New exhibit at NMC honours hitmakers being inducted into music hall of fame

New exhibit at NMC honours hitmakers being inducted into music hall of fame

Countless artists have covered the iconic 1977 ballad Sometimes When We Touch, which earned Dan Hill entry into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. He now joins three other Canadian musicians/groups being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Nanaimo musician to be inducted into BC Country Music Hall of Fame

NANAIMO — A well-established musician and producer credits his diverse skill set for his staying power in a business where most people don’t last. John Ellis, 68, will be formally inducted into the BC Country Music Association Hall of Fame at a Sunday, May 4 ceremony in Coquitlam in honour of his contributions as a record producer. Born and raised in Port Alberni, the Nanaimo resident has been a musician since Ellis, as young as 12-years-old, re…