Second image (WDGY, 1962) courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The fact that this full-circle moment is happening right now is wild, he said. Key Enterprises LLC. Photo courtesy RadioTapes.com, Dan Larkin WLTE-FM 102.9 (1984 1985 and 1991 1996). These CDs are one hot ticket: sold exclusively at Target, creating lines around the block, with some years selling out in minutes. All of this proved a winning formula, and Jim Dandy thus took ratings for the lucrative 7:00 pm teen time slot to an all-time high for the next year and a half. Chuck Cell KDWB (1963-64), WTCN-TV (1973). Dynamite Dave (Senechal), KDWB (1976). In August 1946 he was hosting Lets Turn The Tables, a midnight radio show on KSTP. There is much to say about the great Leigh Kamman, and I wont attempt it 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. Its always great when I can bring back a prior employee who our audience loved, said Rich Davis, Program Director of Cities 97.1. He did say there will be no format change and were still doing the Sampler.. Chuck and Charlie Bush had the morning drive spot on KSTP-AM from July 1973 to April 1976. Host Joey Boy grew up locally in Highland Park and later lived in Burbank where his parents currently reside. He moved back to WMIN. Chris Manak is a mild-mannered dude who goes by Peanut Butter Wolf when hes mixing records or running his label. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, Paul Jay KDWB (started November 26, 1960 January 1961), KSTP-AM (1965 1966), Lord Jeffrey (Jeffrey Diamond) KUXL (1967-1970). Wyatts own sound adds long, syncopated mixes, a West Coast trait, to the jazz- and salsa-infused musicianship of New York house. We regret the error.]. Were just excited, Joey said. Image below from an August 1956 WLOL Top 40 courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Delivers Perfect 9/11 Remembrance Speech Minnesota DNR Releases "Color Changer" Map 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. George Donaldson Fisher KQRS (early spring 1966 to 1971), KSJN (1974), MPR (1975 to 1976), Cities 97 (1985, 1986 to 1987, 1991). Ralph Jon Fritz KRSI (1963, 1967). Information and photo courtesy Mike Cunningham via Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. The Exchange resident's style is rooted in house but runs the gamut from soulful to pop-oriented vocal tracks, with touches of bass-heavy hip-hop influences woven throughout. The . Paul Stagg was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2017. Above and below: Sherwood at KDWB, September 1971. Two local radio personalities are out of jobs. 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. 3. I love foodie cities and I know L.A. has so many good spots, she said. Denny Long reported that Tony became a multi-station owner in Iowa. Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? GEC Street Team was awesome! He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. retired Chief of Staff officer from the North Dakota Army National Guard. 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. Well, if your event lacks any music or entertainment people will decide maybe its best to leave a bit early. Is it just us, or does it seems like the Twin Cities holiday season officially kicks off with the Cities 97 sampler release? World War II marked the beginning of the end for Hammer. Dennis Romero, 12. In 1960 Brad switched to WTCN-TV, doing weekend weather and hosting Lucky 11 Dancetime on Saturday afternoons. Thanks to Johnnys son Tom Wigren for the info and photos! The show featured big band and jazz music, broadcast from a club called Mitchs, where the audience was quizzed and awarded free dinners. Ghastly The Swing Club show on WLOL played some rock n roll in 1953 1955, but mostly covers. This was, Angela C. said Brother Bill Bennett WDGY (1956-60), WLOL (1963-65). Brad Bradford WDGY (1966). Capp Sutherland WCOW (1954 1956). He researched and co-wrote a biography of the harmonica great, Little Walter. Cheerful Charlie Van Dyke WDGY (1970 1973). Tuesday-Friday 2-3a EST. You can catch him at his weekly club night, Part Time Punks, at the Echo;PTPs sister club, Punky Reggae Party, at La Cita; and on his KXLU radio show, which currently airs Thursday afternoons from 3 to 6 p.m. Sam Ribakoff, 16. No lasers, pyro or beat-matching software required. Photo of Franklin Hobbs courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. I travel to any location in southern California., I play jazz trumpet while DJ-ing a vast variety of music from all over the world. 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! Season two, Mob Land, is about a high-rolling lawyer who joins forces with the feds to try to bring down one of the most powerful criminal syndicates in the country. The station is owned by Townsquare Media and broadcasts a classic rock radio format. The list leans heavily on those who played rock 'n' roll - don't be looking for anyone from WCCO-AM. Cities 97.1 Uniquely Twin Cities Follow Connect On Air Schedule Smitty Live Brian Oake 6:00 AM-10:00 AM Contests and Promotions Cities 97.1 Gives Back Partner - AuSM Celebrating Women Who Make Music & Culture Download Our Free iHeartRadio App! Dave Dworkin KSTP-AM (August 28, 1973 less than one year); KQRS (December 6, 1978 1984). John died on September 13, 2020, at the age of 82, from COPD. If I have continuing information I will probably include it, but this website as a whole stops at 1974. I reached out looking for someone to make my proposal to my girlfriend extra special. As a member of Funky Tekno Tribe, he played breakbeats so devotedly that one of his more famous early mixtapes was an allJames Brown production. But then we never would have had our wonderful Happy Birthday Song!. Thanks to Dave Fairhurst for sending this fabulous photo! Harry Zimmerman KEYD (1948 1949), WTCN (1954 February 1956), KSTP (February 6, 1956 1959). Saturdays 3-7p EST. When talking with DJs, be sure to discuss important details like venue specifics, the event schedule, the expected number of guests, and any special song requests. It was believed to be a cost-cutting move but Crusham said the company does not comment on personnel decisions. Alan Stone (Shel Danielson) KQRS (1968 1980), Cities 97/KTCJ (1985 1996). Dennis Romero, DJ Harvey; Credit: Red Bull Music Academy. The Cities 97.1 Sampler (also titled Cities Sampler and The Cities' Sampler) was a series of albums, cassette tapes and CDs containing "live in studio" recordings from Studio C located at radio station Cities 97.1, KTCZ-FM in Minneapolis at 97.1 MHz. Photo courtesy John Fineberg via the Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 20, 2020, John Pete in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum. But for the past couple years in particular, Foss has been on fire, stealing the show at CRSSD, Coachella's Do Lab stage and Hard's Holy Ship! after-hours nights). Amazing DJ, such a pleasure to work with! From a 1970 ad: Follow the leader! Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Leary died at home on August 4, 2021, at age 84, shortly after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Mike programs with you in mind.. Then I was given stacks of albums of rock, bands from primarily the West Coast, to audition and play once my show began that Spring. All proceeds from the CD benefit local charities. Hot 97 #1 for Hip-Hop Watch; Listen; Read; Press; Advertise With Us; Careers; Intern with Hot 97; Contact Us; Subscribe; HOT 97 Job Openings; Web Accessibility; EEO 2023 (PDF) Packhorse/Pecos Paul Denault WCOW. May 18, 2022 0 iHeartMedia Modern AC " Cities 97.1 " KTCZ-FM Minneapolis has announced the return of Naima to co-host mornings alongside Brian Oake. A Detroit native, Noble began her career as a musician and released the album Fearless on EMI/Manhattan in 2005. Glen Big Daddy Olson WWTC (1971 1975 had worked at the station earlier as G. Edward Foshay), WLOL/WRRD (1975), WDGY, KTWN, WLTE, WCCO, KOOL 108. I spotted BT chatting with One Heartland's Susan Leckey. Click on Johnnys name for a page about one of the Cities most popular DJs. Dan Pothier (pronounced Poh-SHAY) KUXL, WJSW (June 1968 April 1969), KQRS (October 1970 September 1973). He died in 1958. DJ Fresko was fabulous! Keeping company with more people than a sold-out Twins game. Reviews from past clients can also be helpful in determining their experience and professionalism. Ron Wandmacher KEVE (March 30, 1959 to October 8, 1962); WLOL (May 16, 1965 to March 1970); KTCR. Lina Lecaro, 2. Then Norman Wayne went to the owner of Metromedia in New York the owner of the station to get the $50,000. Anthony Gee (Tony Coloff ) KRSI (1969). An encore was demanded but we unfortunately had to leave due to the venue's tight restrictions. He was also known for his commercials, and Jeff Lonto says that he also did voice imaging on WWTC around 1980: Voice imaging is pre-recorded soundbites saying things like Ladies and gentlemen, youre listening to Brad Piras on the Golden Rock, WWTC! You can hear a couple of snippets of him starting at 1:44 in this station history. Larry Fischer WLOL (1951 1953), WTCN (1953 1956). In the early 70s he interviewed Senator Hubert Humphrey, one Minnesotan to another. Sam Sabean started out at WCOW, working himself up from writing ads in 1953, to reading the news on Saturdays, to getting his own show in 1954. Dick Harris KDWB TV Guide ad: The Controversial Dick Harris. Hut to voice Life Line, a right-wing daily radio commentary which aired locally on KSTP and WMIN 15 minutes/day, reported Will Jones. Back at the station a telegram was crafted with the name of the owner of the Music Hall without the owners knowledge. Hes also DJed for the late great J Dilla, Mos Def and many others, and is a big part of Stones Throw Records. Though the show is actually based at AMPs sister station, Live 101.5 FM in Phoenix, Arizona, it will air in both markets and strive to offer Los Angeles- and Southern California-specific content for listeners here. In the late 1990s he abandoned breaks, moved to L.A. permanently and became a top-of-the-flier adherent of banging, festival house. Photos below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Hobbins on-air name at WCOW was Juniper Jim. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Coached by Al DeRusha, he spent the rest of his career as a professional wrestling announcer. Meet AMP 97.1 FM's new 'The Morning Mess' crew before their first LA radio show The new morning team, which is based in Phoenix, debuts on Monday, Aug. 3 and airs weekdays from 5-10 a.m. My uncle Selmer ran the grocery store, creamery, and post office. At WTCN Singer introduced records with piano chords; if the record didnt play at the right speed there was dischord. His monthly bass party, Plugged In, features not only a great array of talent but also EDM celebrity attendees. that is to start soon.). James Francis Patrick Professor Jim ONeill. You can't understand the blues until you've had your heart broken, and you can't understand my music til you've had group sex on ecstasy. DJ Harveys self-description says it all. After studying at Brown Institute, he worked in Great Falls, Montana, as well as outlets in Detroit and San Diego. I was lucky enough to have interviewed Mr. He served as President of Colorado Christian University from 2006 until his death on July 5, 2016, at the age of 79. Music is essential for turning a regular gathering into a true party! We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. On April 4, 1958, Will Jones reported that Doty left WTCN because of doubts about a racy new program policy that is to start soon. Leigh Kamman was to replace him, but he went to KSTP instead, for the same reason. 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. In October 1963 Garren hosted a show called Celebrity Table, with remote broadcasts from places like the Waikiki Room at the Pick Nicollet Hotel. And boy oh boy am I glad that she, Gricelda F. said He came to the Tedescos with an idea to do a rhythm and blues show, and although he had never been on the air before, he went for it in about March 1955 and the show was an enormous hit. The caption: Used in recreation rooms coast to coast, the D.J. Jimmy Smith KUXL (1972). Starting at $400 per event. Photo of John MacDougall courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Blues With a Feeling was published in Fall 2002 by Routledge Press. He went into the National Guard in January 1957, but returned to WDGY six months later. Merles is the second photo Stuart A. Lindman is holding up. Images below courtesy the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Reportedly stood during his show. Another one of my all-time favorite things about Minneapolis/St. Also see WCOW below. She was able to take song requests on the fly, and was overall just a genuinely caring and friendly person to work with, we can't wait to work with her again soon! So Merle became Hub Cap. First photo below from 1949. Perry St. John WDGY (1963 1967) (d. Feb. 27, 1999), Ron Samuels (Ronn the Rajah of Rhythm & Blues) KUXL (1965), Harry Scarbourough WDGY (1967), KQRS (1967) died January 2012, Bob Scott (Bob Wittnebel) KDWA (1965), KUXL (1966). Johnny started his career in 1945 in Mankato and quickly moved to WLOL in Minneapolis. And, yes, he saw the same show you did. Jim Osterhaus KQRS (1970 1972), WWTC (1972), Page had the 3-6 shift in December 1959: Color Radio as it Should Be. iHeartMedia Modern AC Cities 97.1 KTCZ-FM Minneapolis has announced the return of Naima to co-host mornings alongside Brian Oake. Mike Hoyer was a legendary overnight Country radio air personality, whose show reached from coat to coast and border to border and then some, as he said each night to open his program. Described as rather idiosyncratic by Mike Neudecker. So lucky I found Val and Main Stage. Hoyer started in radio right out of high school at age 17 when he joined KEVE in 1945 to at least 1959. Dans energy is full-voltage, and his beat-matching, a lost art, is mesmerizingly perfect. Thomas Mark Paul Barnard was born on November 7, 1951, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, and raised in North Minneapolis. In 2022 Denny Long reported that Rick was a retired Chief of Staff officer from the North Dakota Army National Guard. Justin is the founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. "I've had more fun at a time of day when most people haven't even left. He was born on May 28, 1939, in Cokato, Minnesota. He also continued performing and recording. And is it still baseball if you're wearing a giant banana suit? Photo at left below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Their oldest daughter, Sophie Berit, died at young age and is buried in the cemetery as you turn down the road towards Hammer. 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. Bobby died in 1993. SpouseParentChildSiblingFamily memberOther, Sweet James has my permission to help provide a free police report, Bonobo, acclaimed for his original productions, is also one of our city's best DJs. Photo below from a KUXL Super Soul Thirty from July 1, 1972, courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Joe then took it a step further and booked the St. Paul Auditorium for a Rhythm & Blues show with great locals such as Augie Garcia.