Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Photo courtesy Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 29, 2016. 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. This list is of Twin Cities disk jockeys of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. In 1960, Widman won a seat on the New Brighton City Council. The second image is from Jimmys letterhead, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, Paul Jay KDWB (started November 26, 1960 January 1961), KSTP-AM (1965 1966), Lord Jeffrey (Jeffrey Diamond) KUXL (1967-1970). The fact that this full-circle moment is happening right now is wild, he said. You can rest easy knowing that your payment is secure, and that well have your back in the event of any trouble that may occur. Lilia was the consummate professional. Could be the same Don Anderson who was a host of Record Hop on Channel 9 TV from 1957-59? What: Cities 97 Sampler Volume 22 Release Party, Where: Bayview Event Center on Lake Minnetonka, Why: This sales from Volume 22 raised $800,000 for Minnesota charities. He became Music Director in March 1968. He doesnt need a loud, corny personality to get booked. Laub passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, at the age of 90. Vergil Glynn Daniel was born on December 18, 1934, and started as a disc jockey at age 17 on Armed Forces Radio with the US Navy. Richard went to WBAY in Green Bay in 1968was the off-air production director at KQRS in the early 70s, and put in a few months at KYMN in Northfield around 1974. Photo copyright Mike Barich, St. Paul, Joel Larson WWTC (1970 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). ; 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! Tuesday-Friday 2-3a EST. Adam Auburn Johnny Morris (Wigren) WLOL (1946 1955), KSTP (1955 1971). Autograph card also from Pavek. In the late 1990s he abandoned breaks, moved to L.A. permanently and became a top-of-the-flier adherent of banging, festival house. Growing up in Arizona, he had dreams about moving to L.A. that never fully came to fruition. Jeff Mother Robbins (Scott Wright) WYOO (1974 1976) (pictured below at U100). Johnny Canton WDGY (November 1966 March 1977). Lee Vogel Did the WDGY Nightbeat show until October 26, 1963. Jonny Coleman, 13. Photo from 1969 courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Lance Tac Hammer KDWB (1965 1968), KRSI (1968 1974), KQRS (March 1, 1974 1979), WLOL-FM (1982 July 1986). Second photo below from 1969, courtesy Rick Burnetts Twin Cities Radio Airchecks. Front L to R: Emil Tuma, Tommy Thomas, Allen Ista, Mayme Borak, Harold Picha. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Magazine in January 1976 as someone who was going places in 1976. Her equipment was top notch and her skill set is worth penny. World War II marked the beginning of the end for Hammer. By 03m 43sec. 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. The Morning Mess is back in-studio now with precautions, of course and they teased that they do have some special surprises and bits up their sleeves that are special to the L.A. audience. Bob Kaye in 1953 photo courtesy Mimi Vogel. Marc died on July 10, 2021, as a result of injuries from a fire at his home on July 6, 2021. Nightclub, Festival, Daytime Party, Event DJ Once led his own orchestra; WWII Veteran. Hear Don from the summer of 1965 on YouTube. An article dated June 15, 1965, indicated that Doty was at liberty, freelancing on WTCN-TV. Sweet Michael OShea WYOO (1973), WLOL (1973 1976), KS-95, WWTC (1988-1989). I work with more than 40 singers of varying ages and skill levels. He was a graduate of Brown Institute. Dave Dudley (David Darwin Pedruska)- WISK (December 1957 February 1958), KEVE (February 1958 February 1960). Thats George Young. They were impressed with his verbal fluency (noted the November 1966 In-Beat) and vast knowledge of music and offered him a job. The diversity of this show fits SoCal, so when we got the call I was like Yes!. Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. John came to WLOLs Nightwatch show in June 1962 from Mankato. He was 71 years old. In November 1960 he was identified as KEVEs Sales Manager). Radio name was in homage to WDGY station founder, optometrist Dr. George Young. A post shared by Brian Oake in the Morning (@cities971mornings). He called himself Tall Tan Tal., WLOL (part of Hines and Berglund), KSTP-AM (news). Jim Dandy got out to commence The Return of the King, and it was immediately apparent how dismayed he was at the small crowd. But for the past couple years in particular, Foss has been on fire, stealing the show at CRSSD, Coachella's Do Lab stage and Hard's Holy Ship! Blues With a Feeling was published in Fall 2002 by Routledge Press. 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. Massive thank to Rich Davis and the Twin Cities management team for welcoming this weird Londoner back into the fold once again, said Naima. He gave away meat during a meat shortage! He spent almost 40 years doing mornings at KFGO in Fargo. A DJ or MC can provide a killer soundtrack for your special event and help keep things on schedule. At first I said no, but after meeting the little girl, agreed to take on the challenge. Since then she has been based in the United Arab Emirates most recently co-hosting mornings at Radio 1 UAE with current Q102 WIOQ Philadelphia evening host Sam Nugget Dababneh. The second one, from an ad for KSTP, is captioned, THE ONE IN THE DERBY is Steve Cannon, the marvelously adequate host of KSTPs Morning Watch.. With him pictured for the first time are all the Little Cannons who appear with him daily. Harold Picha and His Band, 1950, courtesy Minnesota Historical Society. I had no idea I could love doing something so much.. What a hoot. He seemed at a loss for words as he quickly surveyed the scene. Chucker Morgan WYOO (1975 1976). How soon we forget! I love foodie cities and I know L.A. has so many good spots, she said. I was working midday at KQ and had an hour to drive to WAYL for the afternoon/evening shift. At KDWB he was a disc jockey from 1959 1962, Program Director from 1962 1964, and General Manager/Vice President from 1964-69. Sports reveal the strange and fascinating psychology that competition brings out in all of us. Jim was inducted in the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2006. Frequent collaborators Lovefingers and Heidi Lawden are a dream team of dance-floor eclecticism, with nearly a half-centurys experience as house, techno and disco tastemakers between them. DJ Tessa is amazing. In 1966, Hoehn traveled from Minneapolis with his fellow KUXL staffers Bob Smith (a.k.a. Click Here for a video that gives an overview of his career made by his Albuquerque station when he retired. Whats better about [dance music] is the energy isnt angry, says Ghastly. Photo at left below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers. Print. Lee Zanin WWTC (1969, sales; 1972 1977, General Manager). Yeah, well say it, shes fun to look at but its about her energy and flair, not what she looks like in fishnets. After his career in radio he had become a marine operator in commercial fishing and had retired to Canada, even renouncing his American citizenship. 1 Verified Booking. George Donaldson Fisher had begun playing a diverse selection of underground rock, jazz, blues and comedy (Firesign Theatre, Cheech and Chong) since 1967 on KQRS. Call Georges Phon-A-Song Line, 827-9955, to hear and win your favorite song. Reviews from past clients can also be helpful in determining their experience and professionalism. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a veteran of World War II. John Fine KQRS (DJ and Musical Director). (Dennis John) Leary KDWB (1962 July 1963) Hotline, KRSI (January 1964 February 1966). Oake returned to KTCZ-FM as morning host in May 2021. Charlie was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2009. 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. Norris was born in 1920 in Minnesota and from 1951 to 1954 lived at 7516 North Street in the Park. Both WCOW and WISK signed off at 8:00 PM. Saturdays 3-7p EST. Keeping the afternoon pace light and lively everyday from noon to 3. 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. Auburn can play for the heads just as well as he can for the new kids; it's all about the balance. DJ Drewski. Photo below from an August 1956 Top 40 courtesy of the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Died of ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) August 8, 2005. They didnt, but the point is I had the same music in the KQRS library as Tony had at KDWB. Glen Big Daddy Olson WWTC (1971 1975 had worked at the station earlier as G. Edward Foshay), WLOL/WRRD (1975), WDGY, KTWN, WLTE, WCCO, KOOL 108. Ralf Smith WCOW (1952), WMIN (1954 1958; his show on WMIN was Ralph and His Records), Art Snow WYOO (1974). Heres an aircheck from September 30, 1971, courtesy of Deane Johnson. Prior to that, Namia worked at Gulf news as a Digital Content Editor for their radio stations and as a Production Manager at Swerve Entertainment both in Dubai. Joseph T. Zingale came from Cleveland and started selling time at WCOW in about 1954. Photo below courtesy radiotapes.com. Now theres an interesting combination! Droog. John Fineberg in 2009, posted by Randi Kirshbaum. 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. Moved to Milwaukee in 1956. 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. Photo below courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Don French KDWB (1960). KSTP (Adminstrative job until June 1979), WLOL (early 1980s). We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Rod Trongard WLOL (1959-1968), KSTP (1968-1982). A Detroit native, Noble began her career as a musician and released the album Fearless on EMI/Manhattan in 2005. Jack Thayer WLOL (1943 August 1952), WTCN (August 17, 1952 January 1956), WDGY (February 6, 1956 December 24, 1958). I'm a full time DJ in Los Angeles, Ca. 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. 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. What COVID has shown us all is that we can do our jobs from anywhere, he said. Hence the small crowd and disappointed King and WDGY. 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. The Insider indicated that Matthews was new to KDWB in 1968. In 2007 2011 he ran a sushi restaurant in Sooke, British Columbia. Lee Foss Drum n bass is a difficult game stateside, requiring a strong constitution both aurally and emotionally. From a 1970 ad: Follow the leader! Road information, features, music. Back at the station a telegram was crafted with the name of the owner of the Music Hall without the owners knowledge. 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. Don Betzold Collection, courtesy Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. In 1960 and 1961, Doty won Minnie Awards for best Disc Jockey. Greg Gears WWTC (1971 1975), WCCO-FM (1975). She was in town promoting The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and ended up in tears after the interview. Sundays 11p-12a EST. 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. Jack came to KUXL in the spring of 1968 and quickly became the program director when Ray Moss left. 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. 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. Rodger was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2003. In July 1964, Will Jones described Doty as a freelance TV announcer and radio DJ. 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The Exchange resident's style is rooted in house but runs the gamut from soulful to pop-oriented vocal tracks, with touches of bass-heavy hip-hop influences woven throughout. Cities 97 Sampler Volume 22 Release Party. Its happened to a lot of people and now its happened to me, he tweeted.