Hoyer started in radio right out of high school at age 17 when he joined KEVE in 1945 to at least 1959. Singer, song writer, radio executive and entrepreneur Jack Jackie Harris was born in Chicago in 1936 and started playing piano and singing when he was 5 years old. The radio industry website. Ron was often listed as Rod at KEVE. Daniel died on June 21, 2016, after falling in his home the previous day. Heres an aircheck from September 30, 1971, courtesy of Deane Johnson. Stories: Last I heard he was in Dallas, at least two years ago. 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. Owned and operated by iHeartMedia. He won a Favorite DJ contest run by Don Leary in 1955. Glover performed with his acoustic trio V3, and did occasional gigs with Spider John Koerner. WCCO-FM/WLTE-FM (December 1977 June 1984, September 1985 December 2011). Alexander came early and was immediately hit with an issuethere was no wifi! 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. Of course the Cities 97 DJs were on hand to welcome the group and announce the bands. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. Thanks to Dave Fairhurst for sending this fabulous photo! 20. 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. This photo, also from 1951, courtesy Randys sister-in-law, Mimi Hillory Vogel. Join the Call-In to Scott on the Good Morning Line, 827-9955. Burton died of cancer on March 26, 2008. "I've had more fun at a time of day when most people haven't even left. Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Dudleys online bios say he moved to Minnesota in 1960. It is now a ghost town. Balance is key in Adam Auburn sets. He covers local and national music as well as some theater and other arts and entertainment topics. Photo courtesy Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 29, 2016. It occasionally contained live tracks recorded from local concerts in the Twin Cities. Well, we found him DJ George, Erin B. said 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. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Storz ad: Comedian, emcee, TV performer, recording star, teen-dance innovator, Northwests outstanding radio personality, likeable, perpetual smiler, teen-age columnist, magician, amateur clown. Starting in April 1956, hosted shows at the Prom Ballroom on Saturday nights. When Jack Thayer became WDGY General Manager in June 1957, Loughnane transferred to Storz-owned WHB in Kansas City and Jack named Bill program director in mid-November 1958. Guy lived big. She was in town promoting The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and ended up in tears after the interview. Paul Hedberg WMIN (August 1958 ), WTCN, WLOL, and KDWB (1961 December 30, 1962). A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, she cheers on the NFL's Detroit Lions, listens to punk and alt-country music, watches "The Bachelor/Bachelorette" with her girlfriends and can often be found exploring local craft breweries and Tiki bars. Joe McFarlin KRSI (1964), WCCO (Jazz Show), Pat McKay U100 (1975-76) (Also see Pat Knight), Jeff McKee, KDWB, 1976. Steve died on February 28, 1984, at age 37 in a motorcycle accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Greg Gears WWTC (1971 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). He then moved to WDGY radio. Photo of Franklin Hobbs courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. You can thank him for continuing to bring the likes of house legends Louie Vega, Osunlade and Danny Krivit to town. I only spoke to him briefly before he died on October 17, 2014, at the age of 92. While browsing Los Angeles DJs, read through their profiles, look at photos, and watch videos to learn more about the services they offer. Randi Kirshbaum KQRS (1970-1975). 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. Cities 97.1 Uniquely Twin Cities 35 7 Cities 97.1 is an Alternative radio station serving Minneapolis-St. Paul. Droog 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. Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. By late 67, however, he tired of the shtick, quit the show, and left the station. Dennis Romero, DJ Harvey; Credit: Red Bull Music Academy. Dan worked overnights the first time and then 7p-12a as the original host of The Love Lite, Jim Larkin began his career as a disc jockey in 1967, according to an article 10 years later. Im sure he had expected hundreds more. When house music started seeping into Los Angeles in the 1980s, Santa Monica native Marques Wyatt was there. Photo below right courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. When a DJ ditches the USB sticks to play his first all-vinyl set in eight years at a high-profile gig like Mysterylands, you know he's feeling himself and right now, Foss is mixing with the confidence of a guy who feels like he can take the crowd anywhere he wants them to go. In 1966 the Beatles returned to Cleveland and sold out 25,000 seats. Arne is primarily a singer: a member of the rock group Batch in the 60s and 70s, and a prolific jingle singer to boot. Photo at left below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. The following information about Tonys performing career comes from Tonys website: Tony Glover was a performing musician and writer since 1962. He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. Vern Weegman KEYD (1956), KEVE (1956 1958), KTCR (1962 PD), Mike Wegner (Mike Waggoner of the Bops!) How soon we forget! There's no better way to understand our world than through sports. There are many clips of performances and a shorter documentary on YouTube. Even . Harold Picha and His Band, 1950, courtesy Minnesota Historical Society. He moved to Duluth to manage WEBC in February 1966. 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. Adam Auburn Jim Hutton (James Utton) KSTP (1958 59). 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. Hence the small crowd and disappointed King and WDGY. Chuck Cell KDWB (1963-64), WTCN-TV (1973). Also known as Brother Bob. 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. George Young (John Dotas) WDGY (1967 1973). Lee Vogel Did the WDGY Nightbeat show until October 26, 1963. Douglas retired because of injuries sustained when he fell out of a tree. Dynamite Dave (Senechal), KDWB (1976). He called himself Tall Tan Tal., Ralph BeBeau KANO (1957 1958), KTCR (1962 1965), J. Walter Beethoven (Wally Thornton) WDGY (1964). Mort Garren KRSI (1959), KUXL (1963). WPBC (1959). From host Jody Avirgan (30 for 30, FiveThirtyEight, Radiotopia) and the TED Audio Collective, Good Sport is your guide through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools and slopes that shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. Don Loughnane WDGY (February 6, 1956 June 1957). Most of you graduating this June? he asked, engendering nods and shouts of Yes, yeah! Not skipping a beat, he hastened, Well, weve got a band here to play for you, and I hope you enjoy the music He then did a quick stage left as the Epitaph began to blare and discreetly disappeared in a manner antithetical to that in which he had arrived only five minutes earlier.. I reached out looking for someone to make my proposal to my girlfriend extra special. Roy Carr WLOL (1954-55), WTCN (1955-59), Scott Carpenter WLOL (1964), KRSI (1965), WWTC (1979-1980), Walt twisting on the cover of a WDGY promotional album. He popularized the disco re-edit and was an early resident DJ at Londons famed Ministry of Sound. 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. 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. In the spring of 1968 the Insider reported that he was on-air from 3:30 to 7 on Saturdays only. Anthony Gee (Tony Coloff ) KRSI (1969). Rod twisting on the cover of a WDGY promotional album. Dick Harris KDWB TV Guide ad: The Controversial Dick Harris. Lily Moayeri, 6. J Rocc has won numerous DJing awards, by himself and with the Beat Junkies crew. Steve LaTart, executive producer for The Dave Ryan Show announced on social media Monday that he has been let go. Win Tickets to see Wilder Woods! Marc died on July 10, 2021, as a result of injuries from a fire at his home on July 6, 2021. Bob Friend WISK (1959 Freund), KDWB (1959-63). John Fineberg in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum. Jack had a deep voice and did a show called Rhythm Roundup on WCOW featuring country uptempo tunes. The UK native previously hosted nights at the station from 2012 to 2016. Michael J. Douglas (Wegner) KDWB (1972 to 1973), WYOO (1975 to 1976), KSTP-FM/KS95 (February 1979 to April 1994). And boy oh boy am I glad that she, Gricelda F. said Contact local event and wedding DJs to get a quote customized for your needs. 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. Todd Storz hired him for his station in Omaha in February 1957, and within two weeks moved him to WDGY. John died on September 13, 2020, at the age of 82, from COPD. She was communicative, understood our music choices and created a great set, and got the crowd dancing! 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. He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. This website uses cookies. He gave away meat during a meat shortage! In June 1968 Ambrose participated in a contest at KQ by living in a motor home for four weeks, visiting various places around the Twin Cities and broadcasting his regular show from the KQ parking lot in Golden Valley. Reau was born in Minneapolis on October 30, 1922, but got his radio start playing country music in the South. Dandy would be gone a second and final time within the year. 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. DJ Mel arrived on time, set up quickly and took complete charge of 30 screaming pre-tween little girls who were all hopped up on sugar. At a time when EDM is a euphemism for excess, Wyatt is all class. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. 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. 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. Jimmy Eat World. He called himself Tall Tan Tal., WLOL (part of Hines and Berglund), KSTP-AM (news). James Francis Patrick Professor Jim ONeill. He died in 1958. She was widely regarded as one of the most influential programmers in the AAA format (adult rock, essentially) in the country. January 1969 Minnesota Historical Society, From 1969 KUXL Music Survey RadioTapes.com, From 1971 KUXL Music Survey RadioTapes.com, Tony Hart (aka Fast Eddie and Frank Miller) KDWB-FM. He also used the name Shadoe Steele. He moved back to WMIN. Blueberry Bill Hood KDWB (1974 1976). Both DJs have a fantastic sense of mood and energy, and use eclectic collections filled with everything from synth-pop to house to world music to warm up the crowds. Lee Foss A professional DJ with years of experience will often cost more than those just starting out. Save musicians, entertainers, speakers, and services, and theyll appear here. Sam Sherwood remembers that at WCOW, Delmont had a kind of advice to the lovelorn program that the ladies just ate up. Crocker on WWTC, courtesy RadioTapes.com. A Touch of Taste. From Jon Breams obituary for John Pete in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 20, 2020: Pete was born in St. Paul where he became a champion diver at Central High School. At KEYD he had his own record show, Dave Reaus Key Room, and Remember Time with Randy Norris. Equally at home on the airwaves at L.A. underground radio station Dublab or atop the Mayan Art Car on the dusty expanses of Burning Man, the duos aesthetic balances vintage crate-digging nerdism with stylish panache. He was also getting MC work. It used to be fun, the pay was secondary. Sandy Singer WTCN (1956 1957), WDGY (August 1, -), WLOL (1958 1968). L.A. Weekly Music's Greatest Hits! He died in December 2003. Died of ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) August 8, 2005. Steve died on July 23, 1986, of lung cancer at age 41. I love coffee and I hear there are amazing coffee shops out there, and I want to experience the farmers markets and dig into more local produce and locally owned things. Don't even look elsewhere - hire DJ Chuy NOW! Truly, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for letting me into your mornings, your routines, your conversations and your lives.. Starting at $400 per event. In 1956, Bennett came from another Storz station WTIX in New Orleans. When hiring live entertainment, its important to have a record of your communication and agreement. KDWB (1973), Johnny West (John Dotas) WMIN (1963 December 1966) Dotas was working under his own name when new management came along and gave staff new western names over the weekend. The contest was to guess how many miles he drove during those four weeks. He was 82. Glen died on July 15, 2013. He passed away on September 24, 2012. Booking a Los Angeles DJ through GigSalad offers you extra protection you cant get anywhere else. Inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2011. Latest News See All Advertise With Us For You The Cities 97 sampler release and the Basilica Block Party are what DJ Marshall calls the radio stations' "high holy days." The two events raise a lot of money for Minnesota charities--the proceeds from the sampler over time is now $8 million--all through the amazing power of music. Paul Anthony Photo courtesy Mark Groesbeck, Wayne Anthony in 2009 posted by Randi Kirshbaum. Thomas Love KUXL (1972). After a long and varied career, Peter died at his home in Eden Prairie at the age of 80. Jim (J. Peter) Boysen WTCN (1944-54 Musical Caravan), WLOL (1957-59). Mentions in January and February 1965 say that Doty was working for WTCN-TV. Masha and Alison Swing Cities 97 is a Modern adult contemporary radio station broadcasting to the Twin Cities market of Minnesota English Website 5 Listen live 0 Contacts Cities 97 reviews Radio contacts Time in Minneapolis: 03:23, 02.25.2023 for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! Douglas retired because of injuries sustained when he fell out of a tree. MacLeash, who had been with Cities for nearly 20 years, was also program director for Kool 108 and Clear Channel stations in other markets. She is his manager but the two are not married. Carl Peterson WLOL (1958 1959) March 1958: Nightwatch, midnight to 6am the Swingin Swede answers record requests via Western Union only. 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. Oake, best known for his many years as a radio host at The Current and Cities 97.1, announced on his podcast - The Brian Oake Show - that he spent 28 days receiving inpatient treatment after a frightening experience in early July. This was the adopted name of the manager of Music City at 7th & Hennepin who hosted an hour of paid sponsorship for the store on Saturdays for a short period in 1967 1968. He has also hosted mornings at Alternative Rev 105 from 1994-1997, successor Zone 105 from 1997 to 2001, and AAA 89.3 The Current KCMP from 2016 to 2019. iHeartMedia Minneapolis Cities 97.1, Uniquely Twin Cities, announced today that Naima will join Brian Oake in the Morning, effective immediately. Lou became early CNN anchor Lou Waters. 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). There, he played the Wolfmans sidekick Fat Daddy Washington. A year later, Hoehn returned to his alma mater to join Kling in operating what became MPRs flagship station. In 1975 Mpls. Jim Osterhaus KQRS (1970 1972), WWTC (1972), Page had the 3-6 shift in December 1959: Color Radio as it Should Be. I'm all about the good vibes and good times! Rick Easton (Elroy Easton) KRSI (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. 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. Some DJ companies also offer MC services as well as lighting, smoke machines, or even a portable dance floor. Naimas infectious energy both on and off the air and her unique accent make her instantly recognizable. Slim Jim was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. DJ Fresko was fabulous! Member Since 2017. Go to DJs r/DJs Posted by ATravellingBoy. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); 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.. He was on time and went with the flow of our event perfectly! August 21, 2013 - 9:47 AM. Ray Moss KUXL (1966), XERB, KUXL (1968). Passed away in 2016. His program was described as Jazz and Bits and Pieces of Music.. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. In February 1956 he was one of the original DJs at the new WDGY, billed as The All-American Disc Jockey. He was only 19. Photo of Paul Stagg courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, U.S. (Ugly Steve) Steele (Steve Gibbons) WYOO (1976). Another thing COVID has forced us to do is utilize technology and push it to be able to have us do simultaneous content delivery for different places and target it so that when you listen to [The Morning Mess] on AMP, youll be hearing about Southern California and not whats happening in Phoenix.. From what I can tell, Lou went to WTMB in Tomah, Wisconsin, in 1959; was in Chicago (WAAF?) The nineties saw reunion KR&G appearances at Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Philadelphia folk festivals, as well as release of a live 1996 album by the trio. John Fineberg, 1972/1973 at KRSI. James Francis Patrick Professor Jim ONeill KDWB (1961 August 25, 1967). Information and photo from virtualtruckroute.com, 100 (1975 1976.) 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. At the time he had just closed his restaurant, Sushi on the Sea, in Sooke, British Columbia. Diamond Jim Dandy (James Brian Everts, 1942 2010). Jerry Brooke WDGY (1968), KDWB (1970), WYOO (1974). Magazine named Cannon one of Minneapoliss Sexiest. Machete They made money, although the Music Hall only had the capacity of 10,000. Laub passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the age of 90. 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. From a 1970 ad: The Solid Sound of Scott Burton starts out your day with his entertaining Burton n Eggs Show, morning from 6 to 9. Tony Parker KEYD (1954 1955). All stations are AM radio stations unless otherwise indicated. Widman died on May 14, 1981, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he had worked in fundraising for many years.. Click Here for a video that gives an overview of his career made by his Albuquerque station when he retired. His other WMIN shows were Merle Edwards Caravan (1954) and Merles Mad House (1955). 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. He was born on May 28, 1939, in Cokato, Minnesota. First image below is from a WDGY Twist album, 1961. 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. Whitney Houston Biopic First Trailer Just Dropped! Bonobo Win Tickets to see blink-182! Michael Stock Bob died in 1996. 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. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. Fresh out of college, looking to get your feet movin and groovin. For fun I looked him up on Ancestry.com Lance Douglas Hammer (12/10/1939 8/19/1993) came from Hammer Village, South Dakota, where everyone there was named Hammer! The Insider reported that he was also an artist on the Chess/Checker label. He died on March 5, 1998. Once youve found a DJ you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Donald Smith Doty was born on April 23, 1926, in St. Paul. Some DJ companies also offer MC services as well as lighting, smoke machines, or even a portable dance floor. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Norman Wayne, Zingales associate for many years, says that the decision to play Top 40 was one of business, not musical taste. [Tony] Glover contacted him, took him some records and, after a certain amount of haggling, got his first class radio license and took over the show when Matthews left the Twin Cities. (Minneapolis Tribune, June 8, 1969) The article implies that Glover took over in April 1969. Jemayel Khawaja, 11. Lou was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. KSTP-AM from 1979 until his death on October 13, 1993, at the age of 68.
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