Jean-Marc Pisapia, The Box

Founder/Frontman of The Box Jean-Marc Pisapia talks about being Men Without Hats keyboardist pre-Safety Dance [and meeting Ivan at German language class], the influence of spending a month in the Soviet Union as a teen, the origin of L’Affair Dumoutier, opening for The Spoons on their first tour, the confusion around Sass Jordan’s membership in the band, filming Closer Together in the Dominican Republic, memories of playing Kingswood Music Theatre and the rotating stage at the Ontario Place Forum, getting Chris De Burgh away from his wife for a night on the town, why you ABSOLUTELY will hear all the hits when you see The Box live, his role as a ‘hooker,’ Quebec’s love affair with The Box, making a progressive rock album, and why if you go to the wrong website for the band you’ll just end up with lots of cardboard! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices