I've been in Twin Ports radio close to twenty years. I started in November of 1995 on talk radio WEBC AM 560. I joined the Kool 101.7 staff in 1998 and became the Afternoon Drive personality in 2001. In 2005 I was honored to receive a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD by the MINNESOTA ROCK AND COUNTRY HALL OF FAME, now the MID AMERICA MUSIC HALL OF FAME. I was born in Cleveland ohio and raised in Duluth. Although I've traveled to all but two of the fifty states, and lived in ten of them, I'm proud to call the Northland my home. Thank you for sharing part of your afternoon with me on Kool 101.7 over the years.
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Mick Jagger and Sheryl Crow Do Honky Tonk Woman [VIDEO]
I've always loved Sheryl Crow. Great singer and sexy. Team her up with Jagger, and you never know what to expect.
15 Songs That Define the Boomer Generation
If you happen to be a Boomer, you'll probably remember most of these songs. Some I agreed with, and some I didn't, but it's fun to get someone else's views too. I had fun with it because I added (in my mind) some songs I thought would fit in...
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Pretty Woman by Van Halen [VIDEO]
Roy Orbison was the first to record this song in 1964. Van Halen recorded it after completing their 1981 "Invasion" tour.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A by John Mellencamp [VIDEO]
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. is subtitled "A Salute to '60s Rock," and despite Mellencamp's feeling that "I don't think people are getting the idea of what the song's about, so I must've not done a very good job."
Are You Charging Your New iPhone More Than Normal? Here’s a Quick Fix
Over the years I've owned four i-Phones, and I remember one of them had a short battery life. Apparently, I was not the only one, so Steve Jobs addressed the problem. His response was " I have two of them with me,"( inference being buy two phones, so one is always charged.)
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Refugee by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers [VIDEO]
Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell wrote the music and Petty added the lyrics. Mike tells us about the recording process:
"That was a hard record to make. It was a 4-track that I made at my house. Tom wrote over the music as it was, no changes, but it took us forever to actually cut the track. We just had a hard time getting the feel right. We must have recorded that 100 times.
The Original Son of Anarchy
There's a great story on Kurt Sutter, the creator of "Sons of Anarchy" in the October issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. What I took from the story is Sutter's honesty, and his don't care what you think attitude.
The Story of How Sharon Sheeley Got Her Song to Ricky Nelson [VIDEO]
Last week I told the story of how I met Ricky Nelson. This week you'll find out how Sharon got a song to him, and what he did with it.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-It’s Only Rock and Roll by The Rolling Stones [VIDEO]
Stones Guitarist Ron Wood tells us about the song: "That was recorded in my house in 1974. In Richmond. The original tape was made there in my studio with Willy Weeks on bass, Kenney Jones on drums, me on guitar, and David Bowie and Mick on vocals. And Keith said, 'I've taken the precaution of wiping all of your guitars.' And I said, 'Oh, mate. This is the guy I'm gonna have to spend some tim
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Rockin Into The Night by .38 Special [VIDEO]
Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan wrote this for their band Survivor. Survivor recorded the song for their first albumbut the producer decided it wasn't right for the record. John Kalodner, who signed .38 Special and Survivor, took the rough mix and gave it to.38 Special's manager, Mark Spector.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates [VIDEO]
Daryl Hall listed this as one of his Top 5 Hall & Oates songs. He explained: "It's funny - it's ubiquitous, especially now. I think because it's such a happy song, just a pure expression of joy.
RCA Nashville Studio A to be Demolished, But You Can Help Stop It [VIDEO]
Those of you that know me, realize I'm a rock and roll guy through and through. I also am a student of history,( after all I make my living in music history.) I'm a huge believer in preserving historic places and buildings for future generations to enjoy, and now, unless quick action is taken, the RCA Nashville Studio A will be demolished.