in 1965; became the Director of the Council for Bio-Medical Careers Training in New York in 1968; and hosted at least one edition of the Black Journal newsmagazine TV show for WNET in New York in 1969. Amanda Jones Sev Widman WMIN (early 1940s 1945), KSTP (July 1945 November 1947), WMIN (December 1947 February 1, 1949), WDGY (February 1, 1949 September 12, 1952), WTCN (September 27, 1952 January 1960 Program director 1956 to January 1960), KEVE (June 1960 August 1960. Known as Admiral Richard E. In 1964 he started a bootleg AM station in his basement in South Minneapolis. Member Since 2017. Read about his career on minniepaulmusic.com From a 1970 ad: Hold court with King Michael every morning, midnight to 6. Heres an aircheck from September 30, 1971, courtesy of Deane Johnson. Ray Moss KUXL (1966), XERB, KUXL (1968). Paul Fletcher - Cities 97.1 Paul Fletcher Home Posts Rank You Very Much Latest Posts Join The Fletcher Family For The Ultimate Tour Of Ireland! Photo below from WCOW ad 1955. She confronts the conflicting stories people have told themselves about the crime because of an unexpected development: the arrest of a former Laramie police officer accused in the murder. Rod died of MS on March 12, 2016. Spin Doctors. In the spring of 1968 the Insider reported that he was on-air from 3:30 to 7 on Saturdays only. Also performed at the Flame Cafe. Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. No lasers, pyro or beat-matching software required. For best results, catch Drumcell in a warehouse (at one of Droid'sInterface events) or somewhere else dark, dingy and dank. Love love her and can't wait to book her again. What: Cities 97 Sampler Volume 22 Release Party, Where: Bayview Event Center on Lake Minnetonka, Why: This sales from Volume 22 raised $800,000 for Minnesota charities. They found out that a station in Cleveland WIXY 1260 was for sale, so they returned to Cleveland and made it into a powerhouse rock n roll station. . Together with his Droid Behavior co-founders Vidal and Vangelis Vargas (Raiz), Drumcell deliver no-frills, sandpaper techno more consistently than any other SoCal crew currently active. She began her career at Cities 97.1 in 2012 as a board operator and part time host and eventually graduated to hosting the weekday night show. The UK native previously hosted nights at the station from 2012 to 2016. Not only was the music and vibe perfect, but shes also an absolute delight to deal with. The good news is that all of this music is put together for a good cause. However,, Johannes S. said Michael died on April 24, 2013 at the age of 65. Brian Oake in the Morning broadcasts weekdays from 6 10 a.m. Brian Oake in the Morning features Oakes signature irreverence and quick wit while he banters about music, popular culture and all things Minnesota. They made a deal to let him use the name if he plugged the organization. Last, hed faithfully end each show with the non sequitur, And remember, love is love and fun is fun, but isnt it quiet when the goldfish die? followed forthwith by See You in September by the Happenings! Stu Gang (Jeffrey Stewart) WTCN ( -1/1957), WDGY (news 1/1957- ), WTCN-TV (1964). He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a veteran of World War II. Hes known in particular for his collection of funk, soul, boogie, disco and rap 12-inches and 45s, but he can rock you in any way he sees fit. My uncle Selmer ran the grocery store, creamery, and post office. Magazine named him as one of Minneapoliss Sexiest. If you ever wanted to dance to the original O.C. Jimmy Delmont WTCN (1952), WMIN (1953), WLOL (May 1953-), WCOW (1954 1955), WISK (1956). Auburn started DJing well before he moved to Los Angeles from the East Coast, but he further honed his skills here playing alongside the top touring talent that comes through downtown's Exchange, as well as his own parties, Soul & Tonic and Afternoon Delight. His program was described as Jazz and Bits and Pieces of Music.. He already had a presence via Mad Decent and Smog Records with his banging releases on those top labels. KQQL (KOOL 108) (1990s.) Born June 9, 1924, in Waukegan, Illinois, died November 28, 2014 in Cook, Minnesota. WPBC (1959). Check out: DJ Fink DJ Services Specialties: Providing excellent mobile and in-venue DJ services. In 1974 he became the Music Director for KQRS. Follow the link for an aircheck on radiotapes.com provided by Curt Lundgren. He served as President of Colorado Christian University from 2006 until his death on July 5, 2016, at the age of 79. In his short 40 years, Don Doty spent most of them on the air, garnering many awards as the Twin Cities favorite DJ of the 1950s. Front L to R: Emil Tuma, Tommy Thomas, Allen Ista, Mayme Borak, Harold Picha. Information and photo courtesy Mike Cunningham via Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Dayton took his name from Daytons Department Store, which, at one point in his career, was his only sponsor. Photo courtesy John Fineberg. Passed away in 2016. In an article in the Star Tribune (August 25, 1982), Mike Kaszuba described: Okerlund happened to be walking across the studio at Channel 11 in 1971 during an employee strike just before a live professional wrestling show went on the air. Sandy Singer WTCN (1956 1957), WDGY (August 1, -), WLOL (1958 1968). Twitter: @cities971radio Language: English Contact: 1600 Utica Ave S 651-989-9797 Website: http://cities971.iheart.com Stations I work with more than 40 singers of varying ages and skill levels. Information and photo from virtualtruckroute.com, 100 (1975 1976.) I spent summers there as the town was waning. Hunter Quinn, a morning host on Cities 97.1 also used Twitter Monday to reveal that he was also unemployed. Bob Shannon (Robert J. Adams) KDWB (1964 1966; 1974 -1975), Bob Shannon at KDWB, 1964 and 1974. Alan Stone (Shel Danielson) KQRS (1968 1980), Cities 97/KTCJ (1985 1996). Tac Hammer, from the KRSI Request Album, courtesy Roger Fischer. Hoyer was also a United Artists recording artist, co-writing Looking at the World Through a Windshield, a hit for Del Reeves. Noble, who is married to former Minnesota Viking Mike Morris, added that waking up at 3:30 a.m. each day for her radio gig followed by lessons and concerts when she could fit them in proved to be too much. Randi Kirshbaum KQRS (1970-1975). In August 1961 he went to New York, where he worked at a handful of stations until he retired from WCBS on December 31, 2002. Dan worked overnights the first time and then 7p-12a as the original host of The Love Lite, Jim Larkin began his career as a disc jockey in 1967, according to an article 10 years later. It got steamy as fans and friends of Cities 97 packed the room to see performances by local band Cedar Avenue, as well as national acts Donovan Franekreiter, The Rescues, and headliner One eskimO. She'll mix the jams before grabbing the mic for a brief moment of song, still working the EQs as she belts out lyrics, then gets right back into the groove. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing weve got your back. jonbream Machete Bob Berglund WWTC (1974), WDGY (1979), WLOL (part of Hines and Berglund), KSTP-AM (news), Pharaoh Black (Thornton Jones) KUXL (May 1, 1975-1979), Bill Blast (Al Collins) KUXL (1967 1968). As scary and unknown as the future is when you step out on your own, thats what I have decided to do, Noble wrote. Drum n bass is a difficult game stateside, requiring a strong constitution both aurally and emotionally. Slim Jim Iverson WRHM (WTCN) (1932), WDGY (1947-1949), KEYD (1953-1956), KSTP, WLOL. The Insider indicated that Matthews was new to KDWB in 1968. Donald Smith Doty was born on April 23, 1926, in St. Paul. Radio name was in homage to WDGY station founder, optometrist Dr. George Young. Hoyer started in radio right out of high school at age 17 when he joined KEVE in 1945 to at least 1959. He doesnt need a loud, corny personality to get booked. Grady Brock (William Grady Brock) KSTP (1974 1975). If you have any additions or corrections, please, please, As Paul Evans WMIN (1968), WCCO-FM (1976-77). Photo courtesy Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 29, 2016. Gene Leader (Gene Mean Gene Okerlund) KDWB (March 27 to October 29, 1968), WDGY (December 13, 1968 to October 28, 1970). In 1975 Mpls. Could be the same Don Anderson who was a host of Record Hop on Channel 9 TV from 1957-59? Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. I'm a full time DJ in Los Angeles, Ca. Diamond Jim Dandy (James Brian Everts, 1942 2010). He managed to keep all ages on the dance floor booging, Five stars on Yelp! Blueberry Bill hour with local musicians on Sunday nights. After the next 12 years as a New York freelancer, MacDougall returned to the Twin Cities to anchor the news at KSTP-TV from December 1959 to 1971. When Casey Jones first came on the air in September 1954, it was Hobbins who wrote the famous Happy Birthday Song that every Boomer kid knows and loves. He died on March 5, 1998. He was 82. When WIXY was sold, Weiss and Wayne moved on and Joe pursued his interest in tennis, eventually owning part of the Cleveland Nets World Tennis Team. Fast Eddie was accused of making slurs against homosexuals by gay activist Jack Baker, but the FCC ruled that Baker was a public figure and denied the request for action. Thomas Mark Paul Barnard was born on November 7, 1951, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, and raised in North Minneapolis. I spotted BT chatting with One Heartlands Susan Leckey. Apparently the KSTP switchboard lit up like a yule tree, with complaints from listeners. Jack came to KUXL in the spring of 1968 and quickly became the program director when Ray Moss left. For more than a decade, Stock has been showcasing the huge musical spectrum that punk music encompasses, and the newbands (especially L.A.-based) that add to that spectrum. Photo courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Machine Gun Kelly (Gary Sinclair) KSTP-AM (1972 1974), Machine Gun Kelly at KSTP, courtesy RadioTapes.com, Tim Kelly (Tim Sabean, Sam Sherwoods son) KDWB (1976 1979), WYOO/U100, Rodger Kent (Vogel) WDGY (1950), KSTP (1954 1957), WCCO, WTCN (1959), WAYL (1979), KTWN, KLBB. At first I said no, but after meeting the little girl, agreed to take on the challenge. Denault went on to a long career at WGN in Chicago as Paul Rogers. He returned to WDGY in May 1969 to replace Rob Sherwood when Sherwood left for KDWB-AM but moved on to Cleveland before the year was out. Tom twisting on the cover of a WDGY promotional album. Gene died of kidney failure on January 2, 2019, at the age of 76. Photo below from a KUXL Super Soul Thirty from July 1, 1972, courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Reportedly stood during his show. Steve Cannon (Bernard Cannon) WMIN (1949 1954), WLOL (1955 1957; with Don Kelly January 1957), KSTP-AM (1958 October 1971), WCCO (1971 October 1997). KSTP (Adminstrative job until June 1979), WLOL (early 1980s). Owner and operator DJ Dabbs is a highly experienced DJ and MC and offers his services for wedding celebrations and other events. Steve Boogie Bowman WWTC (1981), KEEY-FM. Mike Cunningham WMMR (U of M), 1966 1970; KUXL (1972 1974); KTCR-FM, (1972 1977). Often times, my live performances include collaborations with live painters, body, Ledora B. said Paul was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002. With his partner Dave Ray he released four albums since 1987, and the two performed often in the Twin Cities and surrounding midwest area before Rays death on Thanksgiving day 2002. The second photo below is from 1961. The King then walked briskly over to the microphone stand .. and in a slightly pained and disappointed voice, greeted the faithful assembled for the second coming. Photo of Jim Ramsburg courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The first photo below is from the front of the March 16, 1963 KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. I love foodie cities and I know L.A. has so many good spots, she said. He was a graduate of Brown Institute. Mentions in January and February 1965 say that Doty was working for WTCN-TV. Ramsburg published a book Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953: A History of Prime Time Programs Through the Ratings of Neilsen, Crossley and Hooper. I wish I could give her ten stars. In 1956, when WDGY was purchased by Todd Storz, he transferred from Storz station WTIX in New Orleans to become General Manager of WDGY. Photo courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Harvey Bassett has been bringing a subversive, punk edge to dance music since the 80s. The contest was to guess how many miles he drove during those four weeks. Crocker (Ken Kops) WWTC (1979-1984), KMFY-AM (1984-1985), B.J. He continued writing as well. Road information, features, music. WDGY (1959). Hernandez, a Napa native who moved to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University, had the most interesting experience working from home in quarantine as she shared space with several roommates who were taking courses at ASU. Sportscaster Rod Trongard was inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. Glover performed with his acoustic trio V3, and did occasional gigs with Spider John Koerner. Sam was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. They're a reflection of the sonic diversity and depth of talent that makes our nightlife scene arguably the best in the nation. Paul Stagg was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2017. Stuart A. Lindman WMIN (1949-54). An article dated June 15, 1965, indicated that Doty was at liberty, freelancing on WTCN-TV. Paul. When Simon Green aka Bonobo was the surprise Sunday-night headliner at the Do Lab stage at Coachella last year,any thoughts anyone present may have had of braving the crowds for Drake melted away. Photo at left below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The arts and entertainment blog. Heres a photo of it, courtesy Greg Carr, former DJ of Dig Up the Roots on KFAI. 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Greg Gears WWTC (1971 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). Prior to the event, she asked questions to get a clear idea of what was expected., Darlynn R. said Image below right from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, March 9, 1963. In 2009, just as the racket of proto-EDM electro grew louder, veteran DJ triptych Droog went against the grain and launched Culprit, a label dedicated to deep house and techno. Thanks to Johnnys son Tom Wigren for the info and photos! I play my own records and run my own controls. St. James was profiled in Mpls. Wrote a teen-oriented column distributed in 130 school papers. Photo courtesy RadioTapes.com, Gregg Stevens WLOL (1973-74), WYOO (1974), WDGY (1975-1979). He was born in Portland, Oregon, and knew at age 14 that he wanted to make his career in radio. Owned and operated by iHeartMedia. It was so meant to be, he said. L.A.s most versatile DJ hands-down is Adam Michael Bravin aka Adam 12. She sang live with her DJ and piano player, I've never seen a show, Julia G. said The relatively simplistic and superficial mid-60s ethos had metamorphosed to the super-hip, politically charged ethos of Woodstock, then only two and a half months away. https://www.reelradio.com/ In 1960, Widman won a seat on the New Brighton City Council. Sam joined them at one of their Boolyas down by the railroad tracks, where he met people from all walks of life who liked to ride the boxcars. Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. The Killers. pricing for hiring DJs in Los Angeles, CA. George Murphy KRSI (August 1962 to February 1963), WLOL (August to September 1964). They didnt, but the point is I had the same music in the KQRS library as Tony had at KDWB. As Preacher Paul he wrote a rather long article in the Twin Cities teen magazine Twin Cities a Go-Go in September 1965. One girl would be in a really loud Zoom meeting with 100 classmates in one room, so we tried [broadcasting] from the bathroom, living room, my room and eventually I had to build a fort with blankets and pillows, she said with a laugh. We hired him for our Grandma's 90th birthday party and he was AWESOME! Program Manager Don French didnt approve and fired him while he was on the air General Manager Sam Sherwood had to come and finish the shift. Don died in 2007 at age 95. Voted one of Minneapoliss Sexiest in 1975 by Mpls. The dates are taken from what was available, and may not be right or all-inclusive. But most importantly, J Rocc is a DJ who will take you to every part of his record collection, illuminating connections between different music genres and his collection is huge. Steve died on July 23, 1986, of lung cancer at age 41. It was an absolute pleasure working with DJ Peace. What are talent hotbeds, and how do we create them? Truly, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for letting me into your mornings, your routines, your conversations and your lives.. When house got deep in the mid 90s, Wyatt was there (at the legendary Does Your Mama Know? Listen to Paul Fletcher weekday afternoons from 2-7pm on Cities 97.1Full Bio. Lee Foss Daryl Laub WLOL (1945), WMIN (1949), WTCN (1952), KSTP (1960s), KQRS (1973). In October 1963 Garren hosted a show called Celebrity Table, with remote broadcasts from places like the Waikiki Room at the Pick Nicollet Hotel. LAWeekly Instagram: Featuring the culture of LA since 1978 , Relationship with the Victim* Thanks, Terry! He has a honed ear for creative, regional bass tones, and he has a knack for combining them into a fresh sound that is all his own. Ruth N., reviewing Los Angeles DJ DJ Wrecks. Liz Ohanesian, 4. Many of the things he told me were the same things that were in his profile in Secret Stash magazine. 1. iHeartMedia Modern AC Cities 97.1 KTCZ-FM Minneapolis has announced the return of Naima to co-host mornings alongside Brian Oake. Blues With a Feeling was published in Fall 2002 by Routledge Press. If it says 1972, it may have actually been before and/or after that as well. He went on to build stations around Minnesota and Iowa. Sam Ribakoff, 8. Photo of Don French interviewing Hubert Humphrey courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Jack Harris, aka Daddy Soul KUXL (1968-1970). I reached out looking for someone to make my proposal to my girlfriend extra special. Serving up the sounds of today with royal taste! Ive never been happier with my work than I am now.. Norman Wayne, Zingales associate for many years, says that the decision to play Top 40 was one of business, not musical taste. Recommended Sunny 92.3 FM WHUR-FM Lord Douglas (Phillip E. Heuer also see Chris Roberts) KDWB (10/1967 to 3/1968). Providing music and performances for any types of events. Photos courtesy RadioTapes.com, Dick Halvorson WISK (1959), KDWB (1959 1961), KSTP (1973). We had more team members dancing this year as a whole and had more folks stay to the end of the event dancing than in years, Are you still in search of a dj for your event? I developed a format of album rock, blues, soul, some jazz, a bit of folk, classical, spoken word and anything I could find that interested listeners. We hired Bass Jones for two hours, the music was so good we kept him there 4 extra hours! Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? I was let go by @1013KDWB and what sucks is the amount of time I gave to this place. Jimmy Eat World. He gave away meat during a meat shortage! Browse DJs in Los Angeles and contact your favorites, 2. Donald K. was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2010. Photo below right courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. I have no limits. Thanks, Greg! Shes leaving Cities 97.1 to focus on her new career as a vocal teacher. She is supposedly a real person, but Wayne had other characters, such as Louis K. Lush, the hungover engineer, Katie Kute, the go-go girl, and Sleepy ODell, the weather girl. Lina Lecaro, 2. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Delivers Perfect 9/11 Remembrance Speech Minnesota DNR Releases "Color Changer" Map Also known as Brother Bob. Sam Sherwood remembers that at WCOW, Delmont had a kind of advice to the lovelorn program that the ladies just ate up. Laub passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the age of 90. Follow the link for HOAs own page. Her equipment was top notch and her skill set is worth penny. November 04, 2020 - 5:32 AM. Charlie Fox (James Martin) KDWB (1974-1975), Alan Freed (thats his real name!) He had to have a different name, so he selected Sherwood. In 1975 Mpls. (Dennis John) Leary KDWB (1962 July 1963) Hotline, KRSI (January 1964 February 1966). The sorehead with the records is Mean Sam, and next to him is the marvelously inadequate Ma Linger. Save musicians, entertainers, speakers, and services, and theyll appear here. The price for hiring DJ services in Los Angeles, California will vary depending on the specifics of the event, how long you need them, the services they will provide, and their overall experience. This list is of Twin Cities disk jockeys of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. His next L.A. gig is on June 10, to coincide with Gay Pride weekend. "Hello, everybody. Hoehn was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2010. Rodger was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. Booking a Los Angeles DJ through GigSalad offers you extra protection you cant get anywhere else. He died in 1958. It got steamy as fans and friends of Cities 97 packed the room to see performances by local band Cedar Avenue, as well as national acts Donovan Franekreiter, The Rescues, and headliner One eskimO. He won a Favorite DJ contest run by Don Leary in 1955. In 1966 the Beatles returned to Cleveland and sold out 25,000 seats. Tom Kilbride WLOL (1958), KEVE (1959), KANO (1960 1965). After his career in radio he had become a marine operator in commercial fishing and had retired to Canada, even renouncing his American citizenship.
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