Sam Sniderman aka the founder of the iconic Sam the Record Man store has passed away today. The store that stood for nearly 50 years became an integral part of Toronto's history.
It opened in 1959 and unfortunately had to close it's doors in June 2007 because of the rise of mp3 downloads and iTunes,they just could not compete.
According to a statement from the family a memorial service will be held sometime in October will re-post with date when it is announced.
Here is the article http://news.sympatico.cbc.ca/local/on/sam_the_record_man_sniderman_dies_/95f032ac
More to come later
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