SITE: DESIGNED,WRITTEN, EDITED-JONATHAN L WHERE THE MUSIC HITS THE FAN! TM 2004/2005 January 31 Justin Timberlake Birthday's today: John "Johnny Rotten" Lydon, Nolan Ryan, Norman Mailer Carol Channing, Ernie Banks, Benjamin L. Hooks, Jackie Robinson 1919-1972 You won the lottery, you build your dream radio station: Let's see. For me that would be...in the Mayan Rivera, in one of those beautiful casa's on the beach south of Tulum. I'd be playing lots of sexy latin dance music. That would be my ideal station. Jillian Reitsma What Are Records, Denver CO I would have a progressive pop/rock station covering the great music made only before 1979. 1. Doo Wop 2. Rock of the 50's (Chuck, Fats, Little Richard, Buddy Holly,etc) 3. Girl groups of the 60's 4. The Brill Bldg. 5. The British invasion. 6. 60's progressive rock (Cream, The Who, etc) 7. Flower power and psychedelic 8. Great 60's pop (Rascals, Beach Boys) 9. Soul (Otis, Aretha, etc) 10. The Folkie's (Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young) 11. Country rock (Poco, Burrito's, early Eagles) 12. 70's rock from the Allman's to the Sex Pistols...all presented by informative DJ's who would teach us about rock music and talk to us like we were sitting in the living room. I've got more idea's...but enough for now. Stu Cohen Three Kings Records, Burbank CA Mexico! Plus...I'd follow all Con-Can regulations so the Mexican nation would be able to hear a lot of Rush and Tragically Hip. Ian McCain PD KJQN, Salt Lake City UT January 30 Phil Collins Birthday's today: Mark Eitzel, Dick Cheney, Ruth Brown, Gene Hackman, Jalen Rose, Franklyn Delano Roosevelt 1882-1945 Question of the week: You won the lottery-build your own dream radio station. Where would it be? What would it sound like? Let's start off with the ever thinking Gary Jay of TVT Records New York. I guess if I won the lottery (and bought a radio station, instead of a pro football team or a guitar store, or a recording studio??)...well, ratings, TSL, etc wouldn't be a factor...cuz it's MY station, right? Who cares how many people tune in ot out? Billing, schmilling...I'm rich already! I'd havea serious block-programmed station...probably like a college, or community-run station ...that ran the whole gamut: rock, jazz, blues, electronic/ambient, black metal, etc. It'd be a station that you would listen to just to see what the fuck was comin' up next...that...or I'd program it like MTV was when it first signed on...NO format ...ANYTHING goes. Black Sabbath into Wang Chung, into Pat Bentar into Kansas into Lipps Inc., into AC/DC into Prince & The Revolution into Charles Mingus, into Hanoi Rocks into Eddy Grant! You'd have to keep listening because you just couldn't imagine what coming up next. There would be some TRAIN-WRECKS as far as seques went...but, again...MY station...who cares. Again, old-school MTV-style ...before Nick and Jessica, and Road Rules marathons were invented. I like that Gary...some good thoughts on the question of the week...which will continue all week. Already have some very clever and humorous ones, so stay tuned. You still have time to send yours. January 29 Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter 1889-1949 Birthday's today: Oprah Winfrey, Tom Selleck, Greg Louganis, Louie Perez Proffessor Irwin Corey, Victor Mature 1916-1999, W.C. Fields 1880-1946 Marc Alghini responds with this question: "Hey there, just read your blog, and I think Miss Jones was completely wrong and tasteless on the spoof... but here is something to think about. If the GM/Owner hires some one to "shock" the audience, wouldn't the onus of responsibility go to the them instead of the jock, who is doing what they were hired to? It was discussed a bit on the NY Radio Board, but seriously...that's what they are hired to do" As I ponder your question...I still think regardless...Miss Jones is wrong. Did the GM/Owner conjure up the bit and tell her to run with it? I highly doubt it. Did the morning crew take their plan/idea to the GM? Maybe...but I doubt it, unless they did...then I would say the GM/Owner is fully responsible. In the end...making fun of dead people, especially in this case...everybody at the station has to take responsibilty for this. Miss Jones might be the voice, but all are GUILTY at Hot 97 including her! As a follow-up...Hot 97 is losing clients such as Toyota, and H&R Block, among others. Emmis must be steaming!-JL Her name comes up from time to time, and I found out that Alexa Tobin, formely of WXRK, WBRU, and WEQX is now living in Manchester VT and is a snowboard instructer. One would assume she is happy, considering she didn't leave Manchester after the WEQX gig. Must be something about snow? KKND New Orleans PD Sig sounded extremely happy when I spoke with him yesterday. He's back doing mornings with sidekick VYDRA. They call the show "The Morning Train Wreck", saying "it's a lot of controlled chaos, dead air, and a lot of audience participation". He says he still stays up late and prefers to have less sleep and jacked up on coffee. -LOL Credibility?: Ok...first let me set the mood. I'm sitting at my computer, "Radio Ass Kiss" by The Wonderstuff is playing in rotation on my iTunes, KROQ is on below me on a shelf as I am taping something for Steve Masters, and the news is on to my left on the 14" flat screen TV, next to the computer. I am smiling...and in a good mood...for real. I don't feel ornery...lol...just...in a pleasant mood as I respond to an e-mail that I recieved from FMQB's Mike Parrish. Always a man of words, Mike simply says "Mr. Rosen...You tell me who's more credible?" MP He has sent an attachment, that frankly took me a while to open, but when I did I was bursting with laughter. It was a chart from Alexa, the system that ranks the traffic of websites. It's the daily reach per millions per day. His blue lines are much higher than mine, although they have many peaks and valleys. My first reaction is pretty much the same as it is now. Ok...so your (fill in the blank) is bigger than mine. Mike...I know this a reaction to what I said a couple of days ago (scroll down)...but you must be serious to take the time to upload the chart. As of this writing FMQB is ranked at 81,688, which is fantastic, and I am at a lowly 286,084...out of over 100 millions websites all over the world. Mike, I've only had this site up 3 months...compared to years for your company. First, I am not a trade magazine, nor do I pretend to be one...this is a WEBZINE. So what's rankings got to do with price of tea in China? Or for that matter credibility? Take a fun poke once in a while, it won't harm you. I like you Mike, always have...you're a "nice" guy. I'm not. I've earned the right to say what I think, and guess what? I do. Now...if you are trying to say that you personally have more credibility than me...that's a whole other story. Mike...you had an average radio career, and you work for a trade magazine/website. Big F'n deal! (I am still smiling as I type this:) As far as I'm concerned all trade magazines, save one -allaccess...suck, are unimportant, mean very little anymore and should shrivel up and go away! As for me...my site doesn't portray to be anything then what it is. A fun place for people, not just the biz, to find some fun stuff to read and be informed in a different way than the stiff conservative R&R, the thin as toilet paper HITS, and, the mostly late news of FMQB. You can take away budgets, you can slice and dice the industry any way you want...but humor and saying what others won't sometimes has much more credibility than trying to be first with the news and smooching every ass around. (I am still smiling, yes Steve, I hit the record button, still watching glimpes of the news and Jack White is screaming from my computer!) I have no credibility...so I think I'll stop now.-LOL January 28 Elijah Wood Birthday's today: Nick Carter, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Dante Culpepper, Jermaine Dye, David Lodge, Alan Alda Not Funny: According to the Associated Press, The host of WQHT-FM, an Emmis New York station, was suspended, along with rest of the morning crew. They were suspended on Wednesday. Tarsha Jones known as Miss Jones did a parody of the charity single "We Are The World" last Friday. The song mocked the victims of the catastrophic South Asia tsunami. Rick Cummings, president of Emmis Radio said "What happened is morally and socially indefensible" He goes on to say "All involved, myself included, are ashamed and deeply sorry. I know the members of the morning team are contrite. They know their actions here are inexcusable". Ya know...normally I would defend any persons right to free speech, and usually do the majority of the time. Yet...Miss Jones...what the fuck were you thinking? Look, Howard Stern and his crew farting and all the stuff they do doesn't offend me...I just think alot of it is boring...hence..I don't listen to Howard. I do watch his show on TV occasionally though. Maybe I find it funnier or at least amusing visually. I prefer Kevin & Bean every morning on KROQ. For some strange reason...they are damn good and really don't go for the low blow or blue humor very much. Great interviews with both the musical and film/TV world. "Money" (aka Matt Smith, former promo domo at Dreamworks) is wry and humorous, although I don't feel he's trying to be...or maybe he is and doesn't know it. Anyway...throw in Ralph Garmen and Lisa May...it makes a great morning team. All, I can say is... MISS JONES...you royally fucked up...there are certain subjects you just leave alone, and if someone on your crew came up with the lame idea... you shoulda just said...uh uh..and walked away from it. I have never heard your show...and more than likely you'll be back on-air soon...but babe... go for it on any subject except where many have died...and that topic will never be funny any way you look at it. Got it? If Kevin & Bean ever, which I haven't heard them do, nor do I think they will make fun of the train disaster of two days ago here in LA...I will never listen again and switch over to Howard and deal with farts and the same old tired sex jokes. "Cool Dude" of the week "They play Good Charlotte on the radio...and that's the way I like it...they play Sleepy Jackson on the radio...and that's the way I like it...they play Beyonce on the radio...and that's the way I like it...they don't play me (laughs) on the radio...and that's the way I like it" (from "Catch My Disease") Aussie Ben Lee kicks it with this happy head nodder from his forthcoming album Awake Is The New Sleep on new label New West Records. This in from WHRL Albany PD Lisa Biello..."How come you can't smoke in offices anymore? 'Cause I would be way more productive with an ashtray by my side? I'm jonesing for a smokey treat and haven't had one since 2PM and it's 2 degrees outside...plus the wind chill!" (on-air on Thursday) January 27 Bridget Fonda Birthday's today: Chris Collinsworth, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791 Donna Reed 1921-1986, Laiden and Laleth Bijani (conjoined twins) 1974-2003 Horrific: Is the only way to describe yesterday morning's disaster. A man who was suicidal parked his Jeep on the railroad tracks on the Glendale/Atwater Village border, decided not to kill himself...then couldn't move the vehicle, and stood by and watched as one MTA train hit the jeep, derailing into on oncoming train and also slamming into a parked Union Pacific train loaded with gravel...creating the worst train disaster in Los Angeles history. 11 people were killed and over two hundred injured. This was less than two miles from my house and I could smell the spilt fuel all the way up by me. For those who know the area...it was just behind Costco on Los Feliz Boulevard...a stones throw from where I often golf. He then picked up an object and started to slash his wrists and punturing himself on his chest area. He survived and has been arrested. Some survivors are still not accounted for. I'm sure all radio stations in Los Angeles did the same thing, but I just happened to hear KROQ's plea for Type O Negative blood for some of the injured that were taken to over 15 differnet hospitals in the LA area. Note to Halloran: Reasons why I won't publish what you sent. I know it's open forum week...but...1. The graphic is too large, and when reduced no one would be able to read it. 2. Jesus Bush doesn't interest me, and frankly, although funny...enough of Bush already. 3. With Alfred E. on the upper left hand corner...it tells me it came from Mad Magazine. 4. Couldn't you come up with something original from you? From Don Glasgow of United Stations, NY...If it's not too late...in reply to "What Disc Jockey affected your life the most growing up? Todd Pettengill WPLJ NY. His comedy would embed itself in my head for years to come. As I recall Don, he was Scott Shannon's sidekick at one time, and he was also very prominent on WWF wrestling TV shows from the mid to late 90's. Yeah...he was a very funny guy from what I remember. Kind of on speed...and made great facial transitions.-JL This just in...former Florida resident, WKRL PD Scott Petibone and wife Lori enjoyed sledding in the snow this past weekend. But deep down inside he would would prefer to be on his surf board. Ahh...but he told me after a drive further north recently...he found the ocean with 2 foot waves and no wind. Guess it won't be hard to figure out as soon as Spring rolls around... guess where Scottso will be? The FCC sucks...and with all the things going down with broadcast companys trying to avoid further scrutiny...many more people will be out business, jobs, and having to reinvent themselves. According to sources AIR has shut their doors. January 26 Ellen DeGeneres Birthday's today: Paul Newman, Wayne Gretzky, Jules Feiffer, Vince Carter Angela Davis, Bob Uecker, General Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964 Boy Troy former WFNX Boston PD checked in today. "Nice to be back in touch...and nice to hear from you, man! Hope you are doing well...it appears that you are! And...thanks for sending Max (Tolkoff) back to the east coast...cuz you sure can't get enough Oingo Boingo!" Tami Shawn says "I loved your reply to my question. What the labels don't realize is us "good ones that got away" would gladly bring back our experience and knowledge at half the salary as long as the expense accounts are still around!" Ahh...the expense accounts. I never had one when I was a Vice President, at the original Album Network (pre-CC), but you hit on something Tam. I would bet that many entered labels for years to have that nifty little thing called an expense account. I'll also bet that many abused it too. Maybe another reason labels today are watching their coins so carefully. I gotta throw this in, 'cause I find it so amusing...labels telling me that they don't have a budget for me when I ask $300 for a banner that stays up on site for 3 months, and they can change it any time they want in that period of time. They take a dump after a $300 meal on the company, but can't afford that paltry sum for lots of eyeballs. -LOLOLOL Is FMQB a reliable source? What...they are...ok...then according to their website yesterday...WHFS is back! WHFS is back! Neat...what was once a great heritage Alt station...up till about 4 years ago...is now on WXYV Live 105.7 in Baltimore. In a nice gesture they will allow Lisa Worden to program nights Monday-Friday at 7PM through overnight and all weekend long. Isn't that a talk radio station?...they do have HOWARD STERN. The "reliable" source doesn't say who is on-air...but I'm sincerely happy for Lisa who due to high demand from "friends" and lest not forget the promise of another HFStival come Springtime. Only two weeks out of work, not bad. I hope what I wrote (scroll down) resinates some about communicating. Don't worry, I won't call or e-mail...you probably hate me...and that's ok. However, I wouldn't take bets on it...but right after that festival, just a hunch...unless the music is really wanted...WXYV will go back to what they were...whatever that was. By the way...the "new" WHFS debuted on January 21. You can also hear a different version of WHFS on the net at www.whfs.com Ok...I hear Steve Miller Band's "Take The Money And Run" in the background... I gotta go! January 25 Don Maynard Birthday's today: Gloria Naylor, Virginia Woolf 1882-1941 Congrats ...to WANZ/ Tuscaloosa APD/Productions Director Monk ... who just returned from a blissful honeymoon on Paradise Island in the Bahama's. He and wife Kelly were married on Elvis' birthday January 8. It is the first marriage for both. Open forum week continues: Tami Shawn from In Flight, Los Angeles has this burning question: Here's the million dollar question. Why is that so many wonderful and talented people (like me) are no longer employed in this wonderful business we used to call "records"? Well Tam...the simple answer would be that the industry likes young nubile persons that they can pay a ridiculous low amount of money, and make them work ungodly hours so they can say..."hey I work in the music biz"! But we can explore further if you'd like. The age and lower salary surely plays a part...but it is the big labels that got bloated years ago and spent money like there was no end to the golden fuel that drove the biz. They took radio out to big dinners, and lunches that if drinking was cut out...the cost wouldn't be that big...but add in the alcohal and you are talking a fortune. Add in flying people all over the country, hotel costs and other expenses...and then billing it to the artists... eventually would have an effect...right? This might be a blanket statement... but this business on both sides of the fence is full of more takers than givers! There has been so much taking from the bottom to the top, that it had to have an effect at one point. Good people like you, were just that...hard working and good. People like you were replaced in some cases by persons that somehow fell upwards. One off the top of my head would be Da. ....... It's a miracle this guy even had a gig. He had to be fucking someone who had connections. Oh... right...nepotism has something to with it also. I guess I could go on and on... but "good" people are prime targets to get shit upon in this industry. And...the ones doing the shitting, have huge assholes! I don't know...does that answer your question?- JL January 24 John Belushi 1949-1982 Birthday's today: Neil Diamond, Jools Holland, Gennifer Flowers, Warren Zevon 1947-2003 Goodnight Johnny: Yesterday's passing of Johnny Carson was very sad. The man did 30 years on the Tonight Show, leaving 13 years ago his legacy for Jay Leno to take on where Johnny left off. He died in Malibu at the age of 79. I thought NBC's quickly put together hour special last night on "Dateline" was pretty good, showing many funny and unusual moments from the show. Even though Steve Allen and Jack Paar preceded Carson...Carson was and will always be the greatest late night talk show ever. You can argue about Leno, and Letterman all you want...Carson was the BEST! So this week is OPEN FORUM for all your opinions or questions. Any topic. Gruvegirl Summer Los Angeles, asks "Boxers, briefs, or thongs???(wink wink) I can only answer for myself. Boxers around the house, and briefs when I go out of the house. Thongs-not me. The joke around my house is , Jeanette will say...put your boxers on, and let the boys out! Anyway...if any of you guys want to answer this...go right ahead. Joey Gusto PD WBER, Rochester wants to know who will be the next Modest Mouse? Joey, it's still kinda early in the year...but I would like to see maybe The Libertines or LCD Soundsystem at this moment. That could change though. Johnny D from Tempe AZ, says "Hey dude, What's Up? Say, you might want to consider a change in your audio when you hit the site. The guy says "I haven't seen you before", and I have been to the page several times. There might be a "welcome back for more" audio stream for those that have been there and keep the other greeting for those who hit it the first time. Just a thought. Johnny, when I recieved 5 different audio bits from SLUGGO, who I truly appreciate taking the time to do them...there are "welcome back"...etc. But as much as I wanted to loop all 5 at one time...I thought it would be better to do this one for a while due to so many new people coming aboard. They will change every couple of weeks. A suggestion...TURN down the sound dammit!-JL Power of the Internet: So...I write this innocent thing about a guy on this blog and all of a sudden this site is being hit by people from...are you ready for this...Slovenia, France, Canada, Austrailia, U.K., Austria, and Germany! No shit...and do you know how I know this? That funny liitle thing called AddFreeStats that you see on some pages tells me exactly what city, Country, time, page views, what pages, and if you are a new viewer or unique viewer (a regular). It also lets me know what browser you are using and how long you were on the sight. It's friggin' cool. I've been watching this since I installed it and I gotta tell you...it's totally facinating. At least I know where my traffic comes from. No wonder why the net kicks the shit out of trees (magazines). January 23 Birthday's today: Humphrey Bogart 1899-1957 Eric Metcalf, Erubiel Durazo, Alan Embree, Ernie Kovacs 1919-1962 Finishing up with Radio Influences: It's gotta be "Kid Leo" for me during the days of WMMS/Cleveland and "The Buzzard" back in the mid-70's and early 80's. Smooth voice, tid-bits of music info and best friends of Bruce Springsteen. He was too cool! As Joey Ramone sang, "Do you remember lying in bed with the covers pulled over your head, listening, radio playing so no one can see?" Yes I can remeber! Like yesterday! Buzz Fitzgerald Nights WBNS, Columbus OH Weasel from WHFS for turning me on to The Pixies. Dave Sanford Spectre Promotions, Los Angeles CA (Soon to be also in Oregon) RICK DEES was the first DJ I remember, hearing his countdown on Saturday or Sunday. But he never made me want to get into radio. After that it was PIRATE RADIO in Bailey, Colorado in '80-'82...then V89 College radio in Tallahassee, Florida. During High Scholl, the first real commercial radio station I really followed and spent time listening to and going to events/ promotions to get bumper stickers or concert tickets to see The Sisters Of Mercy/Daniel Dax/Souxsie Souix, or NIN was KJQN, Salt Lake City. I was a fan of MIKE SUMMERS, KERRY & BILL, and the rest of the original line-up back in '87-89...then the next thing you know, I'm making a name for myself spinning industrial music underground clubs in SLC, and then I get hired to do the same for KJQN in '90. Before that happened I was going off to Drama College to study acting along with creative writing and black and white photography...but I got sucked in by my passion for music and helping to break bands. So I guess if it wasn't for Mike Summers and KJQN... and Bessie The Milk Beast...there would be no Christopher The Minister. Christopher The Minister Left Of Center 26, Sirius Satellite, New York NY There's been a lot of people that who have inflenced me over the years, including JOHN DEBELLA (WMMR), TRISH MERELLO (WPST), and even JOHN PEEL(via BBC World Service)...but I'd have to give the most credit to what I do to Lee Paris on Philadelphia's WIFI "I-92" (he also did stints at WXPN and WMMR). At the time WIFI was doing Rick Carroll's "Rock of the 80's" format. PARIS was Music Director and hosted nights on "I-92". The year was 1983, when WIFI dumped CHR for Modern Rock. I was already buying every New Wave and Punk record I could get my hands on...and I was excited to be hearing my kind of music on commercial radio. LEE PARIS was a major champion of of exciting new (and not so new) music that wasn't getting airplay anywhere else. Years earlier at WXPN, while hosting a program... PARIS stated "Very very little of this new kind of music is being played. We are very upset by that. This program should not exist. It only exists because other radio stations are not doing a proper job." PARIS had a very upbeat delivery...you could hear his enthusiasm for what he was playing. WIFI had a Top 40 feel, jocks talking up intros, keeping it tight, etc. LEE also managed some of the clubs in the city, wrote local newspaper articles on music, ran his own record label, and played a student in the movie "Rock and Roll High School". I never met him, I was just a listener. He died way too young in 1986. He had bouts with depression. I spoke to someone that used to know him who guessed that he was unhappy with his career at the time and decided to commit suicide. No one really knows for sure what happened, but it involved a fatal mix of sedatives and alcohol. Sometimes I wonder what Lee would have thought of the alternative format by the early 90's, or even today? Scott Lowe B104, Allentown PA The disc jockey who affected my life the most would have to be Dave Herman, WNEW, New York. Of course I grew up listening to SCOTTSO, ALLISON STEELE, and even "COUSIN" BRUCIE. But DAVE HERMAN was the DJ that actually helped me get into the business. When I started High School, I used to call and write letters to Dave all the time to the point that I was pain in his ass. I guess I was one of those kids that they referred to at the station as a groupie or a stalker. I guess you could say that I knd of grew on Dave. I knew I wanted to get into radio and I began asking him how to get into the business. He gave me great advice about getting a good education, going to College with a good staion and interning wherever I could. Well ...I followed his advice to the letter and eventually landed my first real gig at WLIR. Years had passed since I bugged ol' Dave. Fast forward to 1985. I was spinning every Friday night at Studio 54 as part of an ongoing 'LIR promotion playing "New Wave" dance records, a very successful night. In August, Studio 54 threw me a huge birthday party and one of the guests in attendance was none other than DAVE HERMAN! He had no idea who I was. I went over to him and introduced myself and he told me that he was a fan and listened to me on WLIR all the time. I then told him the story about the little shit head that bugged him all the time for advice, and that shit was me. He was flabbergasted and said "THAT WAS YOU??? Holy shit! That's so funny." We had a few drinks together and talked for quite a while. This time, he wasn't trying to give me the brush off. Things had come full circle. Willobee Still looking for a gig, hire me!, Hartford CT January 22 George Foreman Birthday's today: John Hurt, Graham Kerr, Tyrone Power Jr., D.W. Griffith 1875-1948 More radio stories: I'd have to say my biggest influence was George Gmaric in Dallas at KDGE in the late 80's/early 90's. George's encyclopedic knowledge of music really drove me toward melding my love for music and obscure facts into a career selection. I spent countless amounts of my life trying to answer "Trivia From Hell"...and proudly did so several times. George's love for Texas music also had an effect on my life, introducing me to countless bands from Dallas, one of which resulted in me meeting one of my good friends who remains so to this day. Mark Rudkin Houston TX Um...what was the question? I think for me because I am just a RADIO FAN. I have always recorded shows (including spots/club breaks) in every market I have vacationed in since I was a child so that I could feel like I LIVED there instead of just visiting. I always lived for the Sunday/Saturday morning count- downs...Casey Kasem, Rick Dees, etc. The original ARTISTS that made you feel like you were really part of something bigger. I know these guys are more commercial, but I also used to love hearing what ever random I could find in Manhattan...those DJ's diggin'/scraping for content and there are just people who 'make it their own' and don't ask for permission. I wish I could remember all their names. People used to call me and say "Hey, listen to this..." it would be when they recorded ME and found the tapes (commercials and all). I hope in 10 years when you do this survey again someone can say I influenced someone to be bigger then their city will allow. PS...I also listened to Japanese and Spanish radio in NYC which was GREAT when you have a buzz but I can't spell their names...or... er...understand their names. Church of ROCK N' ROLL!!! Dick Clark...get better soon!!!!! You are my real father I just found out! Summer James Gruvegirl, Film and TV actress, Voiceovers, Los Angeles CA There are three that bent my mind here on those hot desert nights. First there was Dave Steere "The Wild Child" on KPHO with his Coca-Cola Dance Party every night in the late 50's. I still have my Dave Steere fan club card. Then there was Tony Evans on KRIZ who just seemed so outragious at the time. You just never knew what he would say next. And of course beaming North from Mexico, the amazing Wolfman Jack on XERB "Mind Blowers Radio over Los Angeles!" "Do you have your clothes on baby?" John Dixon (aka Johnny D) Phoenix music legend, Tempe, AZ I was a teenager growing up in Richmond, VA in the sixties. The Top 40 station was WLEE...but the other station that I listened to was the "Soul" station WANT. The afternoon jock was Mr. C...He used to have a promo that went something like this ..."Mr. C's got a bucket of soul. What's he gonna do with it? He's gonna pour it on us!" Mr. C poured buckets and buckets of soul on me and it turned me on to so much great music. He was cool in an ultra conservative time and city. I remember listening to him like it was yesterday...for memories! PS: and where else could you hear ads for Scuppernong wine? Steve Jones Brash Music, Atlanta GA Easy. Rodney Bingenheimer. I grew up in LA and he played "the shit", once KROQ started catering to a "broader audience". (Sigh) My friends and I would all conference each other and put in our tapes and talk all during the show. Stuff we dug...stuff we didn't like...what we liked from the week before and our ability (or inability in most cases) to find it. Kids today have it so easy! They can type in the band on the web and find them somehow. Back then if Goody or Tower didn't "got it", we were screwed. Once we could drive, we found Melrose Avenue and found a lot of these gems...but up until we were 16 we'd play these poor warped tapes over and over. I still have a lot of these tapes and a 1989 KROQ New Years countdown I listen to occasionally. Anyhow...Rodney, if you're reading this: THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. From "This Could Be The Night" to "Oh Teenage Woman" to the Inflatable Boy Clams "Skeleton's"...we loved every minute! I truly believe his show is why I'm so passionate about Specialty shows to this day (and have been promoting to them for over 8 years). The music fans are listening. Liz Koch Notorious Promotions, Queens NY I'm sure you can guess which disc jockey affected my life the most growing up. It's none other than the great Jonathan L. If it wasn't for my Mom winning all the time on your show, you guys probably never would have met. Man...that brings back memories. Your voice and knowledge soothed the radio waves like a fresh diaper on my new born son, your grandson. Hope you like the simile. Rueben Your son, Mesa AZ January 21 Geena Davis Birthday's today: Jack Nicklaus, Hakeem Olajuwon, Rusty Greer, Benny Hill 1925-1992 More radio stories: You're getting 2 out of me, even though there are so many great ones and unsung heroes of radio. The first one would have to be a guy named Chip Beef. He worked at a college station where I was growing up in Northern Illinois. He was from NYC and played all those great NY bands...Ramones, Blondie, Television, Patti Smith. I was 13 when he played these records. In 1979 he blew me away. Ended up getting on my bike, and asking to sweep the floors of the radio station. On the commercial side... Steve Dahl in Chicago made me realize you didn't have to have a "radio" voice to be on the radio. he is the guy who blew up all the disco records at Comisky Park and made the White Sox forfeit a game. Marc Alghini Come ON! Management, NYC NY Todd Wallace, KRIZ radio , and Kaaren Hall from "The Storm" (both in Phoenix) And, all the jocks on KDKB in the 70's. Jackie Selby Mornings KOOL-105, Denver CO Growing up in the NYC market, we were fortunate to have an amazing talent pool to listen to. I'd listen to many, but for me Scott Muni (WMCA, WABC, WNEW-FM), CHUCK Leonard (WABC), WILLIAM B.WILLIAMS (WNEW-AM), and DENNIS ELSAS (WNEW-FM)...all in New York City...were my jock choices in the late 60's and throughout the 70's. On the College radio front, DANIEL MARTIN CUNI (WSOU- South Orange NJ), and Neal Adams (WFDU-Teaneck NJ) kept me entertained in the early 80's. Jerry Rubino The CMJ Network, WCHR-FM, New Jersey/New York Rodney on the 'ROQ...Rodney Bingenheimer. He was the only DJ playing music that I listened to as a kid. All the local LA punk like The Adolecents and T.S.O.L., and music from the whole Paisley Underground like Three "O Clock and Rain Parade. Long live Rodney! Sean Boy Nitro Records, Orange County CA J.J. "The Hitman" McKay the legendary Eastern shore of Maryland jock and radio god, gave me my first chance on air (overnights)...what the hell was he thinking? And if you remember, I think he made the cover of Hitmakers Magazine back in the day (*I'm sorry Frank...so did I-lol). "SLICK" CHRIS KELLY-legendary night guy on the Eastern shore of Maryland, the man resonsible for teaching me selector and shit-LOL... BRIAN K. HALL, morning side kick to the "Hitman" for years. I think he is still working on the Eastern shore of Delaware. There ya go... the 3 that I hope taught me everything I need to know to stay afloat in this biz. Anyone who might know what the 3 are up to...hit me up at 540-374-5516. Frank Wells APD/MD WYSK 99.3, Fredericksburg VA In all my years listening to radio...I have yet to find a DJ that has affected me. No one has been able to be knowledgable about the music without being an over hyped DJ about some nonsense. Joey Gusto PD WBER, Rochester NY January 20 Bill Maher Birthday's today: Malcolm McLaren, Skeet Ulrich, Patricia O' Neal, Ozzie Gullen Brian Giles, Ron Harper, George Burns 1896-1996 More great stories: Jim Ladd was by far the most influential DJ of my childhood. He was on the "Mighty Met"...KMET in LA. Was and still is the best freeform jock ever...in my humble opinion! Anne Rae Fitzgerald PD WLRS 105.1, Louisville KY There was a guy at 96 WSTO in Evansville IN. Don't know where he's at or what he's up to, but his name was FAST EDDIE. After hearing him, I knew I wanted to be in radio. He just had such a command of the airwaves and owned the market. He was awesome! Later on, I had mad respect for my PD, LEE DANIELS at WJBX in Ft. Myers. I learned more from that guy than anybody. Great air talent...he's good and he knows it. Unfortunately, not on the air anymore. Lance Hale PD WRQC, Ft. Myers FL I didn't know how much I loved radio until I met Jamie Karr. I always loved all types of music and listened to the radio all the time. When I went to Amarillo College I was interested in TV production. I had to take a radio class as part of the degree. I got involved with KACV, the AC radio station as a student and worked at a few commercial stations in town. When Jamie left KACV I ended up replacing him as program director of the station. I can honestly say I wouldn't be doing this If I had not met Jamey. Marcie Lane-Robinson PD KACV, Amarillo TX My two biggest influences when I was growing up were Alex Bennett and Big Rick Stuart, when they were on the Quake in San Francisco in the early 80's. They just totally sounded like they were having fun by just being themselves, and I got my first radio break by calling in on Alex's show and doing the legal ID live. That's a big deal when you're a kid! Spud Operations Director KITS Live 105, San Francisco CA For me it was crazy Dave Otto from KOPA (Phoenix), JONATHAN BRANDMEIR KZZP in the early 80's, CURTISS JOHNSON and J DAVID HOLMES from the legendary KUPD in the mid-80's. KDKB's BILL ANDRES and JOHN GEISE in the 70's. As well as BILL HEYWOOD at KOY 55AM. Foley MD KMRQ-96.7 "The Rock Station", Modesto/Stockton CA I grew up on the West Coast of Canada and used to listen to KPLZ from Seattle... so I would understand if nobody knew my inflence...Mark Allen. He used to be the Music Director/Evening guy for what I thought was the best Top 40 station around in the 80's. Mark obviously did his show prep and was the epitimy of what an on air personality should be (hard to find these days...). Lot's of phoners, talked to others as if they were human beings with a lot of self-depricating humor. Very entertaining! I have an air-check I play fro all the youngsters I encounter today who need a sample of what an air-shift should be. Aside from that, loved the music they played. Don Mitchell CFNY 102.1 "The Edge", Toronto CA January 19 Janis Joplin 1943-1970 Birthday's today: Dolly Parton, Tippi Hedren, Richard Lester, Junior Seau Paul Rodriguez, Tyrone Wheatley, Edgar Alan Poe 1809-1849 My favorite DJ was Doug Podell, now on WRIF...but back in the 80's he was on WLLZ. You could tell that he was genuinely "into" the music...totally living the the lifestyle. His passion about cool new bands was infectious. Plus, he really put the spotlight on some outstanding local talent. Between playing their music, and talking up their gigs at local clubs, some of these bands would end up drawing over 2,000 people at a show!!!! I have great memories of the days, and Doug Podell was definatley a big part of that. Carol Stone MD WJXQ/Q106, Lansing MI Kid Marconi at KRQQ in Tucson AZ. I was a freshman in High School, and he had just graduated from my High School. I knew if that geek could get a gig so could I. He was fired shorlty after. That should have told me what this business is all about. Hill Jordan Music Promotions Director KTCL/Channel 93.3, Denver CO For me, I really didn't have a DJ that I loved and want me to do radio. For me it a station...99X, Atlanta. I was in Junior High when it flipped from Power 99 to 99X. I didn't have a particular style of music I loved more than the other until I heard that station.The music was something I had never heard before. They had great jocks, but the station wasn't about them, it was about us...the listener, and exposing us to this whole new world of of Alternative. It's the one time in my life I can really recall not wanting to turn the station because I thought I was going to miss a great new song. I will say that my Senior year in High School, I called up JIMMY (from Barnes, Leslie and Jimmy) and he let me come up one morning and sit through the whole morning show. LESLIE FRAM talked to me the most that morning about radio. They didn't sugar coat it for me. After that visit, I knew what I wanted to do. Loving that station the way I used to, helps me with my station today. If I can get my listeners half as passionate as I was...we'll win. BJ Kinard PD WFHX, Savannah GA I would have to say Sean Boy Walton on X96. Every night I would stay up late and listen to Sean Boy on his All-Request Buffet. He would play things everyone I knew listened to when no one else would. He was the only one to play any good Punk-old or new. The cool thing about Sean is he would always listen and chit chat about music when ya called. These days I work the shift he used to have, which is odd because he now calls me about Nitro records. Oh how them tables do turn. Corey O' Brien On-air/Assistant MD KXRK-X96 Salt Lake City UT Murray The K...N.Y.C. B-a za-bay baby! Robert Allen Sha La Music, New Jersey Growing up in Phoenix, the only station in town (for me) was 98 KUPD with Dave Pratt and the Red Radio Morning Show. Pratt was the first jock I know of to not just assemble a TON of characters for the morning show...he literally took people off the streets and made them regular guests. He grabbed a guy who showed up at a local show wearing a Cincinnati Red Uniform, put him on the show, called him "Mr. Baseball". He made characters out of his newsgirl, and the "Sex Machine Band" that played station gigs with him. And, he was the NICEST guy every time I ran into him.Don't know the exact number but he had that show ranked WAY high for over 20 years. When I moved to LA it was all about DOUG THE SLUG, SLUGGO, THE SLUG-MONSTROSITY, etc. and KROQ. The most irreverent, original, silly, and most FUN jock I've ever heard. I always felt like he was in the room with me...how many jocks can you say that about? If he reads this, ask him if he remembers the "Poo Shovelling" incident? Rubin APD, Morning Jock, KTCL/93.3, Denver CO I too grew up in Brooklyn and was influenced by the great NY jocks. I used to wait on line at 4AM for all the great Murray The K holiday shows at Brooklyn's Fox Theatre. 15 acts in two hours (WOW). I still have the programs. The staff's at WABC...COUSIN BRUCIE...and WMCA's "Good Guys"....SCOTT MUNI, were legendary. But I have to say that the staff at WNEW...SCOTT, ROSCOE, JONATHAN, ALLISON, PETE, etc. were the most informative and fun people I have ever been entertained by. Doing local promotion in NY was both humbling and rewarding. When I look at all my "industry" pictures, I swear SCOTT was in at least half of them. He certainly was my mentor, good friend, and inluenced me the most. Stu Cohen Three King Records, Los Angeles CA I was born in 1965. Music and radio have been important to me for as long as I can remember. The first DJ's to have an impact on me wawere DAVE LA RUSSA and Bob Cook (RIP) from the long gone 92.9 KWFM, Tucson AZ. Bob had a great style and humor about him. Dave had a show in the late 70's called "Anything That's Rock n' Roll" which introduced me to a world of "obscure" artists like The Talking Heads, Devo, The Ramones, The B-52's, Adam & The Ants and the Police. (Well- these were obscure bands for Tucson radio!) A few years later, for some reason I was able to recieve a station out of Apache Junction, AZ called "The Storm" KSTM. They had a show called "Afterhours with JOHNNY D.", which was very good. I must say however, the man who influenced me the most through the radio is the host of this here web site...JONATHAN L. The debut of his "Virgin Vinyl" show in the early 80's brought life and diversity back into Tucson radio which had somehow disolved into a stagnent pond of arena rock and sappy pop. He would also play and support a great deal of Arizona bands which at that point had all but ignored by local radio. I would record every Sunday night's show and listen to those tapes over and over throughout the week. Jonathan was then, and remains to this day, a true friend. Chris Wagganer Film Maker, Los Angeles CA January 18 Birthday's today: Kevin Costner, Jane Horrocks, Curt Flood, Mark Messier Jimmy O' Neill. When the former KRLA deejay and host of ABC-TV's Shindig landed in Omaha, where I heard him growing up in the 70's, it was obvious that something was terribly wrong. Insiders told me...and he later admitted in a People magazine interview...that alcoholism had tormented his career. This taught me early on that making it to the top in broadcasting comes with no assurance of staying there. Dave Beasing Jacobs Media, Los Angeles CA For me it was Dan Ingram at WABC in New York. At the time, WABC was the best pop station on the planet. Their on-air line-up was stellar: HARRY HARRISON, COUSIN BRUCIE, RON LUNDY, DAN INGRAM, and GEORGE MICHAEL. Dan, however stood out from the rest. He inspired me to get into radio in the first place. I was lucky enough to meet him and got to sit in on his show once. I was hooked after that. He was smooth, funny and very knowledgeble. He was exciting to listen to. WABC was a little difficult to get in on my car radio in my hometown in south- eastern Connecticut...but was worth it. I miss those days. Steven Strick APD/MD WBCN, Boston MA Murray The K. He gave me my first job in the business and from him I learned so much. He died way too young...60. There rarely is a day that goes by that something he showed me or explained does not come into play. He was the consumate showbiz character and he knew how to make everything and everyone feel like a star. SCOTT MUNI continued the tradition and when I sought a fulltime gig, he was the guy who showed me the ropes and the correct way of dealing with radio from a record company perspective. Steve Leeds Consumate promotion person, New Jersey/NY Loved hearing Allison Steele. What a voice and got turned onto so much great music...first introduction to Kiss. And, SCOTT MUNI was the man. When it came down to it he seemed to know it all and was always dead on. I was very impressed that all of my heroes would come on his show and you can hear how much they loved this cat. That had a huge impact on me at 5-6 years old. Long live SCOTTSO, and ALLISON. Keith Roth Sirius Satellite and Frankenstein 3000, New York NY Dr. Johnny Fever...WKRP, Cincinnati OH. Jack DeVoss MD WWCD-CD101, Columbus OH A Great question. Growing up in Houston, I had a chance to listen to some amazing talent. From MOBY to STEVENS and PRUETT to BOOMER. I think the one that stands out the most for me is John Lander. I became a radio geek around the age of 12 or 13 and John Lander and the Q Morning Zoo was the biggest morning show in town. I was into Top 40 back then, thank god I am not today. Anyway, he had that energy, that vibe, that appeal that was just so amazing to listen to. He is now in Boston. Johnny Maze PD WRXW, Jackson MS The guy that made me want to get into radio was Jim Ladd. Jim did 10PM to 2AM on KMET in Los Angeles in the early to mid 70's. I was living in San Diego going to school, but you could get KMET that far down the coast at night. Jim would do the greatest sets of music. That was back when jocks had that sort of freedom...or at least it appeared that way to my teenage ears. Jim had such a great rapport with all the artists as well. And being on KMET in LA, he got everyone stopping by to talk and play DJ with him. The Stones, Clapton, Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, as well as obscure bands like Van Halen and The Clash...well they were obscure at the time. I can't tell you the countless nights I spent in the dark in my room with headphones on listening to to Jim weave amazing stories in with the music he was playing. Years later, when I was programming KUPD in Phoenix, I met and got to know Jim. He was on the Radio KAOS tour with Roger Waters, playing DJ in the concert/ stage production. I can't tell you I was more excited about meeting and interviewing ...Jim or Roger Waters! Curtiss Johnson OM, Station Manager KWOD/KSEG, Sacramento CA January 17-Today is MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Andy Kaufaman 1949-1984 Birthday's today: Jim Carrey, Mick Taylor, James Earl Jones, Muhammad Ali, Don Zimmer,Jeremy Roenick, Chili Davis, Benjamin Franklyn 1706-1790 Question of the week: What Disc Jockey affected your life the most growing up? Who is it and what city? As a young metalhead in New York, I listened to a lot of college radio growing up ...Seton Hall's WSOU and Long Island University's WCWP...turned me on to most of the heavy stuff I grew up loving. The jock I tuned into every weekend was WBAB, Long Island's Fingers. He had a show called "Fingers Metal Shop", that RULED! Living in Southern Westchester, though, it was tough to get the station tuned in... I had to hang my stereo antenna out the bedroom window to hear the show! Good times. Mike Savage anrworld.com, Beverly Hills CA I have to be honest...none. It was always the music that blew my mind...not the nob behind the microphone (myself included). To work in music and not have to wear pantyhose? Every girls dream. Kat Corbett (nob) KROQ, Los Angeles CA I never paid much attention to DJ's when I was really young, (under 6). My parents are huge music fans, so I had my own record collection in addition to theirs. We moved to often to get to know anyone (military) but then we moved to England (stayed for 5 years) and I became aquainted with the sort of all-inclusive programming of BBC2. My mom would leave it on almost all day. You would hear news, comedy, etc..., but most importantly you would hear all kinds of music, not the narrowly focused targeted bland crap of American radio. So you'd turn it on... hear Kate Bush, Motorhead, and Glen Campbell all in the same set...sure...some of it was awful, but at least it was interesting. The DJ I remember most was Terry Wogan...pleasant Irish accent and funny...not in an obnoxious way, but sly and intelligent. Probably now I would find his humoor dated, but now that I think of it, I'll just tune in on the web and listen and see. Thanks for reminding me. I'm a DJ now myself...maybe I could learn something from him. Jessica "Tiny DJ" Stevens PD/MD WRIR Indie Radio, Richmond VA My biggest inflence was Steve Ocean...CK101, Cocoa Beach, Florida. This was in the late 70's, and I was just a kid. He was a bit of a madman on the air...and I became a huge fan of the station. My mom took me to visit the station eventually, as my obsession grew to what was probably aggravating heights. He and the other DJ's (they were ALL there at the same time!!) didn't have to be so nice to a 5th grade kid. they loaded me up with albums, and gave me the complete tour. I'll never forget it. Steve is still on the air too. The last I heard was Auburn, Alabama at "The Tiger" (WTGZ). Thanks Steve... you rock, man! Alan Ayo APD KEDG, Dallas TX Easy...it was the late Scott Muni, who I met while in college (New York City) in the early 60's. His smooth delivery was an inspiration to announcer/jocks all across the Northeast. He had a friendly air about him, that made him a friend of the listener rather than the usual packaged voice the announce TO th public. He along with PETER TRIPP (The Curlyheaded Kid in the Third Row), defined my youth. Kevin Childs (The Big KC) KRCK 97.7, Palm Desert CA I got into radio because I love music. I always have. One disc Jockey I admired growing up was Al Hofer, formely of KSHE 95 St. Louis. He possessed everything a good jock should have, plus he was a true music expert. Gina Juliano Still stuck in Cincinnati...but hey...I'm open for any ideas. January 16 Ronnie Milsap Birthday's today: Kate Moss, Marilyn Horne, Dr. Laura (Schlesinger), Gabriel Reese Ethel Merman 1909-1984, Dizzy Dean 1911-1974, Albert Pujols, Roy Jones Jr. More breaking News from LALA Land: .....insert simulated morse code telegraph sounds here...de ded dee de deede. To prove how serious and how much Ben Affleck can't get enough of Jennifer Garner, he bought a 4.5 million dollar home in HER neighboorhood in Brentwood...TO SHOW SERIOUS THE RELATIONSHIP IS? It sounds LIKE CELEBRITY STALKING...uh...BY THE CELEBRITY!!! ...Bringing you the insiders insisting inside information from the inside...from your onsight reporter here in Hollywood...it's SUMMER...LIVE AND ON THE STREETS! It just hit me, as I sit here, cranking the tunes for the Jersey shore and south Jersey... Deep Purple's "Highway Star" with Van Halen's "Panama...the next obvious choice to rip up the race course. Could the Circle Jerks cover of Garland Jeffrey's "Wild In The Street" be next? (In my mind at least) Jerry Rubino CMJ/WCHR Ocean/Monmouth NJ IT'S NEVER TOO LATE: Good friend...Rock Dude, Kenny Laguna (Tommy James & The Shondells, and manager of Joan Jett) has assembled his "World's Greatest Band" Keyboards: Kenny Laguna Bass: Kasim Sultan Guitar/vocals: Joan Jett Lead Guitar: Gel Bacca (The Eyeliners) Drums: Tommy Price. Thanks Kenny. January 15 Julian Cope Birthday's today: Don (Captain Beefheart) Van Vliet, Margeret O'Brien, Bobby Grich Delino DeShields, MARTIN LUTHER KING 1929-1968 Kevin Cole, the merry old soul, who some might remember programmed one of the great alternative stations of the past, KREV...better know as Rev 105, Minneapolis announced yesterday, beginning next week he will be doing 2-6 afternoons. He is also the Director of Programming of KXEP 90.3 Seattle and 91.7 Tacoma/Olympia. The station is an NPR affiliate. You can bother him on his direct line at 206-520-5837. Kev is good on e-mail...not so good on the phone..but hey...leave messages and if...you do get a return call...lol...tell him I said to bother him. He is a dear friend after all. If you missed the season premiere of Carnivale...catch it on rerun...but do not miss it this Sunday night on HBO. Man...o...man...it is the most macabre show on television. The premiere episode was astounding, mysterious, and so dark...it had me completely glued to the set. I never missed an episode last year...but I will not shell out 80 bucks for the box set. Has anyone listened to Frickin' A reviving Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" ? It's great! Get a hold of Margaret LoCicero at locicero@sbcglobal.net for a copy if you don't have one...or can't find it in your office. January 14 Andy Rooney Birthday's today: Steven Soderberg, Maureen Dowd, Julian Bond, Gene Washington Jack Errol Thompson BORN JANUARY 7 Here he is...handsome boy! Momma Violet is doing fine...and proud papa Charles (Frank Black) Thompson is beaming about his first child. Pixies founder is relaxing up in Oregon after his grueling touring with bandmates on their reunion tour. When I spoke with Charles last night, he said he is coming to LA to see a movie producer about his role in "Zodiac Killer". How cool is that. Acting in his future. Finishing this weeks question...last of NASCAR, Hung, and Ashlee: Drowning Pool's "Bodies". That gets me going on the roads locally. Road rage I think they call it-lol. Ashlee stays and William drowns. Frank Wells PD WYSK 99.3, Fredericksberg VA Throw them both away and catch a ride on that sexy mermaid waiting on the shore. Patrick Best Lead singer/guitar Lived Like Murder, Myrtle Beach FL "Dirty Deed Done Gone Cheap" by AC/DC. I would keep neither and toss them both in the ocean...the music in my head would far surpass any song on either of those CD's. Steve Jones Brash Music, Atlanta GA My song would be "Jesus Built My Hotrod" by Ministry. I keep Mr. Hung...we sing in the same key-lol. Leave Ashlee on the Island with me, maybe her sister would come and rescue her and I'd get both. Hell...mom ain't bad either ...a 4-way family affair! YES! Wayne Elam Toyota, Phoenix AZ I absolutely HATE NASCAR, so I cannot see myself in that situation. But my answer to the second question...I wouldn't throw either of the CD's in the ocean. I would first use the liner notes from each as toilet paper. Then, I would use the plastic CD cases as tools for the building of my island lounge. And third, I would keep both CD's and use them as emergancy reflector shields to contact search planes, all while humming and singing old Ramones tunes to myself! Buzz Fitzgerald Nights, WBNS 97.1, Columbus OH The training montage from "Rocky IV". Ashlee Simpson-keep. William Hung-toss. Joey Gusto PD WBER, Rochester NY I would have either Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Awfully Quiet", Bassment Jaxx "Red Alert", Digital Underground "Humpty Dance", or Operation Ivy "Sound System" to rev me up. I'd keep the William Hung. Why? Easy...he has a soul and doesn't claim to be anything he's not. If you'll recall even he admitted "I have no formal training" ...though honestly with those two choices...I might prefer the sound of silence (thank S&G) Liz Koch Notorius Promotion, Queens NY January 13 Orlando Bloom Birthday's today: Graham "Suggs" McPherson, Kevin Mitchell, Sophie Tucker 1884-1966 More from Hung, NASCAR, and Ashlee: Are you kidding me? Cake "The Distance", Green Day "Nice Guys Finish Last"... frankly and seriously...I watch a NASCAR race and I always hear Helmet "Unsung" in my head...ALWAYS! Scott Petibone PD WKRL, Syracuse NY Pearl Jam "Go"...that song does it for me that way. ROCKS! No question...Ashlee Simpson. Throw William in the ocean. William, though maybe more entertaining... Ashlee would be the "gift" that keeps on giving. I don't mind a couple of the songs, but also it allows some "romantic" times "with myself" with my eyes closed. Polychronopolis MD Waitt Radio Network, Omaha NE First to revving my engine...everybody is going to say Disturbed because they are angry and we love them, but I am going to reach for Pantera (digadigadighh...old skool), and most of the stuff from Crazytown's first album, except for "Butterfly"... the other stuff still excites me when hitting the streets. As for the island thing with Ashlee Simpson...I would keep the artist that made me laugh the most...uh well... they both make me laugh...but let's just say William Hung stands for determination, and triumph with perserverence...means somebody is going to notice. Ashlee's music makes money... however it is too angry for me...she is sooo tough like Avril. Oooooh, William Hung makes me say "ROCK ON"...kick ass...shut up! Open your eyes! HAHA...thanks. Summer James Gruvegirl, TV and Film actress, voiceovers, Los Angeles CA NASCAR theme song? "The Sore Thumb" by LA's 400 Blows (hear it at) I think I would keep the William Hung CD...it seems like it would at least be good for a laugh...but from what I've heard, Ashlee's music would make me want to kill myself. However...I would keep Ashlee's CD packagaing in case I needed some J/O material. Chris Wagganer Film Editor, Hollywood CA "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue. Ashlee Simpson...at least I can J/O to the cover. Victor Lentini Universal Records, Chicago IL "Born To Be Wild" (Steppenwolf) of course! Toss either CD in the ocean...use the other as a shovel, and/or a mirror to attract rescuers. Johnny Dixon aka Johnny D Arizona music legend, Tempe AZ January 12 Howard "King Of All Media" Stern Birthday's today: Kirstie Alley, Rush Limbaugh, Joe Frazier, Henny Youngman 1906-1998 NEWS FLASH!!! From their press release...Infinity Broadcasting announced today the launch of a new Spanish-language radio station in Washington DC. "El Zol" 99.1 WHFS-FM will play a current blend of Caribbean American dance music and is targeting adults 25-54. It launched at noon. This is HUGE news as one of the alternative formats longest running stations flips. With KHRO doing something similar a few weeks back, it does not have the impact of this. That was El Paso and frankly could never have the impact of this. This is huge and will spur quite a bit of nostagia. Great station years ago. Retribution for Benjamin and Waugh? Maybe. I've known Lisa Worden for many years, even before her decade of being KROQ's music director. I like her...but if this burns a bridge...and I can't imagine it would...there hasn't been one ever since she set foot on DC soil. When she was a record promotion person for RCA and EMI, she was delightful. At KROQ, she wasoff-air...actually never was on-air in her entire career. I would see her at many shows, because that was part of her gig...selector and speaking with label people during the day and at night she had to be the face of the station, aside from Gene Sandbloom who also was in the same position. So I'll say what many want to say. I've already been inundated with calls and IM's this morning. They all say the same thing...but I won't be as mean spirited. I'll just say it the way it is. She has been speaking to a very small circle of people since she was sent off to "raise" WHFS's ratings. She has never once responded to any of my calls or e-mails, but I really didn't expect her to. I wasn't the only one...so it never bothered me. But those of you who know me...it's "humble pie" time for Lisa and what's her name...Libby, another non-communicative person. I do feel bad for Pat Ferrise, who I like a lot and is somewhat communicative (Had to mention that). Listen, almost everyone of us are going to be out of work at one time or another. Lisa, I don't know if you will even see this...but from all the feedback I've been getting, and this is day one of the rest of your life...you are in trouble my dear...unless Mr. Weatherbee rescues you...see many don't really care about what happened to you. They care about the station...but unfortunately...NOT YOU. I am not being mean spirited...because I always care when someone is out of work... I just need to point this out...because there are a number of Lisa's out there, both in radio and at labels that for some reason will not be open to communication...and one day WILL be out on the beach, and very few will care. A sad commentary isn't it? Good luck Lisa, and... what's her name? Pat...we all wish you well. This whole biz is based upon relationships that can turn into real ...or "real" friendships. Rememeber that. According to sources, the second to last song was R.E.M. "Gardening At Night", cuz that's what 'HFS signed on with...and the last song was Jeff Buckley "Last Goodbye". Ashlee or Hung continues, as well as NASCAR song: My NASCAR song: "Headhunter" by Front 242. On the Island I'll keep William Hung... he's covering songs, so at least the songs are better than Ashlee Simpson's. Dave Lombardi Astralwerks Records, New York NY The NASCAR question...Johnny Cash "When The Man Comes Around". All the others would be head banging while I'm calmly and collectively preparing to go revelations on their ass! Marty Oehlhof MD/Nights KDJE, Little Rock AR Off the top of my head...Big Black "Racer X". I think I'd rather sing to myself. Otherwise, I'd have to go with Ashlee Simpson. Whether or not she can sing in real life, you have to admit the end result of the album and the production value is good. Scott Lowe B104, Allentown PA (Still looking for a gig also) The second question is pure evil. Yuck to both of them. I would throw the both of them in the ocean. Courtney Proffit Tempe AZ "Fuel" by Metallica. Absolutely William Hung gets tossed in the ocean. Whatever we think of Ashlee Simpson...at least they make her sound good on the album. I still really like "Pieces Of Me", even if I think she's a twit! Austin Davis PD WUBZ, State College PA My theme song for the INDY 500 is "Reason Is Treason", track 3 on the new Kasabian album. The whole album rules but thgis is a great driving song. (* I wouldn't know...RCA doesn't send me any music...so I have no idea what you are talking about.;-lol-JL) I'd toss the William Hung CD...at least Ashlee Simpson is fun to look at (so please make sure it's not the pictureless CD-pro!) Spud Operations Director KITS (Live 105) San Francisco CA January 11 Birthday's today: Naomi Judd, Darryl Dawkins, Chris Ford, Alexander Hamilton 1755-1804 Old friend checking in: At 8:30 PM EST, I get a call from an old friend who is back in radio. Calling me in his underwear from home was Kerry Gray. He has returned to radio as PD of WEDG Buffalo. He and wife Lorraine and 5-year old Declan have been in a lot of cities over the years. But Buffalo has been home base most of those years...coming and going. One thing about Kerry I've always enjoyed is his sense of humor. He doesn't take himself too seriously...but when it come to programming he does. He wants all of you to know that his concentration for the station is 25-34 Mainstream Active Rock. The hopeless Elvis Costello fan (so is Lorraine and the name Declan pretty much explains it all) when he called last night, said he was just getting himself in order, but would love to hear from you. His direct line is 716-888-9769, or you can e-mail him at kerry.gray@citcomm.com Great to have you back 'ol boy. More on NASCAR, Ashlee, and Hung: I will use both CD's-reflecting the sun to blind me, 'cause if I'm screaming in pain from losing my eyesight, I won't remember that all I have to listen to is awful music. Jim McGuinn PD WPLY/Y100 Philadelphia PA Mr. Big "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy" in response to the NASCAR question. I have to say Ashlee Simpson stays...Hung is in the drink. The Simpson CD is at least good for whackin' material. HEY...I'm lost on an island alone! Matt Foley MD KMRQ/96-7 "The Rock Station", Modesto CA Gotta be "Panama" from Van Halen. Nothing like a little David Lee and the sound of an engine revving to impress the chicks. Ashlee Simpson. Assuming I'm stranded by myself, I would likely pass the time thinking of girls (or maybe of a volleyball...), and can't picture myself dreaming and listening to William Hung. Ewwww! Don Mitchell MD CFNY, Toronto Primus "Jerry Was A Race car Driver". I take both CD's and lash them to a long stick, that I use to try to flag down ships, by bouncing sun rays off the CD's back to reflecting surface. Jack DeVoss MD WWCD/CD101, Columbus OH My Indy 500 song: "Dancing In The Dark". I would go with William Hung. You can laugh at him...Ashlee has no redeeming qualities. Marcie Lane-Robinson PD KACV, Amarillo TX Hmm...it could be the Steve Miller Band's "Living In The USA"...although, I'd have to give Black Sabbath's "The Mob Rules" and Judas Priest's "Hell Bent For Leather" a spin or two as well...those get the blood pumping! I don't hate on Ashlee...just cuz she's more Pro-Tools than actual vocal ability doesn't diminish from the fact that it's a terrifically-crafted pop album. William Hung still makes me smile...the joke doesn't get old to me. I'm not sure what that says about me exactly...but it's probably not good. Gary Jay TVT Records New York My theme song: Primus "My Name Is Mud". Hate to say it...Ashlee Simpson. Mike Kennedy (Mike The Mudman) MD WSFM, Wilmington NC Faced with that bleak choice...I'd toss myself in the ocean! Sean Boy Nitro Records, Orange County CA January 10 Rod Stewart Birthday's today: Donald Fagen, George Foreman, Max Roach, Ronnie Hawkins Linda "Lovelace" Boreman 1939-2002, Sal Mineo 1939-1976 *Special News! Last night around 8 PM I recieved this e-mail. Jack Errol Thompson...born January 7, 2005 at 3:59 PM. He's perfect! 7 Pounds and 9 ounces of pure handsome! Congrats to Charles (Frank Black/Pixies) Thompson and wife Violet!!! Questions of the week: You are a NASCAR driver...and you are revving your engine. What is your theme song that will pump you up even more for the big race at the INDY 500? You are stranded on an island (think "Lost") and you have a CD player and only two CD's. Ashlee Simpson and William Hung. Which one are you going to keep? And which one are you going to toss in the ocean? Ok...I fess up! The NASCAR question was a trick question...and Jeff McMurray and Dave Stewart caught me. NASCAR doesn't do INDY 500...but hey...I was just trying to get response from some newer people...and it worked :)-LOL. Anyway...the question stands...as a NASCAR driver-JL The NASCAR song for me would be "Where The Streets Have No Name" by U2. Always one of my favorite driving songs and I seem to find myself pounding on the accelerator when i listen to it. Never works with the the cops though. "But officer, I was listening to U2" is apparently not an acceptable excuse for speeding. On the Hung and Simpson CD's, I would break them both into shards that could use to kill food with and thankful for the newfound usefulness of the CD's. If I had to pick one, I would pick the Ashlee Simpson just because I can be a sucker for female "singers" and any kitsch factor William Hung brings to the table wears off fast. Kevin Jackson PD WTGZ, Auburn AL Is this a trick question? Cause if you're a NASCAR driver, you're not at the INDY 500- that's not for NASCAR drivers...you're at the Daytona 500, and you're crankin' Charlie Daniels "The South's Gonna Do It Again!"...and I'd keep Ashlee...if it comes with the artwork. Dave Stewart PD WARQ, Columbia SC Why would I be at the Indy 500 if I were a NASCAR driver? Perhaps the song should be "We Gotta Get Outta This Place" by the Animals. Jeff McMurray PD WKLS 96 ROCK/WBZY 96.7 THE BUZZ, Atlanta GA Song: "Nobody" by Skindred. The Ashlee Simpson CD...for outstanding achievement in studio production..."magic". Carol Stone MD WJXQ/Q106 Lansing MI I can't explain it...but the first song that came to mind was Urge Overkill "Sister Havana"...it's a kick ass song...where is that damn CD anyway? SEA ya in the ocean Ashlee!! I could listen to William Hung ALL day if it's between him and Ashlee. In fact, I'd throw her sister in the ocean too!! Gina Juliano Stuck in Cincinnati for a spell My song...Thornley "Easy Comes". Simpson or Hung...I think I'll just listen to the ocean! Dave Farra MD, Host-The Afternoon Disorder, WARQ Columbia SC My song: "Bring The Noise" Public Enemy & Anthrax. I'd keep William Hung because at least it would make me laugh. Jay Wulff MD/Afternoons 96.1/99.3 KISS FM, Poughkeepsie NY January 9 Jimmy Page Birthday's today: Joan Baez, Bob Denver, Sergio Garcia, Richard Nixon 1913-1994 From Gina Juliano For the millions of Jonathan L fans vistiting his website, cuz it is a killer site :)...I thought I'd pimp myself. I'm looking for my next PD gig anywhere in America (okay ...there may be some exclusions). Anyway, I'm looking to get back in the business as my disease has taken over and radio is the cure. I can be reached at ginajuliano@aol.com or 513-871-7778. January 8 Elvis Aron Presley 1935-1977 Birthday's today: David Bowie, Jason Giambi, Steven Hawking, Mike Cameron Ahh..more clever Worlds Best Band: Vocalist: Little Richard Guitarist: Nooney Rickett Bassist: Jaco Pastorious Drummer: Bernard "Pretty" Purdy. John Dixon aka "Johnny D" Tempe AZ Vocalist: Mike Patton Guitarist: Vernon Reid Bassist: Nick Oliveri (Queens Of The Stone Age) Drummer: Joey Waronker (Walt Mink, Beck, Ima Robot) Brandon Pappas former MD KCPX Salt Lake City UT As long as Jack Black is involved, it's already a super group. Liz Koch Notorious Promotions, Queens NY Vocalist: Chris Cornell Guitarist: Slash Bassist: Les Claypool Drummer: Josh Freeze Tami Shawn In Flight, Los Angeles CA Vocalist male: Mark Kozelek Vocalist Female: Beth Orton Joey Gusto PD WBER, Rochester NY And now the Rube...gives us 3 different musical catagories, and to satisfy David Vaughn (Purple Planet) includes a keyboardist in all.-LOL Classic Rock: Vocal: Freddie Mercury Guitar: Jimmy Page Bass: John Entwistle Drums: Carl Palmer Keyboards: Keith Emerson Classic Alternative: Vocal: (tie) Daniel Ash/Andy Partridge Guitar: (tie) Andy Gill (Gang Of Four)/Paul Weller Bass: (tie) Graham Maby (Joe Jackson)/ Peter Hook Drums: Stewart Copleland Keyboards: David Balfe (Teardrop Explodes) Alternative: Vocals: James Walsh (Starsailor) Guitar: The Edge Bass: Colin Greenwood Drums: Taylor Hawkins Keyboards: Ben Folds Jerry Rubino The CMJ Network, WCHR-FM, New Jersey Vocalist: (tie) Dave Mustaine/ Andy Partridge Guitarist: (tie) Slash/Steve Stevens Bassist: (tie) Flea/ Chris Kirkwood Drummer: (tie) John Bonham/ Lars Ulrich Jonathan L (I based my choices on who I would like to see on stage at the same time. Any combination of the 8 would work for me) January 7 Birthday's today: Nicolas Cage, Jann Wenner, Alfonso Soriano, Butterfly McQueen 1911-1995 Your Best Band in the World, that you put together: Vocalist: Chris Cornell Guitarist: Pete Townshend Bassist: Billy Sheehan Drummer: Neil Pert. Robyn Lane APD/MD WRAT, Monmouth/Ocean NJ Vocalist: Robin Zander Guitarist: (tie)Ross The Boss, Keith Richards Bassist: Graham Maybe Drummer: John Bonham. "Who wouldn't love that?" Keith Roth Sirius Satellite, Frankenstein 3000, New York N.Y. Vocalist: Milo Guitarist: Dave Narrvaro Bassist: Phil Lesh Drummer: Spit Sticks John Perrone TVT Records, New York NY Vocalist: Freddie Mercury Guitarist: (tie) David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Johnny Greenwood (Radiohead) Bassist: Flea Drummer: John Bonham. "I will call them The Pink Queen and Red Hot Radio Led" Jeff Sottolano MD WZNE, Rochester NY "It couldn't be the world's greatest band without a keyboard player in it. Either swap out a member or preferably buy the deluxe band model kit..)LOL" David Vaughn Purple Planet, Los Angeles CA Vocalist: Bob Pollard Gutarist: Eddie Van Halen Bassist: Les Claypool Drummer: Keith Moon. Matt Sledge PD WOXY-FM, Cincinnati OH Vocalist: PJ Harvey Guitarist: Tom Verlaine Bassist: Jaco Pastorius Drummer: Clem Burke. Buzz Fitzgerald Nights WBNS, Columbus OH Led Zepplin. I can't put together a band of individual talent better than that. Well, that's my first choice...if I had to start from scratch...Jeff Buckley would be on vocals with songwriting help from Van Morrison. Tom Morello and Vernon Reid would trade songs as guitarist. Josh Freese on drums, and on bass would be Flea. Weird collection and I don't know how the group would sound, but it would be an all-star cast! Chris Williams former PD WNNX/99X Atlanta GA What's up bro! How about this ensamble?: Vocalist: Darby Crash Guitarist: Kurt Cobain Bassist: Kim Deal Drums: Bam Bam (JFA) Wayne Elam (My brother in-law) Phoenix Toyota Transport, Phoenix AZ January 6 Birthday's today: Lisa Biello, Earl Scruggs, Lou Holtz, E.L. Doctorow, Joey Adams Question of the week continues: Vocalist: Neil Young Guitarist: Tom Morello Bassist: Jack Bruce Drummer: Keith Moon. How fucked up am I? (* not at all Jim) Jim Trapp PD KRQI, Seattle WA Vocalist: Roger Daltry Guitarist: Pete Townsend Bassist: Paul McCartney Drummer: Ringo Starr (or Zak Starkey!) Band name: The Who-tles! Spud Operations Director, KITS (Live 105), San Francisco CA Vocalist: Mike Patton Guitarist: Jim Martin Bassist: Bill Gould Drummer: Mike Bordin ...oh wait...that's Faith No More...Vocals: Lynn Strait Guitar: Zack Wilde Bass: Les Claypool Drums: Scott Rockenfield. Scott Perrin PD, KFTE, Lafayette LA Vocalist: Jim Morrison Guitarist: Ashlee Simpson Bassist: Les Claypool Drummer: Dave Grohl. If it didn't work out...just blame the talentless dirty whore! Violet DiSalvo MD, KWOD, Sacramento CA Take Joe Strummer and five guys he absolutley hated, and there is the greatest band ever assembled. Jack DeVoss MD, WWCD (CD101), Columbus OH Vocalist: Sam Cooke Guitarist: Jimi Hendrix Bassist: Jaco Pastorius Drummer: Buddy Rich. Is that OK that they're all dead? (*Sure) Steve Jones Brash Music, Atlanta GA Vocalist: Bruce Springsteen Guitarist: John Lennon Bassist: Sting Drummer: Charlie Watts. Or...John, Paul, George, and Ringo...but that's too obvious. Marcie Lane-Robinson PD KACV, Amarillo TX Vocalist: Neil Young Guitarist: Duane Allman Bassist: Paul McCartney Drummer: John Bonham. Stu Cohen Three Kings Records, Los Angeles CA Vocalist: David Eugene Edward (Sixteen Horsepower) Guitarist: Mike Mantione (Five- Eight) Bassist: Jimbo (Reverend Horton Heat) Drummer: Taz Bentley (Burden Brothers) Monk MD, WANZ, Tuscaloosa AL Vocailst: Freddie Mercury Guitarist: Zak Wylde Bassist: Les Claypool Drummer: Chad Sexton (311). Meathead APD/MD, KRAB, Bakersfield CA Vocalist: Freddie Mercury Guitarist: Elliott Easton (The Cars) Bassist: Bernard Edwards (Chic) Drummer: John Bonham. Gary Jay TVT Records, New York N.Y. A Blast from my Past: Hey JL, Foley, aka Matt Shark, from Rock 96-7 in the big town of Modesto. I credited you with my long standing moniker of "Sharkman" in the 90's...in one of those All Access questionaires recently. It's true, one day I was following you (on the air) and you called me Shark man...you said Matt the Sharkman is next. A light bulb went off...even though it was over your head...I quickly grabbed it. Thanks! Matt Foley MD KMRQ, Modesto CA January 5 Marilyn (Brian Warner) Manson Birthday's today: Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Warrick Dunn, Jim Gantner Question of the week: Assemble the World's Greatest Band! Let's make it a quartet. Vocalist, Guitarist, Bassist, and Drummer. Think of it like building a model kit-lol Vocalist: Chet Baker Guitarist: Jack White Bassist: Dee Dee Ramone Drums: That dude from The Roots, ?uestlove. "They would be called The Dick Bass Highway" Corey O' Brien KXRK/X96 Salt Lake City UT Vocalist: Louise Post (Veruca Salt) Guitarist: Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) Bassist: Krist Noveselic (Nirvana) Drummer: Patty Schemel (Hole) Can I also add backup vocals from Petra Haden (That Dog)? Melyssa Harmon Seattle WA Vocalist: Chris Cornell Guitar: Slash Bassist: Cliff Burton Drummer: Dave Grohl... that's easy! Patrick Best (Lived Like Murder) Myrtle Beach FL Vocalist: David Bowie Guitarist: Jeff Beck Bassist: Jaco Pastorius Drummer: Neal Pert Band name: Heathkit Victor Lentini Universal Records, Chicago IL *Jury Duty was a piece of cake-JL January 4 Birthday's today: Dyan Cannon, Don Shula, Maureen Reagan, Floyd Patterson Had a great conversation yesterday morning with former KXRK/X96 Salt Lake City PD Mike Summers. He sounds great...feels great...and ready for the next challenge. He's a good man. How often do you think this happens? Jeanette was called in for jury duty yesterday. You guessed it...my turn today. She was rejected on 3 murder cases. They actually have the criminals in the court when she was asked to go in the courtroom. She said they stared at her and all the others as they came in. She had to go to a building on Temple Street, downtown Los Angeles. Mine will be on Hill Street, downtown, and the only difference is my building is where they warn you in advance...you will be searched and patted down like at the airport. No cell phones that take pictures. Oh joy...can't take mine then...I'll have to borrow Jeanette's. Evidentally I will be in a much more restricted environment then Jeanette. Downtown LA is scary enough...so I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. January 3 Birthday's today: Mel Gibson, Stephan Stills, Cheryl Miller, Jeanne Moreau, Hank Stram Congratulations! To Victor Caballero and Jennifer Bradley. They made it official during their vacation to Maui over the Holiday's. Victor surprised Jen with an engagement ring and she accepted. No date has been set yet. Positions filled: Chris Pateyk to KZON Phoenix, Lynn Barstow to KROX, Austin, Kerry Grey to WEDG Buffalo. Who and where next? Still some to be filled. December 31 HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE Birthday's today: Paul Westerberg, Val Kilmer, Burton Cummings, Anthony Hopkins We can kiss 2004 goodbye...and bring on 2005! I hope that we all prosper in the next 365 days and all be healthy and find happiness. The Rube and me have one more final round...counting down our Top 20 albums of the year...so...let's shake hands...keep it clean...and finish this business off. Let's get it on! Rube: #4 Hibernate "OCD" (Radikal) #3 U2 "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" (Interscope) #2 Gram Rabbit "Music To Start A Cult To" (Stinky)...and now for the Rube's #1 Franz Ferdinand S/T (Domino/Epic) L: #4 The Killers "Hot Fuss" (Island/Def Jam) #3 Secret Machines "Now Here Is Nowhere" (Reprise) #2 Scissor Sisters S/T (Universal) ...and now for the L Man's #1 Radio 4 "Stealing Of A Nation" (Astralwerks/EMI) December 30 Bo Diddley Birthday's today: Patti Smith, Mike Nesmith, Tiger Woods, Tracey Ullman Attention please: tired of the words alternative and active?...well...from this day forth we can refer to the formats as Alterno and Smactive Rock! A couple of people from the past have found the website and got in touch. First was Fletch, who is currently doing mornings at 101.5 The Beat KTBT in Tulsa, OK. You might remember Fletch at WRLX, KROX, KDGE, KGEL, WXTB, and he voicetracked for KRAB and WBZY. Say hello to him at fletch@clearchannel.com. The other is Brandon Kirkpatrick, who was our engineer at KFMA, Wickenburg, and he also was my sidekick for a awhile when I did "Virgin Vinyl" in mid 93-mid 94 at KDKB, Phoenix. He was sent the site by Mike Shumway, son of Mike Mitchell who owned KFMA. I guess Mike was doing a search about KFMA, and the spiders have found JL Radio. Anyway, Brandon and his lovely lady Ulgonda have been together for 12 + years now. They reside in Jacksonville, FL due to his job...mechanical engineer working for a company that designs theme park rides and animatronics. She is a wildlife biologist for the State of Florida. I'm sure many of you remember Brandon. And now we are down to Round 4...ring the bell! Rube:#8 Grand National "Kicking The National Habit" (Sunday Best) #7 Keane "Hopes And Fears" (Interscope) #6 The Killers "Hot Fuss" (Island/Def Jam) #5 Muse "Absolution" (Mushroom/Warner Brothers) L: #8 The Music "Welcome To The North" (Capitol) #7 Various Artists "Give 'em The Boot IV" (Hellcat/Epitaph) #6 The Dresden Dolls "S/T" (8 Ft. Records) #5 Morrissey Presents: The return of the New York Dolls: Live from Royal Hall 2004 (Sanctuary) Tomorrow...the final four...in round five! December 29 Jude Law Birthday's today: Marianne Faithfull, Rick Danko, Paula Pondstone, Mary Tyler Moore Alert!: Los Angeles is under a water seige from abnormal heavy rain. Day two. The match continues. Round three. Rube: #12 The Dears "No Cities Left" (spinART) #11 Ash "Meltdown" (Infectious) #10 Snow Patrol "Final Straw" (A&M/Interscope) #9 Ambulance Ltd. "LP" (TVT) L: #12 The Libertines "S/T (Rough Trade) #11 Fatboy Slim "Palookaville" (Skint/ Astralwerks) #10 The Dirty Things EP "Movement Making Noises" (52 Girls) #9 Jonny Polonsky "The Power Of Sound" (Loveless) Tomorrow #8-#5 December 28 Denzel Washington Birthday's today: Alex Chilton, Bill Lee, Woodrow Wilson 1856-1924 Back to round two of the match between the Rube and me. Rube: #16 Helio Sequence "Love & Distance" (Sub Pop) #15 The Arcade Fire "Funeral (Merge) #14 Luna "Rendezvous" (JetSet) #13 VHS Or Beta "Night On Fire (Astralwerks) L: #16 Isodore S/T (Brash Music) #15 Franz Ferdinand S/T (Domino/Epic) #14 The Methadones "Not Economically Viable" (Thick) #13 Tegan And Sara "So Jealous (Vapor/Sanctuary) Tomorrow #12-#9 December 27 Birthday's today: Wilfred Sheed, and the great Marlene Dietrich 1901-1992 I was having a great chat with my oldest dearest friend from New York days... Tom Devlin. I met Tom in 1970 and we've been in touch all these years. Funny how sometimes you leave your place of birth and only remain in touch with only one person. Some of you like Nan, Roothie, Kenny Laguna, and Willobee have met Tom in the past. He is a regular on the site and gets a kick out of the foto gallery's and the overall evolution of this website. Thanks Tom, it means a lot to me. He is not in the music biz by the way. Ok...for the next five days...I figured two of the biggest music heads should square off, and count down our favorite 20 albums of the year. In this corner wearing boxers...is me...and in the other corner wearing briefs is Jerry Rubino. Other than John Dixon, Mike Marrone, George Gmaric, and a couple of others...we have the largest collection of music. Ok...let's keep it clean...shake hands...and come out...f...f...f...flipping! RUBE: #20 Razorlight "Up All Night" (Universal) #19 Interpol "Antics" (Matador) #18 Gomez "Split The Difference" (Virgin) #17 The Libertines "S/T (Rough Trade) L: #20 Blonde Redhead "Misery Is A Butterfly" (4AD) #19 The Wildhearts "Must Be Destroyed" (Gut/Sanctuary) #18 The Von Bondies "Pawn Shoppe Heart" (Sire/WB) #17 VHS Or Beta "Night On Fire" (Astralwerks) Tomorrow...#16-#13 December 26 Birthday's today: Lars Ulrich, Phil Spector, Steve Allen 1921-2000 December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS December 24 Birthday's today: Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead), Howard Hughes 1905-1976 More Holiday greetings from: Julie and Ed Clay, and their two adorable boys (above Josh 2 1/2 and Matthew 7 months old. You might remember Julie (once Foreman) in Nashville and Ohio radio. Julie and Ed have started their own business, EJC Productions. Among their clients is New Hope Ministries, who asked Ed to start up and produce a weekly show for Sky Angel Network. Julie still writes for 3 Ft.Myers publications and juggles work and being a mom. Julie...thank you for the great card and update. Also greetings from the whole Gillespie clan, Geordie, Jenny, Nadine, Zoe, and Max. Also from Isaac Fast and his life partner John Jameson, No-fly zone. Jonathan and Jeanette, Just a quick note to wish both of you the happiest of holidays and a successful and profitable 2005. I'm always grateful of our friendship over the years even if we don't talk everday or every week, I count you two as truly dear friends in a very wacky industry. I'm off to New Orleans of all places this year for the Xmas holidays. A bit different...but can't be as different as my time during Xmas on the Muslim island of Trawangan which is off the island of Lombok, which is east of Bali in Indonesia a few years back. I'm sure we will see each other in 2005. Again, love and peace to you both. Marc Alghini Come ON! Management (Groove Armada, Supreme Beings Of Leisure, and Manda and the Marbles) New York, N.Y. Jerry Rubino weighing in with this lament. "well, being the new part timer at WCHR, who else gets asked to do holiday fill-ins? You got it! Xmas eve and New Year's eve, as well as drive-time on Monday and mid-day on Tuesday. Then my usual Saturday shifts which falls on, you guessed it...Xmas day and New Year's day. But, of course I'm happy to do it! I do miss out on the family Xmas dinner, but at least on Xmas eve, I get to dress up and be Santa for the family kiddie's". -Hey Jerrr...I know you love being on the air...regardless...but one thing...how can a Jersey boy be a Utah Jazz fan? I have been perplexed about that for years. December 23 Birthday's today: Eddie Vedder, Harry Shearer, Joan Severance More Holiday greetings from: Lisa Biello, Kevin Jackson, Kathy Bissonette, Dioge, Fletcher, and Keesha (February 1988-December 2004), Felicia, Auther, and soon- to-be Brendan Suslow, Kenny and Deborah Ryback, Russ and Bethany Schenck. Radio vibes: Rocker WRXW Jackson gave away 12 autographed guitars from various artists today. PD Johnny Maze was exstatic! The listeners response was over the top! Alterno WTGZ Auburn, PD Kevin Jackson says that the station will go commercial free on New Years Eve. I know many of you are busy for the holidays...but if you are doing something special for either Christmas or New Years...send me an e-mail...and I'll post it here. jonathan@jlradio.com December 22 Birthday's today: Diane Sawyer, Ralph Fiennes, "Lady Bird" Johnson, Maurice Gibb 1949-2003 More Holiday greetings from: Kneale Mann, Kris, Chuck, Drake, and Shane, The Bronstein's, Evan Ceresoli, and Jerry Rubino. December 21 Birthday's today: Ray Romano, Jane Fonda, Joe Paterno, Frank Zappa 1940-1993 More Holiday greetings from: Robert Allen, Mark and Wendy Naylor, Polychronopolis, Fundimental Music Group, Courtney Proffit, Marilyn, Bruno, and Conner Rothmund. Here's a funny Club Rio story: In the summer of 1995 I went to Club Rio for an Edgefest put on by Mr. Christopher The Minister. I was working at Interscope at the time and we had two bands on the bill; No Doubt and Deep Blue Something. Around 8PM the place ran out of food and we were all starving. We really didn't feel like leaving and then coming back, so we did what anyone else would have done...we orderedpizza and them deliver it backstage. About 30-minutes later we see the Domino's guy walking around backstage with an empty pizza bag. We realize this was supposed to be our pizza, so we ask the guy where he dropped it off? He says "some guy with orange hair". We all look at each other and the words came out of our mouths simultaneously..."Phunk Junkies!". By the time we got to the Junkies, half our pizza was gone...but we all had a good laugh. Later that night we ended up sitting in this tent hovering around a heater with the members of No Doubt because it was freezing cold. Fun night that was. Sad to see the club go. Oh...hey Jonathan...Happy Holidays! Lenny LaSalandra Combat Rock Promotions, Los Angeles, California December 20 Birthday's today: Billy Bragg, Hortense Calisher, Maud Gonne 1865-1953 Received holiday greetings from: John Allers, Brian Corona, JJ Fabini, Joey Gusto, Adrian Bossey, The Tick, Ian McCain, Nancy Wolfson, Tipp Family, Dennis & Cassie Clark, Tami & Sophia Shawn, Shawn Alexander, Poore Family, Eric Cheroske, Nan Fisher, Rooth Blackman, Robert England, Judy Libow, Mark & Rena Rudkin, Victor Cabellero and Jennifer Bradley, Jerry McQueen, Sean Ziebarth, Chris Stowers, "Dead Air" Dave Sozinho, Tommy Nast, Rich Berlin, Notorious L.I.Z., Margaret LoCicero-Blumenthal December 19 Birthday's today: Alyssa Milano, Jake Gyllenhall, Cicely Tyson News:Phoenix concert and club goers are losing Club Rio after 23 years of some of the best recorded music and live events that Phoenix has ever known. The 10 acre property which was bought for 7.2 million dollars will be turned into condo's. Rather then dwell on the obvious negative...I'd rather opine about the fond memories. The huge building which also had a lot of outside area too, was once known as the Devil House back in the mid 80's. I did many stage announcments...and it would be there that I first met Larry Mac, my close friend. In 1986 I was there to stage announce The Call. A young kid came up and asked me if he could get the late night shift at The Key (KEYX). I said didn't think so, I already had someone in mind...Laura Levy. Maybe I was fooled by her purple hair...I dunno...but she wasn't very good. Nice person...but a bad choice on my part. I did make it up to Larry 8 years later though-LOL He also made a career of being Club Rio's top DJ for many years. Some of the great shows were The Catherine Wheel, Billy Idol, The Cranberries, Mission UK...and even Green Day at their worst...their first tour... opening for Bad Religion. I truly cannot remember how many shows that I attended there...a ton for sure...just cannot think of all of them at the moment. I've been gone from Phoenix going on a decade...so for me, it's all good things that I will keep in the memory bank. Xmas songs: Here's one I worked to radio...so I would hope that you still have it. The heavily tatooed BIF NAKED baby! "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". And... here is one for the grinches...SOMETHING CORPORATE "Forget December" (2002 MCA) December 18 Steven Spielberg Birthday's today: Brad Pitt, Keith Richards, Katie Holmes, Ossie Davis Hey Jonathan! Just visited your site (again) for my weekly fix. It's jammin'! Well, you know that. Is it worth all the work you're putting into it? I can tell you're doing what you love, and what you're good at. Guess what my favorite part is? The new music section, because I often wonder about what fabulous music I'm missing out on...now that I'm totally cut off from the world of music. But now I'm not! It's great. Also moving for me, naturally, was the KUKQ history. Reading how your radio career came together impressed me (again). I'm proud to have been a (little) part of that time in your life. The days at The Key (KEYX) are vivid in my memory, and developing a friendship with both you and Suzie is a highlight in my life. I remember seeing so many incredible live concerts, thanks to you. Thank you for the memories! Both then and now. Your American/Swiss friend Marilyn (Whitelaw) Rothmund, Switzerland (* Marilyn, for those of you who listened to KEYX...used to do the Wednesday all request show with me, and was my assistant on Virgin Vinyl at KEYX, and a short time at KUPD. She has been living in Switzerland with husband Bruno and son Conner for quite a few years now). SAD NEWS: Out of Phoenix...the very well known Club Rio, also Known as The Devil House has close it's Tempe doors after 23 years. Tomorrow I will go more into detail and memories from a great live venue. Uh huh, more Xmas tunes: Today let's focus on two albums that are great for airplay and the funny bone. MOJO NIXON & The Toadliquors "Horny Holidays!". Just for sheer fun, Mojo with his cross between a Southern Baptist Preacher/Truckdriver vocals, takes each song and whips it up in a fun spirit for the holiday. (1992 XXX Records). The other is the ever popular DR.DEMENTO (aka Barry Hanson) "Presents The Greatest Christmas Novelty CD Of All Time", featuring Allen Sherman, Cheech & Chong, Bob & Doug McKenzie, Stan Freberg, and others. (1989 Rhino Records) December 17 Milla Jovovich Birthday's today: Penelope Houston, Bob Guccione, George Lindsey And...the responses continue. I have probably thought about this question too much. I want to go back and hang with Toulouse-Lautrec and experience the decadence of artistic Paris in the late 1800's. Ever notice that a lot of his paintings have a green haze about them? Absinthe anyone? By the way, my favorite album of the year is probably "Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose" by The Cooper Temple Clause. I just love all of the moods and sounds throughout the record. Thanks a lot for all of the great Xmas tune ideas. I had forgotten about some of them. Walter Flakus MD/on-air Fred & Ethel Channels, XM Satellite, Washington D.C. The London music scene in the late 1960's! Dustin Matthews MD, WDYL, Richmond, Virginia I think I'd like to go back and get to John, Paul, George, and Ringo before George Martin. Though I have no technical skills. (* Liz...you would have changed the course history, doncha think?-LOL) Notorious L.I.Z. Promotions, Queens, N.Y. Liz Koch I would plant myself in the mountains back in the late 1800's/early 1900's. Maybe someplace in kentucky, Colorado, or Montana. A time and place where everything was more simplified and so were the people. A place and time where you took your time. I hate the pace and rush of everyday life and I only live in Alabama! I couldn't imagine being in New York City. Have a great holiday, Mountain Man Monk. Monk MD/Production Director, WANZ, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 1955...to witness the birth of Rock & Roll...and to buy a hot rod for 100 bucks! Dwight Arnold Sales, and specialty show host, KMRJ, Palm Springs, California If I could go anywhere in time, I would have to hit the Sands during the "Summit", when Frank, Dean, Sammy, and the gang held court. I would use my knowledge of the future to clean up the casinos like Biff did in "Back To The Future". With all this wealth I would then transport to the year 1999 just before the file-sharing started and buy a major record label and implement a system that used P2P in a way that would trump napster and pre-empt iTunes, thus allowing the RIAA to become tech- nically up-to-date and more consumer friendly. With the remaining tank of gas, I'd flash to September of this year and tell Viktor Yushchenko to have something other than soup. Mark Rudkin Jack of all trades, (former resident of the Ukrain), Houston, Texas Yep...More Xmas tunes: Harvey Danger "Sometimes You Have To Work on Xmas" (1999 promo only Slash/London), Sonia Dada 2-song single (1994 Capricorn), Insane Clown Posse "A Carnival Christmas" 2-song single (1994 Psychopathic/Island), Fountains Of Wayne 2-song single (1997 Atlantic), "Winter Wonderland", featuring songs and some very cool Xmas ID's for radio by Pee Wee Herman, Lou Reed, and the Traveling Wilburys. I think I'll finish today's batch with the ever popular bouncy sounds of Esquivel "Merry Christmas From The Space-Age Bachelor Pad" album from 1996 on Bar None/Rca. December 16 Birthday's today: Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Liv Ullman, Arthue C. Clarke As I sit here editing, and groovin' to Green Day and Tegan And Sara...here are some more responses from THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. I gotta say...you people are getting very creative. Ok, so I'm thinkin' I'd like to be hanging with Christ when he was in his 20's. We'd be kickin' it in Galilea where I would find out the scoop on this Dude, you know? Was he like everybody else? Did he make a trip to Tibet and chill with the monks? Did he ever eye the babes? Did he ever have slap-fights with the apostles? And...what's with Mary Magdalene? Was she really a hooker with a heart of gold, or was she just a really cool, too-smart-for-own good red head? And...did Jesus marry her? And...of course, I'd have to witness me some miracles too! Inquiring minds like mine want to know what Jesus did during his "lost years!" PS: Hey Jonathan! Are you sure you don't want to re-join the Mets fanclub? I heard this guy named Pedro is pretty good. (* Buzzy...that's funny...naw, I'll stick with my Dodgers) John Bennett (a.k.a. Buzz Fitzgerald) Nights WBNS 97.1, Columbus, Ohio I wouldn't go back too far because I wouldn't do well with the whole women being oppressed thing, so I'd go back to the seventies, London Club scene watching the Sex Pistols and The Clash. Kat Corbett Middays KROQ, Los Angeles, California (*my favorite DJ on KROQ) I would travel to Middle-Earth because I have hairy feet and it seemed to be socially acceptable at that point in time; at least in the Shire. Also those Hobbit women are oddly attractive. But, I think being around for the Monterey Pop Festival would have been great too. I would have loved to see Otis Redding live. "Dock Of The Bay is the single "best" song ever written! Corey O'Brien AMD, Imaging Director, on-air KXRK-X96, Salt Lake City, Utah My Philosphy...Live in the now! (Wayne's World) Jack DeVoss MD, WWCD-CD101, Columbus, Ohio I don't know about DESTINY...but I can sure think of a couple of scenes I wish I was around for. 1968-Detroit with MC5, The Stooges at the GrandE Ballroom (same club 1972 with Bob Seger System and the Amboy Dukes). 1972- Luckenbach, Texas with Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings at Hondo's Place. 1984-Minneapolis with Prince, The Replacements Husker Du and Soul Asylum at First Avenue. 1989- Seattle with Mother Love Bone, Mudhoney, Soundgarden, and Nirvana at RCKNDY. Jenni Sperandeo out of work, Los Angeles, California supabroad@earthlink.net The 50's! Would love to watch the do-wop scene first hand. John Perrone VP/Alternative, TVT Records, New York, N.Y. More Xmas Tunes: The Metal Gurus (a.k.a Slade) "Merry Xmas Everybody" (1990 Phonogram UK import) Voodoo Glow Skulls "Feliz Navidad" (1997 Epitaph), Toadies "Santacide" (Interscope/Atlantic), and the ever popular Whirling Dervishes "Wish It Would Snow" EP featuring "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" (1992 WM Records and later released in 1994 on Continuum Records) December 15 Birthday's today: Don Johnson, Edna O'Brien, J.Paul Getty 1892-1976 More responses from question: I would take my Delorian back to February 13th, 1980 and I would go to Lake Placid, N.Y. There were more important events and people in world history, but I believe this to be the greatest event in sports history and I would have LOVED to have been there when the underdog USA college kids upset the world and won the Gold Medal. Would've just been amazing to be there for all of the games, the exciement and the glory! Ok...I have to wipe a tear now. Polychronoplis MD/Afternoons WAITT RADIO NETWORK, Omaha, Nebraska Wow, that's tuff (see how I spelled it all metal, hell yeah). If you've seen "Butterfly Effect", you know that it's useless to go back in time. No matter what you do you'll screw something up. Homer Simpson taught us that lesson too during one of the Tree House Of Horrors episodes. Everything I need to know I learned from animation. On the other hand, there are drawbacks to the future too. I certainly don't want to know when I die, or if I'm miserable in the future or even worse, if the future for me is rich and then I come back and screw it all up 'cause I know too much and then I'd be miserable. In conclusion, I'd sell my seat on the time machine through eBay and use the proceeds to pay for the shrink I so obviously need. Chris Williams Out of work, and looking. Atlanta, Georgia The Roaring 20's, without hesitation. Where the ladies sport short dresses, stockings and Louise Brooks bobs...and I'm sportin', er, yeah... Mike Taylor PD WOXY.COM, Cincinnati, Ohio 1971-1977. With the rise of music after the invasion...Bowie, Roxy Music, Slade, T-Rex, Alice Cooper were at their peak. And...then the punk revolution to me. The 70's where a terrific back lash from the 60's. THOSE YEARS WERE THE BEST!...even with the Disco period...the final decade of originality to me. Since then it has been rehashed and half as good. Keith Roth Sirius Satellite, New York, N.Y. Xmas Tunes: Weezer "Christmas CD" 2 songs (2000 Geffen), Royal Crown Revue "Hey Santa" single (1998 Warner Brothers), Far Too Jones " Christmas Time" (1998 Mammoth), "Christmas Sampler" w/ Sister Soleil, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, and Fleming & John (1997 Universal), "In The Spirit" w/ Natalie Merchant, Jackson Brown, Luna, Natalie Cole and others (1998 Elektra) December 14 Birthday's today: Patty Duke, Morey Amsterdam 1908-1996 Chuckle for the day: My good buddy Victor Cabellero forwarded this on via his lady Jennifer Bradley. If you wanna see the "America's Biggest Dick"...you will need Quicktime or Widows Media. Go to: www.dangeroussquid.com Question of the week: This is such a good one Jonathan. I often think about being in another time. I think the time I'd most like is the mid-1950's. I've always thought it would be cool to be a teenager during the time that rock 'n' roll first arrived, and TV became mainstream. Austin Davis PD WUBZ, State College, Pennsylvania The wild, wild west baby! Poker and guns...and oh yeah, the can can dancers... or were those hookers back in the day? Frank Wells APD/MD WYSK, Fredericksburg, Virginia That's a tough question. I think going back to either Roman Times or the old west. Jay Wulff Clear Channel, Poughkeepsie, New York Xmas songs: Graham Parker "Christmas Cracker" EP (1994 Dakota Arts), "Just In Time For Christmas" (featuring Klark Kent, Squeeze, The dB's, Dread Zeppelin- 1990 IRS), "O Come All Ye Faithful:Rock For Choice"(featuring Cranes, Henry Rollins, Juliana Hatfield, Wool-1996 Columbia), "Christmas Time Again" Lynyrd Skynyrd (2000 CMC Int'l), "Joy: A Holiday Collection" Jewel (1999 Atlantic) December 13....... Lester Bangs 1948-1982 Birthday's today: Steve Buscemi, Dick Van Dyke, Christopher Plummer Question Of The Week: My time machine destiny would be some time in the future...maybe 50-75 years ahead. My hopes are that a woman will have been elected President, fossil fuels have finally run out forcing the world to think about alternative (cleaner burning) fuels and other forms of transportation, ala bicycles etc. Everyone has health insurance, my social security checks are rolling in, and my kids aren't still in debt from their college tuition. We finally put a halt to the ever-widening hole in the ozone layer and have stopped deforeststation on all continents. I hope I can still travel to Africa and see animals in the wild and to Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef. The Middle East will be only a hot vacation destination and September 11, 2001 will be the ONLY entry in the history books for terrorist attacks on the USA. Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimers, Cystic Fibrosis etc...are cured. And, we've found life in the outer reaches of our galaxy! Or in another galaxy! And...people still care about music. Kris Metzdorf Self record promotion, Los Angeles, California I would travel back to the 1870's. I would set myself up as a detective and solve mysteries for the British aristocracy. I would have a buddy with me and we would live at 221b Baker Street. Some people would think we were gay but we were really non-sexual. I would also form an addiction to herion. I love the whole gaslight era. Sherlock Bone! (Scott Petibone) PD WKRL, Syracuse, New York I would be the Lord Marshall of the the Necromongers about to blow up Helion Prime. "Chronicles Of Riddick": Best movie of the year, Max Tolkoff PD, WFNX, Boston, Massachusettes For me, it would have to be the future, Either the year 2071 or around 2250. 2071 would be 100 years after I was born. It would be interesting to see how far advanced we would be technicologically, or if there happened to have been a dramatic turn of events in our world and our society would be back in the pre-industrial age. Being a fan of sci-fi, it would be facinating to see if we had been able to travel further and explored more of the galaxy. Whether we are alone in the universe will almost undoubtably be answered by then. And...what would radio be like? Probably like Chris Tucker's charachter in the movie "The Fifth Element". I wonder if Howard will still be heard on Sirius on the "oldies" channel? Johnny Maze PD WRXW Jackson, Mississipppi One year...one word: 1983..."Footloose"! Ian McCain PD KJQN, Salt Lake City, Utah I would travel back to 1986 and start High School all over again. If I had the smarts now, but back in 1986...WOW! Joey Gusto PD WBER, Rochester, New York Fifties...so I could buy a modern house at a reasonable price! Dave Sanford Spectre Promotions, Los Angeles, California I'd go back in time to when these first words were uttered at Elektra Records: "Hey, let's put Metallica on Alternative radio AND make sure they headline Lollapalooza!" I'd then convince said record company that it would be a bad idea to do that. Don't get me wrong ...Metallica i sokay...but they sure as hell were never "Alternative". Matt Sledge PD X97.7 WOXY-FM, Cincinnati, Ohio Hey Jonathan, I don't know if you can do anything with this, but for Active Rock station's or harder edged Alternative stations that are looking for something different as far as holiday programming...last year on 92.9 Rock here in Poughkeepsie...we did Black Christmas. 24 Hours of Metallica from Xmas eve to Xmas day. It went over EXTREMELY huge and people were talking about it for a long time after. We played the hits of course, and supplemented it with live stuff, bootlegs, demos, interview clips, and so on and so forth. Our listeners were awesome...bringing in their collections and bootlegs and fan club-only releases and asking for deep tracks that they wanted to hear. We produced a lot of cool and funny imaging around it and it went off really big. Someone should steal it, cause our station doesn't exist anymore. Jay Wulff Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Favorite CD of year: Mastodon "Leviathan" on Relapse Records Jason Fat Wreck Chords, San Francisco Favorite CD of year: Monster Magnet "Monolithic Baby" Keith Roth Sirius Satellite, New York, N.Y. Favorite CD of year: The Thermals "Fuckin' A" on Subpop BTW: Jodi is preggers again. This time a girl due in May (*congrats to both of you) Andrew Zicklin Day Trader, Los Angeles, California Xmas songs: Today...songs ya gotta play...The Pretenders "2000 Miles", The Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping", John Lennon "Happy Xmas (War Is Over), U2 "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), David Bowie & Bing Crosby "Peace On Earth/ Little Drummer Boy...and how about The Smashing Pumpkins "Christmastime". December 12 Frank "Old Blue Eyes" Sinatra 1915-1998 Birthday's today: Suzie Dunn, Sheila E, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Koch This weeks Question to get to know you better: Think about it...you are in a time machine...what would be your destiny in time, where and why? XMAS Tunes: Vegas DeMilo "Sex Toys For Christmas 2001 single (Pinch Hit), MXPX "Christmas Only Comes Once A Year" 1999 single (A&M), Zebrahead "Deck The Halls (I Hate Christmas)" single 1999 (Columbia), Face To Face "Merry Christmas" 1999 single (Beyond), and Dweezil Zappa "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" 2000 single (Favored Nations) December 11 Birthday's today: John Kerry, Rita Moreno, Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn Today I will throw some Christmas albums at you, not songs. They are in all styles of music. First up is one that Nan Fisher suggested "A John Waters Christmas" (New Line Records). Other than Alvin & The Chipmunks, it's an array of unknown artists. That one is not in the L collection, but these are; "A Malibu Kind Of Christmas" The Malibooz. Cool stuff dude! It's what you would expect, surf, cars and girls. (1992 Iloki) "Hardcore Holiday" Various Artists. Yeah...a punk view of the holiday. Killdozer, Rhythm Pigs and others make it edgy. (1996 Virgin/Essential). "T.V. Family Christmas" featuring stars of The Partridge Family, The Brady Bunch, Bonanza, The Dukes Of Hazzard, and even The Monkees! (1992 Scotti Bros.). Kofi "A Reggae Christmas". Kofi is a wonderful way to sway back and forth to these holiday delights. (1994 Atlantic). Ho Ho Ho...it's "Ho Ho Hoey", Guitar wiz Gary Hoey's 11 songs done in instrumental spendor. (1995 Surfdog/Zoo)...and the last one for today is for you magic Christians..."Drummer Boy" EP by Jars Of Clay. 2 versions of "Little Drummer Boy and two others. (1995 Essential) December 10 Birthday's today: J(oseph). Mascus (Dinosaur Jr.), Caylah Eddelblute, Carolyn Kizer Xmas tunes: Here are some more that you might have forgotten; Joey Ramone "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)" Revised version 2001 (Sanctuary), No Use For A Name "Fairytale Of New York" (Pogues cover) 1999 from album "More Bitterness" (Fat Wreck Chords), Cracker "Merry Christmas Emily" 2001 single (Virgin), The Dandy Warhols "Little Drummer Boy" 1997 single (Capitol) December 9 Birthday's today: Joan Armatrading, John Malkovich, Donny Osmond, Kirk Douglas BREAKING NEWS: At least five people died and two others were wounded after a shooting at a Columbus nightclub on Wednesday night, the local NBC affiliate reports. The shooting took place shortly after 10PM at Alrosa Villa located at 5055 Sinclair Rd. Two members of heavy metal band Damageplan were reportedly shot and killed including Dimebag Darrell, formely with the band Pantera. The gunman allegedly got up on stage and started shooting. (Thanks to Kenny Ryback for the report) Just got off phone with WXRK New York OM/PD Rob Cross. He sounded extremely tired. With the stations Christmas show over and he and wife Julie just moving into their 1,100 square foot loft ("that big for N.Y.) in Brooklyn, that's pretty much where the couple will spend the holidays. I know it took a long time for the process of escrow and all that stuff, so I know he and Julie will have a stress free Christmas. Good luck...and enjoy you two. Ahh...the programmer in me tells me it's time to remind you of some Christmas tunes you could be playing whether you are leading up to the holiday or just playing holiday music on Christmas day. Each day till Christmas I'll throw you a few. No...The Pretenders "2000 Miles" and The Waitressses "Christmas Wrapping" won't be on my list...you know about those and other yearly faves. I will just throw in the ones you might have forgotten or are not aware of. 1. Everlast "Blues For Christmas" (1999 "Today" EP/Tommy Boy) 2. Rugburns "I Hate F%@king Christmas" (1995 clean version single Priority) 3. E (Eels) "Everything's Gonna Be Cool This Christmas" (1993 single Polydor) 4. Grandaddy Alan Parson's In A Winter Wonderland (2000 single V2) That's today's lesson kids. December 8 Breaking news: Earlier this week, the voice of generations and the man dubbed the "world's oldest teenager, Dick Clark suffered a mild stroke and went into an L.A. area undisclosed hospital. Clark has suffered from type 2 diabities for over a decade. Through Clark's spokespeople...he hopes to be on his feet in time for his traditional New Years Eve show in N.Y.'s Times Square. Clark turned 75 last month. Jim Morrison 1943-1971 Birthday's today: Kim Basinger, Sinead O' Conner, Sammy Davis Jr. 1925-1990 and...more from questions of the week. I wouldn't change it. I like mine. Julia, Halle, Brad, Johnny...these are all bad choices ...I'd do none of them. Crooner? Rod Stewart. Who I'd go see? Elton John. Fave CD of the year...Green Day "American Idiot". Steven Strick APD/MD WBCN, Boston, Massachusetts Ophelia Balls. Johnny Depp. Elton John by a landslide. Jamie Cullum, Cake, Silvertide, Muse, Beastie Boys, and Donovan Frankenreiter were among some of my faves this year ...but there's more I can't think of at this moment. Lisa Biello PD WHRL Albany, New York Justin or Shawn or Rob or Dave...maybe even Jonathan!!!!-LOL Halle Berry of course!!!! I've seen him front center row in Virginia...Elton by far dude!!!! Frank Wells MD WYSK, Fredericksburg, Virginia I already did that to get into radio. Halle Berry! Twice! Crooner?...Rod The Mod. Fave CD of the year...Green Day "American Idiot"...every song is killer! Kenny Allen PD KMBY, Monterey, California If I could change my name it would be Lola. Oh what fantasies I have with my man Johnny Depp! Rod hands down...no favorite CD this year. Betsy Lucky My beautiful Sister in-law, West Virginia Monk is not really my real name so I guess I'd change my name to Monk. Halle Berry. Rod Stewart. Monk MD/Production Director WANZ Tuscaloosa, Alabama New friend Jacco from Amsterdam sent this crazy shit. He wants to know what you think? http://members.chello.nl/j.vanwijnen/landing.mpeg Ian Mccain as I mentioned yesterday would like your imput on your 3 "best" album covers for alternative of all time. Send yours to imccain@kjq.com or go to the stations website www.kjq.com December 7 Birthday's today: Tom Waits, Larry Bird, Eli Wallach RANDOM THOUGHTS: First...I am bummed big time about Ami being booted off Survivor last week. Stoked that Carnivale begins on HBO...it's 2nd season January 9. Walking through Best Buy today to pick up Bourne Supremacy, Matt Damon, one of my favourite actors, I recieved a call on my cell from Ian McCain, who was saying hi, and asking me to submit my 3 top "best" classic alternative album covers of all time. KJQN is going to compile the ten "best" of all time on the stations website. As I plunked down my $14.99...great sale price...always buy those new DVD's the day they come out...all I could think was...jeez...3 covers. Now that I'm back in my office, here are my top 3. In order 1. The Clash "London Calling" 2. Ramones S/T 3. The Psychedelic Furs "Talk Talk Talk". Digging the new Death Cab For Cutie single "The Sound Of Settling" (Barsuck), mellow and smooth...and I am getting into a local Los Angeles headbanger band Sasquatch. They have been around since 2002. Brash...bold...slashing guitars...I'm diggin' it. They are on a small label out of Detroit, Small Stone records. Jeanette's yelling something...gotta go! More response from questions of the week I would change my name to Cleto. Apparently it's the Spanish translation of Corey, so I guess I would only change my country of origin. How about BryceVanPatton? All in one word. I would make sweet, sensual, compassionate, communist (?) love to Halle Berry, because you can see three rows of teeth when Julia Roberts smiles (although she wasn't so awful in "Closer") and as a sensitive guy that kinda frightens me. What can I say...I'm afraid. Elton John was great when he had ring- around-the- nostril and pre-Disney. "Someone Save My Life Tonight" brings me to my kness. I listened to Franz Ferdinand just a bit more than The Dresden Dolls, The Paper Chase, The Faint, and Communique this year, but damn...don't I love 'em all. Corey O'Brien KXRK/X96, AMD, Specialty show programmer/host, Salt Lake City, Utah Howard Stern. Julia Roberts...and Sir Elton. Fave CD of year...Ambulance LTD. Shawn Alexander Allaccess.com Alternative Editor, Malibu, California If I could change my name it would be...Boomshanka. Fave CD of year...Slipknot. Lance Hale PD WRQC Ft. Myers, Florida Nicholas. Would have to be Halle because Julia just had twins. Have you no shame? Oh... I forgot...you're involved with radio...my bad! -LOL Has to be Rod because Elton was never a crooner. Fave CD of the year..."Smile" by Brian Wilson. Robert Allen Sha-La Music, Inc, New Jersey If I could change my first name it woiuld be Bruno. I like Halle Berry. To pick between Elton and Rod, probably Rod. But how about Ken Spacey (*Bobby Darin was great, but I wonder how many peeps remember him Buzzy?) Fave CD...Magnet "On Your Side" Buzz Fitzgerald(John Bennett) WBNS-FM, 7-Midnights, Columbus, Ohio Fave CD of the year...Green Day "American Idiot"...hands fucking down! Austin Davis PD WUBZ, State College, Pennsylvania Album of the year...3-way tie! Slipknot "Volume 3: The Subliminal Verses"...The Gamits "Antidote", and Butch Walker "Letters" Lou Brutus XM Satellite, Washington, D.C. I did, from Gerard to Jerry(not much a stretch beyond the imagination. Neve Campbell... oh, sorry...Halle. Elton was in his twighlight 1973-1975. Rod was in his 1975-1978 (based on strongest Lp's) I'll take Elton over Rod. As for crooning...Rod all the way. Did Elton ever croon? Fave CD of year...Franz Ferdinand. Jerry Rubino AE/The CMJ Network, Satudays 10A-3P WCHR, Ocean, New Jersey I don't really have a "do" list...so I'll tell you my favorite albums in no particular order: Green Day...Snow Patrol...and Bright Eyes. Ian McCain KJQN, PD, Salt Lake City, Utah I did change it...in High School...from Eddie to Doug. What was I thinking? Technically my favorite CD of 2004 is really from 2005. It'll be out in January, but is easily one of the best things I've heard in CENTURIES! Brazilian Girls. Their EP is called "Lazy Lover". I have an advance of the album, and it is unlike most anything out there...vaguely Cibo Mato (sans the rapping) meets a Putymayo compilation CD and gets drunk and high with it. (* I noticed Doug cc'd Rob Cross with this e-mail...trying to get his attenton Doug?-LOL) Eddie, er, uh, Doug "Sluggo" Roberts KROQ, WXRK, Sirius Satellite, Air talent Green Day's self-proclaimed "Punk Rock Opera": "American Idiot"...front to back is the best of the year...in my opinion. Marty Oehlhof MD/Nights KDJE (The Edge) Little Rock, Arkansas December 6 Birthday's today: Dave Brubeck, Will Shriner, Steven Wright Shocking! I can't believe that Jenni Sperandeo's position at Virgin Records is being eliminated. Sad. She was/is one of the real go getters in this industry. I'm sure after the holiday break, she will be back somewhere soon. Send her an e-mail at supabroad@earthlink.net Hi there, I was doing a linkcheck and I found myself on your site. I'll put a link back as soon as I got time. Oh, btw...my site and www.colourondanimations are both like the top picture in your link section (extremus). All brewed in Holland ;-) It seems you like Dutch stuff ;-) Come visit Amsterdam sometime :) See ya. Jacco www.dallie.nl (* you can see all these sites on the links-wow page) ____________________________________________________________ This weeks questions to get to know you better: (A) If you could change your first name...what would it be? (B) Who would you do? MEN: Julia Roberts or Halle Berry WOMEN: Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp (C) In the twilight of their careers...who is the better crooner...Elton John or Rod Stewart? (D) Favorite CD of 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Something with hard consinents like RICK, PRICK, DICK or SICK. Who would I do? Blindfold me and let me feel my way around. Elton John. Two reasons, One: Bernie Taupin instinctually writes deeper lyrics. Two: Because Rod depends more so on other writers verse and music, he sings most everything with a second hand approach. But in the end...who cares? Kasabian! I don't care that it's not officially until January or February. I've listened to it 112 times to best of my guestimation. Good stuff. Sean Demery PD KITS (Live 105) San Francisco, California Wouldn't change my name, but my bowling name is Madge. Does that count? Neither, Ewan MacGregor is my guy. Rod Stewart hands down! Fave CD...Franz Ferdinand. Kris Metzdorf Hits Magazine, Los Angeles, California Arthur, as in Lee. Whenever I steal software and need to enter a name and organization, I write Arthur Lee, Love. Halle Berry...way..way..way! Can you make that happen? I would have to say Franz Ferdinand for favorite album. I am a sucka for that pop thang. Jim McGuinn PD WPLY (Y100) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Can't women pick between Julia and Halle? (I suppose so-why not and vice versa on men) Geordie Gillespie VP Alternative Promotion Hollywood Records, Burbank, California Zagnut. Halle Berry...the question is...WHAT would I do?!?!? Elton or Rod: Huh? My favorite CD is The Dresden Dolls. "Dead Air" Dave Sozinho PD KHWD/Howard 93.7 Sacramento, California I've always liked PROMETHEUS...he first brought fire to man, you know? Neither...Jessica Alba!! Eliza Dushku!! (with my girlfriends consent...or cooperation, naturally) I'd say Rod The Mod...he's retained all of the timbre, the sonic elements that made his voice so unique in the 70's, 80's, and 90's. It certainly feels more athentic than Elton does at this time. Fave CD...The Secret Machines. Gary Jay Sr. Director/National Rock Radio Promtion TVT Records, New York City, N.Y. Raul. Both...Elton. Favorite CD of the year...Kenny White "Symphony in 16 Bars" Steve Jones Vice President Brash Records and Music, Atlanta, Georgia A and B are none of your business, but C, now that's a life changing decision waiting to be answered by all in the radio industry. Where did you plagiarize this question? Jeopardy? The answer without question...Rod John! Can you imagine? Seriously, Elton John doesn't croon, so that leaves Rod Stewart! I cannot tell a lie, Ken Jennings told me the answer. Brooks Brown Owner WEQX, Manchester, Vermont (20 years old this year) I already got to change my name to Jackie back in 1984, when i got into radio. My Dad's name was Jack. The preference here would be to have a Johnny Depp/Brad Pitt sandwhich. Rod Stewart. Fave CD...Green Day!!!!!!!!!! Jackie Selby KXKL (KOOL 105), Air Personality, Denver, Colorado Joey...Jo-Jo...Junior Shabadoo. Halle Berry. Better Crooner? Probably Elton John right now...and I'm a big fan of the early Rod Stewart stuff. In fact, I still think Rod is one the best "cover" artists of all time, even though I am not a big fan of the great American songbook stuff. Kevin Jackson PD WTGZ "The Tiger" Auburn, Alabama The first fake ID I ever had, I used the name Ryan O' Looney, which was my last name plus my Mom's maiden name. That's probably what I would change it to. Give me Johnny Depp any day. And, I suppose I would take Rod Stewart. Ever hear him do "Cigarettes And Alcohol"? My fave CD of the year...Snow Patrol's "Final Straw"...edging out Keane by a hair. Linda Ryan RealNetworks, San Francisco, California Probably my middle name Kurt. I've no problems with my first name, but the middle one kicks ass as well. Gotta say neither. Both are too tainted for my tastes. Give me Jill Arrington from ESPN, and I wouldn't kick her out of my bed for eating crackers. This is tough. My parents listened to both, and I've heard plenty of both on my own as well. I'm gonna give it to Rod though. Fave CD...Franz Ferdinand...every single track is SOLID. Matt Sledge PD X97.7 WOXY-FM Cincinnati, Ohio Thomas. Julia Roberts. Rod Stewart. Fave CD...To The Five Boroughs. Joey Gusto PD WBER, Rochester, New York Derek...as in the Beatles' publicity guy. If Jennifer and I ever have a boy, that's his name. Halle Berry...we Buckeyes stick together. Tony Bennet...a write in candidate. Fave CD...Franz Ferdinand. Mike Taylor PD WOXY.COM INTERNET RADIO, Cincinnati, Ohio, or is it in Kentucky? Horatio. Yes please (both). Rod is in the twilight...Elton is still pissed off and going for it! Michael Halloran APD/MD 94.9/KZBT San Diego, California "The Captain". Halle Berry. Elton John. "Bubblegum" by Mark Lanegan (fave CD) Jonny Polonsky Musician Los Angeles I wouldn't change my name.Michelle suits me. Brad Pitt! In my dreams I've done him at least 3 times. It was great. Rod Stewart. Seen him twice in the last few years and he puts on a HELLUVA show! My fave CD..."In Rock 'n' Rolls Hand's" Ken Will Morton Michelle Roche Michelle Roche Media Relations, Athens, Georgia Probably my middle name...Grant. Halle Berry. Yikes, Stewarts got this drunken elegance...it's reminiscent of Dudley Moore. John has grown ornery and it's not very flattering. Really, who's the better saloon singer anyway? Stewart with a gin and tonic in one hand, the other firmly grasping the mic stand barely hand hanging on. I like that desperation more. Local H "Whatever Happened To PJ Soles" is my fave. It's the only CD that hasn't left the CD changer all year. Stephen Kallao MD KFMA Tucson, Arizona Fletcher. Halley Berry...I've had enough time to get past the Billy Bob thing. Elton John is still the master. Dustin "Fletcher" Matthews MD/afternoons WDYL/Y101 Richmond, Virginia Stan. Halle Berry (Have you seen Swordfish!!!) Rod Stewart. Favourite CD The Streets "A Grand Don't Come For Free"...just ahead of Scissor Sisters. Mark Turner Band Management London, England T-Bone. Do What to? (Halle or Julia). I'm more interested in Julia Roberts (pre-twins) Elton John. Favorite CD Green Day "American Idiot". John Allers PD KNCL San Jose, California I dunno, I'm pretty content with my plebian name as it is. Neither. They are both high maintanence, and what do you say in the morning...after...egads! Elton John hands down. Steve Leeds Promotion, Music Head, New Jersey Well, I think my name should be Queen Amidalah (or however it is spelled). I would like to take Brad Pitt home to meet Mom, but have deep ravishing dirty love with Johnny Depp. Elton John created a icon status (people love watching Elton, are jealous of his talents and are in wonderment of his cloaks and God awaful shoes. BUT...Rod Stewart made a generation or two or three pull over and do it right there on the side of the road with no regrets of running away because in end the MOMENT was all worth it! Wow sheeeww thanks Rod! The name of one of his tours was the story of his career "Worth Leaving Home For" (no matter what was in stomach that time...) I remember Elton in my inline skates moments and Rod in my 'dirty dashboard' moments. Aha. Fave CD of the year...Incubus is always tops for me and damn it, they're just good guys. Summer TV and Film Actress,TV & Radio Voiceover, Los Angeles, California I already did that, but if I could do it again...Halloran. Have you seen Monster's Ball and Swordfish??? Puh-leeze, no contest. Elton John...anyone who can throw a hissy fit in Taiwan gets my vote. Will "Willobee" Carlin Out of work PD...stuck in Hartford, Connecticut If I could change my first name, i think I would change it to Chuck. Who would I "do"? Well that depends. Do you mean Ron Jeremy style or Tony Soprano style? Seriously, I think Halle Berry is a stellar beuaty, but her husband cheated on her, so what does that say? And, Julia stole her husband from another woman, so she must be pretty good in the sack ...so I guess it would be Julia for me (but I wouldn't leave my wife for her). Hmm, most of the music they make nowadays doesn't interest me much, but i think Elton has held up a little better, he's consistently crazier and more "Rock 'n' Roll". Fave CD..."Futures" by Jimmy Eat World. Chris Wagganer Film editor, Los Angeles, California Change my name? Whoever Halle Berry is doing at the moment. Halle witout a doubt! Rod over Elton. Fave CD...The Faint "Wet From Birth" Larry Mac Programs "Red Radio Underground" KUPD, also mobile DJ, Phoenix. Arizona Jonathan. No...just kidding. Everyone DOES always call me Kim, if they've forgotten my name, though I'm not a fan of that one either. Maybe I should just legally change it to Notorious and then have Liz be the middle name. Johnny Depp all the way. Brad Pitt looks like a monkey. Elton John makes me cringe a lot less. My fave...damn dude...probably Modest Mouse "Good News For People Who Like Bad News" Liz Koch Notorius Radio Promotion, New York City, N.Y. December 5 Birthday's today: Little Richard, Margaret Cho, Jonathan L So... considering today is my birthdate...I think I'll go make a compilation CD. There are 126 songs titled "Birthday" and 213 "Happy Birthday" listed on allmusic.com Here are some of the artists that have done these song titles: "Birthday" John Lennon, Blur, Meridith Brooks, Destiny's Child, The Fall, Foetus, Alex Harvey, Inmates, Jesus & Mary Chain, Paul McCarntney, Mental As Anything, Martin Mull and Phish. "Happy Birthday" Altered Images, The Birthday Party, Shirley Bassey, Boys Next Door, Concrete Blonde, Gary Glitter, Dexter Gordon, Jimi Hendrix, Freddy Johnston, Loretta Lynn, The Lords Of The New Church, Melanie, Marilyn Monroe, Mojo Nixon & The Toadliquors, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Pizzicato Five, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Steppenwolf, Uriah Heep, Wasted Youth, Stevie Wonder, Wierd Al Yankovic, and Zuzu's Petals. December 4 Birthday's today: John Cale, Tyra Banks Once upon a time there was a band called Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine. I first got turned onto them via a video of "Sheriff Fatman". The year 1989. I was sooo blown away by that...I began playing the shit out of the song on KUKQ. A year later I was flown from Phoenix to L.A. to see them open for EMF at the Universal Amphitheatre in U.C.. As soon as their set was over I went downstairs and outside where a bunch of industry peeps were milling about. In a corner was the duo Jim Bob and Fruitbat, with their manager Adrian Boss. No one was speaking with them, so I sauntered over and introduced myself as "your biggest in fan in America, bar none!" From that time on, I saw the band at least two more times, one was on on my KFMA-Fest in October 1992. I loved the band so much, in 1993 I think, one of the 3 times I did "Left Of Center" for Tom Calderone, who allowed me to tape the show...I played mostly Carter music.-LOL ADRIAN BOSS(EY) was always in touch throughout the 90's, sending other bands he was involved with and all of Jim Bob's solo recordings. We had fallen out of touch for the last few years, until the other day when Jeanette did an internet search and we tracked him down. I sent an e-mail and recieved one right back. We were and are equally excited about the re-connection. For the past year Adrian has been sometimes teaching, but mostly helping to build up the music industry in the South West part of England. He's living in Cornwall by the sea, and enjoying "not being a band manager". The University is Dartington. Please check out this site to see what's up. www.dartingtonplus.org.uk Adrian said he would pass this website around to managers and bands all over the U.K. which makes the site even more global. Not long after I recieved an e-mail from a friend of Adrian's, MARK TURNER who manages a group STEPHENSON'S ROCKET. Mark mentions that they had just been over here and played the Viper Room. They had a great show, and will coming back to L.A. sometime in late February or early March. In the meantime he will be sending me newly recorded music, which I look forward to hearing. Check their website at www.stephensonsrocket.com What I really dig is the fact that Mark really read the site, and picked up on that I love the higher pitched voices of Placebo and The Music. He says I will be into his band then. Currently the band is in a studio recording more new music that was written in L.A. Cheers to both of you for being in touch. December 3 Birthday's today: Ozzie Osbourne, Daryl Hanna, Julianne Moore, Brendan Frasier Former radio gal SUMMER formely of WKZQ Myrtle Beach FL has now been in Los Angeles for three years...can you believe it? We had a nice chat today. I think my favorite memories are of guys falling all over themselves to get Summer's attention. Sorry guys, this beauty has a lot more on the inside then just the outside. Ambitious? Absolutely..."I've done a couple of films, one was "Engaging Peter"...I kinda don't like the title...it's NOT a porn film. I also did the voice for the Norweigien Cruise Lines, for radio and TV. I did a sitcom, and let's see...I hosted a new music show called RMTV www.rmtv.tv Oh I am also hosting a show on the Filmfestivalchannel www.filmfestivalchannel.com The show is called hopping with SUMMER". Go to this link www.Rocktheworldgirl.com Is this woman busy or what! She is also involved with The South Bay Music Awards, helping to discover new artists. "I love cats...but I don't have one right now. I actually prefer film over digital, and salt and pepper (she laughs), no...I have enough spice in my life". So guys...forget it...career first in Summers case. Contact her and say hello at www.1summer.tv There is a band I'm really hip on and I want you to go to their website and check them out. FALL AS WELL are from Biloxi MS. Great song "Dead And Growing Older". I'll be filling your ears about them! Go to www.fallaswell.com Big props to ANTHONY PROFFIT PD WNFZ Knoxville for putting them into rotation. KELLI CLUQUE's last day at KCXX is today. I caught her as she is got prepared to leave, so we had a 15-minute conversation, but will catch up on Monday. She's had a great run for 5 years at the Riverside station, and the decision is hers to leave and explore new horizon's. "I'm definatley a cat person. Henry and Joe...my two boys. I can have relationship with guys, but my "boys" come first. They sleep with me and are a big part of my life. But I do believe if you have more than two...you become a "cat lady" (she laughs), and that's not good". I will follow up with Kelli as I said on Monday but if you would like to reach out, either call 909-862-8922 or e-mail Kelli at kcluque@hotmail.com. Don't call this weekend though...she will be out enjoying it. "Man it's cold in Phoenix", so says KEDJ PD MARC YOUNG. He was half kidding of course, but this week it has been cold both there and here in Los Angeles. He recently went to Las Vegas for a presentation by Pepsi, and while there went over to visit Ripley at KXTE. Did a little gambling, but he saved the real gambling (for coins) on Thanksgiving. "I live in a complex with some other employees of the station...we call it "Edgeville". That night it was turkey and poker all night long! I didn't win anything. I love dogs, but they don't allow them at the complex. It'll have to wait till I get a house. I'm really into digital camera's now. For me, pepper BIG time! Real light on the salt. My priorities...ratings, house, and a dog. Oh yeah...I'm really into KASABIAN! They remind me of Kula Shaker". WKRL Syracuse is still rockin'! I spoke with what I consider one of the easiest people to get along with, PD SCOTT PETIBONE, who I once took out to Malibu at Zuma Beach, which blew him away. He said the surf was "so cool DUDE! Better than back in Tallahassee" where he used to be. He and wife Lori pretty much spent most of the Thanksgiving weekend giving each other colds. Throw his mom into the mix, she is now living them. So all they've done is trade colds back and forth. When we spoke he was just starting to get over it. One thing about "Scottzo" as I call him, is that he never holds back when asked about a record. Even though I knew the Dresden Dolls were not for him...his reply was "I'd rather stick a needle in my my cock"-LOL But he is over the top on Trail Of The Dead, "Man I can't enough of them!", and HIM. "Holy shit...I went down to N.Y.C. to see them live and holy shit, the singer is awesome dude. I have a dog named Squeegy...his tongue is bigger than he is...but I love cats. Noooo...no salt and pepper". For Christmas he and Lori will be heading down to visit friends just north of Boston in New Hampshire. Finally I got a chance to catch up with CHRIS STOWERS who left McKlusky back in June to work out of home, starting up HARDBOILED, still heavy on promoting specialty shows. "What's cool about working from home is I get to see much more of my wife Lisa". She works at NPR in Chicago, only 15 minutes from their Oakpark home. She does the local Morning Edition. While the couple are thinking about having a child, they have two cats...Angus and Larry."Generally I taste the food before I would consider salt and pepper, and I'm not digital yet, but I would like to be". We then both went off on tagents like we always do...and enjoy it...and ended up talking about tax accountants.-LOL Good luck man, working at home does have its virtues. I don't know who is the biggest Met fan out there, but I would think that Director of Promotion at Astralwerk's DAVE LOMBARDI would surely qualify. "nah, Piazza's not going back to The Dodgers". Bummer, I want him back here Dave! He's a bi- camera person. He uses both. He rarely salts and peppers his food...and has a dog Bowie, and two cats, Leo and Gilbert. The eternal music head, Dave says "I like the Kasbabian, A girl Called Eddie, the new UK import of The Manic Street Preachers and a new band called Mahjongg". Dave and his wife Kelley and their 3 1/2 year old son Dante live in Montville, New Jersey...and that's where they will spend a cozy holiday. I want to thank long time friend CHRIS WAGGANER from the Tucson days (he has been living in Los Angeles for awhile) for hooking me up with Photoshop and his input of ideas. Your cool bro. WXTW has put this site as a link on their station's website. If you do the same, please let me know...as I will be starting a section of your links...if you put me on your site. I just got back from actually getting some air.-LOL Went and picked up a friend in Hollywood and drove back over to Los Feliz to golf a quick 9. WOW...the 360 building at the corner of Sunset and Vine is closed! But even more shocking is that they now have a left turn light at the corner of Sunset and Vine if you are going west on Sunset and want to make a left. Phew...used to sit there forever waiting to turn. I love this city! When I got back I recieved an e-mail from my good friend FRANK BLACK to say congratulations to Jeanette and me on our 8th grandchild born yesterday. He says "8 is great. Violet is doing very well. Very soon now, January 24. His name is Jack Errol Thompson. Bored in Philly". I know he can't wait to get off the road and be with Violet and his two step-daughters. This will his first child and I know he is super stoked!