Our top story tonight: Osama Bin Laden is *still* dead. But seriously, while we have every reason to celebrate, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, sing our national anthem and other patriotic songs, may we be reminded the mission is far from over. The war against terror is still going on. As a friend on Facebook …
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What Was He Thinking?
OK, football fans, you’re tired about hearing of the NFL lockout. So, you’re searching for something good. No, maybe something great. Enter -– probably the only reason I’m still rooting for the hapless Cincinnati Bengals -– Ben-Gal cheerleader Laura Vikmanis. Don’t know the name? Google her name, skim over images –- and then come back …
Reunion (Laughter is Everywhere)
The 15th anniversary of RockTrax on Rock 104 is next month. In the last few weeks and months, I’ve been recalling the moments leading up to my departure from SL-100 and the crossing of the street to Rock 104 that followed. For example, *the* moment in mid-March of 1996 — when Larry Blakeney called and …
Stephen St. James: 1973-2011
(Cross-posted from DougMorris.net.) When my wife died four years ago, a relative told me that God must have needed Cindy for a reason. Today, I tell you God must have needed Stephen St. James for a reason. Stephen has died after a battle with brain cancer. For a vast majority of Rock 104’s existence, Stephen …
The Voice
Well, folks, I think we have our first feel good story of 2011. It’s the story of the homeless former radio announcer in Columbus, Ohio, who’s looking for work. Ever since this video went viral, Ted Williams, the homeless man seen in the above clip, has been offered several jobs. Reportedly, offers include P.A. announcer …
Media Notes
Happy New Year. I hope 2011 is treating you well so far. If not, there are 360+ days for a turnaround. (Get it? 360? Turnaround? Nevermind.) Anyway, a couple of media notes in this young year.
Top five “RockTrax” NewsNotes of 2010
(Much of the following is cross-posted from DougMorris.net’s InterNotes. Just about everyone else is releasing year-end lists. So, why not the broadcast del grande? These are the top five stories involving classic rock artists of 2010.)
Aloha, Danno
Last week, I visited my parents in Tennessee. While there, I got a chance to watch the new, re-imagined Hawaii Five-0 for the first time. As I expected, this new series is a police procedural drama along the lines of NCIS, CSI: and their respective spin-offs. While many fans of the original Hawaii Five-O series …
Here We Go Again
Ho hum, more marital infidelity in the news. Latest developments involve a hometown hero. Rather than go into the sordid details — for you probably already know same, we’re bound to hear more and we’ll grow tired of hearing all about the situation — let me just throw out a couple of questions to those …
Tiger, Elin Divorce
First and foremost, I don’t root for failure (well, unless it’s That State Up North against my Buckeyes or something else to that effect). Whenever I hear of a couple “going through” a divorce, my hope and prayer is that something will trigger both parties to rethink the proceedings and make an effort to reconcile. …