Jason Barr - Weekday Mornings 5:30-10AM

Martin Streek...updated post.

Posted 7/7/2009 3:10:00 PM

Hey. Many of you have heard by now that Martin Streek has died. It is true. I didn't really believe it myself when I first heard it. I thought it was just some sort of off-side joke. It wasn't. I worked with Martin here at CFNY for the past 15 years or so. We weren't best friends or anything but we had a mutual respect for each other. I am not an overly emotional person and I really don't think the internet is an appropriate place to remember a person, but because I work where I do, I felt I owed it Martin to post something publically. Like many of you, I was saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.

(3:10pm) More to my post above as I think some may have gotten the wrong message...I will always remember being the guy who sat back at the radio station in Brampton making sure that the Kingdom and Phoenix broadcasts went off flawlessly every Friday and Saturday night for 2 1/2 years. That was my job, 6pm -6am. I will not be able to hear a song from NIN, White Zombie, PWEI, RATM, Jane's Addiction or Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe by Whale (there are many others) without thinking of Martin. I will always remember producing the Thursday 30 the night that Martin screamed F#@K on the air at the top of his voice because he couldn't go to the NIN show. And hearing Pete Fowler who was hosting the show with him say..."and you want me to go with that?" A lesson for me in radio to be sure. I do hope you have found peace Martin.

Jason

Posted By: Jason Barr

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I use to work the midnight shift and when it was time to head home on a Friday or Saturday morning or night. It would be Martins voice and music selection that got me home. Those nights will never be the same. Rest in Peace my friend.
Posted By Riggs On 7/15/2009 12:19:36 AM

he was one of the last few great talents at cfny...unfortunatley, I will never listen again!
Posted By lia On 7/9/2009 7:25:09 PM

I met Martin when Queens of the Stone Age were at the Edge studios a few years back. He was such an awesome guy...he treated people like people unlike some other Edge personalities. There was better music played on the Kingdom and Phoenix nights than any other time throughout the week...and I saw him at so many shows. Last time I saw him, he was pimpin on the balcony of the Phoenix during the Eagles of Death Metal. That's how I will remember him.

Posted By Rory On 7/7/2009 8:14:50 PM

The songs Jason posted where to me as much as the artists who wrote them as they were Martins. They are all "Solid" tracks. RIP Martin.
Posted By jim On 7/7/2009 7:41:48 PM

Martin your voice was a distinctive part of radio for most of my young life, being an Edge listener for a good 20 + years. May you find the peace you were looking for. My condolences to his family and friends.
Posted By Suzanne On 7/7/2009 7:12:34 PM

Rest well dear friend. Your personality was only surpassed by your immense passion of music. You are already missed.
Posted By Krista On 7/7/2009 6:01:58 PM

He was such a spirit. Deeply missed already.
Posted By David On 7/7/2009 5:25:38 PM

What can I say except you will be missed Martin. Much like everyone of my generation I grew up listening to you, either on the radio or live at the Phoenix. RIP my friend. ODAAT!
Posted By Mark J. On 7/7/2009 4:20:09 PM

I am truely shock to hear of his passing. I did not know of him personally, however, he kept me company on many otherwise quiet and lonely Saturday nights. His energy and honesty will be missed.
Posted By Andrea Hatala On 7/7/2009 4:18:35 PM

Didn't physic Niki say that there would be a death to a great entertainer yesterday??? weird!
Posted By Jen On 7/7/2009 3:49:25 PM

Jason, I remember that night too when Martin said the "F" word on the Thursday 30. I thought it was freaking hilarious. Classic Thursday 30 stuff. Do you remember the Marilyn Manson interview back in 1996? You can find it on the web. Hilarious. Thanks Jason.
Posted By Corinne On 7/7/2009 3:48:21 PM

Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe brings back so many fond memories. Bodycount is another. RIP Martin
Posted By Scott On 7/7/2009 3:38:30 PM

This is so sad. Just wanted to say RIP Martin.
Posted By Lindsay On 7/7/2009 1:37:29 PM

I used hung out at the Phoenix every Saturday night and we would play pool with Martin. He was always full energy and was so funny. My favourite memories of the Phoenix were those that included Martin. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. A sad sad day RIP Martin
Posted By Christina On 7/7/2009 11:37:43 AM

So sad! He was my music Guru when I first moved to Toronto in '94!I don't listen to 102.1 regularly anymore but did notice a couple of Sundays ago that some chipmunk chick that didn't know didley squat about what she was playing, was DJing from Velvet Underground....now I REALLY won't listen to The Edge anymore....I'll miss you, Martin!
Posted By Connie On 7/7/2009 11:21:42 AM

What a shame ... over the years of CFNY & Roadshows, gigs in the Hammer, he was always such a nice guy & took the time to chat. RIP Martin, hope you find some peace ...
Posted By Deb D On 7/7/2009 10:19:23 AM

I"m still in shock! I have listened to Martin aon the radio for the better part of my adult life! My condolences to his friends and family, he will be greatly missed!
Posted By Susan On 7/7/2009 9:48:57 AM

I spent alot of my time at Live to Air from the Kingdom in Burlington back in the day...Martin will certainly be missed
Posted By Tina On 7/7/2009 9:40:52 AM

The Internet is an appropriate place to acknowledge it, when a public personality has passed. We need to know the station cares. Thank you for posting Jason, our thoughts are with you all.
Posted By Natalie Rea On 7/7/2009 9:26:01 AM

Martin was one of the first DJs I can remember listening to when I first moved to the GTA from BC years ago. He was/is a part of my music culture and definitely a part of my personal history; he will be sorely missed... Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Posted By Jeff Inkster On 7/7/2009 9:16:43 AM

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