Free Entrance at Author Autograph Session with Memoir available for purchase!
Since first stepping in front of MuchMusic’s national cameras in 1992, Bill Welychka has become one of Canada’s most enduring, recognizable, and respected television personalities. He is MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic’s longest-running VJ. Bill is renowned for his thoughtful interview style and his love and knowledge of a wide range of topics from pop culture to politics, and his reputation has been rewarded by many exclusives and awards.
Bill Welychka has been hearing for decades “You should write a book!” Well, that book is here and ready to be enjoyed by his large number of ardent followers. Any fan of music (country, pop, rock, rap, metal, etc.) will be entertained by his stories of hanging out with many of the industry’s biggest stars.
“A Happy Has-Been (Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists)” will dive into the many tales of spending time with Madonna (at her house), Mick Jagger, Oasis, AC/DC, Johnny Cash, members of The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Garth Brooks, Prince and dozens of other music legends. Bill writes about his world travels from spending time with the Maasai warriors on the Serengeti to covering the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco six years in a row. Despite a career that had him mobbed at concerts and meeting every single idol he had, Bill opened up about his battles with depression.
Also, this celebrated media icon shares the important life lessons he has learned during his blessed life. 2023 marks the 35th year of his dedication and insight to both sides of the camera. He has over 5,000 interviews under his belt (and growing!) including film and TV stars, royalty, politicians, athletes & innumerable music legends.
90s retro music is back in a big way and the timing of Bill’s book is perfect…he has been in demand for the past several years to talk about music and trends on numerous Podcasts, and there is a new documentary about MuchMusic slated for release on CRAVE in December and Bill was interviewed extensively for the doc and makes a few appearances on their Canada Wide documentary tour on Oct 28 Ottawa and Nov 4 Hamilton, which kicked off Sept 22 in Toronto’s sold-out Roy Thomson Hall. Tickets on sale now at http://www.299queenstreetwest.com
There is also a film currently in production loosely based on Bill’s life.
Bill’s book proudly features a Foreword by The Tragically Hip’s Paul Langlois. Partial proceeds from the book are being donated to the White Ribbon Campaign and various women’s shelters across Canada.
Bill Welychka’s “A Happy Has-Been (Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists)” is available at Indigo, Friesen Press, Barnes and Nobel, Books at Apple Books, Amazon Kindle, Google Play, Nook, on-line retailers as a TOP 10 BESTSELLER, and is #1 at KOBO.
For more info, please visit http://www.billwelychka.ca
JOIN us
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 12 to 4 p.m. for Fan Meet & Greet
Autograph Session with Iconic TV Personality and Canadian Author
Bill Welychka of MuchMusic Fame at CHAPTERS Indigo Belleville – Quinte Mall-390 Front Street N. Belleville, (613) 962-3600
Free Entrance AND Memoir is Available for Purchase At This Event!
Free Entrance at Author Autograph Session with Memoir available for purchase!
Since first stepping in front of MuchMusic’s national cameras in 1992, Bill Welychka has become one of Canada’s most enduring, recognizable, and respected television personalities. He is MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic’s longest-running VJ. Bill is renowned for his thoughtful interview style and his love and knowledge of a wide range of topics from pop culture to politics, and his reputation has been rewarded by many exclusives and awards.
Bill Welychka has been hearing for decades “You should write a book!” Well, that book is here and ready to be enjoyed by his large number of ardent followers. Any fan of music (country, pop, rock, rap, metal, etc.) will be entertained by his stories of hanging out with many of the industry’s biggest stars.
“A Happy Has-Been (Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists)” will dive into the many tales of spending time with Madonna (at her house), Mick Jagger, Oasis, AC/DC, Johnny Cash, members of The Beatles, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Garth Brooks, Prince and dozens of other music legends. Bill writes about his world travels from spending time with the Maasai warriors on the Serengeti to covering the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco six years in a row. Despite a career that had him mobbed at concerts and meeting every single idol he had, Bill opened up about his battles with depression.
Also, this celebrated media icon shares the important life lessons he has learned during his blessed life. 2023 marks the 35th year of his dedication and insight to both sides of the camera. He has over 5,000 interviews under his belt (and growing!) including film and TV stars, royalty, politicians, athletes & innumerable music legends.
90s retro music is back in a big way and the timing of Bill’s book is perfect…he has been in demand for the past several years to talk about music and trends on numerous Podcasts, and there is a new documentary about MuchMusic slated for release on CRAVE in December and Bill was interviewed extensively for the doc and makes a few appearances on their Canada Wide documentary tour on Oct 28 Ottawa and Nov 4 Hamilton, which kicked off Sept 22 in Toronto’s sold-out Roy Thomson Hall. Tickets on sale now at http://www.299queenstreetwest.com
There is also a film currently in production loosely based on Bill’s life.
Bill’s book proudly features a Foreword by The Tragically Hip’s Paul Langlois. Partial proceeds from the book are being donated to the White Ribbon Campaign and various women’s shelters across Canada.
Bill Welychka’s “A Happy Has-Been (Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists)” is available at Indigo, Friesen Press, Barnes and Nobel, Books at Apple Books, Amazon Kindle, Google Play, Nook, on-line retailers as a TOP 10 BESTSELLER, and is #1 at KOBO.
For more info, please visit http://www.billwelychka.ca
JOIN us
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 12 to 4 p.m. for Fan Meet & Greet
Autograph Session with Iconic TV Personality and Canadian Author
Bill Welychka of MuchMusic Fame at CHAPTERS Indigo Belleville – Quinte Mall-390 Front Street N. Belleville, (613) 962-3600
Free Entrance AND Memoir is Available for Purchase At This Event!
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