He doesnt need a loud, corny personality to get booked. Photo below courtesy radiotapes.com. ** Note that George Donaldson Fisher had started his Underground music show in 1967 on KQRS, before it appeared on KDWB. http://www.twincitiesradioairchecks.com/ (Rick Burnett) While browsing Los Angeles DJs, read through their profiles, look at photos, and watch videos to learn more about the services they offer. 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. Fast-forward to present day. Michael Stock In September 1965, Jones referred to him as WPBCs Don Doty.. He did say there will be no format change and were still doing the Sampler.. Kershtin was such an awesome DJ to work with for our college's formal event! Storz ad: Smooth, mystery-tuner, birthday acknowledger, actor, impersonator, writer, newscaster, public speaker, producer, ex-radio a.e.. Played C&W after midnight. Visit our, Naima Joins Brian Oake In Mornings At Cities 97.1, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. Stone hosted the Sunset Valley Barn Dance, David Stone photo courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Information and photo courtesy Mike Cunningham via Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. He was super professional from, Daphne B. said Known as Admiral Richard E. In 1964 he started a bootleg AM station in his basement in South Minneapolis. Slim Jim was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. Both stations are part of the iHeartMedia company. DJ Colette Okerlund left radio in 1970 to work at Channel 11 TV as a salesman. Ron died on May 21, 2016. You can thank him for continuing to bring the likes of house legends Louie Vega, Osunlade and Danny Krivit to town. 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. Joe died on March 14, 2014. Jimmy Valentine WDGY (1938), KSTP (1941 1948). After a time in Philadelphia, Chuck returned to the Twin Cities and did the Knapp and Donuts show with Michael J. Douglas on KS95 (KSTP-FM) from February 1979 until April 1994. James Francis Patrick Professor Jim ONeill. Click on the link for a page dedicated to Dick Driscoll. Hoyer was also a United Artists recording artist, co-writing Looking at the World Through a Windshield, a hit for Del Reeves. Mike programs with you in mind.. In October 1969 he was Bob Christie at KRSI; he became Music Director at KRSI in April 1971. 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. Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! 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. Latest News See All Advertise With Us For You Lauren MacLeash, longtime Cities 97 program director/DJ and the force behind the popular "Sampler" charity series, was let go by Clear Channel Radio on Monday. JSTJR has a number of indigenous lenses through which he filters both his productions and his fast-paced DJ sets. retired Chief of Staff officer from the North Dakota Army National Guard. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Steve died on February 28, 1984, at age 37 in a motorcycle accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They didnt, but the point is I had the same music in the KQRS library as Tony had at KDWB. Couples cozied up on couches and groups gathered around tables as a TV played the band performances that were happening on the floor above. WXLP (96.9 FM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Moline, Illinois, and serving the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa. In 2007 2011 he ran a sushi restaurant in Sooke, British Columbia. John died on September 13, 2020, at the age of 82, from COPD. George Donaldson Fisher KQRS (early spring 1966 to 1971), KSJN (1974), MPR (1975 to 1976), Cities 97 (1985, 1986 to 1987, 1991). Jack came to KUXL in the spring of 1968 and quickly became the program director when Ray Moss left. Follow the link for an aircheck on radiotapes.com provided by Curt Lundgren. 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.. Slim Jim Iverson WRHM (WTCN) (1932), WDGY (1947-1949), KEYD (1953-1956), KSTP, WLOL. Dick Harris KDWB TV Guide ad: The Controversial Dick Harris. Thomas Mark Paul Barnard was born on November 7, 1951, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, and raised in North Minneapolis. Glover also produced a two-hour documentary video on the life and times of the group. Harry took over Herb Oscar Andersons show when HOA moved from KSTP to WDGY in 1956. You can catch them next on May 27 at, in true underground fashion, a location TBA. He was a swell guy. Jerry St. James WYOO (1975 1976). Cities 97.1, Uniquely Twin Cities, announced today the debut of "Brian Oake in the Morning," effective immediately. 107.9-KOOL 108 is Minnesota's Best Variety Of The 80s & 90s! Alan/Shel in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum, David Stone KSTP (1954-1962). Curt Lundgren WCCO FM (1975), WCCO AM (1983). 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. Armstrong was born in Fremont, Nebraska, on March 16, 1937, and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. The Stones Throw don has become known for increasingly long, high-concept DJ events, such as his 12-hour Boiler Room mix on 12/12/2012 and many others in his now-retired numerology series. 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. Image below from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, July 20, 1963. Hoehn was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2010. Stuart A. Lindman WMIN (1949-54). 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. 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. A professional DJ with years of experience will often cost more than those just starting out. Contemporary Collins is the cool one at the bottom right.. Steve never allowed anyone to see him do his Little Cannons voices; when he was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002 he was almost persuaded to demonstrate if everyone shut their eyes, but too many peeked and it didnt happen. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. When house got deep in the mid 90s, Wyatt was there (at the legendary Does Your Mama Know? Star, August 3, 1977), Jim Larkin at KRSI, September 17, 1972. In 1969 he produced the Jackie Awards to recognize black musical talent in the Twin Cities. I love their mix of music; it's perfect for those who love classic rock, acoustic, some folksy stuff, and contemporary rock. In 1969 he became a partner in polka station WJSW in Maplewood. Epstein needed a commitment from a venue and a guarantee of $50,000. The morning show crew, who all participated in the video conversation, have a fun dynamic together. 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. Ralph Jon Fritz KRSI (1963, 1967). 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. Hal Hoover KDAN (April 1970 to March 1972), WAYL, KQRS (September 1977 to 1981), WDGY, Louis E. Lou House, Jr. WDGY (1955), WMIN (1956 1958), KDWB (1959), Lou House was possibly the only black DJ in the market before KUXL came on the air. DJ Tessa is amazing. Don Doty WCOW (July 1, 1952 to October 1953), KDUB-TV, Lubbock (December 1953), WTCN (January 1955 March 31, 1958), WPBC (June 2, 1958 April 16, 1959), KSTP (April 17, 1959 May 1964), WTCN-TV (1965), WPBC (1965 1966). He left WMIN in 1945. Was known as Big Bill Cash on WCCO for five months in 1956 during the Contest Craze. Droog Communicate with the DJ you select to work out the details of your event. Christensen was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2002. In a letter to a fan dated May 6, 1959, Don reported that when he started at KSTP, they built me my own little private studio inside the radio transmitter on Highway 61, about a mile north of Highway 36, out towards White Bear. At KEYD he had his own record show, Dave Reaus Key Room, and Remember Time with Randy Norris. Photo courtesy RadioTapes.com, Dan Larkin WLTE-FM 102.9 (1984 1985 and 1991 1996). 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. George Murphy KRSI (August 1962 to February 1963), WLOL (August to September 1964). 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. Organization Photos See all Videos See all 0:44 ARE YOU STILL LISTENING? He managed to keep all ages on the dance floor booging, Five stars on Yelp! She is supposedly a real person, but Wayne had other characters, such as Louis K. Lush, the hungover engineer, Katie Kute, the go-go girl, and Sleepy ODell, the weather girl. Marc died on July 10, 2021, as a result of injuries from a fire at his home on July 6, 2021. 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! Masha and Alison Swing Blueberry Bill Hood KDWB (1974 1976). He continued writing as well. Lee Vogel Did the WDGY Nightbeat show until October 26, 1963. They're a reflection of the sonic diversity and depth of talent that makes our nightlife scene arguably the best in the nation. 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. A KSTP ad from 1965 described Johnny as the top-rated TV weatherman in the Twin Cities for more than a decade. Brother Bill Bennett WDGY (1956-60), WLOL (1963-65). Merle had a late-night Uncle Merle request show in 53-54 where he played rock n roll and rhythm & blues, including tunes by Clyde McPhatter and Little Richard. 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. He died in 1958. But most importantly, J Rocc is a DJ who will take you to every part of his record collection, illuminating connections between different music genres and his collection is huge. Ralf Smith WCOW (1952), WMIN (1954 1958; his show on WMIN was Ralph and His Records), Art Snow WYOO (1974). Dave Reau KEYD (@1954 1955). Image below from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, December 21, 1963. Wyatts own sound adds long, syncopated mixes, a West Coast trait, to the jazz- and salsa-infused musicianship of New York house. Eddie ended up doing janitorial work and died in 1995 at the age of 60. Season three, Never Seen Again, tells the story of two women, living on opposite sides of the country, who went missing in the summer of 1999. 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. , Star Tribune "Brian Oake in the Morning" will broadcast weekdays from 6 - 10 a.m. A Twin. So Merle became Hub Cap. First photo below from 1949. 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. Donald Smith Doty was born on April 23, 1926, in St. Paul. Key Enterprise LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for mspmag.com for people with disabilities. Keeping company with more people than a sold-out Twins game. The imprint has played a key role in the underground renaissance were all currently enjoying in L.A. Second image from KDWB Fabulous Forty Survey, June 15, 1963. Best cities to move/DJ 2017 . Sundays 11p-12a EST. KSTP photo courtesy of Dons son Tom. Charlie Fox (James Martin) KDWB (1974-1975), Alan Freed (thats his real name!) Hut to voice Life Line, a right-wing daily radio commentary which aired locally on KSTP and WMIN 15 minutes/day, reported Will Jones. He had to have a different name, so he selected Sherwood. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Tom Ambrose KQRS (1968); WWTC (1970-75), WCCO-FM (1975). Herb Oscar Anderson KSTP (1954-1956), WDGY (1956-1957). Cities 97 Sampler Volume 22 Release Party. Warming the crowd up with tastefully curated music spanning Brazilian, funk, disco, afro, and dance, and then smoothly transitioning, Book your next gig with DJ Cassmoney! Lee Foss And hes done it all with a scruffy yet debonair air thats made him a cult figure and a style icon. Tacs sister, Mary Beth Worm, sent in her memories of Tacs home town: My grandfather, Iver Hammer, owned much of the farmland and land in and around Hammer in the early and middle part of the last century. Only 15,000 copies were manufactured of this year's "Sampler.". Jonny Coleman, Adam Auburn; Credit: Photo by Kyle Hendrix, 5. For best results, catch Drumcell in a warehouse (at one of Droid'sInterface events) or somewhere else dark, dingy and dank. (*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. Iver and his sons owned and worked there, including my dad Hardy, who owned the gas station for a bit. However, in the past year or so, Cities 97 has been leaning more toward a Top 40 or contemporary hits format, playing the latest hits b, When asked to describe Cities 97s current format, Crusham hesitated and then said: Were breaking new music. Bob Dayton WMIN (1969), KDAN (1970), WDGY (1971 1973). Drumcell The Insider indicated that Matthews was new to KDWB in 1968. 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. Then Norman Wayne went to the owner of Metromedia in New York the owner of the station to get the $50,000. Plus, Im beyond chuffed to be partnering with Brian Oake to wake up the Twin Cities! Kim Barker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, revisits an unsolved murder that took place while she was in high school in Laramie, Wyoming, nearly 40 years ago. His favorite part of his job is reviewing, and live tweeting, Twin Cities arena concerts. Joey said its because theyre all actually friends off-air; he said they manifested the arrival of The Morning Mess in Los Angeles when they all made a trip together to the area back in October. Ive never been happier with my work than I am now.. After serving in the Merchant Marine during WW II, Widman started his radio career in Winona, Minnesota.