 Into the 1970s and onwards, he became a very popular act and toured the country regularly, performing at the legendary Albert Hall in Toronto and the Rising Sun in Montreal.In 1998, during his 60th birthday celebration, the CBC recorded a live tribute CD that includes performances by the Nova Scotia Mass Choir, Sam Moon and Frank MacKay.In 2004, he was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Blues album and in 2005 nominated for Best Blues album at the East Coast Music Awards.