After getting an offer at a Niagara Falls dance to play for a traveling band, Denny Tedesco's father Tommy takes his guitar to L.A and eventually becomes part of the 60's and 70's group of studio musicians "The Wrecking Crew". They played for The Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, The Byrds, Sonny and Cher, The Monkees, and many more. Several members of the fabled Wrecking Crew went … [Read more...] about The Wrecking Crew – Creator/Producer Denny Tedesco talks with Dave Rusch
Nostalgia
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #50– Johnny Mathis: “Chances Are” b/w “The Twelfth Of Never” – Columbia 45 4-40993 (U5/V5)
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #50– Johnny Mathis: “Chances Are” b/w “The Twelfth Of Never” – Columbia 45 4-40993 (U5/V5) “The Jukebox Series” focuses on the 80 records that inhabit my 1963 Seeburg LPC1 jukebox. I’ve had my jukebox (or as I like to call it “the prehistoric iPod”) for a little over twelve years and in that time I’d like to think that I’ve … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #50– Johnny Mathis: “Chances Are” b/w “The Twelfth Of Never” – Columbia 45 4-40993 (U5/V5)
3D Sun Colors
This time on The 3D RadioActivity, your favorite Uncle Marty takes a look at the different colors we found at Sun Records as we focus on a favorite, starting out with some swinging blues for you that are out of sight and state. The Sun Studio catalog is one of the deepest around, there were well over 250 titles when we began, so there's still plenty more Memphis hits to … [Read more...] about 3D Sun Colors
Son Of Sun
I'm your Uncle Marty, as we continue our deep delve into Sam Philips and his Sun Studio releases with and for you on adventure number 553 of The Award Winning 3D RadioActivity. Another jam packed show, 22 tunes averaging two and a half minutes long, and over six decades old, proving how timeless this music really is. Next time, we will either get closer to The Sun or … [Read more...] about Son Of Sun
3D Sun Babies
I'm Uncle Marty, this is Chapter 552 of The 3D RadioActivity. Sun Records is an independent label founded by producer Sam Phillips in Tennessee. Initially, he had concentrated mainly on African-American musicians because he loved RnB and wanted to bring it to a white audience. In 51, Sam produced "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, who were actually Ike Turner … [Read more...] about 3D Sun Babies