I earned my degree at Herkimer County Community College, although they may not admit it. After graduating from H-Triple C I became the public address announcer for the then Little Falls Mets and did overnights at 1230 WLFH. I was so successful at those two jobs that the Mets moved to Pittsfield and back home to Central New York
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Michael Jackson Death Bed For Sale
Just days after Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, the bed Jackson died on is hitting the auction block. The queen sized bed is one of the many items from the home where Jackson died that will be auctioned off next month by Julien's Auctions...
“Smokin'” Joe Frazier Dies
Former heavyweight boxing champion, "Smokin'" Joe Frazier, past away yesterday. Frazier, who was diagnosed with liver cancer, was 67. Frazier won a gold medal for the U.S at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. Frazier would retire from professional boxing 12 years later with a healthy record of 32-4-1...
The Who Helps Kids With Cancer
Half of the original Who are working to brighten the lives of kids battling cancer. The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have launched a program for teens and young adults battling cancer. The duo have pledged to raise money to renovate part of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center pediatric floor into a separate space for cancer patients between the ages of 15 and 25...
Utica’s Most Famous-Bob’s Top 5
It was the lyrics from the ole' Frank Sinatra song that got me thinking about all the famous people who got their start here in the Utica area. "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere", is the line we all belt out at the end of every Yankee game (even if you're not a Yankee fan). When I starte...
New Rock ‘N’ Roll Highway
A segment of U.S Highway 67 in Texaracana, Arkansas, has a new name. One that even I should be able to remember, "Rock 'N' Roll Highway". The legendary highway was the main route, for the roots of rock 'n roll:
Rock `n' Roll pioneers including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison took U...
No Reunion For Journey
If you were holding out hope that Journey would reunite and tour with former lead singer Steve Perry, stop believin'. It will not happen. Fans of the iconic rock band were hoping that a new wave of popularity for the song, "Don't Stop Believin'" would lead to a reunion with frontman Steve Perry and a tour...
Buddy Holly Concert On PBS
December 3rd. That'll be the day that PBS will show Buddy Holly's brithday concert. The concert was taped in Los Angeles on September 7th, what would have been Holly's 75th birthday. The star studded lineup includes Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Graham Nash, Paul Anka, and Boz Scaggs...
John Lennon Comic Book
Bluewater Comics has announced plans to release a John Lennon comic book shortly after Christmas. "Orbit: John Lennon" will be released on December 27th and cover Lennon's life and musical journey. The 32 page comic will be scripted by Mark Shapiro who explained his approach to the effort:
"I approached writing Fame: John Lennon as an exploration of a life full of potential and prom
Paul Stanley Has Surgery
40 years of rock n' roll have taken their toll on the voice of Kiss frontman Paul Stanley. Stanley had surgery to address a "recurring vocal cord issues". According to Stanley's publicist, the 59-year-old singer is expected to make a "swift and complete" recovery from the procedure...
Robin Gibb Very Ill
Robin Gibb's appearance on a British television show has fans concerned for the Bee Gees singer's health. The 61-year-old Gibb appeared extremely frail Monday on the "Alan Titchmarsh Show". Earlier in the day Gibb canceled a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron...
Journey To Receive Billboard Honor [VIDEO]
Journey will join elite company when the band receives Billboard's "Legend Of Live" award November 10th at New York City's Roosevelt Hotel during the Billboard Touring Awards. According to Billboard the award honors, "individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business...
Phil Leka Dead At 68 [VIDEO]
You may not recognize the name but you know his music. Songwriter-producer Phil Leka best known for co-writing Steam's 1969 #1 hit, "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)", passed away October 12th of lung cancer near his home in Sharon, Connecticut...