Greg Gears WWTC (1971 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). Click on the link for a tribute to ONeill written by Senator Betzold. He'll be at Splash House in Palm Springs June 10-12 with Odesza (doing a DJ set), Jai Wolf, Guy Gerber and Justin Martin all of whom had better bring their A-games, or he'll steal the show from them, too Andy Hermann, 3. In 1955 he moved to KSTP Radio and then to KSTP-TV. He is available to service weddings in north Florida and south. Paulson died of heart failure on November 26, 1989, at his home in South Minneapolis. 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. He also regularly presented the weather on KSTP-TV on the Sunday 10:00 news. Leary Dart Board. He started his media career as a radio reporter and disc jockey, creating a new kind of show, Live Line to Sports at KDWB, where he poked fun at local sports organizations. Ray Moss KUXL (1966), XERB, KUXL (1968). 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. Johnny T. Talley KEYD (1956), KEVE (1956). James Francis Patrick Professor Jim ONeill KDWB (1961 August 25, 1967). He was 71 years old. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. In 1956 or 57 (must have been 1958 since he was here until that October) Zingale went to station WHK in Cleveland, where he and other salesmen Norman Wayne and Bob Weiss pooled their commissions, unheard of at the time. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Available for public and private events including club events, house parties, birthday parties, and any event involving some, Shawna V. said Photo courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Fast-forward to present day. Sports reveal the strange and fascinating psychology that competition brings out in all of us. No lasers, pyro or beat-matching software required. Ruth N., reviewing Los Angeles DJ DJ Wrecks. Says he Went to XERB in Mexico with Wolfman Jack in 1966. She was in town promoting The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and ended up in tears after the interview. Many thanks to Al DeRusha (and Wikipedia) for this great information! Storz ad: Tall, thin, friendly, contest-minded, safety-conscious, record-hopper, Texas-drawler, heavily-sponsored. Some of his nicknames were Dandy Dan Daniel and Triple-D Daniel. Put em together, and its no surprise that they know exactly how to get a party started while accommodating the occasional chin stroke. Ron Wandmacher KEVE (March 30, 1959 to October 8, 1962); WLOL (May 16, 1965 to March 1970); KTCR. after-hours nights). His next L.A. gig is on June 10, to coincide with Gay Pride weekend. Chuck retired in 2013. A Saturday in late May was selected as The Time and a grassy open area between Wards Southtown and the Southtown Bowl was selected as The Place. The pomp and circumstance would be provided by a band called the Tombstone Epitaph set up in front of the bowling alley wall for an event billed and ballyhooed as the Return of the King.. My uncle Selmer ran the grocery store, creamery, and post office. Well, we found him DJ George, Erin B. said A KSTP ad from 1965 described Johnny as the top-rated TV weatherman in the Twin Cities for more than a decade. I took these guys to all of my favorite hamburger and sushi spots and we saw my dads salsa band play in Alhambra. It was my last day at Cities 97.1. John Fineberg KQRS (1972), KRSI (1972 1973). KSTP photo courtesy of Dons son Tom. Green is DJing all over the summer festival circuit, including a stop at Electric Forest, but since the native Brit now calls L.A. home, we'll likely have a chance to hear him on the decks again soon. Storz ad: Morning Mayor, happiest man in radio, radar-location divulger, Smilin Irishman, singer, comedian, wit. Image below from an August 1956 WLOL Top 40 courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Read more, Lou became early CNN anchor Lou Waters. He gave away meat during a meat shortage! Listen on 107.9-FM in the Twin Cities or everywhere on the iHeart Radio app. This is the original Paul Johnson, twisting away on a WDGY promotional album. Jack had a deep voice and did a show called Rhythm Roundup on WCOW featuring country uptempo tunes. Lou was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. He spent almost 40 years doing mornings at KFGO in Fargo. Was known as Big Bill Cash on WCCO for five months in 1956 during the Contest Craze. Bob Christie (Jim Larkin) KRSI (October 1969 ) Became Music Director at KRSI in April 1971. All proceeds from the CD benefit local charities. Photo below from an August 1956 WLOL Top 40 courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The price has also dropped from the $22.97 of recent years or $33.97 in the double-disc years to just $14.97. In the late 1990s he abandoned breaks, moved to L.A. permanently and became a top-of-the-flier adherent of banging, festival house. Bob Dayton WMIN (1969), KDAN (1970), WDGY (1971 1973). In 2009, just as the racket of proto-EDM electro grew louder, veteran DJ triptych Droog went against the grain and launched Culprit, a label dedicated to deep house and techno. Susan and Randi Kirshbaum were the first female disk jockeys in the Twin Cities. Both Doty and Kamman had doubts about a racy new program policy [at WTCN??] Tired, bruised and exhausted after his 35 mile ride Rose said, I dont care if I never see another roller coaster. Droog 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. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Photos courtesy RadioTapes.com, Steve Shannon KSTP-AM (1975), WLOL-AM/WRRD (PD, 1979), Dean Sherman (Gordon Kapitan) WDGY (1955), Rob Sherwood (Buff Setterquist) WDGY (November 1967 April 1969), KDWB (April 1969 April 6, 1974), WYOO (April 1974 September 1976), KSTP-AM (September 1976 February 1978). Wrote a teen-oriented column distributed in 130 school papers. ; Credit: Photo by Dan Medhurst, Ciel Spa aka @CielSpaBH located the SLS Hotel i, Welcoming over 100,000 people every year, what beg, The holiday season is a time of giving! DJ Tessa is amazing. Dave Reau KEYD (@1954 1955). Lina Lecaro, 2. Photo below courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. He left WMIN in 1945. JSTJR His program was described as Jazz and Bits and Pieces of Music.. 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. Died of ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) August 8, 2005. Zingale was also Augie Garcias manager and arranged for Augie to open for Elvis when he came to town in May 1956. 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. To hear all of season 3 early, ad-free, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus. In my opinion, the best radio station ever. Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. 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. Click his name for a separate page on this Twin Cities radio icon. A Minnesota native, Ross Raihala joined the Pioneer Press as pop music critic in 2004, after stints at The Forum in Fargo, N.D., and The Olympian in Olympia, Wash. George Young (John Dotas) WDGY (1967 1973). Promotion partners Masha and Alison Swing DJ separately, but if you hear their sets bleed into one another at their Dig Deeper parties, it's clear that the two up-and-comers are on the same wavelength. 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.. A professional DJ with years of experience will often cost more than those just starting out. Storz ad: Smooth, mystery-tuner, birthday acknowledger, actor, impersonator, writer, newscaster, public speaker, producer, ex-radio a.e.. How important, you ask? Together with fellow residents Bones and Petey Clicks, plus a rotating cast of ace guests like DJ EZ and Sinden, Slater represents his emerging genre with a down 'n' dirty sensibility that encompasses everything from U.K. grime and garage to G-house and electro, woven together over filthy, funky bass lines that keep the dance floor bouncing. Using data from quotes sent through GigSalad, weve gathered average pricing for hiring DJs in Los Angeles, CA. Pothier went on to teach a course on the blues at Howard University in Washington, DC from 1973 1975, and from there he worked for NPR searching out and interviewing blues legends. Liz Ohanesian, 9. It occasionally contained live tracks recorded from local concerts in the Twin Cities. 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. Photo from 1969 courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. 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. I spent summers there as the town was waning. This is WDGYs second Paul Johnson, on staff when the station went Country in the 1970s. Thanks, Greg! Serving up the sounds of today with royal taste! Now a digital features editor with the Southern California News Group, she edits, assigns and curates entertainment content while still contributing features on a range of artists, authors and comedians. Randi Kirshbaum KQRS (1970-1975). 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. Images below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. All stations are AM radio stations unless otherwise indicated. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Rod died of MS on March 12, 2016. Tony Parker KEYD (1954 1955). While at KUXL, Dan served as Recreation Director at The Way, a refuge for troubled teens on Plymouth Ave. in North Minneapolis. Douglas retired because of injuries sustained when he fell out of a tree. Ghastly Jim Dandy got out to commence The Return of the King, and it was immediately apparent how dismayed he was at the small crowd. He had a quad bypass, though after that I watched him eat a steak/lobster dinner drenched in melted butter and gulping wine. Tom remembers: When they let me go at WLOL, I was replaced by Carl Peterson I think his name was. Its radio studios and offices are on North Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa (along with the co-owned KJOC, KBEA-FM, KIIK-FM and KBOB ). Moved to KSTP on November 4, 1963. Bob Friend WISK (1959 Freund), KDWB (1959-63). The only thing I can tell you is she is gone, said Mike Crusham, Clear Channels market manager for the Twin Cities. 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. In August 1961 he went to New York, where he worked at a handful of stations until he retired from WCBS on December 31, 2002. He became involved in several businesses and pursued a political career, serving in the Colorado State House of Representatives (1963 1964), Colorado State Senate (1965 1972), US Congress from Colorado (1973 1979), and US Senate from Colorado (1979 1991). Nightclub, Festival, Daytime Party, Event DJ Photo courtesy John Fineberg. Eddie ended up doing janitorial work and died in 1995 at the age of 60. J Rocc In September 1964 Murphy was renamed Dino Day and hosted A Date With Dino on TV, followed by Upbeat. See TV Shows. Steve died on July 23, 1986, of lung cancer at age 41. His first commercial job was at KXYZ in Houston in 1955. Hes no stranger to smoky rooms and dank undergrounds, but Wyatt holds down the tasteful side of Los Angeles dance music. Lina Lecaro, Michael Stock; Credit: Photo by Dylan Gordon, 17. John Fineberg in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum. Plus, Im beyond chuffed to be partnering with Brian Oake to wake up the Twin Cities! He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. Tony Glover KDWB Underground (April 1969-July 1970). In December 1947 Widman left KSTP radio in a huff, following an interview with actress Virginia Mayo. John came to WLOLs Nightwatch show in June 1962 from Mankato. They made a deal to let him use the name if he plugged the organization. Paul Hedberg WMIN (August 1958 ), WTCN, WLOL, and KDWB (1961 December 30, 1962). (Dates taken from published reports in Star Tribune; not guaranteed to be accurate.). Yeah, well say it, shes fun to look at but its about her energy and flair, not what she looks like in fishnets. I work with more than 40 singers of varying ages and skill levels. Bob Shannon (Robert J. Adams) KDWB (1964 1966; 1974 -1975), Bob Shannon at KDWB, 1964 and 1974. He also reviews stand-up comedy. more of the story, KSTP weatherman Dave Dahl announces he's retiring, 'History of the World, Part II' reminds us that Mel Brooks is one of our greatest court jesters, From Minnesota to HBO series, Indigenous actor bringing 'my people and my stories with me', 10 moments of Zen from Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' reign, TV shows to watch this week: Chris Rock gets ready to go live on Netflix, Home video: 'Jesus of Nazareth' presents the Gospel according to Zeffirelli. Marc died on July 10, 2021, as a result of injuries from a fire at his home on July 6, 2021. He retired about three years before he died in April 2021 at the age of 83. Harry took over Herb Oscar Andersons show when HOA moved from KSTP to WDGY in 1956. Photos courtesy RadioTapes.com, Dick Halvorson WISK (1959), KDWB (1959 1961), KSTP (1973). Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it, Anyone can read, no subscription required, See Thanks so much, DJ Vision is a certified classic. Okerlund left radio in 1970 to work at Channel 11 TV as a salesman. Photo courtesy RadioTapes.com. Marc Anderson (Howard Leroy Anderson, Jr.) KDWB (May 1969 March 1973), WDGY (March 1973 October 1974), KDWB again. Cities 97.1 Music Recently Played Top Songs About Damn Time LIZZO About Damn Time 2:32 AM Who I Am Wyn Starks Who I Am 2:22 AM Anti-Hero Taylor Swift Midnights 2:06 AM See All Recently Played Shows Brian Oake in the Morning Madison Paul Fletcher Smitty Latest Stories Music News Sofia Carson & Diane Warren To Perform At 2023 Oscars Feb 27, 2023 (*Leigh was slated to take Don Dotys slot at WTCN in April 1958, but Will Jones reported that when KSTP found out he was available, they made him an offer. Image below from 1962 KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, November 1962. in 1965; became the Director of the Council for Bio-Medical Careers Training in New York in 1968; and hosted at least one edition of the Black Journal newsmagazine TV show for WNET in New York in 1969. 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. Naimas infectious energy both on and off the air and her unique accent make her instantly recognizable. 97.1 WASH FM DJ from Washington, DC. Peanut Butter Wolf The Insider indicated that Matthews was new to KDWB in 1968. The struggle is real when it comes to being taken seriously as a female DJ in the clubs, and if youre hot, multiply that by 100. I spotted BT chatting with One Heartland's Susan Leckey. Saturdays 3-7p EST. In 1971 he moved to Albuquerque, where he anchored the news until he retired in 2000. Photo below courtesy Minneapolis Central Library. Thanks again! Photos below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. In 1966 the Beatles returned to Cleveland and sold out 25,000 seats. Click on the link for a page dedicated to Dick Driscoll. DJ Colette Magazine named Cannon one of Minneapoliss Sexiest. At the time he had just closed his restaurant, Sushi on the Sea, in Sooke, British Columbia. When the list of venues for the 1964 Beatles tour did not include Cleveland, the station sent Joe to New York to negotiate with Brian Epstein. Key Enterprises LLC. Lord Douglas (Phillip E. Heuer also see Chris Roberts) KDWB (10/1967 to 3/1968). The imprint has played a key role in the underground renaissance were all currently enjoying in L.A. He then moved to Los Angeles and got into video production. Jimmy Eat World. I no longer know what this means except I guess Im starting over.. The feeling you get when you look a teammate in the eye. An article dated June 15, 1965, indicated that Doty was at liberty, freelancing on WTCN-TV. Dan Pothier (pronounced Poh-SHAY) KUXL, WJSW (June 1968 April 1969), KQRS (October 1970 September 1973). Sandy Singer WTCN (1956 1957), WDGY (August 1, -), WLOL (1958 1968). Win Tickets to See Ed Sheeran! (Dates taken from listings in Star Tribune). He couldve easily gone the superstar Vegas route, but 12 was always more soulful than the bottle-service set might have appreciated. Amazing music pounding heavy all night, can't wait to do, Simply the best in professional Dj's/Disc jockeys/pro sound providing a wide range of traditional and up to date music and state of the art lighting. In October 1969 he was Bob Christie at KRSI; he became Music Director at KRSI in April 1971. Ralph Martin WDGY (1956 1957). Some DJ companies also offer MC services as well as lighting, smoke machines, or even a portable dance floor. His monthly bass party, Plugged In, features not only a great array of talent but also EDM celebrity attendees. How soon we forget! Cities 97.1 Uniquely Twin Cities 35 7 Cities 97.1 is an Alternative radio station serving Minneapolis-St. Paul. 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. After nearly eight years at Cities 97.1, morning show host Keri Noble announced Monday that she is leaving the station. Check out: DJ Fink DJ Services Specialties: Providing excellent mobile and in-venue DJ services. Hull over the phone in 2014, and of course I never wrote up my notes, so I hope I can understand what they mean. You can catch them next on May 27 at, in true underground fashion, a location TBA. 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. He is house musics rock star. Well, Bill was already a well-known columnist in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, and couldnt see doing such a thing, so he turned it down. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Voted one of Minneapoliss Sexiest in 1975 by Mpls. The UK native previously hosted nights at the station from 2012 to 2016. His father was a recording artist in Sweden. The radio industry website. Hoyer was also a United Artists recording artist, co-writing Looking at the World Through a Windshield, a hit for Del Reeves. Apparently the KSTP switchboard lit up like a yule tree, with complaints from listeners. This year was no different: The CDs sold out in two hours when it was released on Thursday, November 18. At the end of 1977 he led the station into a pop format, away from the MOR it had played for 50 years. Click Here for a video that gives an overview of his career made by his Albuquerque station when he retired. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. Harvey Bassett has been bringing a subversive, punk edge to dance music since the 80s. And no matter what genre or style hes playing, Adam 12s sets are kinda like his bosses The Prez and The Purple One as purposeful as they are powerful. KSTP-AM from 1979 until his death on October 13, 1993, at the age of 68. DJs played a truly eclectic mix of music from rock and pop's fringes along with jazz and new age. Oake returned to KTCZ-FM as morning host in May 2021. Image below from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, December 21, 1963. Lily Moayeri, 6. He was born on May 28, 1939, in Cokato, Minnesota. Susan Bradley KQRS (1970), KRSI (May 1972 to May 1973), KQRS (December 1973 to at least August 1974 ). He already had a presence via Mad Decent and Smog Records with his banging releases on those top labels. Browse DJs in Los Angeles and contact your favorites, 2. While at WCOW, Denver Don Doty was the top country DJ in the Twin Cities. Tal Bartell WYOO/U100 (1975 1976.) Played C&W after midnight. An encore was demanded but we unfortunately had to leave due to the venue's tight restrictions. Bobby Konders. If it says 1972, it may have actually been before and/or after that as well. Photo below right courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Slim Jim was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. Amazing DJ, such a pleasure to work with! Charlie Bush KSTP (1963-81), WCCO-FM (1981-82), WDGY (1982-83), K102 (1983-91). At KEYD he had his own record show, Dave Reaus Key Room, and Remember Time with Randy Norris. Click here for an interview from RadioTapes.com, In May 1962, Rose rode on the roller coaster at Excelsior Amusement Park for 3 hours an 21 minutes as part of WDGYs high school fun day. Second image from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, June 15, 1963. Known more for his TV career on WCCO. Dave Dudley (David Darwin Pedruska)- WISK (December 1957 February 1958), KEVE (February 1958 February 1960). Don't sleep on this fabulous DJ! In 1960, Widman won a seat on the New Brighton City Council. In January 1949 Widman, described as an irrascable disc jockey, was fired from WMIN for munching popcorn on the air.

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