Episode 9: Tommy Chong "From Canada to Motown"

The Silver Ash

We all know Tommy Chong from That 70's Show or from the Cheech and Chong movies and skits but, did you know Tommy was once and R & B Singer, signed to Motown? Tommy was very much into the R & B scene in Canada and he promoted several concerts in Canada. In fact, he introduced Ike and Tina Turner to Canada and he talks about a night, in Chicago, at The Regal Theater, when Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 opened for his group, Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers. That night lead to Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five getting his shot at Motown. Who knew that Tommy Chong had a whole other life before Cheech and Chong? Tommy's experiences as a bi-racial kid in Canada led to him co writing a chart climbing hit, "Does Your Mama Know About Me?" Hear these and other stories that you have never heard before on The Silver Ash Podcast, High Quality Conversation!