In between exporting their homespun Angeleno club aesthetic everywhere from Londons Fabric to Space in Ibiza, Droog legitimized the Standard Downtown as a dance venue by hosting the likes of Seth Troxler and Dixon at their iconic rooftop Culprit Sessions. J Rocc has won numerous DJing awards, by himself and with the Beat Junkies crew. Randi Kirshbaum KQRS (1970-1975). We hired Bass Jones for two hours, the music was so good we kept him there 4 extra hours! Deane Johnson KDWB (May 1969 September 1970). For more than 15 years, though, she has been based in L.A., where her smooth vocals and the power of the 4/4 beat keep crowds dancing. There are many clips of performances and a shorter documentary on YouTube. Season one, The Drug Wars, tells the story of an FBI agent who goes undercover with a biker gang, and follows a trail of clues that eventually leads to the US invasion of a foreign country. Image from Don Betzhold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. https://www.reelradio.com/ His father was a recording artist in Sweden. Heres a photo of it, courtesy Greg Carr, former DJ of Dig Up the Roots on KFAI. If you ever wanted to dance to the original O.C. 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! Fresh out of college, looking to get your feet movin and groovin. Michael J. Douglas (Wegner) KDWB (1972 to 1973), WYOO (1975 to 1976), KSTP-FM/KS95 (February 1979 to April 1994). He was 82. Harold Picha and His Band, 1950, courtesy Minnesota Historical Society. He continued writing as well. 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. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. DJ Tessa is amazing. He called himself Tall Tan Tal., WLOL (part of Hines and Berglund), KSTP-AM (news). As scary and unknown as the future is when you step out on your own, thats what I have decided to do, Noble wrote. Whats popular in Los Angeles isnt whats popular in Phoenix, he said. Of course the Cities 97 DJs were on hand to welcome the group and announce the bands. I play my own records and run my own controls. Fat Daddy Washington (Art Hoehn) KUXL (1964 1966), XERB (1966), MPR. Apparently the KSTP switchboard lit up like a yule tree, with complaints from listeners. Jim Ramsburg WLOL (May July 1956 in 1956 he was the Commodore), WDGY (July 1956 June 1957 Hosted Night Beat program on WDGY in 1957; left to go into the National Guard on June 15, 1957), KSTP-AM (1970 1972). I am, Jerry P. said This was baldly for the purpose of generating annoyance and hence interest and hence ratings. It was my last day at Cities 97.1. Susan and Randi Kirshbaum were the first female disk jockeys in the Twin Cities. Photo courtesy radiotapes.com, Don OBrien WDGY (1954-55), WCCO-TV (1964). Click on the link for a page dedicated to Dick Driscoll. He was also getting MC work. Dan called himself the Soul Man (before Sam & Daves hit of the same name) and played jazz. Someone remembered he had some on-air experience, asked him to fill in as the announcer, and that was that. Jimmy Smith KUXL (1972). We booked Jamie at our venue in West Hollywood and she exceeded our expectations. In 2000, his booklet notes for the CD release BOB DYLAN LIVE 1966 won the ASCAP-Deems Taylor award. In the mid-sixties he recorded and toured as part of the seminal folk-blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover. 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. The 20 Best Drummers of All Time Steve Cannon (Bernard Cannon) WMIN (1949 1954), WLOL (1955 1957; with Don Kelly January 1957), KSTP-AM (1958 October 1971), WCCO (1971 October 1997). Blues With a Feeling was published in Fall 2002 by Routledge Press. Bob Cole WDGY (November 1965 October 1966). Ray Christensen passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the age of 92. The Killers. Image below from a 1955 ad for WCOW. Cheerful Charlie Van Dyke WDGY (1970 1973). When I knew him in 1978, Tommy was working as an arranger for the John Davidson Singers Workshop on Catalina Island off of LA. Hut to voice Life Line, a right-wing daily radio commentary which aired locally on KSTP and WMIN 15 minutes/day, reported Will Jones. Ive never been happier with my work than I am now.. She sang live with her DJ and piano player, I've never seen a show, Julia G. said Charlie Bush KSTP (1963-81), WCCO-FM (1981-82), WDGY (1982-83), K102 (1983-91). He didnt much care for all the white groups trying to sing R&B and would be better off adapting them to rock n roll. Became General Manager of KDWB in October 1970. Two Twin Cities radio personalities at KDWB and Cities 97.1 have lost Often times, my live performances include collaborations with live painters, body, Ledora B. said Later, Brian Oake took the stage wearing a faux mustache. Adam North (Edward Van Cleve, Ph.D.) KDWB (1970 1973), KRSI-FM (1973). John Fineberg, 1972/1973 at KRSI. He moved to Duluth to manage WEBC in February 1966. Bob Dayton WMIN (1969), KDAN (1970), WDGY (1971 1973). When I knew Tommy, he looked like Alan Hale Jr. with a bleached-blond Little Richard bouffant. Jack Douglas WCOW, WDGY, WMIN (1955 1958), WCCO (1973). Frequent collaborators Lovefingers and Heidi Lawden are a dream team of dance-floor eclecticism, with nearly a half-centurys experience as house, techno and disco tastemakers between them. "The only thing I can . Hoyer died on February 1, 1999. Relying more on four-on-the-floor house beats, but never straying far from the lush melodicism and jazzy sensibilities that are his trademark, a Bonobo DJ set can encompass everything from Todd Terje to Four Tet to Moderat, as well as his own remixes and edits. Between 2002 and 2006, Alan was a volunteer reader for the Radio Talking Book Network, recording news and audio books in his wonderful mellow radio voice! Described as rather idiosyncratic by Mike Neudecker. Norman Wayne, Zingales associate for many years, says that the decision to play Top 40 was one of business, not musical taste. 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. Greg Gears WWTC (1971 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). Bill Diehl told the story that he was offered a great show and time slot, but only if he changed his name to Hub Cap apparently the sponsor was a car dealer or something. http://www.440int.com/440sat.html (Disk Jockey database). Guy lived big. The Morning Messengers were just along for the ride like, I feel you, Karla; Im in the same boat after we put up a visual with Karla sitting criss-cross applesauce in the middle of the floor doing a broadcast.. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 16, 1937, and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. KQQL (KOOL 108) (1990s.) They made a deal to let him use the name if he plugged the organization. The station became WISK starting on May 15, 1956, according to the radio logs, and Zingale remained on the air until October 9, 1958. Image below right from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, March 9, 1963. Read about his career on minniepaulmusic.com From a 1970 ad: Hold court with King Michael every morning, midnight to 6. My uncle Selmer ran the grocery store, creamery, and post office. For best results, catch Drumcell in a warehouse (at one of Droid'sInterface events) or somewhere else dark, dingy and dank. Kershtin was such an awesome DJ to work with for our college's formal event! KDWB's Steve "Steve-O" LaTart and Cities 97.1's Hunter Quinn were laid off Monday, apparently as part of a wave of job reductions across the iHeartMedia conglomerate. Adam 12s sets are spontaneous and intuitive; he may play one song all the way through, then cut another halfway, only to bring it back a few cuts later. Click his name for a separate page on this Twin Cities radio icon. 04m 17sec. John Pete (John Peterson) WLOL (1962 1965), KQRS (Program Director 1968 1972), KRSI-FM (1972), KQRS (1973-1974). He served as President of Colorado Christian University from 2006 until his death on July 5, 2016, at the age of 79. Photo copyright Mike Barich, St. Paul, Joel Larson WWTC (1970 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). In the early 70s he interviewed Senator Hubert Humphrey, one Minnesotan to another. He had to have a different name, so he selected Sherwood. B. Mason Dean (Robert Gross) WDGY (1966 1967), Joe Della Malva WDGY (1956) Storz ad: News director, newscaster, WDGY news center overseer, Sound-Off editor, tipster-ringleader, scooper (on nearly every important local story), beauty judge, Simca-owner, pop science devourer), WPBC (1959). Book them through GigSalad and be covered by our 100% awesome guarantee! The 20 Best DJs in L.A. Right Now - LA Weekly An article from the December 1966 Inbeat says that he has eight telephones when he broadcasts, answered by secretary Melody Galore. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Delivers Perfect 9/11 Remembrance Speech, Minnesota DNR Releases "Color Changer" Map, Super Rare Form Of Cloud Spotted Over Minnesota Friday, Apple TV Presents "The Greatest Beer Run Ever", Your Doppleganger Likely Shares DNA With You, New Apple TV Doc Series Explores Women That Inspire Us, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. After nearly eight years at Cities 97.1, morning show host Keri Noble announced Monday that she is leaving the station. Known as Admiral Richard E. In 1964 he started a bootleg AM station in his basement in South Minneapolis. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. The list leans heavily on those who played rock n roll dont be looking for anyone from WCCO-AM. A KSTP ad from 1965 described Johnny as the top-rated TV weatherman in the Twin Cities for more than a decade. Will travel up to 100 miles. Ray: The photo [below] was, indeed, taken at KRSI. 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. The Insider reported that he was also an artist on the Chess/Checker label. Jimmy was also a pioneer on KSTP TV from 1948 to 1986. He is house musics rock star. He called himself Tall Tan Tal., Ralph BeBeau KANO (1957 1958), KTCR (1962 1965), J. Walter Beethoven (Wally Thornton) WDGY (1964). He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. Radio name was in homage to WDGY station founder, optometrist Dr. George Young. Justin is the founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. Mort Garren KRSI (1959), KUXL (1963). He also had stakes in the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team. He actually got a call from an organization called Hobos of America, who had copyrighted the name and asked him to stop using it. James Francis Patrick Professor Jim ONeill. Tony Glover KDWB Underground (April 1969-July 1970). Cities 97.1 Contests & Promotions . Daniel died on June 21, 2016, after falling in his home the previous day. Brad Bradford WDGY (1966). Jimmy was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002. Steve Boogie Bowman WWTC (1981), KEEY-FM. They decided to buy a radio station in White Plains, New York but after a year their wives missed Cleveland. Mesa Kincaid (Cheryl Holm) WYOO (1975 1976), KSTP, KQRS, WCCO-FM. The following list is our attempt to sift through those dozens and hundreds of DJs and identify the ones who are operating at the very top of their game. His monthly bass party, Plugged In, features not only a great array of talent but also EDM celebrity attendees. Bill Armstrong WDGY (March 1956 1958). As the duo heads into summer with a weekend-long party at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs this June, their stars continue to rise. They aren't all necessarily L.A.'s greatest of all time, butthey're the greatest right now. Cities 97.1 Uniquely Twin Cities 35 7 Cities 97.1 is an Alternative radio station serving Minneapolis-St. Paul. The second one, from an ad for KSTP, is captioned, THE ONE IN THE DERBY is Steve Cannon, the marvelously adequate host of KSTPs Morning Watch.. With him pictured for the first time are all the Little Cannons who appear with him daily. He left WMIN in 1945. Lou was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. 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. Merle Hub Cap Edwards WMIN/WMNS (1949 1955). Reportedly stood during his show. 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. By April the hype and hyperbole began. He popularized the disco re-edit and was an early resident DJ at Londons famed Ministry of Sound. 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. So lucky I found Val and Main Stage. 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). Shes leaving Cities 97.1 to focus on her new career as a vocal teacher. In the spring of 1968 the Insider reported that he was on-air from 3:30 to 7 on Saturdays only. And hes done it all with a scruffy yet debonair air thats made him a cult figure and a style icon. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing weve got your back. Photo courtesy John Fineberg via the Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 20, 2020, John Pete in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum. After a long and varied career, Peter died at his home in Eden Prairie at the age of 80. The sorehead with the records is Mean Sam, and next to him is the marvelously inadequate Ma Linger. Photo of Paul Stagg courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, U.S. (Ugly Steve) Steele (Steve Gibbons) WYOO (1976). Randy Norris (Randolph John Norris) KEYD (1951-1956). Middle photo from KDWB Top 40. Tac Hammer, from the KRSI Request Album, courtesy Roger Fischer. Contact local event and wedding DJs to get a quote customized for your needs. By spring of 69 WDGY wanted him back at almost any price, and reportedly made him an unrefusable offer. The contest was to guess how many miles he drove during those four weeks. The Singing Swede. Jim Boysen hired me at WLOL and when I got the axe at KEVE, he got my time slot. Tom moved to Waco, Texas, in 1969. Photo of Jim Ramsburg courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Dave Dudley (David Darwin Pedruska)- WISK (December 1957 February 1958), KEVE (February 1958 February 1960). He previously worked at the station from 2001 to 2012 in afternoons and then mornings. Paul Anthony Photo courtesy Mark Groesbeck, Wayne Anthony in 2009 posted by Randi Kirshbaum. At that time the formats of the two stations were so different I doubt anyone ever noticed I was on both stations even though they were very close on the dial. Weeks prior to my event, we communicated over text and phone to discuss my Speakeasy themed birthday, Frederick A. said Rod died of MS on March 12, 2016. Don Hawkins KSTP (1945-1959) Don Night Hawk Hawkins show. Storz ad: Smooth, mystery-tuner, birthday acknowledger, actor, impersonator, writer, newscaster, public speaker, producer, ex-radio a.e.. Thomas Love KUXL (1972). Photo from 1969 courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. He researched and co-wrote a biography of the harmonica great, Little Walter. Naimas infectious energy both on and off the air and her unique accent make her instantly recognizable. Wyatts own sound adds long, syncopated mixes, a West Coast trait, to the jazz- and salsa-infused musicianship of New York house. DJ Drewski. at all the bar/bat mitzvah parties in St. Louis Park in the mid 60s. 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. In mid-1964 he got on at KDWB, but got fired for playing the blues. Jemayel Khawaja, 15. From a 1970 ad: Follow the leader! ! I have no limits. 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. I remember how he played oldies and told his audience some fun facts about the songs and/or artists! 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. When KDWB was sold, Sherwood joined Entertainment Communications and pioneered the beautiful music format with WAYL FM, where he spent ten years as general manager. Cities 97.1 | iHeart Host Joey Boy grew up locally in Highland Park and later lived in Burbank where his parents currently reside. Paul Anthony (Ralph Hull) KDWB (June 1964 June 1965 as Paul Anthony), KUXL (February 17, 1965 to 1966 as Preacher Paul Anthony). 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. In 1965 his show was on KSTP Radio from 6:30 to 10 am weekdays, with a staff of news analysts and commentators Morgan Mundane, Ma Linger and Backlash LaRue. Spin Doctors. The grizzled, moustachioed veteran shacks up in Venice Beach but still roams the world dropping the marathon, eight-hour sets for which hes famed. 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) In February 1956, Doty won a Minnie Award for best Disc Jockey. Photo courtesy RadioTapes.com When posted on Facebook, much was made about how he was smoking at work. Key Enterprises LLC. 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. Joe Zingale Mr. Follow the link for an aircheck on radiotapes.com provided by Curt Lundgren. 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. 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. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); 1. The guests at our evening reception really enjoyed the music!, Crispin L. said Norris was born in 1920 in Minnesota and from 1951 to 1954 lived at 7516 North Street in the Park. Magazine named him as one of Minneapoliss Sexiest. Don't even look elsewhere - hire DJ Chuy NOW! Another one of my all-time favorite things about Minneapolis/St. Texas Bill Strength KEYD (November 26, 1955 June 1956), KEVE (June 1956 January 1957 and April 1957 March 31, 1958), KTCR (April 2, 1962 July 1965), WMIN (August 1965 February 7, 1966 and March 1967 March 1968). Shes the perfect talent to help anchor our Uniquely Twin Cities music mix along with the one and only Brian Oake.. Between radio gigs in the late 70s and early 80s, he managed popular local bands Daisy Dillman and the Flamin Ohs, whose music hed championed on KQ. 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. Though Shepard, who joined the show last year, was born and raised in Phoenix, she said shes excited to get to cover and experience some of Southern Californias offerings, including outdoor activities with her husband and kids that dont include Arizonas sometimes 120-degree weather.
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