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.
John Roberts
Tyler Police Department Honors More Than 50 of 2016’s Best In Blue
Awards salute more than 50 of the best in blue with Tyler Police Department.
Chihuahua Left in Locked Car Overdoses on Texas Couple’s Stash … Of Heroin
Proving what boneheads some people can be, a Dallas-area couple left their 4-month old Chihuahua in a parked car at a Home Depot parking lot in Texas, along with an apparently easy-to-access heroin stash!
No Texas Dates For Dallas’ Steve Miller?
Say it isn't so?!?! At this point, 41 Steve Miller tour stops have been booked in 2017, beginning in late March & concluding in mid-August, but none of those concert dates are here in the Lone Star State.
Chicago Players Make Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Despite amazing success throughout the band's almost 50 years together, it took Chicago until 2016 to officially be enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Now just one year later, the 3 primary songwriters of those incredible Chicago classics will receive another Hall Of Fame honor.
Tyler Police Officer Shane Jasper Featured in Video Humanizing Local Cops
For the past few years, we've all seen police portrayed in less than favorable ways by segments of society, including some high profile community leaders, politicians, & even a few media pundits.
The vast majority of people across the USA, especially here in East Texas, support law enforcement and recognize that those negative police characterizations are not accurate. ...
John Mellencamp Coming To Texas For Two June Shows
His new Sad Clowns & Hillbillies Tour, just announced yesterday, has 27 dates confirmed so far between June & September. East Texas John Mellencamp fans can choose to travel to Dallas-Fort Worth or Houston to see him in concert.
Metallica Tour Has 3 Texas Stops
Fresh off a "unique" performance with Lady Gaga at last Sunday's "Grammy Awards", Metallica has announced a 25-date North American tour starting in March & rolling through August. The band will be playing super-size venues, including a 3 shows in 6 nights sweep through the Lone Star state in mid-June.
Carlos Santana Is In Hot Post-Grammy Soup
He's a superstar guitarist with almost 50 years of career success, but when Carlos Santana expressed his support for Adele winning multiple Grammy Awards over Beyonce' a couple days ago, the haters went wild.
Boston Announces Tour Stop In Shreveport
Tom Scholz, founder of the legendary rock group Boston, has revealed the first 10 dates for a series of upcoming concerts, & the ride won't be too long if you want to see the band perform live. Boston's "Hyper Space Tour 2017" will touch down at Shreveport's Municipal Auditorium on Sunday April 23rd. Tickets go on-sale this Friday morning at 10.
Got Court Fines? Pony Up Or Get Put In The Pokey in Smith County!
KLTV reported on Smith County's 5th annual "Warrant Round-Up" being underway. Law enforcement is attempting to close outstanding cases where money is still owed for various court fines, typically tied to fees for probation, traffic, & similar minor violations.
Houston Super Bowl Pulls Almost 2x Grammy TV Audience
Over 48-million people watched New England finish off their amazing comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI on February 5th. That's about half the number of viewers the Grammy Awards attracted last night.
Chocolate + Coffee = Valentine’s Heaven
Three "Molten Chocolate" specialty drinks might just enhance your romance!