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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Rayman’s Song of the Day-Heard it in a Love Song by Marshall Tucker Band
This is the Marshall Tucker Band's biggest hit, and remains their best-remembered song. In spite of its up tempo, it's rather sad. Written by Toy Caldwell, the song is about a man who has lived on the road from town to town and affair to affair.
Listen to These Songs Before, During and After Your Workout
This is a good time to start a fitness program. Whether it's to shed those unwanted pounds accumulated over the holiday season, or starting a full blown daily routine, the right music really helps.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees [VIDEO]
John Travolta prepared for the Saturday Night Fever movie by practicing his dance moves to this song. When he was told by the producers that "Night Fever" would be used for the sequence for which he was practicing, Travolta insisted that "You Should Be Dancing" be used instead.
Just How Safe Are Electronic Cigarettes?
We all know that smoking tobacco is harmful, so many smokers have switched to e-cigs. The question is just how safe are e-cigs? According to an article in Womans Health, they can junk up the air pretty well.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-One Way or Another by Blondie [VIDEO]
This song is about a stalker. The lyrics are very dark and go into detail about a guy with evil intentions, but the music is very light and catchy, which masked the meaning of the song
Why Do Your Knees Pop When You Bend Over to Pick Something Up?
Every once in awhile, one of my knees will "pop". Sometimes, I can even crack my knees (like cracking your knuckles.) Does that ever happen to you? Is it dangerous?
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Rock and Roll All Nite by Kiss [VIDEO]
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss wrote this track, which became their signature song and was usually played as the last song in their encores.
Rayman’s Song of the Day Rock N Me by the Steve Miller Band [VIDEO]
Rock 'N' Me was the second of three #1 singles by the Steve Miller Band, after The Joker and before Abracadabra.
Elvis Fans Can Stream the Anniversary of His 80th Birthday Live from Graceland
Elvis would have turned 80 on January 8th 2015. To mark the day, his birthplace, Tupelo Mississippi is serving birthday cake. for everyone.
Rayman’s Song of the Day-De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da-by the Police [VIDEO]
Sting wrote this when he became interested in songs with nonsense lyrics, He claimed it was his son who came up with the title. He says that people who dismiss this song have not bothered to listen to the lyrics.
What’s the Perfect Bedroom Temperature During the Cold Winter Months?
For many of us, the colder the outdoor temperature, the colder we feel indoors, so we pile on the comforters and maybe an extra blanket on the bed to keep us warm. We may even crank up the thermostat a couple degrees. But, is this the right thing to do?
Rayman’s Song of the Day-Knock on Wood by Ami Stewart
This was Eddie Floyd's biggest hit. It was written with Stax records guitarist Steve Cropper in the Lorraine Motel, which is where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.