Sam SNIDERMAN

I use to take a Grey Hound bus to Toronto early on a Saturday morning to go to SAMs on Younge Street. There he would be holding court glasses pushed up on his forehead asking us what we were listening to and wanted to buy. It is the Holy Grail of record buying experiences to say I personally was handed albums by Sam to buy. Thanks Sam

Jason, Bobbie & Lana
Sam was one of a kind & working at Sam the Record Man and Roblan with all of you is something I will never forget.I was sorry to hear of his passing. My condolances to all of the Sniderman family. RIP and enjoy catching up with Sid.
sunshine pierpoint

Dear Snideman family, I would like to extend my condolences to Jason and his mother for the passage of Mr. Sniderman, very nice man. I knew you through your visits to Dalvay by-the-sea Hotel. Jason brought us new, ie. Roxy Music, and hard to find to find, ie. Mountain, albums and Mr. Sniderman is still waiting for his first ping-pong win. good momories. Sincerely, Paul Vidal

A Salute to The Man, the Father, the Employer & A Canadian Legend

Sam The Record Man will Live Forever

Thanks for teaching me that I can have FUN and WORK together.
Former Roblan's Employee

I started going to the College St. store in the 50s and remember Sam as such a nice man away back then. Sam was part of our history. So sorry he's gone.

RIP Sam and you touched so many of us by introducing us to the Toronto music culture & I recall the excitement of buying my first 45 racing to the store downtown with my first allowance. Years later when I worked full time I spent most of my pay cheque on vinyls every week! My sincere condolences to the family & you must be so proud of Mr. Sniderman's contribution and the legacy that he has left with many in this city and country.

Growing up in Toronto, walking Yonge Street, Going into Sam the Record Man's store where I bought my first album, Hotel California....Thanks for the memories

Hello. I may be too late. There was no mention of Montreal anywhere. I used to go to 'Sam the Record Man' in a basement store to find the music I was looking for. Maybe it was 'The Continental Music Store' and 'Sam' was in the basement. I think that is something to be remembered. I know it is somehow very long ago, but he was an icon (the term wasn't used then) and you knew that you would find the 'exact find' at Sam's. Thank you Sir. Sad to see you go. You were an 'icon' of my generation. You knew your stuff sir! I am still vinyl and 45's! To the family, please accept my condolences. Your father was a trendsetter with conviction! (Une base solide et beaucoup de conviction)
Renée Gagner

My memories will "spin" forever, I am proud to say I worked for you during the best years of my life ('79-'80), my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

It was interesting, exciting and fun to work for Sam the Record Man. Sam, the iconic head of the retail concern, mentored all of us whether we liked it or not. His mentoring left an indelible impression with me that I will carry with me for life. It was great to know you. Now you can continue that argument you were having with Sid.

RIP

Richard Dean

Condolences to all the family, including Janet's daughter Judy and her son Travis. Along with his predeceased partner he was a good neighbour and friend, so kind to me when I was alone, inviting me for drinks and Christmas dinner etc. I will miss you, Sam.

Do I fondly remember Sam Sniderman? You bet I do. 714 College St. was a must if you were buying a (78) record in the '50s. I remember vividly the booths where we could listen to them, before purchasing. Imagine! Right out of "Happy Days". Plus, he was always so patient with us kids.
A great guy. So, thanks for the memories, Sam and may God bless you always. A big fan, Rose Marie Scholes xo

Sam was my 1st father influence back in the late 50s. I was only 18 when Sam and Sid gave me my first job at Snidermans Music Hall at 714 College St. Where we would answer the phone "Snidemans Music Hall Home of Same the Record Man" Thank you Bobby & Jason for shareing your wonderful Dad
My thoughts are with you and your families
Ronnie Verner
Belleville,ON

I remember Sam and his son, Robert as members of The Fitness Institute in Willowdale. We played squash together. Sam gave me my first LP, the white album by "Chicago" (a/k/a CTA). The Yonge Street store was as iconic as Maple Leaf Gardens and I can here Petula Clark's song, "Downtown" resonating in my head. Yes, "the lights were much brighter there and you could forget all your troubles". It was truly an outing to visit that Toronto landmark.
Sam, and the Sniderman family, I am sure there is a record player waiting for you!!!! With sincere condolences, Rob McDonald

Truly a Toronto icon. Thank you Sam. Rest in peace.
Andreana

RIP Sam...thankyou for the memories

You are a Toronto Icon. Thank-you for all the music.

He was great man, who influenced everyone he met, and a great listener. I have cherished the memories and I think of all of you often. The years that I worked for Sam were some of the best of my career. My deepest condolences to Jason and Bob, indeed to the whole family. May the family be spared further sorrow.

Thank you Sam for teaching rock and roll!

it was 1970 and I was only 8 years old when I was taken to Sam the Record Man to buy my first album.My Uncle was one of the managers.Thank you Sam for such a great birthday.R.I.P

RIP Sam you will be missed.

Mr Sam, thank you for helping so many young new musicians!

It was a a different time , a time that I will cherish forever working at the Flagship store on Barrington Street. I made great friends there and loved working in an industry that was at it's peak before it's sad downfall to what was a great time.. Gone are the days of rifling through lps and cds listening to great music. Sam brought that to generations of people with his love of music. You will be missed.

Sam thank you for the music, the memories and the friends and family I have.

God speed good sir.

RIP Sam, your were an inspiration and I loved working for Sam the Record Man and I loved when you came to visit the stores. You will be missed xoxo