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Lapp became involved in both the East Coast Music Awards and the Junos.(Family photo) comments
Gordon Lapp, whose impact on the music industry spread across the Maritimes, died in Summerside on Christmas Day.
Lapp was born and raised in P.E.I. s second city, and began a career in music promotion there in the 1970s.
In 1983 he joined up with Emery Perry to create The Regent restaurant and nightclub, which until 1994 was a destination venue for rock bands from across the country, including the Tragically Hip and Valdy.
In the 1990s Lapp spent some time in the television industry, working on the Emily of New Moon series for four seasons.