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Free Beer was a Canadian comedic musical duo, consisting of
Newfoundland entertainer
Kevin Blackmore
[1]
[2] and
Lorne Elliott,
[3] who hails from
Montreal.
[4]
History
The duo was formed in 1979, and toured throughout eastern Canada, from Newfoundland to
Montreal, performing in bars and on university campuses.
Among their comedic performances was an operatic arrangement of "I'se the Bye".
[5]
The pair separated in 1982. Blackmore soon established a new group,
Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers, performing
Newfoundland music and comedy.
Lorne Elliott became the lead performer in CBC's comedy show
Madly Off in All Directions.
[6]
Discography
Albums
References
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^ Larry LeBlanc (30 July 1994).
"Newfoundland Folk Group Brings Fans Home". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 46–.
ISSN
0006-2510.
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^
"Thirty years of foolishness and tears: Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers “still kickin'”". The Independent, March 18, 2013
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^
"Like Brian, Lorne Elliott looks at the bright side of life"
Archived 2017-02-15 at the
Wayback Machine. Vernon Morning Star, Kristin Froneman, Oct 19, 2012
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^
"Lorne Elliot hits Harrison Hot Springs". Chilliwack Times, Apr 16, 2014
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"I'se The Bye who wins the award". CBC News,Feb 08, 2005
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^
"Lorne Elliott". Snapd East Kootley.
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