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
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Flyaway To The NFL Game Of Your Choice On Us
Win our free football trip & it's up to you: Cowboys-Falcons in Atlanta, Texans-Rams in Los Angeles, Saints-Bucs in New Orleans, or anywhere else in the USA that's got a pro game on the schedule.
Football Weekends & Walk On’s Bistreaux & Bar – a Great New Tyler Team
East Texas football weekends & "Walk On's Bistreaux & Bar" on South Broadway- a great new team. Wall to wall tvs, an extensive selection of drinks, & a menu loaded with tasty twists direct from Louisiana.
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USA Today Rates Texas’ Best Brisket Sandwiches – East Texas in the Mix
We love our brisket & are passionate that we know which bbq places do it right! Especially when East Texas joints get some recognition. .
It’s 100% Official – Ringo’s Coming to the Irving Music Factory
We had it right all along! Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band will play the Irving Music Factory November 3rd. Tickets go on sale Monday 8/21. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is also coming to Dallas in December. Details in our latest concert calendar.
See Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie In Dallas On Us!
The long-time Fleetwood Mac members take the Irving Music Factory stage October 24th. Tickets are on sale now, but you can be there in Classic Rock 96-1's comped seats! Just join Rock Nation & sign-up to win.