The bartender who discovered Stompin' Tom Connors - Day 6 from CBC Radio

Gaetan Lepine was tending bar at the Maple Leaf Tavern in Timmins, Ontario when a tall, skinny drifter walked in with a guitar. Lepine offered him a beer for a song, and the legend of Stompin' Tom Connors was born. The two men became lifelong friends and collaborators. Gaetan Lepine tells the tale of that fateful night, and tells us more about the man he called his "buddy."
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[@MegaJustGeorge]

The legend of Stompin' Tom Connors lives on! Thanks, CBC - I'm from Tennessee.

[@gatelepine6297]

I'm Gates' nephew and helping put together his songs on youtube. See his channel for some of his creations.

[@wendylable]

Interesting story about Tom Connors and his break in the music industry. Thanks for posting!

[@craigstark22]

What a great story.

[@jeanryckman8553]

always loved stomping Tom's music sense I was a teenager .I use to imitate his stomping when ever I listened to his music. I sure do miss him .R.I..P Tom.