Rayman

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Rayman started in Twin Ports radio in November of 1995 on talk radio WEBC AM 560. He joined the Kool 101.7 staff in 1998 and became the Afternoon Drive personality in 2001. In 2005 Rayman was honored for his talents with the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by the MINNESOTA ROCK AND COUNTRY HALL OF FAME, now the MID AMERICA MUSIC HALL OF FAME. The Award was given to Rayman for his lifetime dedication to rock and roll music. Rayman was the first personality in Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa to receive the honor. Only 3 radio personalities are in the Hall. One is deceased, one is retired, leaving Rayman as the only “Working” radio personality in both Country and Rock and Roll radio in the MID AMERICA HALL OF FAME. Hear the legendary Rayman daily 2 to 6 pm on KOOL 101.7!!

Schedule

Afternoons With Rayman
M-Sa 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sharp Dressed Man, ZZ Top, Rayman’s Song Of The Day [VIDEO]

One day I will share some stories about the day Mrs. Rayman and I hung out with them a few years ago, and what happened after the gig was over..but I'll save that for another time.. Here's a bit of overlooked  ZZ Top trivia though

Category: Music

I Can See For Miles, The Who, Rayman’s Song Of The Day

 

Have you ever wondered how a band develops their "style?' British bands for example, adopted most of their style from American bands or singers, since rock n roll was started in America. Of course there's always an exception, and one was a band called the "Detours."


Category: Music

Rayman Interviews City Worker Watering Apple Trees [VIDEO]

I'm always on the lookout for people doing unique things. I happened to see this lady spraying something on the ground. Being a curious sort, I asked her if I could talk to her for a quick minute. She's a very nice lady and was kind enough to explain what she was spraying.

Kool Winner of 38 Special Tickets gets Excited and Does the Rayman Howl With Him [AUDIO]

It's always fun for me to give away tickets. Every once in awhile, I'll get a listener that goes a little wild, and has fun with me. Who doesn't love a winner that is really excited to win a prize? I had one yesterday, she won a pair if tickets to "Summer Heat" starring 38 Special

Undercover Of The Night, Rolling Stones, Rayman’s Song Of The Day[video]

 

Andrew Loog Oldham, the Stones' manager, helped the Rolling Stones sign with Decca Records, who had turned down the Beatles the year before. They did not want to make the same mistake twice.They release

Category: Celebrity, Music

Rayman Stuck In Road Construction, A Pattern For The Future [VIDEO]

 

Nobody like to be stuck in traffic, especially road construction. Today on my way to the studio I was stuck on the Bong for eight minutes, then the off ramp, and finally I-35. The problem according to the signs was painting on the freeway. As I crept closer, I saw a white truck sitting in the grass (you can see it on the video) and several men standing by it. I did not see any blockage on the freeway however.

New Alien Droppings On Rayman’s Tree [VIDEO]

 

 

Thanks to all who responded to my recent post "Something Alien On Rayman's Tree". I've removed the cocoon. As many of you said, it was Army Worms. The cocoon is now destroyed.

While removing the cocoon, I noticed many of the branches on the same tree had a black substance on the bark. Like a f

Category: Science

Heart Full Of Soul, Yardbirds, Rayman’s Song Of The Day [VIDEO]

I had the pleasure  of seeing the Yarbirds on a couple occasions..the first in Minneapolis in the mid 60's, and years later introducing them alongside the Animals and Steppenwolf.  Keith Relf was integral in the Yardbirds formation, and it's sound

Category: Music

Do You Know What This Is On My Tree

After the gas can mower escapade I was  sitting on my deck with a couple Buds gazing over my palatial estate when I noticed this white thing on one of our trees. I didn't know what it was, so I called in Mrs. Rayman and asked her. She wasn't sure either, so I thought maybe one of you would know

Category: Health, Lifestyle, Science

Rayman Gets His Wireless Signals Crossed

Saturday I dropped my car off at the repair shop because I needed new spark plugs. Not wanting to leave my key ring with the car (because it has my house keys on it), I took out a "valet" set that came with the car. Your supposed to use that set when you go out to a fancy place and the dude parks your car for you. I don't use it much though because McDonald's and Burger King don't'  have valet parking  last time I checked.

Category: Science, Tech

Rayman Drops Gas Can Filler Tube In Mower Gas Tank, Tries To Remove With Fishing Pole

Yesterday I went to trim my lawn. Mower wouldn't start so I checked the gas tank...empty. I got my gas can and tried to attach the filler hose to the gas can. It was difficult to screw on, but I thought it was tight enough to pour a gallon of gas into the mower. I turned the gas can upside down and whoops, the yellow filler tube dropped into my mower gas tank!

Category: Events, Sports

Gallery: Rayman’s “Portable Kitchen” Grill

 

I have a unique grill. It was originally made by a man named Hilton Meigs. Hilton was among other things, an inventor, contractor, designer, and a businessman in Beaumont Texas. He had a little P.T. Barnum thrown in for good measure.

Category: Events, Food, Lifestyle