I found a couple old clips of John Roberts, or JD (as he was
known in Canada). He's originally from Toronto Canada, and hosted 'The New Music' from around 1978-86. I tried to find some clips of him when he was a hippie, but youtube doesn't have them. Here's some from the 80's anyways!
Interview with Stan Ridgeway of 'Wall of Voodo':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqo9MdtUMtI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKV1gJ-lc4Y
He's got a shaggy doo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwMoxWGmgKc
The Booze Brothers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z--FtrQz8_A
Hilarious interview with 'Nash the Slash' American Bandages:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMnklUF43lI
JD today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWlxxshasvQ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Roberts_(television_reporter)

I don't have time to look at those!!! I'm still trying to figure out your other questions! Clues would help... cause you have no takers on them..