Don French KDWB (1960). The radio veteran became one of the Twin Cities' best known DJs during his time at what was then Cities 97, serving as its afternoon drive-time host from 2001 before becoming the Morning Show co-host in 2012 alongside Keri Noble. Brad passed away in 1988. Print. A Los Angeles fixture, he has been at the decks for 25 years, 17 of those as the main promoter of North Americas longest-running drum n bass weekly, Respect. Star, August 3, 1977), Jim Larkin at KRSI, September 17, 1972. Joseph T. Zingale came from Cleveland and started selling time at WCOW in about 1954. Loveable Lou Riegert KDWB (started September 10, 1960 1965), WWTC (1965). Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Delivers Perfect 9/11 Remembrance Speech Minnesota DNR Releases "Color Changer" Map Tom L. says She was very soft spoken (kind of sounds like a public radio DJ) but sexy too. Randi was 16 years old when she started. Iver Hammer died in 1951 I believe. The station had signed off the air at 11 p.m. when I did evenings until I was offered the overnight slot with Musicland as a sponsor. 107.9-KOOL 108 is Minnesota's Best Variety Of The 80s & 90s! Johnny Canton WDGY (November 1966 March 1977). In the seventies he played with Nine Below Zero, an electric band doing blues, country and rock classic tunes. In mid-1964 he got on at KDWB, but got fired for playing the blues. Ambrose had also recently won the egg eating championship, devouring one dozen eggs in less than five minutes on the air.. Shows on WMIN in 1953 1954 were Cannonball Express and Cannon Fodder. In a column dated January 24, 1954, Will Jones called Cannon a Hep Talking radio disk jockey.. It was probably written because the traditional Happy Birthday to You was under copyright, with a stiff royalty. 1. In September 1964 Murphy was renamed Dino Day and hosted A Date With Dino on TV, followed by Upbeat. See TV Shows. The following information about Tonys performing career comes from Tonys website: Tony Glover was a performing musician and writer since 1962. My uncle Selmer ran the grocery store, creamery, and post office. Dick Harris KDWB TV Guide ad: The Controversial Dick Harris. Working at both stations made for some quick trips from Golden Valley (KQRS) to New Brighton (WAYL). KQQL (KOOL 108) (1990s.) Lina Lecaro, Michael Stock; Credit: Photo by Dylan Gordon, 17. He authored three books of harmonica instruction, album liner notes, as well as countless feature articles, book and record reviews for publications as diverse as Junior Scholastic, Music Journal, CREEM and Rolling Stone. In 1974 he became the Music Director for KQRS. Ive had more fun at a time of day when most people havent even left their houses yet, and on multiple occasions wondered how I got to be so lucky to get paid to do it, Noble wrote in a message on the radio stations website. Amanda Jones Win Tickets to see Jake Wesley Rogers! Denault died on March 3, 2007 at age 81. 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. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. The feeling you get when you look a teammate in the eye. I produce all the genres of music so I have no problem blending all styles. Norris was born in 1920 in Minnesota and from 1951 to 1954 lived at 7516 North Street in the Park. His 1999 mix CD Funk the System is a subtle beast thats a fascinating assembly line of animated grooves. Ron died on May 21, 2016. 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. He also regularly presented the weather on KSTP-TV on the Sunday 10:00 news. Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Join the Call-In to Scott on the Good Morning Line, 827-9955. Burton died of cancer on March 26, 2008. In July 1977 the format at KQ changed, and Larkin left the station for a job as a record promoter. The good news is that all of this music is put together for a good cause. Shes leaving Cities 97.1 to focus on her new career as a vocal teacher. Dans energy is full-voltage, and his beat-matching, a lost art, is mesmerizingly perfect. Michael Martin, senior vice president of programming and music initiatives at Entercom, jumped in the chat to better explain. Fresh from his first Coachella and poised to wreck the decks at Hard Summer and on Night Bass' eight-city Summer Phases tour (local stop: July 1 at Union), Slater continues to tear it up. Jonny Coleman, Adam Auburn; Credit: Photo by Kyle Hendrix, 5. I hired Prince William to DJ my husband's birthday party last weekendand EVERY DAY since then people have texted/emailed me to tell me how much, I am a DJ who can play any type of music the client desires. Passed away in 2016. John Fineberg in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum. Request Free Quote. Jack Thayer WLOL (1943 August 1952), WTCN (August 17, 1952 January 1956), WDGY (February 6, 1956 December 24, 1958). Just happened to find him in the St. Louis Park phone book! Tony Parker KEYD (1954 1955). Thanks again! 1. Carl recorded Rhythm Review with the Glenrays at Gaity Records in 1959. Whether you're planning a corporate event, wedding reception, or private party, find an event or wedding DJ near you on GigSalad. Also did a kiddie show on Channel 5 TV called Saddle and Boots he was Boots. In 1975 Mpls. Merle Hub Cap Edwards WMIN/WMNS (1949 1955). Okerlund left radio in 1970 to work at Channel 11 TV as a salesman. Plus, Im beyond chuffed to be partnering with Brian Oake to wake up the Twin Cities! A Touch of Taste. Tuesday-Friday 2-3a EST. Jim Osterhaus KQRS (1970 1972), WWTC (1972), Page had the 3-6 shift in December 1959: Color Radio as it Should Be. Cities 97.1 (KTCZ-FM) - Minneapolis, MN - Listen Live Learn more, Best DJ!! Alan Stone (Shel Danielson) KQRS (1968 1980), Cities 97/KTCJ (1985 1996). But then we never would have had our wonderful Happy Birthday Song!. Wolfman Jack) and Ralph Hull (Preacher Paul Anthony and the Nazz) to Baja California, to take over XERB: The Mighty 1090, a border blaster station. Photo below courtesy radiotapes.com. I love foodie cities and I know L.A. has so many good spots, she said. Image from Don Betzhold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Sports reveal the strange and fascinating psychology that competition brings out in all of us. In October 1963 Garren hosted a show called Celebrity Table, with remote broadcasts from places like the Waikiki Room at the Pick Nicollet Hotel. Bob died in 1996. After studying at Brown Institute, he worked in Great Falls, Montana, as well as outlets in Detroit and San Diego. Its happened to a lot of people and now its happened to me, he tweeted. First image below is from a WDGY Twist album, 1961. Jimmy hosted a Beach Party show at Phalen Park Beach in the summer of 1955 that was very popular with kids. Image below from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, December 21, 1963. The sorehead with the records is Mean Sam, and next to him is the marvelously inadequate Ma Linger. Denny Long KDAN, WMKT (1966-1967), KRSI (1967 August 1971), WCCO (September 1971- ), Denny Long, from the KRSI Request Album, courtesy Roger Fischer. Jimmy Eat World. Photo copyright Mike Barich, St. Paul, Joel Larson WWTC (1970 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). Ron was often listed as Rod at KEVE. Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Im sure he had expected hundreds more. Ratan said hes stoked to be able to interact with L.A. fans. Every night in our city, you can find dozens (or hundreds, on weekends) of men and women doing it the old-fashioned way, mixing records live (whether they be on vinyl, CD or flash drive) and conjuring up new soundtracks for your night out. Hi folks! Rick Easton (Elroy Easton) KRSI (1969). Leigh was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. I play my own records and run my own controls. Twitter: @cities971radio Language: English Contact: 1600 Utica Ave S 651-989-9797 Website: http://cities971.iheart.com Stations Photo below left from Robs blog. Starting at $400 per event. He died in 2011. Someone remembered he had some on-air experience, asked him to fill in as the announcer, and that was that. As scary and unknown as the future is when you step out on your own, thats what I have decided to do, Noble wrote. He died in December 2003. We had a series of choreographed dances that Alexander was able to execute, along with a very specific Run of Event that he stuck to. Rich Davis is in charge of the Sampler, and Im planning on Basilica Block Party 20 and Studio C concerts., Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it, Anyone can read, no subscription required. Ruth N., reviewing Los Angeles DJ DJ Wrecks. He worked at Storz station KOWH in Omaha right after graduating from high school in 1954, and six weeks later was transferred to WTIX in New Orleans. After nearly eight years at Cities 97.1, morning show host Keri Noble announced Monday that she is leaving the station. The arts and entertainment blog. Cities 97.1, KDWB hosts among those cut by iHeartMedia iHeartMedia has slashed jobs at stations nationwide. Music is essential for turning a regular gathering into a true party! 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. Secret Stash quotes him about his interview with KUXL: For about six months he appears to have been working for KDWB and KUXL at the same time, but I didnt figure that out until 2021, and by then it was too late to ask him about it. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. Charlie Fox (James Martin) KDWB (1974-1975), Alan Freed (thats his real name!) Liz Ohanesian, 4. Big Al Davis (Al Arneson) KSTP-AM (1973), WYOO (1976), Bobby Davis KDWB (1967-68) Super Boob in TV Guide ad. Liz Ohanesian, 9. cruise with mesmerizing sets that mix classic deep and Chicago house sounds with touches of techno, disco and the occasional big-room drop to keep the EDM kids happy. Moved to Milwaukee in 1956. Vern Weegman KEYD (1956), KEVE (1956 1958), KTCR (1962 PD), Mike Wegner (Mike Waggoner of the Bops!) 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. Susan Bradley KQRS (1970), KRSI (May 1972 to May 1973), KQRS (December 1973 to at least August 1974 ). If nobody has written a book about him, they certainly should. He was 82. By late 67, however, he tired of the shtick, quit the show, and left the station. He also used the name Shadoe Steele. Hut to voice Life Line, a right-wing daily radio commentary which aired locally on KSTP and WMIN 15 minutes/day, reported Will Jones. WXLP - Wikipedia ! The 20 Best Drummers of All Time Click his name for a separate page on this Twin Cities radio icon. The fort was our favorite, Joey added, noting that they decided to keep all of their audio bloopers in the show since it mirrored their listeners working-from-home experience and was pretty relatable. The Middle Bleed American. Cities 97.1 6.4K Favorites More Information Location: Minneapolis, MN Genres: Adult Hits Networks: iHeart Radio TuneIn Partners Description: The twin cities' ultimate home for alternative rock is Cities 97.1 FM. There is an ad dated February 11, 1963, picturing George Murphy, Twin Cities host for KRSIs hour-long NEWSCOPE feature every night from 6-7. 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. 12. Apparently the KSTP switchboard lit up like a yule tree, with complaints from listeners. Latest News See All Advertise With Us For You In 1957 1958 WMIN put weekly ads in the Minneapolis Spokesman urging readers to listen to Lucky Lou, Sundays from 10 pm to 2 am. Gene Leader (Gene Mean Gene Okerlund) KDWB (March 27 to October 29, 1968), WDGY (December 13, 1968 to October 28, 1970). They're a reflection of the sonic diversity and depth of talent that makes our nightlife scene arguably the best in the nation. Liz Ohanesian, 14. $650 Request pricing Responds within 24 hours Stuart A. Lindman WMIN (1949-54). Well, we found him DJ George, Erin B. said WPBC (1959). Photo of Don French interviewing Hubert Humphrey courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Harvey Bassett has been bringing a subversive, punk edge to dance music since the 80s. 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. John Fine KQRS (DJ and Musical Director). He seemed at a loss for words as he quickly surveyed the scene. 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! He's also a member of the drum n bass crew Junglist Platoon and hosts a Wednesday-evening radio show at DnBRadio from 8 to 10 p.m. Ramsburg published a book Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953: A History of Prime Time Programs Through the Ratings of Neilsen, Crossley and Hooper. Im ecstatic to be rejoining Cities 97.1 and returning home to where it all started for me. Heres an aircheck from May 15, 1970, courtesy twincitiesradioairchecks.com, George at KQ in 1966 playing records for the MOR format, George in about 1968 at KQ, well into the underground rock format, George in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum, George says he is always delighted to hear from his former listeners his email is 1103@comcast.net. CITIES 97.1 - 1600 Utica Ave S, Minneapolis, MN - Yelp It was a great place for a kids imagination! 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. Serving up the sounds of today with royal taste! Michael Stock Andy Barber KSTP (1974). If you go to a club and one of these 20 DJs (24, if you count the teams) is spinning, you know you're in for a good time. M-Sat midnight to 2am Call in if you dare. Slim Jim was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. He was apparently either very popular or very overworked we see him three times a day, sometimes at long stretches at a time when shows then were often only 15 minutes. You can thank him for continuing to bring the likes of house legends Louie Vega, Osunlade and Danny Krivit to town. Randy Cook WISK (1959), KDWB (1959-64), WWTC (1970), B.J. JSTJR I try to hold back sometimes and be a little bit more chill, but I just cant. Patrick Shannon, 7. The diversity of this show fits SoCal, so when we got the call I was like Yes!. Doug Melges WTCN (1955), WCOW (1955). Call sign: KTCZ-FM Frequency: 97.1 FM City of license: Minneapolis, MN Format: Alternative Owner: iHeartMedia Area Served: Minneapolis-St. Paul Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 16, 1937, and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. They didnt, but the point is I had the same music in the KQRS library as Tony had at KDWB. He died in 1958. 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. Call Georges Phon-A-Song Line, 827-9955, to hear and win your favorite song. Reportedly stood during his show. Hes no stranger to smoky rooms and dank undergrounds, but Wyatt holds down the tasteful side of Los Angeles dance music. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. This is on top of a busy gigging schedule that has him showcasing his unerring skills, playing melodic tracks alongside hard-hitting ones, blending the classics into the latest cuts with the kind of expertise that only comes from years of experience. They made a deal to let him use the name if he plugged the organization. Was known as Big Bill Cash on WCCO for five months in 1956 during the Contest Craze. The label says it was Made in Hollywood for Non-Commercial Use. Greg has donated this fine instrumental 78 to the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting! She's, Taylor N. said Road information, features, music. Thomas Mark Paul Barnard was born on November 7, 1951, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, and raised in North Minneapolis. Adam North (Edward Van Cleve, Ph.D.) KDWB (1970 1973), KRSI-FM (1973). He died on April 1, 2001, at age 66 of cancer. Dave Reau KEYD (@1954 1955). Ray Moss KUXL (1966), XERB, KUXL (1968). While at WCOW, Denver Don Doty was the top country DJ in the Twin Cities. Farming changed and the businesses could not survive. There was record called the Sev Widman Polka by Harold Picha and His Band, which indicates his popularity! 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. Zingale was also Augie Garcias manager and arranged for Augie to open for Elvis when he came to town in May 1956. KSTP photo courtesy of Dons son Tom. When I knew Tommy, he looked like Alan Hale Jr. with a bleached-blond Little Richard bouffant. Thanks so much, DJ Vision is a certified classic. Cities 97.1 - Home | Facebook 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.. 20. Michael J. Douglas (Wegner) KDWB (1972 to 1973), WYOO (1975 to 1976), KSTP-FM/KS95 (February 1979 to April 1994). Key Enterprises LLC. Known as Admiral Richard E. In 1964 he started a bootleg AM station in his basement in South Minneapolis. Gene died of kidney failure on January 2, 2019, at the age of 76. I spotted BT chatting with One Heartlands Susan Leckey. In August 1946 he was hosting Lets Turn The Tables, a midnight radio show on KSTP. He did all his own programming. He even played funky stuff for President Barack Obama, where the audience was older but no less jazzed by his turntable jamming. 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. Mike programs with you in mind.. Meet AMP 97.1 FM's new 'The Morning Mess' crew - Daily News Paul Stagg was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2017. He went on to build stations around Minnesota and Iowa. Sam Sherwood remembers that at WCOW, Delmont had a kind of advice to the lovelorn program that the ladies just ate up. What are talent hotbeds, and how do we create them? From what I can tell, Lou went to WTMB in Tomah, Wisconsin, in 1959; was in Chicago (WAAF?) In the late eighties he and Dave Ray began regular duo gigs, appearing with artists like John Lee Hooker, J J Cale and B B King. She creatively, Brian J. W. said Photo below from an August 1956 WLOL Top 40 courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Image below from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, July 20, 1963. 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. Johnny started his career in 1945 in Mankato and quickly moved to WLOL in Minneapolis. 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. Scott Burton WISK (1956), WDGY (1965 1971) The Boss Sound of Scott In 1969 he was WDGY Program Director. This list is of Twin Cities disk jockeys of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. In November 1960 he was identified as KEVEs Sales Manager). 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. He was super professional from, Daphne B. said Dan called himself the Soul Man (before Sam & Daves hit of the same name) and played jazz. 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. L.A. Weekly Music's Greatest Hits! Andy replaced Machine Gun Kelly. http://www.twincitiesradioairchecks.com/ (Rick Burnett) I am, Jerry P. said iHeartMedia Modern AC Cities 97.1 KTCZ-FM Minneapolis has announced the return of Naima to co-host mornings alongside Brian Oake. The 179 Best DJs for Hire in Los Angeles, CA | GigSalad This year was no different: The CDs sold out in two hours when it was released on Thursday, November 18. 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. Paul Clifford Hedberg passed away on May 27, 2021, at his home in Southlake, Texas, at the age of 81. This was, Angela C. said At a time when EDM is a euphemism for excess, Wyatt is all class. Thanks to Johnnys son Tom Wigren for the info and photos! Photo below courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Rod Person KANO (1959), WDGY (1960 1961), KRSI, KSTP-TV and AM (1965-2000). Merles is the second photo Stuart A. Lindman is holding up. He called himself Tall Tan Tal., Ralph BeBeau KANO (1957 1958), KTCR (1962 1965), J. Walter Beethoven (Wally Thornton) WDGY (1964). Paul Johnson WDGY (1961). The imprint has played a key role in the underground renaissance were all currently enjoying in L.A. John Michael Fine died on September 5, 2008, at age 60. Two Twin Cities radio personalities at KDWB and Cities 97.1 have lost On the November 18, 1967 hit list: KDWB apologizes for what Ron Block said Tuesday morning.. He won a Favorite DJ contest run by Don Leary in 1955.
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