I grew up on the east coast, but have lived in Texas for over 20 years - two different times in Dallas-Fort Worth, a long stretch in Austin, & now here in Tyler-Longview. I married a U.T. Longhorn Nurse & we have 3 daughters who are on their own now but all still live & work in Texas. One followed her mother to the Texas School of Nursing, another’s a grad student in Accounting after going to Texas A&M, & the third went to Texas Tech & is now an Elementary School Teacher. The radio business is the only career I’ve ever had since college. It’s given me the chance to see the country & experience events that most can only imagine. For instance, I’ve had the opportunity to sit down for dinner with music industry stars from all genres: Don Henley, Little Steven Van Zandt, James Taylor, Diana Ross- even Britney Spears! When people ask about my job, I always say it sure beats workin’ for a living! Here are some of my personal “top 3s”: Musicians: The Beatles, Steely Dan, The Eagles Songs: Layla, Stairway To Heaven, What A Fool Believes Concerts: Paul McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John Movies: The Godfather (all 3), Star Wars (all 8), Dirty Harry (all 5) TV Shows: The Sopranos, 24, Hawaii 5-0 And just for laughs, here 3 things about my life that aren’t common knowledge: 1. We lived at the Jersey Shore during summers when I was a kid, so learning to surf was a must. I started when I was 10 & did it almost year round until I turned 20 & began my radio broadcasting career. 2. Thanks to a scholarship, I played small college football for DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana (offensive lineman & placekicker). John Mellencamp’s long-time guitarist Mike Wanchic was a defensive back on that Tigers team in my freshman year. 3. While working in Dallas radio from 1986-89, I also did television commentary & ring announcing for World Class Championship Wrestling. Kerry Von Erich & Freebird Michael Hayes knew me from doing promotions with 97.1 KEGL, & that Eagle connection opened the pro wrestling door for me.
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KISS Will Play in Dallas, You Can Win Tickets With Us
Rock Nation members can be there September 27th on us.
Taco Cabana Might Be Back In Tyler After 20-Year Absence
The Village At Cumberland Park looks like it's about to close a deal for another food outlet, this one with deep Texas roots!
Another Legendary Rock Show Is Coming To New Dallas Venue: KISS!
The Irving Music Factory, scheduled to open this summer, is starting to roll out concert announcements on a regular basis.
First it was a Country show, then just last week a dual-headliner event featuring Scorpions & Megadeth. Today's superstar unveiling: the one & only KISS, set to take the brand-new Metroplex-area stage on September 27th.
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Tale Of 2 Cowboys QBs – One Visiting Longview, Another Going (Somewhere?)
We all know what a sensation Dak Prescott became during his phenomenal rookie year in Dallas. Cowboys fans are speculating he'll be even better this season with a full year's NFL experience under his belt.
The fate of the star Dak replaced is still unclear...
Grand Slam Weekend Spotlights Superstars’ 4-Song Supersets
Major League Baseball opens the 2017 regular season with a triple-header of nationally televised games on Sunday, then a full slate of action Monday. Classic Rock 96-1 gets into the baseball spirit starting at 9am Saturday, when we take the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of our "Grand Slam Weekend".
Lots To Do In Longview Saturday
The forecast calls for a beautiful day! Whether you want to spend some quality time at a great family event, or enjoy a fun-filled evening of music & dancing to help a worthy cause, Longview's got you covered on Saturday.
Ringo Will Get By With A Little Help From His All-Starr Friends
His All-Starr Band will play Austin & Houston on upcoming 19-show tour schedule.
No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner- Will You Get Lucky With Powerball Tonight?
The bad news- you didn't win the $162-million that was on the line last night. The good news- nobody else did either! That means Friday night's Mega Millions top prize will be up to $175-million. Powerball tonight is worth a mere $50-million. Not enough to be worth your time running out for a ticket or 10? Better odds for the rest of us! (Not really but it sounds good.)
Tyler Detectives Asking for Help Identifying 3 Suspects in Simply Mac Robbery
$9,300 in Macbooks were ripped off by three crooks on Tuesday at Tyler's Simply Mac store.
Lottery Dream Comes True In San Antonio- Are You Next Tonight?
When logical thought is applied, it's easy to understand that the odds of winning a big lottery jackpot are astronomically against us. However, when emotions come into play, the concept of grabbing such a big payday can be extremely difficult to resist. Now comes news about someone in San Antonio holding a winning Lotto Texas ticket worth $27.25-million. That's enough to make the "wishful
New Metroplex Venue Reveals 1st Rock Show
You've probably heard about the brand new Irving Music Center in the Dallas suburb of Las Colinas. It's a huge entertainment complex set to open this summer & will include restaurants, retail stores, a movie theater, and a concert venue that can be set up as either an indoor arena or outdoor amphitheater.
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These Barbacoa Tacos Would Kill Most Appetites Even Though There’s A Perfectly Good Explanation for It
Finding "teeth" in your tacos is gross enough. Being told "sorry, but it's really ok" is just bizarre!