Archives for October, 2008

Today in Rock (Oct 31)

Posted on Oct 31, 2008 under Today in Rock | No Comment

Happy Halloween!

  • 1970 - Led Zeppelin 3 hits #1
  • 1975 - Queen releases “Bohemian Rhapsody
  • 1983 - Frankie Goes to Hollywood released “Relax
  • 1986 - Roger Waters files suit to formally dissolve Pink Floyd, a legal battle that will drag on for years without deterring David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright from recording as Pink Floyd.
  • 1993 - River Phoenix died
  • 1995 - “MTV Unplugged” presents a one-hour concert performance with the legendary hard rock band Kiss. The show marks the first time all four original band members performed together in 15 years.

Today in Rock (Oct 30)

Posted on Oct 30, 2008 under Today in Rock | No Comment
  • 1939 - Grave Victoria Wing (a.k.a. Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane / Jefferon Starship) was born.
  • 1945 - Henry Winkler was bonr (”The Fonz”)
  • 1967 - Gavin Rossdale (Bush) was born
  • 1993 - Meatloaf’s album “Bat Out of Hell II” hits #1 in the US and the UK
  • 1995 - David Bowie, Tom Donahue, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jefferson Airplane, Little Willie John, Pink Floyd, Pete Seeger, The Shirelles and The Velvet Underground are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

OMG get the good sport of the year award

Posted on Oct 29, 2008 under OMG | No Comment

Each time OMG has a prank / stunt that he does you think that it cannot be beat. Last time, OMG spent 5 days in the Miami zoo.

But today, was the funniest day on radio I’ve ever heard - OMG has to hitch hike to Pompano Beach dressed like a cheerleader.

Paul had a “friend of the show”, Dino, who is a bouncer at the Versacci mantion, pick OMG up. He had bloodied towels, a bloody hammer, gay porn, women’s underwear, etc.. in his car and spent the entire time acting psycho.

OMG lasted almost an hour in the car with Dino (a.k.a. “Big Poppy”) - you could tell in OMGs voice as he went form uncomfortable to nervous to out right scared.

Sure enough, the (finally) let him in on it and OMG, while still shaken up, took it very well.

OMG - you deserve the good sport of the year award. if I ever see you out and about, I’ll buy you a drink.

Today in Rock (Oct29)

Posted on Oct 29, 2008 under Today in Rock | No Comment
  • 1965 - The Who release “My Generation
  • 1988 - Dire Straights hits #1 n the UK with “Money for Nothing
  • 1983 - Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ becomes longest-charting LP of all time when it logs its 491st week on US Top 200.

Get out and vote!

Posted on Oct 28, 2008 under Personal | No Comment

With the elections only a week away people should be reminded to go out and vote. Personally, I don’t care who you vote for and I won’t get into my stance. Get out early, go out on November 4th, mail in your absentee ballot, whatever.

It’s also not just about the president, Broward county has many other important issues on the ballot and I’m sure the other counties do.

Election Information:
Broward County Voting Information
Miami-Dade County Voting Information
Palm Beach County Voting Information
Martin County Voting Information
Monroe County Voting Information
St. Lucie County Voting Information

I think this covers the entire P&YR coverage area (not including webcasting).

Today in Rock (Oct 28)

Posted on Oct 28, 2008 under Today in Rock | No Comment
  • 1987 - Woody Herman died
  • 1989 - Aerosmoth’s “Love in an Elevator” hits #5 and Motley Crew hits #6 with “Dr Feelgood“.

Who Do You Know Famous

Posted on Oct 27, 2008 under Who Do You Know Famous | 1 Comment

Who do you know famous is starting again soon - who might call in?

The number for them to call is 954-826-4210 and they must call when the show is on the air.

Starts Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 6AM and ends Friday, November 7th, 2008 at 10AM.

  • First Prize: A one week trip to Jade Mountain in St Lucia for two
  • Second Place: 2 tickets to every Hard Rock (rock) concert
  • Third Place: $2000 Dinner for 10 in the Wine Room

Today in rock (Oct 27)

Posted on Oct 27, 2008 under Today in Rock | No Comment
  • 1958 - Simon LeBon (Duran Duran) was born
  • 1967 - Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots)
  • 1975 - Bruse Springsteen appears on the covers of Time and Newsweek

Paul is going to be jealous.

Posted on Oct 24, 2008 under Paul Castronovo, Show Topics | No Comment

Yeah, Paul is going to be jealous when he reads this.

I’ve met Steven King.

Twice.

I went to college at the University of Maine in Orono (about 5 miles north of Bangor). The first time he came to my literature class to give a lecture and a Q&A (after we read “The Body”). The second time was at a UMaine hockey celebration / rally (college sponsored since they were on the way to (and did win) the NCAA championship.

Today in Rock (Oct 24)

Posted on Oct 24, 2008 under Today in Rock | No Comment
  • 1941 - Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) was born
  • 1946 - Jerry Edmonton (Steppenwolf) was born
  • 1966 - Bob Marley returns to Jamaica
  • 1980 - Paul McCartney received a rhodium (similar to platinum) plated disc for being recognized as the best selling writing and recording artist in history by the Guinness Book of Records
  • 1989 - Hank Ballard, Bobby Darin, the Four Seasons, the Four Tpos, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Carole King & Gerry Goffin, the Kinks, the Plattrs, Simon & Garfunkel, and the Who are all inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame