #musicnews
In 1976, CFNY launched from a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave, and alternative radio stations in the world.
"CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" premieres tomorrow at 9pm on TVO.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFu0...
"CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" premieres tomorrow at 9pm on TVO.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFu0...
Trailer | CFNY: The Spirit of Radio | TVO Docs
YouTube video by TVO Docs
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January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
In 1976, CFNY launched from a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave, and alternative radio stations in the world.
"CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" premieres tomorrow at 9pm on TVO.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFu0...
"CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" premieres tomorrow at 9pm on TVO.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFu0...
America gets its first look at our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary tonight on PBS (WNED/Buffalo) at 7:30 EDT.
Our CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary debuts in America tonight | Alan Cross
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, which tells the story of the rise of the Toronto radio station in the late 70s and through the 80s, debuted in January with a
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September 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM
America gets its first look at our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary tonight on PBS (WNED/Buffalo) at 7:30 EDT.
I’m not sure but David Marsden on CFNY had something to do with it. RIP to the Mars Bar.
October 1, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I’m not sure but David Marsden on CFNY had something to do with it. RIP to the Mars Bar.
ICYMI: PBS picks up our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio #musicnews
PBS picks up our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
The momentum continues for our documentary on CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, a film about the station covering the period from 1977 through to the early 90s. After a series of very successful
dlvr.it
July 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
ICYMI: PBS picks up our documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio #musicnews
Dave Marsden of CFNY had a huge impact on my musical taste in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
Rest in power, Marsbar!
A good time to watch:
www.tvo.org/video/docume...
Rest in power, Marsbar!
A good time to watch:
www.tvo.org/video/docume...
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio | TVO Today
In 1976, CFNY launched in a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world.
www.tvo.org
September 28, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Dave Marsden of CFNY had a huge impact on my musical taste in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
Rest in power, Marsbar!
A good time to watch:
www.tvo.org/video/docume...
Rest in power, Marsbar!
A good time to watch:
www.tvo.org/video/docume...
youtube.com/watch?v=CFny... how many of you remember this song
August 21, 2025
YouTube video by robert dean
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August 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=CFny... how many of you remember this song
40 years ago this week - August 10, 1985 - CFNY 102.1 feature albums/songs and new adds
August 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
40 years ago this week - August 10, 1985 - CFNY 102.1 feature albums/songs and new adds
CFNY Documentary Director Not Invited to Film's Premiere
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CFNY Documentary Director Not Invited to Film's Premiere
On January 6, 2026, Canadians will be able to consume the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary on TVO. A 90 minute version of this documentary was completed by the director Matt Schichter in early 20...
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December 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
CFNY Documentary Director Not Invited to Film's Premiere
www.torontomike.com/2025/12/cfny...
www.torontomike.com/2025/12/cfny...
CFNY 102.1 broadcast from a small house affectionately known as the “Little Yellow House,” an instantly recognizable landmark never meant to be a radio station, but transformed into one anyway.
Stream “CFNY: The Spirit of Radio” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
Stream “CFNY: The Spirit of Radio” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
CFNY 102.1 broadcast from a small house affectionately known as the “Little Yellow House,” an instantly recognizable landmark never meant to be a radio station, but transformed into one anyway.
Stream “CFNY: The Spirit of Radio” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
Stream “CFNY: The Spirit of Radio” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...