Jimmy Valentine WDGY (1938), KSTP (1941 1948). M-Sat midnight to 2am Call in if you dare. Spin Doctors. Dabbs Productions is a wedding DJ and entertainment company based in Jacksonville, Florida. Kind of creepy when you think about it. St. Louis Park even had Charlee Brown Days in 1964. Passed away in 2016. He joined The Morning Mess in 2015 and is an advocate for numerous LGBTQ+ organizations. It occasionally contained live tracks recorded from local concerts in the Twin Cities. There are many clips of performances and a shorter documentary on YouTube. Not only was the music and vibe perfect, but shes also an absolute delight to deal with. 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. 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. Terry Allan (Terry Stripsky) WAYL (1964-66), KQRS (1966-78) Terry writes: I worked at WAYL from 1964 through 1966, which overlapped with my start at KQRS in 1966. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); A Detroit native, Noble began her career as a musician and released the album Fearless on EMI/Manhattan in 2005. Jack Douglas WCOW, WDGY, WMIN (1955 1958), WCCO (1973). John Fine KQRS (DJ and Musical Director). On Monday morning, Southern Californias Entercom-owned AMP 97.1 FM will welcome a brand-new morning show crew as it debuts the Los Angeles edition of The Morning Mess.. Original junglist DJ Machete has these in spades. His next L.A. gig is on June 10, to coincide with Gay Pride weekend. Contact local event and wedding DJs to get a quote customized for your needs. In fact, one night in 1969 I called Tony and suggested we both play the same music at the same time to see if any listeners switched between our stations and noticed. He had to have a different name, so he selected Sherwood. Honing his skills in his hometown of L.A. alongside friends DJ AM and Z-Trip, hes as spot-on spinning fervent sets in a sweaty hip-hop club (AFEX) as he is in a glam West Hollywood hot spot (Giorgio's) or, of late, for a chic goth crowd (Cloak & Dagger). "I've had more fun at a time of day when most people haven't even left. Don Loughnane WDGY (February 6, 1956 June 1957). Don't sleep on this fabulous DJ! George describes his disc jockey journey: I began the Progressive (I referred to it as Underground) rock on KQRS in early 1967. Owner and operator DJ Dabbs is a highly experienced DJ and MC and offers his services for wedding celebrations and other events. Lord Douglas (Phillip E. Heuer also see Chris Roberts) KDWB (10/1967 to 3/1968). The Swing Club show on WLOL played some rock n roll in 1953 1955, but mostly covers. He doesnt need a loud, corny personality to get booked. Brother Bob Hall WYOO (1974 1976). 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. (Minneapolis Star, June 5, 1963). His other WMIN shows were Merle Edwards Caravan (1954) and Merles Mad House (1955). Ray Christensen KUOM, WLOL (8 years, PD in 1956), WCCO Photos below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Charlie was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2009. The photo at left below is from a 1955 newspaper ad for WCOW. Al Carlson KSTP (1973). Johnny Morris (Wigren) WLOL (1946 1955), KSTP (1955 1971). Hoyer started in radio right out of high school at age 17 when he joined KEVE in 1945 to at least 1959. Lina Lecaro, 2. Chris Roberts (Phil Heuer also see Lord Douglas) KDWB (March 1971 to September 1973) Follow the link for an aircheck on radiotapes.com, Chris Roberts in 1973, courtesy RadioTapes.com, Ugly Del Roberts (Darrell E. Mulroy) KDWB (1965 news), WWTC (September 1979 September 1981, 1984, 1988), KLBB (1989), KDWB (1990), KJJO (1993), WWTC (2003), Ugly Del died on March 16, 2003. Brad Johnson -WMIN (1958 The Old Professor), WTCN (1959 The Bumper to Bumper Club), KRSI (1964), WLOL (1967 program director), WCCO (Sales). He went on to several other midwest Country stations before retiring. 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. Johnny T. Talley KEYD (1956), KEVE (1956). Its always great when I can bring back a prior employee who our audience loved, said Rich Davis, Program Director of Cities 97.1. 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. Paul Anthony (Ralph Hull) KDWB (June 1964 June 1965 as Paul Anthony), KUXL (February 17, 1965 to 1966 as Preacher Paul Anthony). The second image is from Jimmys letterhead, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Steve died in April 2009. In 1940 he was listed in the census as a musician. Widman died on May 14, 1981, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he had worked in fundraising for many years.. While at WCOW, Denver Don Doty was the top country DJ in the Twin Cities. Their oldest daughter, Sophie Berit, died at young age and is buried in the cemetery as you turn down the road towards Hammer. Drum n bass is a difficult game stateside, requiring a strong constitution both aurally and emotionally. 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). 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). Peter also produced and managed Stillroven. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. Click on the link for a page dedicated to Dick Driscoll. Lina Lecaro, Michael Stock; Credit: Photo by Dylan Gordon, 17. Photo below from an August 1956 Top 40 courtesy of the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Rick Easton, from the KRSI Request Album, courtesy Roger Fischer, Frank Edwards WMIN (1953-54), WDGY (1954). 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). 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. Ray Moss KUXL (1966), XERB, KUXL (1968). Tony Glover KDWB Underground (April 1969-July 1970). Carl Peterson WLOL (1958 1959) March 1958: Nightwatch, midnight to 6am the Swingin Swede answers record requests via Western Union only. Click on the link for a tribute to ONeill written by Senator Betzold. Host Joey Boy grew up locally in Highland Park and later lived in Burbank where his parents currently reside. Denault went on to a long career at WGN in Chicago as Paul Rogers. Trends come and go, styles change, but DJ Harvey will always be the coolest motherfucker at the party. I'm all about the good vibes and good times! Liz Ohanesian, 14. The caption: Used in recreation rooms coast to coast, the D.J. A DJ and vocalist, Colette trades off between skills seamlessly in her sets. By late 67, however, he tired of the shtick, quit the show, and left the station. She has a BA Hons degree in television and theatre production from Buckinghamshire University in England. The good news is that all of this music is put together for a good cause. I was let go by @1013KDWB and what sucks is the amount of time I gave to this place. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. This list is of Twin Cities disk jockeys of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Jim Hobbins WCOW. 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. 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. 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. John Fineberg KQRS (1972), KRSI (1972 1973). You can catch them next on May 27 at, in true underground fashion, a location TBA. Lee Zanin WWTC (1969, sales; 1972 1977, General Manager). Coached by Al DeRusha, he spent the rest of his career as a professional wrestling announcer. Auburn can play for the heads just as well as he can for the new kids; it's all about the balance. Herb Oscar Anderson KSTP (1954-1956), WDGY (1956-1957). George Murphy KRSI (August 1962 to February 1963), WLOL (August to September 1964). It was apparent that something was going on, since entertainment columnist Will Jones always referred to Widman in lower case letters. Lou was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005. Click Here for a video that gives an overview of his career made by his Albuquerque station when he retired. While browsing Los Angeles DJs, read through their profiles, look at photos, and watch videos to learn more about the services they offer. 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. He spent almost 40 years doing mornings at KFGO in Fargo. He spent almost 40 years doing mornings at KFGO in Fargo. You can thank him for continuing to bring the likes of house legends Louie Vega, Osunlade and Danny Krivit to town. Both WCOW and WISK signed off at 8:00 PM. New at 2am. From February to April 1955, he hosted the Don Doty TV Show on Channel 11. Request Free Quote. Shes leaving Cities 97.1 to focus on her new career as a vocal teacher. 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 Cole WDGY (November 1965 October 1966). She was in town promoting The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and ended up in tears after the interview. WCCO-FM/WLTE-FM (December 1977 June 1984, September 1985 December 2011). At the end of 1977 he led the station into a pop format, away from the MOR it had played for 50 years. 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. Tuesday-Friday 2-3a EST. Photo below courtesy Minneapolis Central Library. In 1951 he was an instructor at the Beck School of Radio. Says he Went to XERB in Mexico with Wolfman Jack in 1966. Devin W. said I am, Jerry P. said 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.
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