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Richard Flohil was born on 24 June, 1934 in Selby, Yorkshire, England, is an A canadian male journalist. Discover Richard Flohil's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
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Music promoter · publicist · writer · editor · music manager · music festival |
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89 years old |
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Cancer |
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24 June 1934 |
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24 June |
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Selby, Yorkshire, England |
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Richard Flohil Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Richard Flohil Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Flohil worth at the age of 89 years old? Richard Flohil’s income source is mostly from being a successful publicist. He is from . We have estimated Richard Flohil's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Richard Flohil (born 1934) is a Canadian music promoter, publicist, former Mariposa Folk Festival artistic director and journalist based in Toronto.
Flohil now runs a public relations company, Richard Flohil and Associates.
Richard Flohil has been involved in the Canadian music industry for 60 years primarily as a publicist working with artists, usually in the early stages of their career.
These have included k.d. lang, Shakura S’Aida, Good Lovelies, Moscow Apartment, Jadea Kelly, The Jerry Cans, Loreena McKennitt, Jenie Thai, Serena Ryder, T. Nile Ariana Gillis, Alejandra Ribera, and Ani DiFranco.
He has handled Toronto "celebrity" publicity for Sir George Martin, Eric Idle, Alice Cooper, Billy Connolly, and Chuck D.
As a concert promoter Flohil has promoted a wide variety of artists in many different Toronto venues.
He presented the first Canadian appearances of Muddy Waters, BB King and Bobby Bland, Buddy Guy and The Chieftains.
Other artists he has presented in concert include Miles Davis, Stephane Grappelli, Benny Goodman, Chuck Berry, John Prine, Steve Goodman, Ry Cooder, Long John Baldry, Maynard Ferguson, Leon Redbone, Honeyboy Edwards, Jeff Healey, and Ian Tyson.
Flohil co-managed Downchild Blues Band for several decades.
He notes that as a publicist, he has frequently acted as manager and agent, especially for new artists.
Flohil began his career as an apprentice trainee reporter on the Evening Press in York, England.
Later Flohil worked on The Bradford Telegraph and Argus before becoming chief reporter of The Selby Gazette and Herald.
Moving to Canada in 1957, he edited trade magazines, and freelanced for Canadian High News.
He edited The Canadian Composer from 1970 to 1993, co-founded the weekly trade magazine The Record.
Flohil now writes for FYI Music News, Roots Music Canada, and The Sound Cafe.
In addition to his involvement with the Mariposa Music Festival as programming director, Richard Flohil is a regular workshop host and MC at festivals in Canada, such as the Mariposa Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, the Calgary Folk Music Festival, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and the Hillside Festival.
1990: Special Achievement Award, Casby Music Award
1999: Golden Porcupine For Lifetime Achievement Award
2005: Blues Booster Award, Toronto Blues Society
2009: Special Achievement Award, SOCAN
2010: Spirit of Folk Award, Folk Alliance International
2010: Keeping the Blues Alive Publicist of the Year Award, Blues Foundation, Memphis, Tennessee
2016: Unsung Hero Award, Canadian Independent Music Association
2017 : Hall of Fame, Mariposa Folk Festival
