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From San Pedro, California came this trio that were so ferocious in concert and so spot-on with their message and “econo” motive, they couldn’t help but transform the people they played before. One such transformed audience member was yours truly, who was lucky enough to witness this band do their thing four times. For the [...]
Everyone knows this catchy tune composed in 1942 by Aram Khachaturian for his ballet “Gayane.” Although, you’ve probably never heard this song within the context of the ballet, but, more appropriately, as background music to some zany competition on a 1960s game show. This recording is from 1948 performed by big band leader, clarinetist, saxophonist [...]
with Andy Dorf and Fred Wallin On this edition of Dorf on Sports Fred and Andy talk about Peyton Manning’s decision to go to The Denver Broncos. A colt became a Bronco! They also talk about Tim Tebow going to the Jets. Is it troubling when your backup is more popular than your starter. Also [...]
Some may know Jim Carroll by his poetry, others by books like “The Basketball Diaries” or the movie of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and yet others know him from songs like the harrowing “People Who Died.” But if you know him by the 1980 “Catholic Boy” album, then you no doubt know this [...]
I was out of town when “21 Jump Street” first came out and was excited to finally see it. Adjectives such as “Hilarious”, “Incredibly Funny” and “Knee Slapping” were used to describe the movie by various national critics, so needless to say I was ready to bust a gut laughing. But a funny thing happened [...]
Our last song before our Spring break that doesn’t have the title in the song. It’s my favorite track from Who’s Next. Click to play. Who’s Next is the fifth studio album by English rock band The Who, released in August 1971. The album has origins in a rock opera conceived by Pete Townshend called [...]
It doesn’t come any more lowdown and spooky than this track by the wolf man of Chess Records. Chester Burnett’s stature in American music is as dominant and as imposing as his 6’6” 300 pound frame was. With a repertoire that includes such blues classics as “Smokestack Lightnin’”, “Killing Floor,” “Back Door Man,” Spoonful” and [...]
I’ve been fortunate through the years to be able to interview some fascinating people from the worlds of sports, music, and movies. Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Rob Reiner, Elton John, and Robert Lamm of the band Chicago have provided some great insights into their chosen professions. One of my dream interviews had been with Chris [...]
1971, US police arrested all the members from The Allman Brothers Band for heroin and marijuana possession. 1973, Traffic supported by Spooky Tooth appeared at The Hard Rock, Manchester, England. 1975, Frankie Valli went to No.1 on the singles chart with ‘My Eyes Adored You’, his first solo No.1. 1975, Led Zeppelin started a six [...]
A song title not in the song is our theme this week. Here is one from David Bowie that will take up space in your life today! Click the pic to play. David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee;[1] born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major [...]
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