Lee Arnold - 7.29.2010
Thanks guys. I'll get this figured out. AARRGGHHH!!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.28.2010
I'm waiting on some pay for some side work. When I get it I will pass on a few pesos to the cause, mainly cause I like it. A conductor can only do so much and the rest of the patrons will help out. We Love You Man!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.28.2010
Lee, I concur with Dr. Tom. It appears to be occurring on WORJ only. All things must pass. I checked a couple other sources even my Media Player. Sorry to have to break you in with problems when you are starting to go live again. But, I guess it is like a transmitted signal, a few tweaks and wammer jammmer it all sounds good. Sorry to pour salt in a paper cut.
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Lee Arnold - 7.28.2010
OY!! Been having Major Computer problems lately causing me to not be live for the last 3 weeks or so. Now that that is "cleared itself up", I need to figure out this volume thing. It may be that I must buy a new computer. At least they're reasonably priced. ($400-$500). Then re-entering 7000 songs of info into the damn thing. AAARRGGHH!!!. Thanks for hanging in with me on the grand, little radio experiment, everyone. I am a one man band who still loves doing it. Time (and sometimes money) are my enemies.
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TWilliams - 7.28.2010
Wayne,same thing here...Lee,tried a couple of other stations and volume is steady . Glad youre LIVE again tho :-)
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Lee Arnold - 7.28.2010
Wayne. Is this a problem you are experiancing ONLY on the WORJ stream? Check and see for me if it's happening on "other" Live365 streams or if it's JUST the WORJ stream. Thanks.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.28.2010
Has anyone else experienced the Live 365 volume goes up and down on its own? It is intermittent but occurs often lately.
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Wayne mereck - 7.20.2010
Tommy tell Hanna that she is still spotting the good ones! And thanks for passing it on. Cheers
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TWilliams - 7.19.2010
ahh,very good Wayne ! It was a must have according to that little rocker Hanna .
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Wayne Mereck - 7.18.2010
T, got Consolers of the Lonely, excellent music. I am really ejoying it on the road to work and back. Much Grass
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Wayne Mereck - 7.17.2010
Saw Ted Nugent last night, long time listener, first concert; f**king amazing what his Trio did. They pulled off Soul Man without horns and it still sounded just as full. Of course he did all his best. Stranglehold, my happy place song, could not have been better. After all this time I saw how he got all the sounds in it out of one guitar. The man has boundless energy and all three make the place come alive. If you get a chance to see him, do it! Cheers
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TWilliams - 7.15.2010
...actually the entire record is good;certainly ORJ worthy.
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TWilliams - 7.15.2010
Wayne,try The Raconteurs "Consolers of The Lonely" . The last track,"Carolina Drama" is a powerful one,imo...
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Wayne Mereck - 7.12.2010
Love it and have it, title track really does it for me. Hamoa Beach helped me break-up with Cali. We're still friends just don't co-habitate. It is for the best.
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TWilliams - 7.12.2010
Another good one is Gomez "How We Operate"
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Wayne Mereck - 7.11.2010
Tommy, I have not but, I will check them out. I heard another good band on Letterman last week The New Pornagraphers, I downloaded their latest Album and was not let down.
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TWilliams - 7.11.2010
Wayne,have you heard any of The Raconteurs ?
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Wayne Mereck - 7.10.2010
Lee, you need to get some Umphrey's McGee in the playlist. They sound like a modern version of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express with a little brass thrown in. And you know if it aint got brass it aint got class. Let me know if you would like me to donate some tracks. It would be my pleasure. I'll do everything I can to expand the WORJ experience. And you're doing such a fine job of it now. It just gets a little better with a little help from your friends. Cheers
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Zaida Zoller - 7.7.2010
As you may have heard, Steve Bove passed away and we will miss him dearly. The benefit at Dubsdread Country Club Sunday, July 11 has now become a MEMORIAL benefit. It starts at 3 and goes to around 8p. The music will be the best and the memories will be tearful and plenty. Door: $20. All money goes to Steve's family to help w/expenses. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT AND SUPPORT THIS URGENT EVENT.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.5.2010
Thanks Bro! I don't feel much over a day over 53. I was in Tucson with a dear friend who has had a very simular life as I have since we met at Martin Marietta 25 years ago. He and his new wife gave me a birthday party which started out with plinking cans; coke cans, pepsi cans and mexi cans. Just kidding on the last one. I target shoot and am not into hunting since super markets are so much easier to get a good cut of meat at. I hope the whole WORJ family had a great celebration. Peace!
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TWilliams - 7.4.2010
Happy Birthday Wayne ! Heres to 54 more !
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Lee Arnold - 7.3.2010
A Happy and Safe 4th of July Weekend to All my WORJ Friends.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.2.2010
This IS and Always will be MY Favrite Radio Station. I just can't start my days without it. It is a good addiction. Lee may it take us to park to see the pigeons, righteous, righteous and I think it will still be fun after they legalize it. Cheers
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wayne Mereck - 7.1.2010
Much Grass, I mean it! Happy birthday USA. Do they still have the Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, MI?
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Lee Arnold - 7.1.2010
...and HAPPY, HAPPY 54!!!
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Lee Arnold - 7.1.2010
Wayne. You are the BEST!!! Have a Great Holiday.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.1.2010
54 on 7/4, some folks woudn't have taken that bet. But still rockin and lovin it! Cheers
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doug clifford - 7.1.2010
Hey Lee (and everyone) Check out Michael Burks' 'Iron Man' cd on Alligator Records. He's been compared to Stevie Ray and Albert and Freddie King. I saw him headline the Springing The Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach in 2008 and 2010-and he even let my daughter take a picture of us together.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.29.2010
Hey Lee, check out "Backatown" album by Trombone Shorty. There are a few notable tracks. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2010
Hey Lisa, should be back "Live" by the end of the day. Engineering problem in the audio chain caused me to put it on auto pilot from the server. That's the reason for the repeats. Back and wide soon.
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LISA FLOWERS - 6.25.2010
What's up, guys?? That's the second time "Ride my See Saw" has played this morning...is someone back in sick bay? Alot of repeat play the last 2-3 days, sure hope everyone's okay.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.21.2010
I'm so proud of my son. He gave me a ticket to see Uncle Ted. I wonder if here in the DFW area he will start with an "Ol West Show" and demonstrate his archery and firearms artestry? Oh, and I have so many other reasons to be proud of my son. But this one was from out of nowhere. Off to journey to the center of my mind. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 6.20.2010
Happy Father's Day to all us Fathers out there. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 6.20.2010
http://stevebovebenefit.com/ You can make a donation via PayPal at this website if you can't make it to the show.
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Zaida Zoller - 6.19.2010
Hey WORJ-ers: There's a musical benefit at Dubsdread Country Club Sunday, July 11 from 3 to 8p to help long time Central Florida resident, musician and friend Steve Bove and family with medical expenses due to a severely debilitating illness. Many musicians will be taking the stage--including Beth McKee, Juan Perez, Bobby Caldwell, Tommy Talton, Tony Battagglia, Mike Logan, Floyd Radford, Tim Kelliher and many others. It will be one huge delicious musical menu and all for a great cause. Door: $20. All money goes to Steve. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT AND SUPPORT THIS URGENT EVENT.
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Mike Zarek - 6.17.2010
Legendary P-Funk guitarist Garry Shider dies at 56 By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI (AP) – 53 minutes ago TRENTON, N.J. — Garry Shider, the longtime musical director of Parliament-Funkadelic whose funky guitar work, songwriting skills and musical arrangements thrilled fans around the globe and earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 56. Shider, who died Wednesday at his home in Upper Marlboro, Md., was known to millions of fans as "Starchild" or "Diaperman," the latter because of the loincloth he often wore onstage. Shider's son, Garrett, said Thursday that his father had been diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in late March. He then briefly went out on tour one last time but had to stop because of his failing health. "He was a beautiful man who had a beautiful heart, who loved his fans just as much as they loved him," Garrett Shider said. "I'm sure if he had the choice, he would have passed on a tour bus, because he loved playing music, playing for the fans."
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TWilliams - 6.17.2010
yeah,and no lawn mowing either Lee... :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 6.16.2010
Lee, I hpoe you are mencing quickly and have not required massive amounts of pain killers to believe it was worth it. Wait at least another couple of weeks before headind to the gym to dry lift 500 lbs at a pull, ha ha. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2010
Once again victory is snatched from the slimy jaws of defeat! It's a family affair. Cheers
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Lisa Flowers - 6.12.2010
Backatcha, Wayne...I found the blasted song on youtube...by a completely obscure UK group called "Edwards Hand". How did we ever survive without search engines?? Thanks for the songwriter info, I have been searching for it since the glory days!! Far out! Peace and Love, Lisa
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2010
Lisa, BTW nice to make your acquaintance. I hope our thread will help one of us 'ORJers have some brown matter turn back to gray and recall the version you are seeking. Peace
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2010
Lisa, John Cameron is listed as having written the song. There were a couple of artist that show up on Napster having performed the song. I listened to the teasers (30sec) but didn't hear what you are describing. Happy hunting. As for the Milk of Amnesia. I have a high tolerance and generally fear that the stuff won't put me out but, it did for all of 30 minutes. Now I know I am in Heaven when St. Pete hands me a bag of some "sumpin sumpin" that I got back in '73 that made my face feel like feces, if you know what I mean. Just trying to be PC. Cheers
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Lisa Flowers - 6.12.2010
Sorry Wayne...I thought it was Lee getting "scoped"! So sorry you didn't enjoy that expensive buzz, it lasts about 24 hours post procedure! The song is correct, but not the singer (or group)..it was a male singer,not female, with a very Greg Lake type of voice. Any clue? Maybe the songwriter? Thanks for your help!! Lisa
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Wayne Mereck - 6.11.2010
I don't remember the high and when I woke up there were no lingering effects. I had a migraine from all the sodium in the stuff I had to drink in preperation for the procedure and it came back about 5 minutes after I was awake. I was totally bummed.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.11.2010
Lisa, Cilla Black did an earlier version produced by George Martin in 1969. I hope this helps you out.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.11.2010
I believe you are refering to Agnetha Faltskog "if i thought you'd ever change your mind" Cheers
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Lisa Flowers - 6.11.2010
Hey, Lee, glad you are okay...isn't Diprovan wonderful?? Not a cheap high, though! I need your help finding this song from 'ORJ 1970.... "I will bring you flowers in the morning, Wild roses when the sun begins to shine, Sweet perfume in tiny jewelled caskets, If I thought you'd ever change your mind..." ( I think that line is the title). Very Prog-rock song, much like ELP. Minor keys and acoustically beautiful. Can you help me remember?? A VERY devoted fan!! Keep rockin on! Thanks, Lisa
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
Yah I laughed when I saw it in wikipedia while I was looking up propofol actions. It's a sedative and a amnesiac. It was one of the drugs they say did in Michael Jackson when he wasn't monitored while he was administered it by his doctor.
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TWilliams - 6.9.2010
LMAO@'milk of amnesia'...sounds like a Fu Manchu potion.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
I did find out in reading the report that I was given "milk of amnesia", which didn't work out for poor Michael. Oh yah, the doctor listed me as "competent", no drooling and diapers for a while yet.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
T, everything went well. But no hang over buzz, WTF am I paying for. I had a ride home, took the day off and was wide awake when I walked to the car, not even a little wobble. Now, since they found a diminutive, I don't make this stuff up, polyp the charge goes from $0 to god knows what. Just a couple more BMWs I get to make the payments on. ;0(
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TWilliams - 6.9.2010
Hey Wayne !Good to hear from ya bro .Hope all is well w/ya . Me n the P are alive n kickin . References are available upon request .
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
I love Alan Kalter's commercial on CBS: "I'm having one right now" ;o)
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Wayne Mereck - 6.9.2010
Hey Tommy, how are you doing? Has the prostate been acting up lately? I am going in for a "woo hoo" test this morning and I geuss they will check mine while their in the neighborhood. LOL Cheers
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TWilliams - 6.8.2010
Lee , I hope you're doing well !
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Mike Zarek - 6.8.2010
June 6, 2010 A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... This weekend, the Dr. Demento Show will have its final broadcast on KIYU, KLOO, WLVQ (QFM96), WRKH (The Rocket) and KOZT (The Coast). This was a very painful decision for the Doctor...he really hates to let it go after almost 40 years...but he has come to agree with his manager and his family that it's necessary. The broadcast has been losing money for some time. THE GOOD NEWS -- Dr. Demento intends to continue producing new shows every week for www.drdemento.com for the foreseeable future. A new one will be available Saturday morning, June 12, and more new shows will be posted every Saturday thereafter. Also...if you live in or around Amarillo, TX, you're in luck...by special agreement and due to contractual considerations, a version of the internet show will be heard weekly on KACV-FM there, at least through the summer. The Doctor wishes to express his grateful appreciation to everyone who's been listening in Alaska, Oregon, Ohio, Alabama and California, and hopes all of you will give the www.drdemento.com broadcast a try. Stay deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemented!
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Wayne Mereck - 6.5.2010
Lee, here's wishing you a fast and minimal pain recovery. Cheers Bro!
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jo - 6.4.2010
THINKING OF LEE ARNOLD.
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Wayne Mereck - 5.31.2010
We owe them so much. I didn't have to serve. I will always be grateful to Richard Nixon for getting us out of Vietnam. When I went down to the draft board in 1974, I got classified 1H. I am now working to develop systems that protect our brave Warfighters(aka soldiers) and I am glad that I get a chance to help in some way. Here's to the way of life we have become accustomed to. God Bless America
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jo - 5.31.2010
ok, so, yeah, everyone have a wonderful what is left of the holiday weekend. : )
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Lee Arnold - 5.31.2010
THANK YOU VETS!!
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Wayne Mereck - 5.29.2010
You do the same!
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Lee Arnold - 5.28.2010
Have A Happy and Safe Holiday!!
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Greg - 5.28.2010
T, I'm glad you could get off on the BJ. I guess your prostate has not grown that large yet. ---Greg
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TWilliams - 5.28.2010
Greg,the youtube piece was cool . Don't know that 105 ever was,because I did not listen to them . Thanks for the opportunity to use fuckin bj105 in a sentence once again . Almost euphoric recall ! Gotta love history .
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Greg - 5.28.2010
As promised, here is more. WLOF AM Channel 95. Here is a You Tube memory of the station. My brother-in-law was the first "Peter Jay" there, having been the Peter Jay from WHOO AM 990 when it was rock back in the 50's and 60's. He was also known as Pete Forgione and work at WLOF TV Channel 9, now WFTV. He was a booth announcer and did the "Dialing for Dollars Movie" in the morning. Link to WLOF below. ================================ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDON8NbwZpg
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Greg - 5.28.2010
Actually, the point of the BJ105 post was for listening to the old spots (commercials). Sorry if Orlando's radio HISTORY is such a sore subject for some. More to follow. ---Greg
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Wayne Mereck - 5.28.2010
Sorry but, I have to show some bias and remember the same disdain for BJ as I did in the day. I don't know any of my buddies that had it on one of the push buttons (no digital programmable radios back then). Thank God for synthesized tuning. Now if there were only enough stations that I liked to fill the 12 presets on my radio today. We move on, Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 5.27.2010
YYEEWWWW
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TWilliams - 5.27.2010
a fkn bj 105 promo !
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Greg - 5.27.2010
BTW, WBJW FM was located at the same building I worked at in 1968 when the station was WABR 1440 AM. I left there and was one of the first DJ's at WORJ FM 107.7 and WORJ AM 1270. -------------------------Greg (Anderson)
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Greg - 5.27.2010
Here is a link to Orlando's WBJW BJ105 FM. About 60 minutes of music and commercials from Nov. 1973. Enjoy!!! -------------------------------------- http://www.futurecast.com/radiostations/wbjw.htm
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Lee Arnold - 5.27.2010
Wayne, Thank you for the kind words and enormous support ( beyond the call, I might add ). Have a Great Holiday Weekend.
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Wayne Mereck - 5.27.2010
Lee, it is great to relive old times and discuss issues relevant to today. It is nice still having the family atmosphere that was fostered by WORJ in the day. And I don't know what I would do if I didn't get my inspirational every morning to meet the challenges of the day. Rock on and thanks for making it available.
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Lee Arnold - 5.26.2010
Glad to have you, jo.
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jo - 5.26.2010
glad to be a board!
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Lee Arnold - 5.26.2010
Celebrating over 7 years of WORJ Friends sharing : The WORJ "Message Board". Thanks everyone. Long May You Run!!
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TWilliams - 5.25.2010
David Byrne of the Talking Heads has filed a Federal lawsuit against Florida's talking head Governor Charlie Crist . Thank you David ! Hope you make him piss a lot of money away trying to defend his stupidity .
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Lee Arnold - 5.24.2010
Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan.
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Lee Arnold - 5.20.2010
J.C.Pierson : Thank You.
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Lee Arnold - 5.20.2010
Auntie Waverly. Welcome!! Hope you enjoy our internet Station. I Think you will. To My Old Friend Tony. Damn I wish I was in Florida and could take you up on that. I'm still living up in Wisconsin and that might be a pretty long drive.:=) I plan on moving back to the home of Thunderstorms and beach oil soon though. Rain Check!!
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Tony Seran - 5.18.2010
Lee, We are going to be in the St. Pete area on the 26th., 27th. and 28th. of this month. Let's get together and have lunch or dinner. Tony
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Auntie Waverly - 5.17.2010
Cool cool site. Where have I been to have only stumbled across this place? I've been reading all of the posts I could for about an hour and I'm kind of spacey right now. Wonderful job, Lee, can't wait to listen to the station. Congrats to Hanna for keeping a great thing going, I used to buy all of my vinyl at East-West. I also think I know the answer to someone's (sorry forgot your name and I'll be damned if I'm going to go searching for your post)question about a great station where Hanna surfaced for a sweet, short time. It was Y10-something. It's been awhile, and I know that later the station was a pretty successful top 40 station but much earlier, Hanna was on this format when the sun was shining and the music was terrific. WORJ was sadly history and I remember hearing Hanna's beautiful voice and couldn't believe how amazing the music was. My husband and I listened to her at work and then, at night, we'd sit on our balcony and watch the lake upon which we lived, and listened to her station. The guy at night also played amazing, amazing music and he was a wonderful jock, lots about the tunes. I was going to say Y105 but wasn't BJ at that spot? It couldn't be them. Anyway, I remember Lee and Neal and Doug and Steve and the Orj air staff - local radio made living in Orlando so much more of a rich feeling. Baby, now that I found you... sing along, you know the words
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Lee Arnold - 5.17.2010
Thank you for your Support Of The Mike Lyons Scholarship. Here's a Message from Mike's fiance, Susan Moore : Hooray--am happy to report that as of Fri afternoon, $435 in Mike Lyons' scholarship & I matched with another $500 (ever the optimist on last minute pledges)! Bob & EHS have done a super job--it means so much! We have a good start on next year's award. I will be attending tonite & sendout report & hopefully, pictures later this week.
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jo - 5.14.2010
thank you lee for all you do!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.14.2010
jo, Thank you sooo much. So appreciated.
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Lee Arnold - 5.14.2010
Hey Mike, Glad You Found Us. WORJ.com is my labor of love. Enjoy.
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jo - 5.14.2010
happy juan valdez's birthday!
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Mike - 5.14.2010
WOW!!! I stumbled on this station tonight and couldn't believe my eyes. I lived in Melbourne,FL in the late 60's and listened to WORJ when ever I could. I use to record the albums at 11pm on my reel to reel and still have them to this day. I am so glad I found this station and have made it one of my favorites on Live 365. Thank you for keeping this station alive.
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Lee Arnold - 5.14.2010
Rick. The Dinner Key Show was March 1, 1969. This pre-Dates L & S, HBS, and Together Promotions. I was still in Cocoa Beach. I drove down to that show.
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Rick Namey - 5.12.2010
Wasn't the famous Doors' Dinner Key show an L&S Production? Anybody remember?
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jo - 5.12.2010
still time to make check out the way lee described, and drop it by the office at edgewater high to miss lopez.
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2010
Happy Mothers Day.
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Roger Brown - 5.7.2010
Here's a great source for live classic rock music. I particularly enjoy the Grateful Dead 1974 Dijon, France show, when they were using the "Wall of Sound". http://www.tauthal.com/Archive%20Broadcasts.html
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Greg - 5.7.2010
"Stevenja - 5.2.2010 I wish that I had all my old 8-Track tapes!! =================================== If you have DirecTV, they have a "8-Track" channel that is really good. Another good one is "Rock Classics." Just for the heck of it, I downloaded a few days worth of the channels I like the most. As for what I do with Netflix, I'm not talking.
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TWilliams - 5.7.2010
Anyone else heard the new Neil Young offering "Fork In The Road" ?
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Lee Arnold - 5.4.2010
It pains me to mention this, but the Edgewater HS Foundation reports that only $125 has been donated to the fund for the Mike Lyons scholarship. It will take at least $375 more for them to be able to award "The Mike" to a deserving student. PLEASE mark your check with the notation "for Mike Lyons Award" and mail it ASAP to The Edgewater High School Foundation, Inc., PO Box 540886, Orlando, FL 32854. See More
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Bill Peacock - 5.2.2010
Listening to Humble Pie. Took me back God bless all of you for the great music and the great memories. Best part of my young life. bpeacock1@comcast.net
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Stevenja - 5.2.2010
I wish that I had all my old 8-Track tapes!!
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Stevenja - 5.2.2010
Wow...ticket pictured here on this site, Blue Oyster Cult at the Jai Lai in 1974. Was the second concert that I ever attended. Opening act was a previously unheard of band named KISS. Nazareth also played, and a all women band named ICSIS. amazing to remember some of the bands that played the Jai Lai back then !
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Greg - 5.2.2010
Sorry for the Florida typo. I'm on my first cup of coffee this AM and my eye sight really sucks.
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Greg - 5.2.2010
And now a moment of silence for the Gulf Coast. It seems that our addiction to oil is making us look like the face of a 45 year old crack whore. In a few weeks it could be covering Flordia east coast beaches.------- Greg (Anderson) WORJ FM second or third, first DJ. (69-71)
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Wayne Mereck - 4.29.2010
And the sound that I'm hearing is only the sound of the low spark of..........
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TWilliams - 4.29.2010
Behr's "We Can Fit Any Human" Shoes. You high heeled boys know what I'm talking about .
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jo - 4.29.2010
great clip!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8optOhhetso
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Roger Brown - 4.28.2010
jo - do you suppose Weird Al heard the Just Pants ad on WORJ that inspired his "King of Suede"? There's a sale on my double knit slacks today...
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TWilliams - 4.28.2010
yeah Wayne-10 bucks of hi test would make the rounds,then back to the southside where was either Frontage Rd @ McCoy AFB or Chase Rd thru the country . Orange Blossoms and girls that liked same ...ahhhh . Did I mention secluded swimming spots on Chase Rd ? . no,that was Lee talking about surfing ...ok ,driving your car up onto Canaveral Pier so that you'd have BETTER music than what they had in the pool hall there ...back in Otown,one more : going skating at The Coliseum
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2010
Ivey's and Rutlands( The only place that you could buy your Pendleton Shirt for those cold mornings Surfing ).
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jo - 4.28.2010
...two "hippie" dudes that ran the "pants USA" store in the colonial mall; and i still have the telephone number to belks in my address book. the pants usa theme song was a play on rainy day women/dylan, that sang "everybody must get pants" in a dylan voice.
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Larry G - 4.27.2010
How about the Other Door on Bumby? Gabriel's subs on Edgewater are my best still today when I'm back in town.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.26.2010
And Tommy I will never forget the runs from CP to S&S on Colonial to S&S on 17-92. That was the foreplay to the finale at Dump Road. And always with WORJ blairing out of the stereo.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.26.2010
I miss Roper's Ice Cream shop at Minnesota and Orange in WP, best damn chocolate malts, Sir Pizza and Tom's Pizza and Miener's BBQ on OBT in Fairvilla. It was the first place I ever had restaurant made Ribs and still my best memories of them. They also made the best Chef's salad with smoked meats and when I worked at Repco that was our Friday lunch place. And last but not least QP Subs on Edgewater. Thanks guys for the culinary memories, I want a Time Machine Hot Tub. ;o)
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TWilliams - 4.25.2010
LOL-"circuit" dumbass. yeah,proofread
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TWilliams - 4.25.2010
ahh yes Lee - Morrison's and Malcolm's Hungry Bear along w/Ronnie's = goood eats . Ronnie's was a good place to stop the weekend cruise thru Colonial Plaza and plan your next moves - which meant going to the Steak n Shakes on the "cicuit" as well as JM Fields lot later in the eve . 'Course Chastain's was alwats part of said cruising circuit .Infinite Mushroom & the Obliviation stores . Carnaby Shop , H.I.S. store for men and the popular S.E.X cologne that I swear to God was the same scent as Play Doh ... I miss homework and the Lee Arnold jazz selections that would make same easier .Orange Ave Drive In(before Zayre's " Fabulous Department Store " took half the land); and Pine Hills Drive In -the "Anything Goes" Woodstock event where people were swatting the bong next to the concession stand... How bout YOU ?
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Lee Arnold - 4.25.2010
I Miss Morrisons, Hungry Bear, Ronnies, Lord Chumbley's Pub, East India Trading Company, Mr. Threads, Wolfman Mason's, Pine Hills Drive-In, WPYC, OYC, The Back Door, Tom Webb, Mike Lyons, Paul Yeskel.
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Lee Arnold - 4.23.2010
Wayne, the Polls in California show overwhelming support.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.20.2010
Ah 4:20, do you think CA will pull it off in November? Biggest opponents are the growers.
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Lee Arnold - 4.20.2010
At 4:20 CDT : Tune In For A 4:20 Special. Sorry for the late notice. Computer issues.
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Lee Arnold - 4.20.2010
Wayne. I will. BTW: Happy Four Twenty Day to everyone.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.20.2010
Lee, I am enjoying the tstes of Porcupine Tree and Widespread Panic. Keep 'em comin!
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James McPherson - 4.9.2010
R.I.P. to former Sex Pistols / Bow Wow Wow manager Malcom McLaren who passed away from cancer at age 64 yesterday. The Sex Pistols definitely shook rock n' roll out of it's bloated 70's malaise and the music world was forever altered ... thanks Malcolm !
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Lee Arnold - 4.9.2010
Love Is All You Need.
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Wayne Mereck - 4.9.2010
Listening this morning I'm so full of love. And passing out a stck of WORJ plates in the day would surely make someone popular. Cheers
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David Holloway - 4.6.2010
I had an "Ear & Radio" plate on the front of my old Chevelle. Some dirt bag stole it right off the car. Fortunately I still have the "Winged Rainbow" WORJ and also have a ZETA 7 plate. I remember stopping at the studio (near Silver Star and Mercy Drive?) to pick up something and two of the DJs gave me about 10 of the Ear and Radio plates to pass along to my friends. I was popular at Edgewater High School the next day!
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Wayne Mereck - 4.4.2010
My doctor told me he saw Leon in Austin about a year ago. He said he was walking with a cane but, when he sat at the piano and the show stated he was full of energy. I wish I could have seen him. I remember him in the movie "Mad Dogs and Englishmen". He cracked me up because when he was playing guitar, wherever the camera was pointed he eventually strolls into the scene.
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jo - 4.3.2010
great warm weekend to all. mr leon russell at the plaza tonight. 9 pm
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Lee Arnold - 4.2.2010
Have A Great Weekend.
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Bird - 4.1.2010
SOMF City Band Friday April 2nd at CHEERS (the old Pitcher House). Come get your face blown off by old classic 70's rock and roll.
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TWilliams - 4.1.2010
Guys,thanks so much for the birthday wishes . I assure you it was celebrated thoroughly ! Spent some of it in what was the parking lot of the Mouse Trap in Cocoa Beach at the Reggae Festival featuring Ali Campbell of UB40 ,Julian Marley, Maxi Priest and The Supervillains . Then,back to OTown to complete the festivities .It was fun ... Caught DVA's Bart Swindle here earlier . Classic ! Good stuff,Lee ! Thanx 4 sharing
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2010
Tune in today for that April Fools Day Flash Back.
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2010
Happy April First!!
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Lee Arnold - 3.31.2010
Tommy. HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday!!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 3.31.2010
Tommy, Happy birthday Bro. Rock On and many more, Cheers!
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Don Gilliland - 3.31.2010
Very sad to hear about Alex Chilton's passing. I saw him play a few solo shows in Orlando in the late 80s. I can't remember having heard him on WORJ but somehow I discovered those first two albums in the late 70s as a 2-fer package at Record Mart. Absolutely great stuff, as was the 3rd album. Those songs just grew and grew on you until they became part of your soul. Chilton himself often dismissed those albums as flawed but I think the legion of fans that revered the records prove that they are indeed classics. His solo stuff was a mixed bag but he could still entertain a crowd. I saw him play a show in Orlando in the early 90s. He first gained fame at the age of 16 with "The Letter" as a member of the Box Tops, so it seems like he's been around forever, yet he was only 59 when he died. Another one gone too young.
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TWilliams - 3.31.2010
awww-thanx jo !
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jo - 3.30.2010
thank goodnees for longer days!! it gives me some extra day to wish tommy and clapton a happy birthday! happy birthday tommy! and clapton!
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Mike Zarek - 3.28.2010
Glad I could help. Thank you for you dedication to something we all love.
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Lee Arnold - 3.28.2010
Mike, Thank you so much for the donation. Much needed and appreciated.
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Steve Baione - 3.27.2010
I read last week that photographer Jim Marshall had died. What a great job to have and what a great job he did. You can find a gallery of his work online at Wolfgangs Vault.
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Lee Arnold - 3.26.2010
"This Just In" Via: Robert S. Carr Now we can honor our late friend Mike Lyons in a way that will make a lasting difference. The Edgewater High School Foundation has officially adopted "The Mike", a $500.00 award in Mike's name to be given to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in communications or journali...sm. To support this award in Mike'...s memory, send a check (with "Mike Lyons Award" written on the memo line or with a note attached) to the address below. Donations to the EHS Foundation are tax-deductible. And please: Share this with others who knew Mike. The Edgewater High School Foundation, Inc. PO Box 540886 • Orlando, FL 32854 https://www.ocps.net/lc/north/hed/parents/Documents/EHS%20Foundation%20Brochure%202009-10.pdf
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Wayne Mereck - 3.26.2010
Lee, my pleasure. All is well here in the DFW area. May WORJ.com go on and on. Thank you for keeping it alive. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 3.26.2010
Wayne, Thank you so much for the donation. Much needed and appreciated. I hope all is well with you, my friend.
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Lee Arnold - 3.26.2010
Thanks Tommy.
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Wayne Mereck - 3.26.2010
Been kind of slow on the board lately. But, we always come home. I hope all is well everyone. Cheers!
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TWilliams - 3.26.2010
back at ya Lee ! sounding real good so far in 2010 .
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Lee Arnold - 3.25.2010
Love you guys.
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Lee Arnold - 3.18.2010
Thank You Alex. R.I.P.
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Calvin Seiler - 3.18.2010
One night in '74, I heard the most amazing song on WORJ. It was Big Star's "September Gurls". The next day, I picked up both BS albums, '#1 Record' and 'Radio City' and was hooked. Those, along with '3rd/Sister Lovers' are among my all-time favs. Thanks, Alex, for the music. You will be missed. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/mar/17/memphis-musician-alex-chilton-dies/
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Rick - 3.8.2010
Listening to "You Never Know Who Your Friends Are" by Al Kooper. Listening to the lyrics. Hmmmm
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DAVID CONOVER - 3.8.2010
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. THANK YOU SO MUCH RODGER FOR POINTING ME BACK SO I COULD READ EVERYONE'S POST. HE WILL DEFINITELY BE REMEMBERED AND MISSED. R.I.P MIKE
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Roger Brown - 3.8.2010
David, I know you are new here, so it's not your fault to not know. Mike Lyons left this physical world last October, after several months of battling pancreatic cancer. There is not a day we don't miss him or have fond memories of how he touched our lives. you can search back about 8-9 months and find out more. The rest of us are still here and welcome you to the asylem.
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DAVID CONOVER - 3.7.2010
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MIKE LYONS? DID HE HAVE A BROTHER WHO WENT TO LEE JR OR EDGEWATER HIGH? IF SO HOW IS HE DOING?
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TWilliams - 3.7.2010
Kerry , nevermind the cobwebs , we AARP eligible all get by w/a little help from our friends . Welcome aboard and stay tuned !
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Kerry - 3.6.2010
T, many of my memories are foggy these days. The details of things and why I think I remember something are often completely gone. Maybe its the kind of music that I feel certain I do remember that make me think that Hanna had moved on to another station. I remember jazz, which I've always loved, and r&b and other kinds of low key stuff that makes me think that it couldn't have been WORJ. Regardless, I guess the point is that I also remember her and yes, she was a wonderful radio professional. Thanks for helping me clear away a cobweb or two - the attic is still covered with them, but any help if welcomed.
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TWilliams - 3.6.2010
Never one to argue w/a lady , if you got here after Feb 1981 , youre right . After that date that lives in infamy , frequency 107.7 did not play any more rNr . But hey , I'm from the southside , things are maybe a little foggier here . If youre here now,stop by East West on Orange Ave n see Hanna !
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Kerry Rhomberg - 3.6.2010
T, thanks for your quick response. Sadly, that can't be the answer. I don't know much, but I do know that by the time Ariel, (my husband) and I got to Orlando WORJ was gone. We actually came to town to be with my two sisters who got to town in 1972, just after college (they're twins). They had all of the WORJ gear, a license plate that Sharry had upside down on the front of her car, etc. Believe me, we're the daughter of musicians, music was and is important to us. WORJ was sorely missed and I never heard the end of it. That's how I know that Hanna was on a different station - they told me about her and I was so excited when I found her somewhere else - she had been assumed long gone. I am digging the online WORJ, and lament that I was not here for it before it left the air. Not a biggie, just found the site and figured I'd ask.
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TWilliams - 3.6.2010
Kerry , the catnip didnt damage your memory too much , it seems . You must have arrived right after the heyday of Lee's original No. 1 ranked powerhouse WORJ . Hanna was indeed on after the morning show ,(thanks to Lee ) and the name of her lunchtime show was "The Blue Plate Special" . I was personally fond of that daily delight , and discussed same w/Hanna not too long ago . If you're in Hanna's East West store to this day , above the front door is a Zeta 7 license plate prominently displayed upside down , as was the practice after further corporate music meddling brought an end to what once was the dominant FM frequency in these parts . For more Orlando radio history , try www.cflradio.net .
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Kerry Rhomberg - 3.6.2010
I may be wrong, but I don't think so. I got to Orlando just in time to hear about a great radio station that was no longer there. Of course, that station was WORJ. Although there were other rock stations in town, I soon became bored with them. However, I do recall a station, and I'd swear that Hannah, or at least a woman named Hannah - how many djs in one town named Hannah are there going to be, that's why I think they're one and the same - anyway, there was a really cool station that played quite a wide variety of music, including songs I hadn't heard on the radio before or since. If I'm not mistaken she was on in the slot after the morning show that ran at least until sometime after noon. I remember listening to her at work, and I left work by 1 in the afternoon. I remember really digging the station and Hannah's show, it kept me sane and I really looked forward to getting turned on to new stuff and great older stuff that I might have missed. Sorry to ramble, but I hadn't thought about this in years and I'm blanking on the station but I know I'm not making it up. My husband and I also used to listen after dinner, sometimes we'd leave the radio on until like 10 or 11, until we crashed. Who does that these days. I remember the guy who was on at that time really knew his stuff and was a great dj too. Maybe another alumni? Do I eat too much catnip, back in the day or does anyone know what I'm talking about?
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Lee Arnold - 3.5.2010
Tried Some EQ Tweaking. Hope it helped.
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TWilliams - 3.5.2010
I hope that wasnt too graphic for this time slot
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TWilliams - 3.5.2010
I think youre right Wayne . There is a difference . Kinda like Duncan Sheik means the same thing as Mountain Dew ,only totally different...
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Wayne Mereck - 3.5.2010
Tommy, I am noticing that the sound is a bit more "fuzzy" than usual from Live365. Not so much reverb action. I don't get an increase when I open more windows. Since other audio I get from the Internet sounds crisper my guess Live365 is the culprit.
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TWilliams - 3.4.2010
Stream is fine IF I dont open another window , or do anything else 'cept listen..like,just coming to this page 'chops up' the tune playing.Did notice yesterday a difference in the way the player starts . Just a guess , I'm thinkin LIVE 365 hired an ex govt employee to 'improve' things...kinda like Zeta 7 was the new,improved ...NOT !!!
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Lee Arnold - 3.4.2010
Stream Fine at my house. Any better today?
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TWilliams - 3.3.2010
Anyone else having trouble w/the stream ? I'm getting pieces of tunes here w/a reverb type effect that was certainly cool in 74 when you didnt have a quadrophonic receiver...not cool now
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Wayne Mereck - 3.1.2010
I unfortunately was not able to catch much of the Anniversary Celebration but, I did catch Randy Newman. I learned a bit a trivia. I never knew that Central Florida beat out New York City to get him for a live broadcast. Thanks Lee and may we rock on. Cheers
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Roger Brown - 3.1.2010
A Stellar day in the annals of internet broadcasts, Lee! Kudo's and thanks for all the effort you took to make it happen.
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Lee Arnold - 3.1.2010
Thanks Tommy. Glad you enjoyed it.
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TWilliams - 3.1.2010
Great Birthday broadcast Lee ! It was not only good to hear you interacting via intros ,It seemed the mix was special . Then again , the capcha required to post did just pop up as 'DJ LEY'...which of course did'nt surprise me one bit ! Good to catch Mike n Doug late last eve also . Doug sounds exactly the same to this day .
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
I Hope Everyone Enjoyed This Sunday As Much as I Did.
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susan moore - 2.28.2010
keep getting error w. connection...darn
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
This is an actual unscoped air check of Doug Van Allen and Mike Lyons from 1973. Not bad quality from a 37 year old reel to reel tape.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Time Warp going On Right now.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Coming up in a few minutes we have a taste of the Doug Van Allen and Mike Lyons Shows from 1973.
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jo - 2.28.2010
what a freaking awesome day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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susan moore - 2.28.2010
Lee: thanxks so much for remembering Mike--hard to express in words, how much it means to have him back where he always wanted to be.Leslie tells me she caught one of his shorts (Lounge Lizard, perhaps?)this AM.I missed it.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Hudson/Ford On Now.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Right Now : Randy Newman Is On.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
Gary Wright LIVE on now.
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Lee arnold - 2.28.2010
If anyone had trouble getting in, I just Just Doubled my capacity. Try again. It's Only money.:-)
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Jim McPherson - 2.28.2010
Listening to the Poco broadcast right now ! Forgot that they were actually the opening band for John Mayall for that show. I just saw John Mayall last weekend at the 4th annual Brews BQ street fest in downtown Orlando. Great show ( even if local attorney Daniel J. Newlin did introduce him as John May-Hall ). John is 76 years old now and still layin' down the blues ! Kinda comforting to know that Mayall, Poco and WORJ are still around today and still kickin' out the jams !
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2010
IT'S ON!!
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Lee Arnold - 2.27.2010
Tomorrow, Sunday, February 28th Marks the 3rd Anniversay of the Return of WORJ Radio. That is the day we launched our IRadio Version of the Rare Medium That's Well Done. We Will be Doing Some Special Things THIS Sunday. Tune In.Special Broadcasts Will Kick Off around 10 AM CST (11 AM in Florida) with Poco Live from The Orlando Sports Stadium (10/27/72). Live Broadcasts From Poco : Gary Wright : Randy Newman : Emmy Lou Harris : Hudson/Ford : Heartsfield : Michael Stanley Band : and Special little treats throughout the day.
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Lee Arnold - 2.26.2010
Nice Catch on the Bodeans/Jeff Beck similarity, Tommy. Love when someone notices.
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TWilliams - 2.26.2010
Happy Birthday Johnny Cash .
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TWilliams - 2.26.2010
...don'tcha just love it when you're addressed by most all your proper nickname/slurs ? I know I do . lmfao...
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Lee Arnold - 2.26.2010
Hippies, Beatniks, Slackers, Malcontents and Freaks of all Stripes Welcome. Sunday, February 28th Marks the 3rd Anniversay of the Return of WORJ Radio. That is the day we launched our IRadio Version of the Rare Medium That's Well Done. We Will be Doing Some Special Things THIS Sunday. Tune In.
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TWilliams - 2.26.2010
Lee,your ear is as sharp ever ! Caught "All The Blues' & "Blanket" back to back this morning - I'd say they are as close as Joe 'Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way & Steve Miller's "The Stake" -and I'm even more certain now that Bright Eyes ripped off Santa Claus is Coming to Town ...thanx man !
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Jim McPherson - 2.25.2010
Happy Birthday Jo ! :)
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TWilliams - 2.25.2010
ahh...less than a little knowledge is dangerous.
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jo - 2.25.2010
one can never get enough education i say! yesterday, i learned to blow a sandwich toothpick (the one with the swirly thing on the end of it)through a straw across the room in a dining establishment; with well wishes from the wait person. you can never learn enough i say!!! wonderful days to each of you!! thank you again for the wishes!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.24.2010
A long distance Happy Birthday, many more rockin years. Cheers!
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jo - 2.24.2010
thanks! you cats are some pretty cool buds!
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Lee Arnold - 2.24.2010
jo. HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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jo - 2.24.2010
; )
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TWilliams - 2.24.2010
Yes,I agree on the new tunes . Good stuff - keep em comin ! Also, a Happy Birthday to the unstoppable jo today !
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Lee Arnold - 2.23.2010
Hey Tommy. Thanks for the Feedback. I love The Bodeans record. "All The Blues" guitar sound reminds me of Jeff Beck's Blanket. Rick Birkbeck and Friends is a real treat as well.
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TWilliams - 2.22.2010
Lee, the new Bodeans is a treat . I think my fav is 'All the Blues' so far...caught a couple of Birkbeck's tunes as well this evening .
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Lee Arnold - 2.22.2010
WORJ.com is Playing some New Tunes from Orlando's Own, Rick Birkbeck and Friends. The New CD is called, Calling Home. Central Florida folks from back in the day will remember Rick from The Snooks. Check it out. Cool new music.
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Don Gilliland - 2.18.2010
I will also join the chorus of those urging people to support locally owned stores like East-West. Hanna was a legend, not only for her wonderful radio voice, but also for her great record shop and personality. She and East-West were definitely one of my inspirations for opening my own shop so many years ago. How I ended up running a secondhand bookshop in Bangkok, Thailand (Dasa Books) I'm not sure, but I think part of that is from being inspired by people like Hanna and Roman and also Craig (the "Crunchy Armadillo" himself). If I was still in Orlando I'm sure I'd be supporting East-West and my other retail brethren. Long live the indie store!
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Lee Arnold - 2.17.2010
If You're A Bodean's Fan, I have a Treat For You. WORJ.com is Playing Tracks From The "NEW" Bodean's Album, "Mr. Sad Clown", Tonight and Tomorrow. WorldWide Debut.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.15.2010
Last purchase I made at East-West Records before leaving CF was a couple Level 42 CDs back in '94.
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TWilliams - 2.15.2010
LOVED Hanna's lunch time sets - "The Blue Plate Special" .More than once was late back to class cuz you just HAD to hear it to the end .
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jo - 2.15.2010
smiling about hanna!! and wayne- thin mints and caramel delights. no hydrogenated anything, so that means they count as healthy!!!!!
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Doug Clifford - 2.15.2010
Yes I agree with supporting your local independent record/cd store. However in Gainesville, the guy said he couldn't get Eclection and it took him a month to get Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks Live"( I prefer the original-more 'organic') because he didn't have enought orders to do an order. By the way Hannah, I remember once promoting your show "Wake Up With A Girl-Hannah-tommorrow morning at 8".
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hanna - 2.15.2010
thanks, lee, tommy and all my friends that remember my lil record shop...still plugging along for almost 39(!) years. it's fun and surreal to be selling vinyl to a brand new generation. and it's amazing to be able to listen to so much new music...still as brilliant and lame as it's ever been. wherever you are...wherever you live...don't forget your LOCAL independent music shops. WE NEED YOU!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.15.2010
Too late! I already have purchased four boxes of shortbreads. Mmmmmmm
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jo - 2.13.2010
beware, the gs cookies are out in full force :)
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Lee Arnold - 2.13.2010
East-West Opened their first store in Winter Park in 1971. The South Orlando location,that they're in now,opened in 1972. Almost 40 years turning Orlando onto great music. Stop in and say Hi to the always wonderful Hanna ( a WORJ DJ from back in the day).
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Lee Arnold - 2.13.2010
Support your local independent Record stores, if you're lucky enough to still have one. In Orlando, that IS East-West Records.
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TWilliams - 2.13.2010
Cool stuff guys . Theres also this cat named Craig Michaels that is in the business of internet sales . I kinda like the old fashioned go-to-the store thing and really enjoy going to East West to see Hanna for treasures . She's quite the gem herself .
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Wayne Mereck - 2.10.2010
Doug, I also like DeepDiscount.com, great selection and free shipping along with reasonable prices on CDs,DVDs and other stuff.
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Doug Clifford - 2.10.2010
Ex-weekender Doug here. Have recently learned of an amazing place to get regular and obscure CD's. It's cduniverse.com. Anybody remember Eclection or Stone Country (with Steve Young)? They had both. Fair prices too.
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TWilliams - 2.9.2010
Happy Anniversary Neal . btw-you playing Todd Rundgren before school gave us an 'in' w/the very coolest girls way back then
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Neal Mirsky - 2.8.2010
Back in February 1973, I was making the long drive out to the studio in Harlem Hights to do my very first show on WORJ. It was about 5am and Mike Lyons played Monty Python's "Argument Clinic". I almost drove off the road from laughing so hard. I've been a hugh Python fan ever since. Thanks for that Mike. I miss you every day.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.7.2010
At least on my first picks. Just like they say when you take a test, you go with your first instincts.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.7.2010
Well I was 3 out of 4. I should have known Pinball Wizard would have to be in the set. Most excellent visuals. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 2.4.2010
Steve, IT IS!! BTW: Nice to see you here.
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Steve Baione - 2.4.2010
You will Not be able to stay home, Brother. You will Not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out. You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip out for a beer during commercials, Because The Revolution Will Not Be Televised!!! Lee, I like this theme. It's about time, isn't it?
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jo - 2.4.2010
hey everyone, peace and tunes, hope everyone is doing alright! (sung by mark farner of course! ;)
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Lee Arnold - 2.3.2010
Tommy, glad you liked it.
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TWilliams - 2.3.2010
nice little tribute set to the 'Day the Music Died " , Thanks Lee
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TWilliams - 2.3.2010
while listening to the radio y/day,heard a comment about Brian Johnson bashing Bono . Decided to look it up and found a story with the headline "AC/DC's Brian Johnson bags Bono and Bob Geldof for public charity work "-personally,I'm of Brian's train of thought-how bout you ?
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Zaida Zoller - 2.3.2010
Was just in Memphis for the Int'l Nat'l Blues Challenge and saw Craig Michaels. HOLY SMOKES! Craig, dude, yer skinny!! Got a picture to post if I can figure out HOW!!!
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Jim McPherson - 2.1.2010
Cool vid of Tin House performing " Morning Dew " from one of their reunion gigs last year ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1swf-WrtGI8&feature=related
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Charlie Spencer-Lane - 1.31.2010
I collect bootlegs, mostly live stuff. I recently made contact with a guy who calls himself "Redbear." We did some trading and I scored some very hot shows from a place called the Joint in the Woods. I found your site because apparently several of these shows aired live on your station. George Thorogood - David Johannson, Johnny Winter, the guy from the rocky horror picture show, and a bunch that were audience recordings including Chuck Berry. The WORJ shows were of an extremely great quality and they really really rocked. All told I got 12 shows from the Joint. Anyone care to tell me a little about this place? Must have been a hell of a club. Anyone have anything from the Joint in the Woods that I haven't mentioned, let me know and we'll do some trading. I'm Charlie Spencer-Lane. Thanks.
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Lee Arnold - 1.30.2010
Thank you, John.
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John Aseff - 1.30.2010
Listening to Monty Python's Argument clinic from Matching Tie and Handkerchief on WORJ. I know that album by heart. I wore it out in my senior year of high school.
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John Aseff - 1.30.2010
Listening live. Haven't heard Mountain for far too long. WORJ is still amazing!
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Jim McPherson - 1.28.2010
A YouTube video of Led Zeppelin performing " Immigrant Song " @ the Orlando Sports Stadium 8/31/71 ... from the bootleg known as Florida Sunshine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2c-mqXwig&feature=related
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Jim McPherson - 1.27.2010
Nice ! ... just heard " You Burn Me Up And Down " by We The People ... haven't heard that in forever ! Just doin' my part trying to keep the Central Fla. listening numbers up. : )
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Lee Arnold - 1.26.2010
Thanks for the feedback guys. Sometimes I just need to know.
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TWilliams - 1.24.2010
Good Morning ORJ ! Yes,it is so nice to have our beloved station blasting away into the 21st century . Good to hear from Doug and Leanmean also . How's the sign on the tailgate working jo ?...
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Wayne Mereck - 1.24.2010
Lee, I was just sittin here having a cup of coffee and enjoying .com this morning. Checked in here and sawit has been a while since the last post. I have to say listening to WORJ makes me feel like I am back in CF. As long as you feel like doing this, I will do my best to be a listener/supporter. Cheers
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Leanmean - 1.18.2010
I just posted this (WORJ) Web address on Facebook's site called Growing Up in Orlando before Disney. If you go there, you will see lots of us are still here. I think I'm the first one who posted about WORJ. WLOF is the biggie at the moment on the site because it was the only station that played rock music before WORJ. Dick Camnitz (Dick Shane) is a frequent poster and put up a WLOF Top 40 sheet. It's a pretty amazing site if you lived here before Disney! This site (WORJ) might get a few more posters now that folks on FB know about it! Long live Rock - and WORJ!!
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Doug H - 1.15.2010
I used to listen to 'ORJ in the early-mid 70's and live in Orlando now (moved here in the early-80's). If I held the antenna on my parent's AM/FM cassette in the kitchen just right, I could pick it up in Titusville. When I was 14, I used to stand there and listen like that for hours, mesmerized. I've lurked here for a couple years now and listen to the online station now & then. What I like about it is it has the same eclectic feel of the original, and even now I heard a couple new artists I checked out as a result- just like the old days. Thanks for the memories and all the hard work that goes into keeping this going now. This station was a big part of my "musically-formative years".
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jo - 1.14.2010
i think there are still many in small spaces of orlando who are still here, who simply just are not aware that worj is online. i talked with some folks at the les dudek show, and they were pleasantly surprised to hear of it! maybe i will write worj.com on my spare tire (back of truck) for a week or two and see what response i get...
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Roger Brown - 1.13.2010
Lee, methinks fewer and fewer of the original late 60's to mid 70's listeners are still in central Florida. Now, it's "central Florida and THE WORLD!" (I'm still here for a few more years)
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Lee Arnold - 1.13.2010
March First Is the Anniversary of the First Listener of WORJ.com tuning in and hearing our little IRadio version of WORJ. Our Baby will turn 3 years old in less than 2 months. The listening has really exploded World Wide in the last 3 years, but the Orlando Area listening has gone down considerably. Has it passed it's time of relevance with the listeners that it was actually launched for? Let me know what you think.
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Roger Brown - 1.10.2010
I'll throw Behind Blue Eyes into the running.
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Wayne Mereck - 1.10.2010
Thanks Jim, In my picks for SB halftime, I would like to change My Generation to Won't Get Fooled Again. I figure Baba O'riley, Won't Get Fooled Again and Who Are You are all CSI show themes and I just really like Eminence Front.
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Jim McPherson - 1.10.2010
Great time at the Les Dudek show last night ! Les still plays smoking guitar and is in fine voice as well. Zaida and Jo, good to see you as always ... Wayne, ran into Gary Moffatt there, said to tell you hello.
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Craig Michaels - 1.9.2010
Zaida - I was hoping you were still planning to come up for IBC... my favorite event of the entire year. I hope it warms up a bit in the next ten daze or so... we're having record lows here (went down to 8 last night. 8, with nothing after it). Matters not, though - it's, to my ears, the best music event of the whole year!
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Zaida Zoller - 1.9.2010
Craig: see you in Memphis on the 21st. I will be a judge that night in solo/due competition at Mr. Handy's Blues Hall. Can't wait for IBC - going to be great. But I bet it's even colder since they backed it up a couple weeks. YIKES!
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Zaida Zoller - 1.9.2010
Hey - all you Orlando ORJ-ers - hope you can make it to McWells tonight (Sat. 1/9) to see LES DUDEK. Gonna be a great show. Starts around 8 p.m.
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jo - 1.8.2010
how spectacular would it be if tina turner was involved? some acid queen rocking the half time!
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Wayne Mereck - 1.6.2010
Baba O'riley, Who are you, My Generation and Eminence Front
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Craig Michaels - 1.6.2010
Howzabout a little WORJ/Superbowl speculation? The WHo are playing at halftime, and history suggests we'll get about a ten minute medley of four song snippets. If you're The Who... which four songs? Here's a starter guess... My Generation, Won't Get Fooled Again, Pinball Wizard and Love Reign O'er Me. Leaves out a LOT of classics, though...
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TWilliams - 1.6.2010
Hey John ! Happy New Year ! I hope Santa was good to you and all is well in Hotlanta .
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DAVID CONOVER - 1.5.2010
I wanted to ask Bird if he was in the band Somf City that played here in Orlando. If so do you recall playing at Edgwater High school somewhere around 1980? My girlfriend and I had a great time and I always wondered what became of them. Hope to find out soon.
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DAVID CONOVER - 1.5.2010
Happy New Year to everyone! Thanks for all the music and memories. My original WORJ license plate hangs proudly in my house. It is still in mint condition. I wanted to know if anyone could remember if one of the DJ's lived at 2217 Helen street (across from Princeton Elementary) in a duplex. I lived next door as a kid and I think I remember him saying he worked at WORJ. We gave him a kitten that only had three legs but could get around as good as all the other kittens. I may be completely off base but I thought I would throw it out there. It would be neat to find out who that was. I love reading all the old memories. My mom worked at Jordan Marsh for 22 years and my dad worked for the Sentinel Star in the printing department. Thanks for keeping WORJ and old central Florida alive.
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John Aseff - 1.5.2010
Hey Tommy! I hope all is well.
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Lee Arnold - 1.5.2010
Thinking about, Tommy Boy. Please take care.
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TWilliams - 1.4.2010
Thanks Lee . I assure you all is as well as can be here . My absolute best wishes to you and all in this unique family you've brought together . I'm sure I'm not alone in believing the site and the music enrich our lives .
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Lee Arnold - 1.4.2010
So glad that you are all right Tommy. I was concerned.
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TWilliams - 1.4.2010
nice girl theme 2day Lee...which leads to the question : Is every woman like a sock on the jaw ?
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TWilliams - 1.4.2010
Hey Lee ! I'm alive n kicking . Been busy w/work , and went to see the DR to get another shrink . I sit n tell him bout my weekend but he never betrays what he thinks.I hope all in the family had fabulous holidays !
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Lee Arnold - 1.3.2010
Tommy, Where have you been? Everything Good?
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jo - 1.3.2010
gosh lee, i feel like its my musical birthday with all this j- tastic music you are sending out! jgeils, jj cale.
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Don Gilliland - 1.2.2010
Hey Bird; turning you on to the Residents was just my duty. Craig was the one who had turned me on to them, so I was following his lead. Did I ever tell you about the time I went to the Ralph Records (the band's label) office in San Francisco? One guy running the place. Very nice, but a bit evasive about answering questions, in keeping with the band's mysterious nature. Yes, I'm still in Thailand. Just got back from a trip to Myanmar last week. You can see photos on my site: www.bangkokdazed.com
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Wayne Mereck - 1.1.2010
Aw heck, I hear you get a couple of Perriers into W and he's a hoot and Laura make a helluva peach cobbler.
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jo - 1.1.2010
Happy New Year!!!! stay out of the bushes!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.31.2009
Lee, I'm gonna have to start leaving over the pages in my Road Atlas to keep track of all the states I am going through. Sure helps brighten up a gloomy wintery day. Jo, I ould tell Carla to check out the link you sent, but she stays away from her computer as much as possible. I do remember reading on the board that there was an article about the house where the stage used to be. Happy New Year!
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jo - 12.31.2009
an article about the sports stadium i ran across - http://www.cwfarchives.com/Location.php?pageNum_events=0&totalRows_events=109&id=13
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Lee Arnold - 12.31.2009
Wishing Everyone A Happy and Safe New Year.
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Lee Arnold - 12.30.2009
Thanks, Roger.
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Roger Brown - 12.30.2009
Nice women/girls theme today, Lee!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.30.2009
Jim, that was really funny. The mature bands do need to come up with germane shows. Not exactly to the extent of comedy, just more in the day. As much as I hate to admit it, we are a long way from the '70s, at least in body. ;o)
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Roger Brown - 12.30.2009
For any Deadhead fans out there, Crazy Otto (the band that opened for NRPS at the Plaza) will be at Legends Sportsbar for their New Years Party, starting at 10 pm. $10 cover. Legends is on Orange Ave., across the street from ORMC hospital. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/crazyottobandorlando
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Jim McPherson - 12.29.2009
This is funny stuff ... Tim Hawkins - Old Rock Star Songs ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnPINGavPP0
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Lee Arnold - 12.29.2009
TWOFER TUESDAY
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Craig Michaels - 12.28.2009
Guess the band will be scurrying out of town! The Residents show here in Memphis is Feb 4... fifteen bucks at a hall that can't possibly comfortably accommodate more than a hundred or so people... We'll have to compare notes after the two shows!
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bird - 12.27.2009
I just checked and the Residents are performing Feb 5th at the Variety in Atlanta. Tickets $25. I will be there.
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bird - 12.27.2009
THE RESIDENTS live? Where? I would go to that in a New York minute. Don, you are the one who turned me on to the Commercial Album, remember? "There's something I must tell you, there's something I must say, the only really perfect love is one that gets away". That was my favorite album to listen to in my apartment while swilling beer alone circa 1981. P.S. Don, you still over there in Thailand?
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Lee Arnold - 12.27.2009
Playing lots of MY FAVORITE songs today on WORJ.com.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.26.2009
It is truly my pleasure, my friend. I may actually be a bit selfish. I do not know what I would do without having my days start with the music that has always put my head in the right place. I do sincerely appreciate you. Namaste
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Lee Arnold - 12.26.2009
Wayne, my friend, your continuing financial support of WORJ.com and my efforts are beyond the call of duty. Thank you so much. Your support is appreciated more than you could ever know. 2009 was an extremely tough year for me financially and your consistant help is mind boggling. Please have a great holiday and the best New Year possible.
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Lee Arnold - 12.26.2009
Roger. Thanks my friend. Truly appreciated. Have a Great New Year.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.25.2009
Merry Christmas!
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Don Gilliland - 12.24.2009
Craig; you absolutely MUST go to that Residents show and report back. Like you, I can't believe they are actually playing in public; wearing giant eyeballs or some sort of disguise I would assume. They were definitely one of the more offbeat bands of the past 30 years. Remember "The Commercial Album" they did? All songs were one-minute in length. Brilliant stuff.
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Jim McPherson - 12.24.2009
My pleasure Lee ! ... thanks to YOU for keeping the Music Alive ! Merry Christmas to you & yours ! : )
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Lee Arnold - 12.24.2009
Jim, Thank you so much. Have a wonderful Christmas. Here's to keeping the Music Alive!!
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Lee Arnold - 12.23.2009
Merry Christmas To All.
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Rick - 12.23.2009
There are no rules. There is no contest. There is nothing to enter. There is no way to win. The object is to find the pickle.
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jo - 12.23.2009
congrats wayne!! =D
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Bird - 12.22.2009
It's Bird from SOMF CITY checking in. We played at the old Pitcher House and had a great time. Jim, thanks for coming out and good to meet you. We also played at the Tin House Ranch the weekend before and had a good time; there were a lot of really old school Orlando musicians there playing their a**es off (although Floyd was absent and has announced his retirement from gigging).
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Wayne Mereck - 12.22.2009
A very fitting tribute! Kudos Lee, nothing will fill the whole in your heart, but you are definitely pouring in some good tunes to help make it a little more shallow, Cheers!
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Lee Arnold - 12.22.2009
Wayne Mereck, figured it out. "Sets of songs with titles that start with the letters of M I K E L Y O N S seems where it is headed" was his guess. We are playing every song in the library, alphabetically, for each letter in Mike's name. Just my way of saluting and remembering my dear friend Mike. Wayne : You are hereby Crowned, "The First To Figure It Out".
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Wayne Mereck - 12.22.2009
Lee, you are most welcome. I hope you and Gay enjoy a good cup while listening to your artistry of assembling tunes. Does this mean I figured out the theme?
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Lee Arnold - 12.22.2009
Wayne, Thank you so much for the coffee. Truly appreciated. Have the most Wonderful of Holidays. BTW: You are very intuitive. :-)
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jo - 12.22.2009
message....i'm...
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jo - 12.22.2009
ok,here goes, songs with at least one vowel in the title that share the STORY of the night of Christmas, however it is kinda like find the pickle, spelling mike lyons with the 1st letters of the songs. (Merry Christmas, that's just from me)
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Wayne Mereck - 12.22.2009
M I K E L Y O N S seems where it is headed
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jo - 12.22.2009
find the pickle?
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Lee Arnold - 12.21.2009
Not Merry Christmas, but on the right track, kinda.
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jo - 12.21.2009
ok, songs with at least one vowel in the title that share the expression of the meaning of the message of the night of Christmas, with Merry Christmas on the side.
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jo - 12.21.2009
love, world love. peace on earth.
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jo - 12.21.2009
not trying to put meaning in a box...
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jo - 12.21.2009
although, i am thinking that "the meaning" of Christmas may be taking some form here, musically...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
By joRJ, I think you may have it!
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jo - 12.21.2009
till, it all finally spells out Merry Christmas. a musical Merry Christmas!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
Sets of songs with titles that start with the letters of MERRY CHRISTMAS and in that order. whew!
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jo - 12.21.2009
first 2 letters of song...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
M E R Y C H R I S T M A S, I Left out redundant letters in my last try, this time only ones that occur twice in a row
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jo - 12.21.2009
by the time you are done your music will have spelled merry christmas w the first letter of the song sets and a fair balance of multi cultural world music from a day gone by? or something like that....
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Lee Arnold - 12.21.2009
Getting Warmer.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
Songs that start with M E R Y C H I S T A S
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TW - 12.21.2009
seems you're playing sets of songs that all 'share' with each other...lmao @ Craig
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Craig Michaels - 12.21.2009
Ah! Playing nothing buts songs that have at LEAST one vowel in the song title!
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Lee Arnold - 12.21.2009
Starting at 5:00 PM(or so), WORJ will be doing something special. See if you can figure it out. It should last through Christmas. First to figure it out will be crowned, "The First To Figure It Out".
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Wayne Mereck - 12.21.2009
I remember getting to Tampa Stadium early in order to get a good location. The big screen was up and I was trying to figure out what it was for. Then as it got a little dark some test patterns were being put on the screen and it reminded me of a demenstration of the Videobeam at Stereo Corner. It was then that I looked around and noticed the video cameras at the front of the stage. I told Laura that she was about to see the biggest TV she ever saw. During the concert I also remember being impressed by the HUGE drum set that surrounded the drummer. Sort of reminded me of Rick Wakeman and his keyboards.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.20.2009
That was a great concert. The Tull-e-vision was a new concept at the time. Advent was pioneering projection TV with their Videobeam. Ian Anderson had a great time with it. They had 3 or 4 cameras at the front of the stage and he used them all. The young lady that I took to the concert had promised me it would be one of the best I ever saw, and to date it has been. We didn't know they were going to have the video and I still remembe Ian looking into the camera as if he were looking straight at you. Thanks for jarring that memory.
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Jim McPherson - 12.20.2009
Never cease to be amazed by the stuff you can find on YouTube ... like this clip of Jethro Tull performing " Too Old To Rock n' Roll, Too Young To Die " at Tampa Stadium on July 31, 1976. There's also about a half dozen more clips from this show over in the Related Videos section. I believe this was the tour that they introduced " TullaVision " on, anybody remember this concert ? ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80LJTeto8MQ&feature=related
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Craig Michaels - 12.19.2009
If Santa's really watching, he may skip all of Memphis on my behalf...
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Lee Arnold - 12.19.2009
Naughty or Nice? Remember Santa is watching.
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Jim McPherson - 12.19.2009
Great party last night with the SOMF City Band at the place formerly known as The Pitcher House ! The house was packed, the band was hot and the libations were cold ... what more can you ask for ? Saw some faces I hadn't seen in ages, probably a few more there that I just didn't recognize ... too many years and too many beers gone by ! Zaida, good to see you as always ... I promise I'll make it down to McWell's here soon.
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JIm McPherson - 12.18.2009
Jo, " Seasons In The Sun " belongs right there next to Bo Donaldson's immortal " Billy, Don't Be A Hero " in the Schlock N' Roll HOF !
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Craig Michaels - 12.18.2009
Okay, so I'm looking at The Memphis Flyer, local entertainment weekly, to see if there's any interesting shows forthcoming. Little, small club called The Hi Tone has some great acts from time to time, and I see that in February, they have The Residents listed. If you're familiar with The Residents, you can understand how amused I was at that... can't be THE Residents... and if you're not familiar, suffice to say that the Rock HOF could devote a whole wing of "musical weirdness" to them. I checked their website out of morbid curiosity... and oh my gawd. The Residents are playing in Memphis at a small club in February. Where's my eyeball?!?!?
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Wayne Mereck - 12.18.2009
Long before air guitar was in vogue, how many school desk tops were used to beat out the Surfaris' "Wipeout" it should be enshrined in some way. I believe I remember hearing a bluegrass version played, quite interesting with some banjo and mandolin thrown in.
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jo - 12.17.2009
i would like to toss in a nominee if i may. terry jacks for his 1974 smash "seasons in the sun".
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Wayne Mereck - 12.17.2009
If nothing else this stimulation is helping ward off dementia ;o)
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Craig Michaels - 12.17.2009
And, while I don't know names, I believe I've heard/read more than once that the string of hits from Ohio Express, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Kazenetz-Katz Super Circus and probably a few others that slip my mind at the moment were all cranked out by the same group of musicians. As far as the pop charts in the middle sixties, these guys were dominant!!
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Mike ZArek - 12.17.2009
..and my campaign will be for the induction of Tony Burrows. Who is Tony Burrows? Well, he's the lead singer of 5, that's right, FIVE bona-fide hits. That's 4 more than Percy Sledge and 3 more than Blondie. He often gets overlooked as the 5 hits he sang lead on were by 5 different "one-hit-wonder" bands: ** "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)", Edison Lighthouse, #5 (April 1970) ** "My Baby Loves Lovin'", The White Plains (July 1970) ** "United We Stand", Brotherhood Of Man (July 1970) ** "Gimme Dat Ding", The Pipkins (July 1970) ** "Beach Baby", The First Class (October 1974) .... 5 hits, 5 bands.. now how could you *not* include him in the HoF????
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Craig Michaels - 12.17.2009
I'm starting my campaign right now, lobbying for Rick Dees. C'mon, man... "Disco Duck" is as classic and HOF-worthy as it gets...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.17.2009
Probably, I mean how can you beat "All I Want Is A Hula Hoop"
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
Hell, Journey deserves to be in the RRHOF as much as ABBA, they were definitely more " rock n' roll " and they sold a gazillion records but Rolling Stone has made no secret over the years as to how much they despise the band so it'll probably never happen. Same thing with Rush ! Same thing with Grand Funk RR ! And too many others ! I actually like some songs by ABBA, I just can't view them in the same company as The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan, Springsteen, etc., etc. Seriously, next year it's gonna be Alvin & The Chipmunks !
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Wayne Mereck - 12.16.2009
Seminole County is ok, I'm just glad I grew up in Orange County. Earlier I said ABBA and should have said what's next The Captain and Tennille an The Carpenters. By definition it could happen............what a world, what a world!
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
Craig, there is nothing strange about Seminole County prohibiting poker when you remember that Seminole County also prohibits women from having tits.
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
By that standard, I guess ABBA does deserve to be in ... they have definitely contributed to the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock music providing a clear definition of what rock music *isnt'*.
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
From the www.rockhall.com site: Induction Ceremony and Process - Election of Inductees - Leaders in the music industry joined together in 1983 to establish the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. One of the Foundation’s many functions is to recognize the contributions of those who have had a significant impact on the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock and roll by inducting them into the Hall of Fame.
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
I think the best point that Times article makes is that the hall simply has no definition as to what it wants to be. Is it celebrating innovation, notoriety or record sales? There's a myriad of artists still being snubbed on any of those three platforms...
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
Good article from the NY Times on the ABBA vs. KISS debate ... http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/abba-vs-kiss-the-eternal-debate-continues/
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
Jim, thanks for the link on the fronton. Sure seems silly for a county to "prohibit poker," as was mentioned in the story... especially when the county allows gambling on jai alai, horse and dog racing, etc. Probably one of those goofy laws that was written way too long ago as a knee jerk reaction to something, but it seems like the county would do well to review their stance on something like that.
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
Had myself "one of those nights" last night, one of those fantastic music evenings that just happen by the grace of fortune now and then. It was freezing ass cold outside, 29 degrees or so by 9pm. However, Mr. Michaels had a touch of cabin fever, and as such, put on a long sleeve shirt and a warm coat and braved the cold to trek up to Beale Street. Not much happening, but Delta Highway, one of my very favorite of a promising crop of newish, youngish blues bands, was playing at a little hole in the wall called The Blues Hall. Holy cow. Caught them on as good a night as could have been. They were completely nuts on right from the start (and they knew it, which always helps... love it when good musicians wind up showing off for one another on a night when they know they have it). As the evening wore on, for whatever reason, a LOT of Memphis area musician/dignitary folks happened to stop in, so the stage got a little crowded at times with guest players. Where there were 25 people watching the first set, there were 200 for the second set... 200 people in a room that comfortably holds about 75. Good, good craziness, band and guests all knocking it down... Fella sitting next to me at the bar is a big deal blues fan from Boston - he assures me that not much is happening in the blues world in Boston - and we had a great time, great conversation, and a few too many Crown and sodas. He said the show last night was literally among the ten finest shows he had EVER seen, including a lot of big deal names. The band was so good that people in the bar were high-fiving complete and total strangers just for the joy of what we were experiencing together. Hot and cold, all on the same night, and wandering home at 1 in the morning (it was cold, significantly cold, had-a-buzz-and-still-knew-it-was-cold kind of cold) was a fine and fun experience!
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
While they're not my cup of tea, I haven't got as much of a problem with Abba's induction as I do with the discussion we had a while back about who ISN'T in there. I guess there's certainly room for argument whether a band like Abba belongs in a "rock and roll" hall of fame... but by the same token, they certainly sold a few boatloads of records, and I know a lot of people who have them on a "guilty pleasures" list of acts they enjoy. Maybe it will open the doors, as it were, for other deserving pop bands, like the Monkees or whatever. Hmmmm... maybe they can get Alice Cooper to do a good Abba medley at the ceremony!!!
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
It's unlikely that ABBA will even perform at the RRHOF induction ceremony, seeing as they've gone on record saying they'd rather be remembered as they were and have turned down numerous offers to reunite. Also, one of the girls now refuses to fly. Hell, Alice Cooper has been around as long as ABBA and is still going strong today ... bet he'd have no problem getting up there and giving a kick ass performance ! I'm wondering if Jann Wenner put ABBA in there as a way to stir up some controversy and exposure ... it wouldn't be the first time the RRHOF has been accused of padding the bill with " name " stars, at the expense of more deserving artists, to sell more dinner tickets.
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Jim McPherson - 12.16.2009
Craig, looks like the Jai-Alai Fronton got a stay of execution at the last moment ... apparently, a buyer with deep pockets has come forward and it will remain open for now. Here's a link ... http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-jai-alai-stays-open-20091216,0,2075331.story
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Craig Michaels - 12.16.2009
Shew... Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges inducted as performers. At least Genesis finally gets in, righting a great wrong there. Maybe they should make a new policy where all the performing inductees have to perform a song from one of the other inductees... could be kind of interesting hearing Jimmy Cliff covering something from, say, "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway." Abba covering The Hollies would be about the least of the damage done there, possibly...
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
TITTIES AND BEER!! TITTIES AND BEER!! TITTIES AND BEER!! TITTIES AND BEER!!
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Mike Zarek - 12.16.2009
It gets worse... I just realized this one. Abba: In ... Neil Diamond: Not ..
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Craig Michaels - 12.15.2009
Abba abd The Stooges inducted at the same time... holy shit... now I wanna be your Waterloo?????
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Jim McPherson - 12.15.2009
Nominating ABBA is just a big " FUCK YOU ! " to a lot of other bands who are way more deserving ... someone's got some explainin' to do !
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Wayne Mereck - 12.15.2009
ABBA, Carpenters and Captain and Tennille just don't bring Rock to mind in any fashion.
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Mike Zarek - 12.15.2009
ABBA, In... Kiss, Out... WHAT THE FUCK?
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Mike Zarek - 12.15.2009
ABBA???? #$*&@#A*^% ABBA???
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John - 12.15.2009
Just happend apon this blog and wanted to let you know, The SOMF City Band will be at the Picture House in Maitland this Friday the 18th 2009 for there annual Christmas Bash!!! Starts at 9:30 No Cover Charge
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Craig Michaels - 12.15.2009
Good Sir Lee - For your consideration... might be fun to do a "Classic Feature Album" day. I think it's been a while, though I may have missed it...
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Lee Arnold - 12.15.2009
It's A Twofer Tuesday.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.15.2009
I remember hearing the name of ZZ Top and laughing, I though "they named themselves after rolling papers". I had never heard of them before that concert which was before they released Tres Hombres, which got a lot of air play.
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Roger Brown - 12.14.2009
Y'all are right,'73. My typo.
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Steve Baione - 12.14.2009
Wayne & Roger; I was at the same Deep Purple show 6/16/73. I remember because it was my 16th birthday. I also went to the Led Zep show 5/5/73 and Pink Floyd 6/29/73. Three GREAT shows within 6 weeks.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
I remember going to my second concert a couple of weeks later, it was Pink Floyd doing some of their early stuff and finishing with Dark Side of The Moon tunes. That was the week before I had my 17th birthday.
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
Roger, That was the first concert I ever went to. I couldn't believe my parents let me drive to Tampa for it. I remember when they anounced Billy wasn't going to play and ZZ Top was filling in to open and Blue Oyster Cult also played. I thought it was in the summer of '73.
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Craig Michaels - 12.13.2009
Zaida, we obviously saw a lot of the same shows... EWF at the Jai Alai was great, and if I remember right, Firefall was actually opening for legendary blues guitarist Roy Buchanan; not sure who matched the two acts, but it was a heck of a show anyways. The Elvis Costello/Mink DeVille/Nick Lowe show was classic. The afore-mentioned Tom Petty concert was a killer... P-Funk... and leave us never, ever, ever forget Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Relax!
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Lee Arnold - 12.13.2009
Thanks guys. Glad you're enjoying it as much as I am. :-)
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Roger Brown - 12.13.2009
That Savoy Brown set brought back memories. Tampa Stadium, June 16,'76. Deep Purple closed the show. Richie Blackmore tried to smash his axe on the canopy support post and instead collapsed the canopy. ZZTop replaced Billy Preston's spot on the bill. Good times indeed. BTW: I just saw a ticket stub for this concert go for $74 on ebay. Original concert price was $6.
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Jim McPherson - 12.13.2009
Wayne, I second that emotion ! Hearing a 3-fer of Mountain a little while ago made my day ... thanx Lee ! : )
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
Lee, I don't know what I would do without WORJ.com. It has kept me from going crazy reviewing a Prime Item Development Specification full of military mumbo jumbo for a sub-system design I have to bid. The music has been great, as usual, this weekend. Cheers!
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JIm McPherson - 12.13.2009
Craig, haven't heard of what they plan to do with the Jai-Alai Fronton property yet, I'll try and keep you posted. Kind of curious as to what's going to become of the old Amway Arena once the new one is finished also ...
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Wayne Mereck - 12.13.2009
I actually watched a couple of Jai-Alai matches there. My very good friends father was Costa Rican and also a high school english teacher in Melbourne. He would actually grade all the players, A to E, on the sports page in the Sentinal. It was great going with him since he could explain all the intricacies of the sport. What a fast moving sport. I fondly remember those outings. I am sorry to hear that it has come to an end. He also turned me onto Costa Rican coffee that he would bring back from his visits home, probably why I still love it to this day. Cheers!
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Jim McPherson - 12.13.2009
Hey Zaida, good to see you last night too ! I wouldn't have even known about the show if it wasn't for your e-mail updates, thanks for keeping us posted on Cent. Fla. musical happenings ! Tommy put on a really fun show, it was great to see him looking & sounding so good. And Lee, he said to tell you hello !
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Lee Arnold - 12.13.2009
I saw Springsteen there as well as The Mama and the Papas. Sad to see it go.
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Zaida Zoller - 12.13.2009
Jim: I saw Earth Wind & Fire at the Jai Alai Fronton and Firefall when Mark Andes from Spirit was playing with them as was Michael Clark from the Byrds. Never forget that one.
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Zaida Zoller - 12.13.2009
Jim: great to see you and Bobby last night in Daytona Beach at Tommy Talton's solo gig. The music was GREAT and certainly worth the drive. Thanks for the glass of wine too! Blessings.
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Craig Michaels - 12.13.2009
Has there been any mention or talk about what will become of the jai alai building?
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Lee Arnold - 12.12.2009
On WORJ.com,It's A Ménage ŕ trois Weekend!!
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Jim McPherson - 12.12.2009
Today marks the final day of buisness for the Seminole Jai-Alai Fronton in Casselberry, which is closing it's doors after 47 years due to increased competition from casinos and Internet gambling. Always kinda sad to see another long time Central Fla. landmark bite the dust but the times they are a-changin' I guess. I actually only ever went to a couple of Jai-Alai games in my life but I sure saw a lot of great concerts there ... Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, on the Damn The Torpedos tour in 1980, is a particular stand out. What are some of the shows you guys & gals remember ?
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Craig Michaels - 12.10.2009
Chevy might not have been the drummer they wanted, but let's see either Becker OR Fagan take a fall like Chevy could!
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Wayne Mereck - 12.10.2009
And shudder to think if Becker and Fagan had decided to become comedians, would we have been realin' through the years? ;o)
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Jim McPherson - 12.10.2009
Can you imagine ? ... actor, comedian and SNL alum Chevy Chase was ( almost ) the drummer for Steely Dan ! From his Wikipedia profile page ... " Chase played drums for a time with the college band The Leather Canary, headed by school friends Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. At the time, Chase called the group "a bad jazz band", but Becker and Fagen went on to success after they changed their band's name to Steely Dan. Chase is gifted with absolute pitch.[1] He played drums and keyboards for a rock band called Chamaeleon Church, which recorded one album for MGM Records before disbanding in 1969 ". According to Chevy, he knew he wasn't really cut out for the job and told Becker & Fagen that they should find a better drummer. Probably just as well; the first season of SNL wouldn't have been the same without him, because he's Chevy Chase ... and we're not ! : )
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Lee Arnold - 12.9.2009
Good New smashing Pumpkins song for FREE at http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/
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Lee Arnold - 12.8.2009
Blizzard Turned the Station Off. Power Lines Were Down. Back Up and Rocking Now. DAMN!!!
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TWilliams - 12.8.2009
29 years now since John Lennon was taken by a sick son of a bitch . Boiling his ass in oil every day since his terrible deed wouldnt come close to a fitting punishment ...R.I.P. John
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Lee Arnold - 12.8.2009
Back Up and Rocking. Tech problem solved. :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 12.7.2009
Lee, my days would not start off right without a dose of WORJ.com. My cup of CR coffee and great tunes get me ready for another day at the "fun" factory.
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Lee Arnold - 12.6.2009
WORJ.com just passed the 40,000 listening hours mark. Thank you one and all for your support.
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jo - 12.6.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGLRR-T_eg&feature=related
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jo - 12.6.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCk3ahvdOrU
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Craig Michaels - 12.4.2009
Yeah... pulled out Ian's first solo album, always a favorite... with the original version of "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." Hearing him sing, "You got the rhythm, you got the speed, mama's little baby likes it short and sweet..." MUCH better that my Mom is not up on stage. Much.
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Craig Michaels - 12.4.2009
I've (regrettably) gotten all used to my heroes becoming grandparents and all, but for some reason, Ian Hunter at seventy is a real boggler! Maybe it's because my Mom is seventy, and much as I love her, I'm having a difficult time imagining her up on a rock and roll stage, shakin' her stuff... Actually, maybe it's a good thing that I can't imagine that...
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Don Gilliland - 12.4.2009
Craig; yes, VERY hard to believe, but Ian did in fact turn 70. But he still sounds, and looks, about half that age. He and the surviving members of Mott the Hoople reunited for a show in London last month. From the review I read in Mojo Magazine, it was an amazing performance. Old age? Only a state of mind!
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Jim McPherson - 12.3.2009
Hey Tommy, good to see you and Zaida last nite too ! Probably should've hung out where you guys were at a little more ... my ears are still ringing lol ! Joe put on a good show; he's got such a great tone, no matter what guitar he's playing. It was a little bit hard not to miss Steven singing, especially on the Aerosmith tunes but it was cool to hear a relative obscurity like " Sight For Sore Eyes ". Too bad not many folks were their to see it ... HOB doesn't really do much to promote it's shows ... but if any of you get a chance to see him, I highly recommend it !
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Steve Baione - 12.3.2009
RIP Eric Woolfson of Alan Parson Project. One of my favorites.
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TWilliams - 12.3.2009
Good to see you @ HOB last nite Jim ! How bout the number of guitars Joe Perry used ?...the instrumental where he played the left handed Fender was my favorite.
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Craig Michaels - 12.2.2009
Ian Hunter turns SEVENTY?!?!?
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Don Gilliland - 12.1.2009
Jim, I agree with you about Jeff Beck's "Live at Ronnie Scott's" album; a great set. I also recently picked up the new Ian Hunter album, "Man Overboard" and it's fabulous. Ian turns 70 this year and it doesn't sound like he lost anything; still has that fire and passion. Great tunes and lyrics.
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TWilliams - 11.30.2009
tuned in just in time to read the board as 'Blanket' was playing . Beck is Beck-the vocals reminded me of Amy Lee .
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
gawd... Ozzy's voice is wrecked...
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
Jim: Blanket is on the blu-ray...
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
Beautiful rendition of Here Comes The Sun by Paul Simon, with David Crosby and Graham Nash providing backing vocals... Even tho Graham looked like he was going to float off in a poetic dream any second....
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
Stevie Wonder just cranked out Superstition with Jeff Beck at the RnR 25th concert. Does anyone know if that's ever happened publicly before?
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Mike Zarek - 11.29.2009
The RnR HOF 25th Anniversary Concert is on HBO right now.. Paul Shaffer is not on stage, thank God.
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Jim McPherson - 11.29.2009
It sucks that they didn't include " Blanket " on the CD for Jeff Beck ... Live At Ronnie Scott's, but the track is available as a FREE download at Amazon.com. You may have to install the Amazon downloader to get it but it's worth it ... they've got lots of other cool free downloads you can get. Here's the link for " Blanket " ... http://www.amazon.com/Blanket/dp/B001Y0RK0I/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1259510747&sr=301-1
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Lee Arnold - 11.28.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThZN70KNfi8 Jeff Beck with Imogen Heap on vocals. This song is Simply Wonderful. Heap's vocals are haunting and Beck's Guitar work is Amazing. The song is called Blanket. Must watch.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.27.2009
not sure why the set around 5:30 CST made me think of Frau Blue-ker?
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Lee Arnold - 11.27.2009
In Honor of his 67th Birthday-WORJ.com is presenting a Jimi Hendrix-Electric Ladyland Special at 2 P.M. EST Today. Enjoy!!!
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Lee Arnold - 11.26.2009
Hope Everyone Had A Great Thanksgiving.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.26.2009
Thanksgiving would not be complete without "Alice's Restaurant" Thanks Lee and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Cheers
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TWilliams - 11.26.2009
While "In My Life" plays on our ORJ , it is most fitting to send out the very best wishes to all in the family . Hope everyone has an excellent holiday !
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Jim McPherson - 11.26.2009
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving today !
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Steve Baione - 11.25.2009
Hello Everyone. Just wanted to check in and say Happy Thanksgiving to all. Be safe if you are traveling to see loved ones. Enjoy your day.
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Lee Arnold - 11.25.2009
God How I LOVED ARBY's. Pink, Fresh, Cooked and Sliced in front of your eyes. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to ALL of You, My WORJ Friends.
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Jim McPherson - 11.25.2009
There's still good music being put out but you'll rarely find it at the AMA's or any of the other awards shows ... and if you do it's a fluke ! Corporate run public radio is a joke ... all " designed by committee " artists and songs that are Auto-Tuned to within an inch of their life. I like Taylor Swift ... she's a cute kid and she's got talent, I don't begrudge her her success but she's not the only game in town. Another young singer by the name of Diane Birch put out a stunning debut album called " Bible Belt " recently ... it's a real throwback to the days of artists like Carole King and Laura Nyro but I've heard very little about her in the media ... guess there's room for only one media darling at a time ! It's not like the days when almost everyone was given a chance to be heard, listening to WORJ.com radio really makes you realize what's been lost over the years !
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Yellowstone - 11.25.2009
I agree with what Lee said about the AMA's. Whitney was great, coming back from the dead zone, most everything else was pure CRAP. What in the heck are they going to play for oldies in the future? I see that Taylor Swift is still riding the wave of "good will" after her attack by a thug. Well, WTF, it is what it is. Thank God we grew up with the good stuff that has a very long shelf life. Reminds me of what Arby's roast beef was at one time, a real beef roast sliced in front of you. Now, it's some lab made square block of pressed something hidden from view. Seems that most of todays music is computer made and processed with fillers instead of real ingredients.
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TWilliams - 11.25.2009
ok, I made part of that up . Lee was working that day ...I'm sure we've all had a moment when we'd like to give something to the politicians that give to us
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TWilliams - 11.24.2009
just heard on the local 11 o'clock news that 40 years ago today Major Nelson and Jeannie were married in Cocoa Beach . They also said something about still trying to apprehend the young long hair that spiked the punch of Gov. Claude Kirk at the reception held at the Mouse Trap ... Lee ??
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TWilliams - 11.24.2009
pssst Jim -Mike Logan told me they could very well be @ Tin House Ranch the 14th...THAT will be the show to attend
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Jim McPherson - 11.24.2009
Heard a rumor that Central Fla. legends SOMF City will be playing a reunion gig Dec. 18 @ the Pitcher House in Fern Park. I believe it's also the PH's 35th anniversary. I missed the last couple of shows they played there, I think this one could be epic !
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Wayne Mereck - 11.23.2009
Unfortunately the only standard in the music industry is the gold standard. I admit after seeing Taylor Swift on SNL, I was taken with her ability to keep up with the seasoned SNL regulars. I must admit I haven't laughed that hard at SNL in a long time and not really since. I agree with Wynonna Judd, that she is not ready for all the prestige that is being layed on her. I figure in time with maturity she will be a great entertainer, but now is a flash in the pan. I'm not sure how long her yellow brick road will be.
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Lee Arnold - 11.23.2009
Tommy. It was depressing.
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TWilliams - 11.23.2009
a waste of electricity , huh Lee ?
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Lee Arnold - 11.23.2009
Wrote on my facebook page : A rare combination of "Lack of Talent" met "Lack of Passion" on last Nights AMAs. Other than Whitney Houston, the entire evening was such an indictment of everything that is wrong in the Music Industry Today. Style over Substance. Production over Passion. Made Me Sad Watching. Just My Opinion.
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TWilliams - 11.22.2009
Attended the benefit last nite for long time OTown musician George Linson,who passed recently . Like the Mike Lyons benefit , thousands of dollars were raised by the house packed by those that loved and admired George . Just a month or so ago George was invited on stage to jam w/Tommy Crain and my memory of him will always be the smile on his face as he packed his harp and tambourine into a small bag at the end of the evening and left the club with a spring in his step . Most fitting that the stage that he built and played on that nite is now adourned w/a large sign -"The George Linson Stage" . This was all organized and put together wonderfully by our own Zaida Zoller , who consistently brings us quality , intimate shows . Zaida - you are truly a Rock n Roll Angel !
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Mike Zarek - 11.21.2009
Here's some more info on Chastain's... apparently a quite large family and they maintain a website. http://www.chastaincentral.com/content/restaurant.html
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Rick - 11.20.2009
My first job was at WHOO, back in the 60s. As far as I remember, the glass booth over SOBT in front of Chastain's belonged to WKIS 740 AM, not WHOO.
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Craig Michaels - 11.18.2009
Al Green is still going stroing... he released an album, "Lay It Down" in the early part of 2008, and to my ears, he still has the voice and soul he always had. Really good album. Al also performed at this past year's "Memphis In May" music fest, and despite the fact that it was cold and rainy and dreary, he put on a set that just blew the crowd away. He sings so easily! Great stuff, and nice to know that one of Memphis' most famous exports still has it when he feels like it!
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
Blue eyed soul is a good thing Maestro . Al Green was even better !
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Lee Arnold - 11.18.2009
The Hall and Oates was just for you Tommy. :-)
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
I'd donate it all to WORJ.com
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
...wish I had a dollar for every sheet of wet sand paper I used in the summer of 76
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TWilliams - 11.18.2009
Abandoned Luncheonette ! nice Lee
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Lee Arnold - 11.18.2009
Today is Artist X 3 Day on WORJ.com. I hope you enjoy!
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jo - 11.17.2009
Pete Forgione, amazing.
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TWilliams - 11.17.2009
Thanks Greg for adding to the trip down memory lane . It's always more fun w/friends !
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TWilliams - 11.17.2009
thats good stuff too jo ! thanx 4 sharing,as always ! cpl more of my memories of WHOO/Chastain's - received a crystal radio kit for Christmas one year . It was a funny little device , and , would pick up WHOO and WLOF usually simultaneosly . Of course this was maddening , especially if you'd been waiting for your fav tune to play .Chastain's was the lunch stop each day the summer of 76 when I worked at a body shop on SOBT and ORJ was playing "Abandoned Luncheonette" incessantly . My boss knew I was growing to hate that album , and would turn the damn shop stereo up everytime another cut would play . Now, Lee is playing it all over again and I actually enjoy it !
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Yellowstone - 11.17.2009
Here is Chastain's after they built the glass tower. http://www.chastaincentral.com/content/restaurant.html
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yellowstone - 11.17.2009
My brother-in-law, Pete Forgione, the first Peter Jay at WLOF worked at the radio station at Chastains. Yes, he also worked at WFTV and did the "Money Movie" and the "Dialing For Dollars Movie." I packed away plenty of meals there myself. Here is another link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cledry/3640774391/
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jo - 11.17.2009
tommy : http://www.cflradio.net/990_WHOO_AM_1.htm
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jo - 11.17.2009
tommy whoo used to broadcast from that tower. stories i have been told say the traffic report was also given from that tower. that tower was indeed a landmark of central florida. the restuarant served many a city dignitary, kind of like how ronnie's used to be. that's all i know, only as i was told. now grandma can tell ya some stories...!
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TWilliams - 11.16.2009
good stuff Wayne ! thanx bro
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Wayne Mereck - 11.16.2009
I remember a friend's parents taking us there to eat. They told us stories of how they would drive by in the early to mid 50's during their dates and honk their horn and flash their lights for the DJ to see.
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TWilliams - 11.16.2009
Very interesting bio about Bob Andrews . It also reminded me of the glass tower in the parking lot of Chastain's Restaurant on SOBT . I asked my Dad about it when I was a kid & he told me that at one time Chastain's was a "high class" restaurant w/their own radio show broadcast from the tower . Anyone else know anything about this ? Lee ? Greg ?...
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Yellowstone - 11.16.2009
Bob Andrews, a long time radio man in Cenrtal Florida, has passed away over the weekend after a long and painful battle with cancer. He was one of the first people I worked with in radio at the age of 16. He also worked at the old WORJ AM station in Downtown Orlando. Bob was a kind person that had the respect of all who knew him. Here is a link to his radio history. God rest his soul. ============================ http://www.cflradio.net/bob_andrews_bio.htm
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jo - 11.14.2009
thank you lee for this excellent Saturday music : )
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Mike Zarek - 11.12.2009
Filters are always one step behind... nature of the biz
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Wayne Mereck - 11.12.2009
Sad truth; that for every measure there is eventually a counter-measure.
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Lee Arnold - 11.12.2009
That was weird.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.12.2009
Should have seen when Lee had to do a daily kleening of Viagra ads. Then he installed the security software. Like other prophylaxis: 99.9% effective.
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jo - 11.12.2009
wtf, over?
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Wayne Mereck - 11.11.2009
Bad Robot!
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Craig Michaels - 11.11.2009
How the hell did THAT get by???
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TWilliams - 11.11.2009
just heard that Les Dudek is coming to town ...
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Wayne Mereck - 11.11.2009
jo, please email me ad5qg@yahoo.com
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jo - 11.11.2009
marky ramone @ club firestone friday 13 part of anti pop music fest marky ramone's blitzkreig. $15 advance, $18 day of show. the ad says they will be playing all the classics!!!!!
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Roger Brown - 11.9.2009
Along the same thought trail as Tin House, I was thinking about another local band, New Days Ahead. They openned a few concerts & did a few gigs at the Hospital Lounge. After the band broke up, Don "Dumptruck" Hanna did some one man shows, with guitar, harmonica, and bass pedals. Anyone know what became of them? Not much to be found online.
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Roger Brown - 11.9.2009
FYI: Tin House will have a "by invitation only" concert/party/campout this Saturday at the Tin House Ranch. For an invite and details, go to their Myspace page.
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Craig Michaels - 11.8.2009
Hmmmm... Governor Mack does have an interesting ring to it...
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Wayne Mereck - 11.8.2009
Watched SNL last night and saw Talor Swift, what a doll and so talented. She kept her own with the seasoned players. All I can say is Miley who? I heard all the hype about Taylor and now know where it comes from. She should be around a long while.
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Joe G - 11.7.2009
I saw Dina's question about Steve Mack on the board and Lee's response and thought I'd but in my two cents worth since I've known Steve for several years. What I'm about to write should be okay with him since it's pretty much common knowledge around north central Florida. Steve definitely was involved heavily in radio here for a long time, but has other interest now. He found that he preferred producing creative commercials rather than doing a show. Many of us really tried to get him to get into politics because he was a respected regular on several local talk shows by both parties. He just rolled his eyes at us. I do know he has some connection with the uncle sam and disappears out of the country every now and then. Other than that, he likes to create websites and works closely with a polio group and several doctors in the Marion County area. I guess that's enough, other than paraphrasing Lee in saying he is in good health, happy as a clam and he's well liked by many people here. I hope that fills in a few of Dina's blank spots.
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Lee Arnold - 11.7.2009
That was fun yesterday. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
Lee, I know it's your day, so some other time, since you played Porcupine Tree, one of my new faves, how about some Umphrey's Mcgee and Widespread Panic?
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
all i can say is DAMN!!!!!!! Cheers!
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Jim McPherson - 11.6.2009
Awesome playlist this afternoon, Maestro ! I'll take an " It's All About Lee " day anytime ! : )
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
I knew I had a good idea when I decided to work from home this afternoon, but Lee you making it even more worth it!
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Wayne Mereck - 11.6.2009
Lee, I'm sufficiently Breathless, I can never get enough Capt. Beyond. I think you turned me on to them. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 11.6.2009
Steve is alive and happy in upstate Florida. He still dabbles in Radio up there. He occasionally graces this board.
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Dina - 11.6.2009
I guess I zigged when I should have zagged when I typed a request yesterday... I was asking: Whatever happened to Steve Mac? I liked all the guys on WORJ, but I really liked the way he put the music together.
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Lee Arnold - 11.6.2009
Today I'm Playing Most of MY Favorite Songs on WORJ.com. I hope everyone enjoys my Faves.
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Wayne Mereck - 11.3.2009
Sure was nice having a visit from the Sanzini Brothers
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Rick - 11.2.2009
Pat Travers rocked the house at Lake Eola band shell Saturday night. If you missed it, sorry. It was an awesome free show!
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Lee Arnold - 11.1.2009
Thanks, guys.
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TWilliams - 11.1.2009
yes,real good stuff 2day Lee
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Wayne Mereck - 11.1.2009
Ah Sunday, nice set
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TWilliams - 10.31.2009
oh - B O O ! Happy Halloween to all . I'll be passing out treats in my Border Patrol gear . This should alleviate any long lines...stop by!
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TWilliams - 10.31.2009
Meanwhile , in the American sector Tin House blazed for hours last night ! Why in the hell they arent all over the place is beyond me . I saw Trower 2 weeks ago and I must state Robin hasnt a thing on Floyd & crew, ' cept the name . At times a tremendous three guitar attack that just leaves you wanting more .David Mikeal is a supreme musician as well as vocalist . He reminded me of Geddy Lee , did keyboards as well and , the guys blazed thru their original stuff as well as admirable covers of Hendrix 'Red House';Yardbirds 'Over Under,Sideways Down , Santana , Dylan and more than I can remember . I'll probably need to go to the ear DR Monday...the trip to hippie heaven was well worth it .
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jo - 10.30.2009
we did have skynrd and the outlaws though, may not be country but it's southern!
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Wayne Mereck - 10.30.2009
or is that Texico?
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Wayne Mereck - 10.30.2009
Si from Mexas
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
lmao ! the country our Otown now most resembles would be Puerto Mexico ..I've heard rumors that it will be required to ad an 'ez' to the end of your last name to stay here . seriously tho , we all know that 'country' is a state of mind not a state in the Union... ;-)
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Wayne Mereck - 10.30.2009
Now come on Tommy, just how country was central Florida livin'?
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
yeah,I know that sounds like a twangy country song . "GENRES BE DAMNED", I'm just a long haired country boy
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
jo,that's pretty cool .how bout these : 'im' is the middle of time...'if' is the middle of life. make the most of your time n life everyday .
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Jim McPherson - 10.30.2009
Blackmore's Night this Tuesday @ 8:00pm at the Plaza Theatre. Wish I could go but I've already got plans for that evening ... dangit !!!
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jo - 10.30.2009
just some great history there..and isnt it cool how the word "story" is in the word history?
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jo - 10.30.2009
no
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TWilliams - 10.30.2009
jo,is there an ulterior motive for finding Wolf... ;-)
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jo - 10.29.2009
lee can you get a hold of peter wolf and see if j geils band will do a benefit concert for struggling fronton?
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jo - 10.29.2009
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/seminole/orl-jai-alai-fronton-closing-102909,0,6902108.story
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Thomas Jefferson - 10.29.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BkKtPCTrg4
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Lee Arnold - 10.28.2009
The Rare Marriage That's Well Done.
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Rick - 10.27.2009
No prob, dude. Happy Day, Lee and Gay. Mine was yesterday. Of course, Terrie and I are no longer together. You guys are the rare couple, well done.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.27.2009
Lee&Gay, Congrats and many more. I am envious! Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 10.27.2009
Happy Anniversary to my Beloved Bride, Mrs. WORJ, Gaby.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.27.2009
Rick, I wasn't really trying to throw rocks at a glass house. Some days are better than others. We just keep keep'n on ;o)
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Rick - 10.27.2009
Duh. Old age. Ain't it a bitch. I once knew that well. Now, I'm lucky to spell my own name. First thing to go is the memory. Some things I remember very well, But names confuse me. Sorry.
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TWilliams - 10.24.2009
Road Block is scheduled to lead off the Central Florida Blues Challenge tomorrow at McWell's . Tear yourself away from the 'puter and come out for an entire day of live loud music !
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um - 10.24.2009
ah! the obvious
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Wayne Mereck - 10.23.2009
Rick, probably not since Chal's last name is Martina.
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Rick - 10.22.2009
There's a guy named John Martino. I wonder if he's related to Chal. I really don't know since, as usual, I didn't book the acts.
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Rick - 10.22.2009
The reigning local blues champs. Road Block will be there, as will WHTQ's Battle of the Bands winner, Sugar Free Music, along with a bunch of local bands. My favorite name is "Dang, We're on Fire!" The whole lineup is at www.myspace.com/biteboy
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um - 10.21.2009
rick, are there any other bands set to play that saturday, or will pat and your son's band be playing alternating 3 hour sets?
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Rick - 10.21.2009
know better, not no better - Mr. Dumass
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Rick - 10.21.2009
Well, they were in the summer, and they were free, but you needed a free ticket from a sponsor, mostly Ivey's. We had some name acts, It occurred to me that we had Atlanta Rhythm section at one, but Lee would no better. He booked the talent with Paul. I just did sponsors and logistics.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.21.2009
None in distinct detail other than my group of friends and I went to a couple. Sorry much of the gray matter has turned brown and the brown hair(what's left) has turned gray.
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Rick - 10.21.2009
Back in the saddle again. I'm producing a benefit to help raise funds to save the Eola Fountain on Saturday October 31st, Halloween Day at the Lake Eola Bandshell starring Pat Travers band and Biteboy, featuring Rick Namey Jr. The concert is free, donations to the park are free will offerings. It's all day, 11 AM until Midnight! First show I've produced in many, many years. Anybody remember WORJ's Saturday In The Park events at Lake Fairview?
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Roger Brown - 10.21.2009
New Riders of the Purple Sage will be at The Plaza Theatre on Sunday, 10/25. Crazy Otto, a local Dead tribute band, will open (worth listening to, I jammed with them last new years eve). Tickets are only $15 advance/$20 at the door.
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Roger Brown - 10.20.2009
Relatives are family whether you want them or not. Friends are family you choose. Live on in peace at your new level of consciousness, Mike!
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Craig Michaels - 10.20.2009
Don, do you remember that the Pittsburg Pirates used that as a sort of theme song back in the day with Willie Stargell and company, back when they actually had a good team?
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Wayne Mereck - 10.20.2009
Don, you are so right! Does it matter if when I hear the song I see the closing scene of Bird Cage in my mind's eye?
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Don Gilliland - 10.20.2009
It may be a cliche, and it may make you think of a type of music that you wouldn't hear on this station, but when I think of the WORJ community ... WE ARE FAMILY comes to mind. Peace and love to all.
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TWilliams - 10.19.2009
Wayne , I second that notion ! And , I'd bet a classic car that shortly after his arrival back in his Mother's bosom that he received her blessings to head out and continue his jounalistic journeys . I can imagine the same 'kid' Rick mentioned earlier hanging w/the likes of Bill Graham ,The Wolfman , et.al . Our loss was Rock n Roll Heaven's gain !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.19.2009
Factoid; in Police Codes 10-8 means "In Service", and I am sure Mike is.
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JC - 10.18.2009
Rest In Peace Mike
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Lee Arnold - 10.17.2009
Thank you my friends for all the support. This has been a tough last 2 weeks.
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Lee Arnold - 10.16.2009
Reminder for those in the Orland Area : There will be a Buddhist Memorial Service for Mike Lyons TONIGHT from 7:00-8:30 PM at the SGI-USA Buddhist Orlando Community Center : 452 N. Semoran Blvd. : Orlando, Florida 32807-3324 : Phone: 407-482-3939 or 407-482-3969. All Friends of Mike are warmly welcomed. You do not have to be a Buddhist to attend.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.15.2009
I have never heard of PanCan before seeing it mentioned on the board. Then yesterday on the drive home from work I saw a PT Cruiser with advertising artwork that caught my attention. As I got closer to it I saw that the display said PanCan. With so many horrible forms of cancer it seems all we hear about and see major rallys for is breast cancer, which has one of the highest rates of remission through surgery and radiation and/or chemo therapy. I guess other organs are not as conspicuous and therefore not as mentioned in the media. Why can't they just have marches for the cure of cancer whithout being as specific? So many forms of the disease touch so many. Let's hope and pray for an understanding of the cause of this horrible disease and the discovery of effective immunizations and cures in all it's forms.
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Lee Arnold - 10.14.2009
No one was cut off from Michael except those who cut them selves off during the last couple of weeks of Mikes life. Thank you to all who emailed, called and visited. It meant the world to Mike.
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Mike Zarek - 10.14.2009
The following was handed out at this evening's gathering for Mike Lyons... From Susan Moore: Michael departed from us @ 2:30AM early Thursday, 10/8/09. It was exactly six months after receiving his initial diagnosis from the Mayo Clinic on 4/7/09, just as he predicted he would that day. Let us hope & pray that very soon, a cure is found for this virulent form of cancer & all others. PanCan is an excellent group & they were extremely helpful during this terrible time for all of us. Please know that Michael sent all his charitable contributions to The Second Harvest Food Bank, for even longer than I knew him. More importantly, the scholarship fund established at his benefit -- for a graduating senior at Edgewater High School going on to a career in journalism -- touched him deeply. He always considered himself a journalist/editor & regretted that he was unable to continue his education after just one semester in college. For further on the scholarship, please contact Edgewater High School &/or Bob Carr. Though it was decided, due to several factors, to cut most of his friends out of his life for the last several weeks of his life; please rest assured that the benefit was his "best day ever". The presence/prayers/support/chants/call/notes/generosity overwhelmed him. We all loved something unique in him & I believe he finally let himself receive & accept it on that day. My wish for all of us, is to find peace within ourselves & with this loss. So, in the words of one of Michael's favorite singer/songwriters, Warren Zevon: "Keep me in your heart for a while..."; we will, sweets, we will for a long, long time.
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Mike Zarek - 10.13.2009
Cross posted from facebook: Mike Lyons Tribute this Wed 10-14 @ 5pm at Oh Boys BBQ (formerly Harpers Tavern where Fairbanks merges with Orange Ave in Winter Park) It's a gathering of friends to celebrate his life. Mike was prominent on the radio in O-Town at WORJ and WDIZ ...(www.rock100diz.com) in the 70s and 80s. Everyone who knew Mike is invited. Please repost and spread the word--thank you!
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Lee Arnold - 10.13.2009
"The Buddhist view is that to die a good death, one must have led a good life. The knowledge that death represents the return of the individual life to the great universal life prior to another phenomenal manifestation is a source of splendid strength, rich with compassion and wisdom. As he or she strives for self-perfection by doing good for others, the Buddhist is constantly aware that death is a fullfilling and enriching part of life. For people who believe this, death is not defeat, but a wonderful stimulus to live more vigorously and more meaningfully."-Daisaku Ikeda
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Wayne Mereck - 10.13.2009
In Memory of Mike Lyons; Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtues, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. We pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, our dear friend, . . . , will experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We also pray for the bereaved relatives and friends, that they may be comforted in their loss and find peace of mind and strength of heart. May all beings without exception be released from suffering, and find true happiness and everlasting peace.
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Lee Arnold - 10.13.2009
There will be a Buddhist Memorial Service for Mike Lyons this Friday from 7:00-8:30 PM at the SGI-USA Buddhist Orlando Community Center : 452 N. Semoran Blvd. : Orlando, Florida 32807-3324 : Phone: 407-482-3939 or 407-482-3969. All Friends of Mike are warmly welcomed. You do not have to be a Buddhist to attend.
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Scott "Scooter Livingston" Levison - 10.12.2009
Mike was one of my closest friends in the world. I just found out the news via a e-mailing from Neal Mirsky. My wife and I are in tears. Have the annouced were any service will be?
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Lee Arnold - 10.12.2009
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday, Doug.
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TWilliams - 10.12.2009
A sincere wish for the happiest of birthdays today for another of Orlando's premier radio personalities : Doug Van Allen ! Hope you're having a great one followed by many , many more Doug .
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JIm McPherson - 10.12.2009
Yet another loss for the music world ...R.I.P to bassist / vocalist Dickie Peterson of Blue Cheer.
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Lee Arnold - 10.11.2009
My Thoughts and Prayers will always be of and for Mike Lyons, my friend and Brother.
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Jim McPherson - 10.10.2009
The following was posted on the www.cflradio.net " In Memory " page ... Michael G. Lyons, age 57 of Orlando, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Michael is the son of Donald T. Lyons of Altamonte Springs and the late Gloria M. "Gerrard" Lyons. He is the brother of Douglas Lyons and his wife Julia Wooten of Seattle, WA; Deb Lyons and her husband Steve Jankowski of Belmar, NJ and John Lyons and his wife Helen of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by a nephew Felix Lyons of Seattle, WA and a niece Ashley Clark of Dothan, AL. Mike Lyons moved to Orlando from Kittery, Maine at a young age, graduating from Edgewater High School in 1970 He began his career in Orlando in 1971 by publishing the city's first underground newspaper and promoting the first rock show at the Citrus Bowl (Cactus, Bloodrock, Potliquor and Dr. John for $3). He was Music Director and announcer for WORJ, WDIZ and WHTQ in Orlando, Program Director for 98 Rock (WXTB) in Tampa and spent the last 8 years of his radio career as Mornings/Assistant Program Director in Miami. Mike entered the record business in the mid 90's. From 1995 - 2000 he was VP of AAA Promotions at Lee Arnold Marketing. Mike joined TripleARadio.com as columnist of The Forest and contributing editor from 2001 - Present. A private funeral service will be held. Contributions in Mike's name may be made to pancan.org, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.
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Doug Clifford - 10.10.2009
I didn't know Mike that well when I worked as a weekender at WORJ 1974-1975. I do remember I once gave him a ride somewhere and when I stopped at a yellow light he said "you must be high'' (I probably was). He also once told me I had the perfect FM voice. That's still probably one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me.
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Don Gilliland - 10.9.2009
Very, very sad to hear the news about Mike Lyons. Even though I'm living half-way around the world now, I still feel connected to Orlando and the spirit of the WORJ community thanks to this site and e-mail contact with good folks like John, Jim, Craig, Hanna and Mike Cooper. And a big thanks to Lee for being the ringmaster.
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Rick - 10.8.2009
One day, this high school kid from Edgewater High came to my door. He'd gotten my address from "The Watcher," Orlando's Underground paper, where he'd just started writing a column. He was wearing a T-Shirt that said, "Mike Lyons - Music Critic and Lawns Mowed." He asked to mow my lawn and I hired him. When he would come over he would chat me up about radio. He knew everything that was going on in Florida, including the guy he'd heard was the hippest guy in progressive radio at the time, Lee Arnold at WKKO in Cocoa Beach. I told him I knew Lee, that we'd booked each other's bands and had done some live shows together. Mike begged me to take him to Cocoa Beach and introduce him to Lee. One day I did.
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Zaida Zoller - 10.8.2009
Mikie, Mikie, Mikie - so sorry to see you go, my brother. God Bless Rick & Robin Birkbeck for opening up their home so that Mike could be close to folks he loved to the end, a great service of love.
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jo - 10.8.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrkQOMsSYaE
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jo - 10.8.2009
i believe in sync
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Yellowstone - 10.8.2009
I had this posted at the Central Florida Radio History web site. When Mike's full history is posted here, I will also have it posted. Greg Galloway. Link -------- http://www.cflradio.net/what's_news.htm
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David Gariano - 10.8.2009
I am so sorry to see such a beautiful human being as Mike leave us today. Mike came into my life in early 1987 as we were preparing to put WHTQ in Orlando on the air. It was my honor and privilege to know Michael, he made everyone better by being a part of their life. I know he did that for me. Godspeed to you my dear friend -
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yellowstone - 10.8.2009
Having lost my brother to lung cancer almost two years ago to this day, I know how the family and friends of Mike are feeling. Cancer is a horrible disease that will touch each of us in some way during our lives. My thoughts will be with Mike's family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Jim McPherson - 10.8.2009
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He touched more lives ( mine included ) than he ever realized. Although his talents went far beyond just being a radio jock he helped set the standard, at least in my mind, as to what a good DJ should be. Glad to hear you guys were able to be there with him in the end. Please keep us informed if there is to be a memorial service; I, and I'm sure many others, would like to come pay respects. God bless Mike Lyons ... our loss is Heavens gain !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.8.2009
May he go in the grace of God. I am glad to know that through this site and events prior to his death that he knew there were so many people that never forgot him. I am glad Lee was able to say goodbye in person. Thanks to all that were able to contribute towards that. jo, thank you for sounding the trumpet. Thank God we have a place to come and still be a part of a wonderful group of family and friends that have a space in time to reflect on. May God's grace shine on us all.
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Neal Mirsky - 10.8.2009
A few minutes ago, at around 2:30am, our dear friend Mike Lyons passed away. Mike fought very hard to beat this terrible disease and in the end he passed peacefully, surrounded by his sister Deb and his close friends Robin & Rick Birkbeck, Lee Arnold and myself. As sad as this is, it’s a great comfort to all of us that Mike’s struggle is over and he can finally rest in peace. So many of you have called and emailed with prayers and love for him. There is no doubt that he took great comfort in knowing that he was leaving this world loved by so many people. It seems a gross understatement to say that Mike Lyons was a very special and unique individual, full of humor and with great passion for life, people and music. He will be dearly missed.
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Lee Arnold - 10.7.2009
Thank you all. I have no idea what my schedule will be once I get there tonight. Neal Mirsky is picking me up and we're going straight to Mike. I want to see/meet you all. I have your numbers. Jo and Wayne : THANK YOU!!
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jo - 10.7.2009
paypal hit have a nice day!
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Wayne Mereck - 10.7.2009
O town family, please get a "family reunion shot" that can be posted. I truly wish I could be there. I pray calm and comfort come over Mike. Peace be with you all.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.7.2009
Lee, donation is in PayPal, have a safe trip.
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jo - 10.6.2009
dear boardians: it is time for us all to come together and hit this paypal hard as we all can before and by tomorrow morning. consider this a hit challenge or maybe just a real "big hit" either way hit it with all ya got cause it could be used dearly to underwrite the costs of running the online radio broadcast, do you know what i mean?? its 11:28 on the east coast, give it all ya got!!!
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
jo and Wayne. Thank you. The help is way appreciated. jo, see you in Otown.
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jo - 10.6.2009
partly cloudy and low 90's nothing has changed about humidity.
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
I emptyed out my account and booked my ticket. I arrive tomorrow at 5:30 PM. Don't know where I'm staying yet. Don't know how I'm getting from airport. But I could not miss seeing Michael. So off I go. Leaving Milwaukee at 1:30. Please email phone numbers so I can see you guys. lee@leearnold.com
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Wayne Mereck - 10.6.2009
Lee, just let me know, it will be a pleasure to help you see Mike.
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jo - 10.6.2009
you do what you need to do, in all ways. you know i believe in sync.
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
I may just have to take you up that. I really appreciate the offer. I'll let you guys know if I need the help. I need to check in the morning with my cardiologist.
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Wayne Mereck - 10.6.2009
Jo, I am with you 100%, if Lee needs round trip airfare to get a chance to say goodbye to Mike in person, count me in.
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jo - 10.6.2009
i have been over and over in my mind how to string the words together to say, once again; what craig said. not that i want to,however i have some knowing of how hard it is to be a witness to something you can only pray for. lee i swear, i'd be willing to put money toward a ticket for you to come see him if you felt you wanted to. i mean that with all my heart.
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Craig Michaels - 10.6.2009
Mike has been in my thoughts a lot of late, of course, and something that popped into my head - I hope he knows that, as far as the music is concerned, Mike Lyons has been just as important in a lot of lives as The Beatles, The Stones and any number of excellent musicians who he championed way, way before most others did. I'd have to say that if all of us are half as good at what we do as Mike is at what he does, we'll be successful and beloved folks all.
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Craig Michaels - 10.6.2009
Lee, I wanted to thank you for being kind enough to keep us all in the loop about Mike. I know this has to be a difficult time for you as well. I hope you're okay, friend, and of course, if there's anything any of us can do for you as well, I hope you know it's yours for the asking. We love you too.
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Lee Arnold - 10.6.2009
To All Friends of Mike Lyons : I just spoke to Robin. The next couple of days would be a good time to tell him how much you Love him. He continues to fight but he is very tired. Call and tell him how much he means to you.
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TWilliams - 10.4.2009
Caught the JP Soars & The Red Hots show last night . Easy to realize how this cat became I.B.C. guitarist of the year ! He played a 'blonde' version of Lucille ,tuned to a cross between a Dick Dale and Duane Allman instrument . The real show stealer and crowd pleaser was his "two string cigar box guitar" made by him n his brother that was amazing to see & hear ! I hope the 2 14 year old Fender slingers that opened the show w/their group Young Guns Blues Project caught that part of the show . The little guys put on a good show themselves , they've got the music in them . Good for us !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.3.2009
Ann, welcome and be sure to listen to WORJ.com on Live365.com. Lee Arnold has been playing some great stuff, you will recognize, for a couple of years there.
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Eklectika - 10.3.2009
No one knows me (save Craig post ORJ) but since Sir Michaels turned me on to this site...I wanted to give a "Hello" to all, a "Thank-you" for what you gave me and Orlando many moons ago and a "Hooray" that you have one another via this site. I grew up here since 1957...broke my radio music teeth via WLOF...then graduated to WORJ sometime before or after smoking my first joint (memory is rather hazy for some reason). Anyway, today I've enjoyed scanning over your postings...and next plan to derive further pleasure from the "Top Ten Albums" lists posted back in 2005. Thank you ~ Ann
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TWilliams - 10.2.2009
Jimi's sister , not daughter . I must remember to proofread !
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Wayne Mereck - 10.1.2009
Lee, thanks for the flashback with Firesighn Theater. It has been a long time since I enjoyed listening to "Nick Danger Third Eye". The funny thing is I was talking with one of the guys at work and said "how can you be in two places at once when you're nowhere at all" and he said "Firesign Theater, Right?" Blew me away since I never find anyone who heard of them. He grew up in LA and used to listen to them on the radio back in the late 60s. I explained we had a great radio station in Central Florida that turned us on to them. Thanks!
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TWilliams - 9.30.2009
You're absolutely right Jim . While each brand truly has it's own sound, given the artist - whatever Jimi used seemed way different comparably . The radio report that I heard the news from seemed to infer a rift between Jimi's daughter & Gibson . A tidbit about his supposed favorite Flying V : Jimi called it his "Flying Angel" , a shiny black and white ax now in the Hard Rock collection .It was in the Dallas cafe for several years and people would actually travel from around the world to be married while standing underneath it . Upon the opening of Miami , the Flying Angel was shipped there and put behind bullet proof glass . Needless to say , Dallas was disappointed , we in Orlando pissed . Yes, we retaliated ... :-)
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JIm McPherson - 9.30.2009
I know that Hendrix did play Gibson SG's and Flying V's, among others, during his career but it's hard NOT to picture him with a Strat when you think of him !
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TWilliams - 9.29.2009
Has anyone else heard that earlier this week Gibson was offering a Jimi Hendrix Signature model guitar complete w/other goodies for 350.00 bucks ? !(Doesnt 3500 sound more in line ?? ) Evidently it was offered thru their website , then , the link to it and a link to Jimi's sister was removed ...next , a Hendrix inspired Grand Piano was offered the next day for 165,000 USD .That link is still there,yet takes you to a blank page ... Think I'd rather go see Beck and Clapton in England in Feb . and have change left over for a 'cool down ' trip to Amsterdam !
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Jim McPherson - 9.27.2009
Jo, went & saw It Might Get Loud this past Friday @ Enzian ... 3:45 show was only $5 to get in. Great flick, definitely catch it while you can ! Just seeing Jimmy Page pulling off some of his most famous riffs for an amazed Edge and Jack White made me wanna go pull out the ol' electric guitar and blast some Zep power chords !
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Lee Arnold - 9.27.2009
Back up and Rocking!!
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TWilliams - 9.27.2009
I hear tell that floss will make a mighty fine elk snare . You could sell em w/the promise of "they won't get away from a Galloway "
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jo - 9.27.2009
$10 admission to enzian, and hey they've got the OBP for all you beer fanz.
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jo - 9.27.2009
dental floss, ha ha. that's funny...hee hee
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jo - 9.27.2009
http://www.enzian.org would be the address for enzian theater where...it might get loud is playing. there is a show today, 3 play times, 3:45, 6:30 and 9:15. i believe it is today only.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.26.2009
Or maybe plant dental floss and farm it!
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jo - 9.26.2009
road trip, tommy's buyin!
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TWilliams - 9.26.2009
aww hell Greg , with a spread like that you have plenty of room to throw a festival . You could be the Max Yasgur of Montana .
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Yellowstone - 9.25.2009
Two Greg's at one sitting could be too confusing. Actually, I use Yellowstone because I am 30 miles West of the Yellowstone National Park entrance in West Yellowstone, Montana right now but will be leaving when it gets too cold. Here is a link to show you the area. My neighbor is selling his house. My ranch is next door, so to speak. The cows are his, I just have elk that come and go. This is Madison County, Montana near Ennis. "BIG SKY." ================================ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMOdDhEsFqU ================================
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TWilliams - 9.25.2009
Here's an offer for my ORJ friends and family : show up at Zaida's rock show tonite , and , it's on me . Booze not included . I'll be there w/ a friend that has been confined to home so it will be a big deal for him and me if you can make it .His name is Greg . Stop by and rap w/him for a bit if you're there . Speaking for the family , if I may - Greg /Yellowstone : Lee would never send a yellowstream into Pat O'Day's or anyone elses Cheerios . It's all about LOVE here my friend . Listen,enjoy and welcome aboard !:-)
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Yellowstone - 9.24.2009
When I was at WORJ, the one salesman we had, spent many days at the Beachem watching movies. I think Tom Doyle was the sales manager at the time and went on to the station manager job. I guess he didn't last long. He hired me over at WHOO when he managed it during the early 70's. Much shorter drive for me than going all the way to Winter Garden. I was sick of leaving UCF and driving to the site in Winter Garden everyday. There was NO East-West then, it was Hwy 50 all the way. During the time I was at WORJ AM -FM we operated in the red. Seldom a commercial spot at either station. There were spots for "Rainbow Springs" that the company owned at the time. Most spots at the FM were PSA's and "Mt Dora Highlights," mostly about the Mt Dora Jaycee's. Did Pat O'Day's gigantic ego have anything to do with his departure?
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Lee Arnold - 9.24.2009
Brantley was already gone when I arrived. Ziggy was our engineer for most of my time at WORJ. My job at WORJ as Program Director did put me in the middle of ALL hiring decisions. G.M. Jack Curran and I had a unique relationship. We liked and respected each other. We were friends. I spent from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. in Jack's office everyday. We BS'd and talked about everything. He was my mentor. I was in on Every hiring decision, even Sales positions. It was the my Greatest job in Radio during Jack's tenure. His untimely death changed everything. But that's a story for another time.
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TWilliams - 9.23.2009
These posts make me remember an 'acid test' query posed by a friend to job applicants . :-)
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Yellowstone - 9.23.2009
BTW, I didn't know that the "Program Director" has anything to do with keeping or letting an Engineer go or stay. I would ask Brantley Slaughter but he died last year. Come to think of it, I never knew of any "Program Director," at any radio station I worked at, that could hire or fire. I am sure they could ask for someone to be "let go." Most "Program Directors," I knew, never lasted long. I think the average is about two years at any station. Heck, most DJ's never last over two years. Just another reason I went to work for the government when I finished college. It's a "fire proof" job with great benefits. Radio was a very unstable place to work in the past. Now days, it's like working for a burger joint. AM is all but dead and FM isn't far behind. FM is looking in it's rear view mirror and is seeing XM, I-Pod, Internet, ect. It's true, "You can never go home." I like this site. It's like looking through an old photo album or High School Year Book. Memories, memories of years gone by and never to return. There is no escape from the clock, it's always going forward.
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Yellowstone - 9.23.2009
Actually, I wasen't there when Pat and Doug were. I was there BEFORE either of them or the 1972 crew. Pat was still over at WLOF. I started at the beginning of WORJ AM and FM in 1968. When I left I did leave my refrigerator behind just outside the entry door at the FM site, it wouldn't fit inside. It was an old one that you had to self-defrost. Does anyone know if it was still there in 1972?
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Paul Harvey - 9.22.2009
" The rest of the story " would be something like ( ? ) ' then Lee came to town , booted Pat Oday , kept Doug & Slaughter , hung a Dark Side of the Moon poster and changed radio forever '...
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Yellowstone - 9.21.2009
And in the beginning there was---Doug Van Allen and Greg. http://www.cflradio.net/greg_galloway_bio.htm
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TWilliams - 9.21.2009
Way to go Zeek !
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Mike Zarek - 9.20.2009
Stopped in and saw Mike Lyons yesterday. He is very tired, but his mind is as sharp as ever. The issues with his computer itself are solved, and he will hopefully be online soon.
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JIm McPherson - 9.20.2009
A friend just turned me on to the website Live From Daryl's House ( www.livefromdarylshouse.com ). It's a monthly webcast featuring Daryl Hall and his band jamming at his home studio with different musical guests. The latest episode features him with fellow Philly homeboy Todd Rundgren and man, do they sound great together ! Other guests have included Smokey Robinson, Ray Manzarek & Robby Kreiger and Nick Lowe, along with newer acts like Finger Eleven, Chromeo and Plain White T's. Highly recommended !
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Lee Arnold - 9.20.2009
Even in this computer world, sometimes I flash back to those days in the Bunker in the Orange grove in Winter Garden, watching the 4:30 T-Storm roll in and trying to keep the Station on the air as lightning bolts hit the antenna. This was one of those moments. WORJ.com Back up and Rocking.
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jo - 9.20.2009
love love love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R2RsP43rmg&NR=1
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jo - 9.20.2009
get up and get down: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFLC8XzO6Yg&feature=related
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Don Gilliland - 9.19.2009
My memories of Mike Lyons are all good ones. Besides being a class act on the radio he was a very kind and gracious guy to strangers like me. When I was a high school journalism geek, writing for the Edgewater High paper, I called up Mike (who was an EHS grad) and asked if I could interview him. He let me come by the studio one day and talk to him. I was thrilled. Great guy.
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Wayne Mereck - 9.18.2009
Mike, we never met, but I seemed to always be listening to 'ORJ when you were on the air. You were, in many ways, my professor in music simply from the love for it you projected in your delivery and your on air presence. Peace be with you.
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Roger Brown - 9.18.2009
Mike, I doubt you know me, but I first met you in a comp class at Edgewater High. You wrote a story (or was it a semi-factual report) about crashing a dinner party at the Top of the Citizen's Restaurant. Something about thwarting the Pinkerton guards - one of the funniest and most entertaining stories of my high school years. Mrs. Armstrong somehow didn't see it that way... Since then, whenever I heard your name associated with any station (ORJ, DIZ, HTQ), I knew that station was heading in the right direction. Thanks for all you've done to keep quality music on the Oville airwaves! I'll be praying for God's healing grace to bring you through this.
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Craig Michaels - 9.18.2009
Mike, I just want to echo Steve's sentiments about your being an important part of my life. Though it was a while back and all, it never has been nor never will be forgotten how somebody who I looked up to SO much turned out to be not just an amazing radio man, but a human with a real spot in his heart for a newcomer who had the passion as well. Mine is far from the only life you've touched in a very positive way - you managed to take your passion for music and makes a LOT of lives better. In case I never said it, and even if did, thanks from a place way inside for all the things you did for me.
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Lee Arnold - 9.18.2009
Steve-o, Please call him. That would mean so much to him.
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Steve Mack - 9.18.2009
This is what I get for being out of touch for such a long time. I'm just now getting the message about Mike Lyons. I'm not one to get mushy about things (and neither is Mike), so let it simply be said that I love you, my friend, and you are an important part of my life as you always will be.
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Lee Arnold - 9.17.2009
If you know Mike and he knows you. Please do give him a call. He's pretty easily tired, so if he won't know who you are, please Don't call. Drop him a note instead. Thank you.
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Lee Arnold - 9.17.2009
A true Angel, Robin Birkbeck posted this: Hello friends of Mike Lyons. He is resting at his new home with Rick and I here at:1106 Oaks BlvdWinter Park, Florida 32789 He has a new cell number and you can likely reach him in the evening hours 3-8 PM (EST) (407) 443-7061 Energy is limited so leave ...a message if he's not answering. He loves all of you and I/we feel very honored to be able to help out. If you are close enough to visit. I believe he would love a visit. I'll try to get his computer up and running again so he can respond to emails. Or you can leave a message here and I'll share it with him. Love and blessings to all. He's very weak now, and is surprised by this. Big Big Love from Mike.
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Jim McPherson - 9.16.2009
R.I.P to Mary Travers ( Peter, Paul & Mary ). Some of my earliest song memories are of " Puff, The Magic Dragon " and their version of " Blowin' In The Wind ".
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John Aseff - 9.16.2009
It Might Get Loud is only playing at one theater in the Atlanta Area. The Regal Cinema on Cheshire Bridge Rd in Atlanta. I have tentative plans to go see it this Friday :-)
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Jim McPherson - 9.16.2009
I'm more than a little ticked off that there doesn't seem to be any openings listed in the Orlando area for the new movie It Might Get Loud, featuring Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White. Right now, it looks like either West Melbourne or Gainesville are the closest options. I'd love to see it in IMAX or at a small venue like The Enzian Theater. P.S. Speaking of " it might get loud " ... Motorhead tonite @ House Of Blues ! : )
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Jim McPherson - 9.16.2009
Saw Living Colour at the House Of Blues last night, one of the tightest live bands I've seen in a long time ! Vernon Reid is one of the most under-rated guitarists around and Doug Wimbish is an absolute monster bass player. Hard to believe it's been 20+ years already since the release of the album Vivid and " Cult Of Personality " but they haven't slowed down one bit ... definitely worth seeing if you get the chance !
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Craig Michaels - 9.15.2009
I wouldn't even wanna place a BET as to how many news services used a derivation of "People Who Died" for the headline!
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Wayne Mereck - 9.15.2009
I guess it would be inappropriate to mention the people he has joined?
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Craig Michaels - 9.14.2009
Man oh man... Jim Carroll, RIP...
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JIm McPhereson - 9.14.2009
This is the same guy who claims he's as important as The Beatles, Stones, Hendrix and MJ ... can you say " ego - trippin' " ?
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TWilliams - 9.14.2009
Anyone catch the MTV Kanye West performance ? Anyone else wonder why he even was allowed anywhere near the stage ?
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Craig Michaels - 9.8.2009
I really enjoy Labor Day weekend around here. There's an annual festival that lasts all day Saturday and Sunday called the Memphis Heritage Festival... it's right on Main Street downtown (maybe two minutes from where I live). Booths of artists and merchants, which is fun... and six stages. Five of the six are dedicated to music, all stuff with some sort of Memphis connection. There's blues, of course, jazz, bluegrass, country, folkie/acoustic, gospel, and I even saw a jug band play. The other stage is for cooking demonstrations, story telling, dancing... other "sidecars" of local culture. I spent literally ten hours at the festival each day, and if it hadn't been for the fact that it was Sunday and 11pm and all over, I'd have gladly gone for more! The weather was really nice and all as well. That and the International Blues Competition finals (this year in late January) are my two favorite events of the year in Memphis. If anyone is ever looking for a fine, fine way to spend a few vacation days, I can certainly recommend either... makes me feel very fortunate to live here. Hope everyone had a safe and grand holiday.
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TWilliams - 9.7.2009
Just caught the Paul Yeskel / Bill McGathy April Fools spot . CLASSIC ! Thanks for sharing Lee .
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Lee Arnold - 9.4.2009
Please Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Weekend.
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jo - 9.4.2009
further research has uncovered a few more dates at the plaza. so, if any of you get a chance to step off the path i'd say worth seeing are: boney james 10-18, niko case 11/19, and if you have never taken the time to see swingerhead, i highly recommend their christmas concert 12/18
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jo - 9.4.2009
little feat runnin around the plaza on 10/23, tix on sale today.
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JIm McPherson - 9.1.2009
Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame awards ceremonies I meant to say ... duh !
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Jim McPherson - 9.1.2009
Saw a commercial the other night for a new TimeLife collection; this one for a 9 DVD set of performances from the Rock-n-Roll awards ceremonies held over the past 24 years. I've seen a lot of them on VH1 but this is the first time they've been released on DVD. Lots of one of a kind performances that probably wouldn't have happened anywhere else ! About $120.00 for the full set, I might consider shelling out for this one. You can check it out @ www.TimeLife.com / RockHall.
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TWilliams - 9.1.2009
HOT TUNA = 'better than a T Bone steak ' . A very good show . I smelled pot on my side of the theatre . A lot of hippies were there . The hippie girls are still the best .
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jo - 8.31.2009
many can play music, but few can make you feel music. that would be your talent i'd say lee.
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Lee Arnold - 8.31.2009
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your Good Wishes and support. I would be less without them.
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Jim McPherson - 8.31.2009
Happy Birthday Lee ! Still rockin' ( and still rockin' us ) after all these years ! Here's to many, many more ! : )
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Wayne Mereck - 8.31.2009
Happy birthday Lee, it is still a world of wonders, here pidgie pidgie pidgie! Righteous
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jo - 8.31.2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCARNATION!!!!HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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JIm McPherson - 8.30.2009
Wish I could have caught the show at McWell's last night but had a good time at the Tin House show. Kind of a smaller turnout then I expected and there were some minor sound glitches at the beginning but those were quickly resolved and Tin House got down to some serious rocking, which included a great cover of Jeff Beck's " Morning Dew " ! Spoke to Floyd Radford briefly, he said there may be another show or 2 in Nov. at " the house " but didn't elaborate. We'll see what happens, I hope they don't hang it up for good !
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Zaida Zoller - 8.30.2009
I hate I missed Tin House last night but I had a hot show going on at McWells. I will bring them back soon to South Orlando. In the meantime . . . Dear ORJ friends: I want to invite you to a very special upcoming ZShowz, featuring TOMMY CRAIN & the Crosstown Allstars on Friday, September 25 @ 8 p.m. at McWells. Tommy played with Charlie Daniels for two decades, authoring killer tunes like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” – for which he was most certainly Grammitized and rightly so. This will be the perfect meld of Southern Rock & The Blues . . . and most definitely one hell of a kick-ass night. Tickets are $15 @ the door ($12 for members of the Orange Blossom Blues Society). McWells, 4757 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, corner of Orange Ave & Holden in Gatlin Center (407.855.4006). My number is 407.340.2318 if you have any questions. Come on out and support ALIVE Entertainment (and help me pay the band!!). ZShowz must go on! Zaida
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Hues - 8.29.2009
Rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby, Rock the boat, don't tip the boat over, Rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby, Rock the boat-t-t-t-t
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Reunion - 8.29.2009
Life is a Rock , but the Radio rolled Me . Gotta Turn it up Louder , so my DJ told me ...
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jo - 8.29.2009
tommy look up wolfy's site, they are at the lovely sanford marina; 1792 north till you fall into lake monroe. when you get out of the lake, look for wolfy's sign.
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jo - 8.29.2009
the reunion? is all tommy's doing as far as i know...
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Lee Arnold - 8.29.2009
Thank you for the birthday wishes. What reunion are you talking about? Curiously waiting for your reply.
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JIm McPherson - 8.28.2009
Tommy, Wolfy's is right there at Sanford Marina next to the old Holiday Inn, right across from where the Riverboat Romance docks. It's just off 17-92 on Lk. Monroe, not hard at all to find. Hope to see you all there !
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TWilliams - 8.28.2009
hope the birthday weekend turns out to be a great one Lee , with many , many more ahead ! congrats on the reunion also .
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TWilliams - 8.28.2009
Hey Big Jim ! Man , I really want to see Floyd Radford / Tin House , and that is still the plan ! We're hoping to take advantage of the storm and prevailing big surf from the East , then back here to catch hopefully some of both shows - McWell's & Wolfy's . Havent been to the place in Sanford , what is it near ? DID get my Hot Tuna ticket today for Sunday . (SUNDAY!SUNDAY!) :-)
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jo - 8.28.2009
btw - there's a reunion? where? when? i'm there. if we start the rumor, will it happen? hey did you know there's going to be a reunion???
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jo - 8.28.2009
howdy jim i really want to head out to this gig, perhaps i will see you there!!! =) pray for no rain.
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Jim McPherson - 8.27.2009
Hey Tommy, me & some friends are going to check out Tin House @ Wolfy's in Sanford this Saturday. May be their last show together and it's only $5 to get in ... that's right within my budget right now ! Let me know ! Zeke, Zaida, Jo ... maybe see you all there too !
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TWilliams - 8.27.2009
Well, Orlando remains none the better with the absence of you guys . Here's to the reunion ! Instead of growing , radio remains the small medium at large here , as well as around the country ... during the trip up n down the coast, we had the chance to sample various broadcasts . 98 Rock has a very strong signal , and a diverse playlist . Further south , ' 99X ' is mostly 90s cuts , and here's a little omen encountered - pulled into The Castaways as the DJ announced "a classic from Aerosmith ,Livin On The Edge"...don't know about classic,but, a good tune . We all pile into the office to pick up our keys , and , on the wall are pix of Steven Tyler and crew . They told us they'd been there many times and that " Mr. Tyler " had inquired about buying the place( hope he wont raise the rates ! ) ...thus began the rocking week as ' tourists ' .
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Craig Michaels - 8.26.2009
I'm holding out for when Lee decides to franchise and put a Memphis version of WORJ on the air, and then I'll hopefully go back to work for him! The Pod Of Wonder has a wry sense of humor sometimes... when I drove from Orlando to here to move, I put a bunch of songs on the pod, figuring I'd be driving all night. Wanted to make sure I had a good soundtrack in the truck and all... first two songs it played as I was leaving were The Rolling Stones, "The Last Time" and Comsat Angels, "It's History." Truth, too!
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TWilliams - 8.26.2009
man, that Tom Clay version of 'What the World Needs Now'... takes me right back to hearing it on LOF so long ago . Still powerful stuff !
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TWilliams - 8.26.2009
Wow Craig -some nice deep cuts there . Eno seals the deal omen - wise... I'm sure I'd experience 'Hesitation Blues' by not attending ... Sure you don't want to move forward with radio KRAG ?
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runs with camera - 8.26.2009
hey all, that last? tin house show is saturday night at wolfy's, 8:30 $5. so, there's another decision fer ya...they probably dont mind having their pic taken...
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Craig Michaels - 8.25.2009
Tommy - Not that I'm a great believer in omens and the like... but this morning before I started work, I loaded the iPod with about 1500 songs and hit "random play," and the very first song played was "Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning" from Hot Tuna... That has to mean something! For the record, the next songs were "Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite, a cool remix I found of "Forever Autumn" by Hayward And Lodge, "Funeral In The Rain" by Chris Isaak and "Baby's On Fire" by Brian Eno. I don't righly know how to interpret those last four. All I know is that The Pod works in strange, strange ways...
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TWilliams - 8.25.2009
Thanx Wayne . You've helped solve the dilemma . BOTH shows must be seen ! jo - how about a disguise , say , a fedora with a strategically placed press pass in the band ? Or , better yet , a signed 'note' from "Lee Arnold" stating your mission for WORJ ...yeah, thats the ticket ...
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jo - 8.25.2009
according to their site, hot tuna is not real crazy about having their picture taken. you know, by, people like myself who ever so carefully run all over the place...they seem kind of strict about that...:/
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Wayne Mereck - 8.24.2009
Tommy, glad you had a good vacation down at Sanibel and Captiva Islands and Cabbage Key. There is nothing like a cheeseburger in paradise. I would vote for Hot Tuna. I saw them back in the 70's at the Seminole Turf Club. They had Pappa John Creech playing with them then, but I am sure they can still pull off a good show today. Thanks for the post. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 8.24.2009
Hey Tommy. Welcome back from vaca. Don't know how much dancing I'll be doing on the Birthday. Back is acting up. But I will be partying none the less in some form, you can bet. Jo-I swear as soon as I can bend or sit or walk or lie down, that Tshirt will go out.
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TWilliams - 8.24.2009
BTW Lee - did you see CSN yet ? And what about your birthday this week ? My oldest brother turned 62 the 18th and he kicked his heels up a bit , how bout you Maestro ?
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TWilliams - 8.24.2009
jo, I'm blushing - seriously tho, a great show was missed @ McWells by all that couldnt attend . Zaida tells me the show there this weekend will also be red hot . Now that I'm back in civilization , my only quandry is Mc Wells or Hot Tuna this weekend ...maybe both ? decisions decisions
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jo - 8.24.2009
T - its good to see you are typing again - missed you so bad i watched the gong show - lee seems to have taken a JAM OUT PILL today,enjoy & good to have you back!!!
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Jim McPherson - 8.23.2009
Craig, I bought a copy of that King Crimson @ Kemp Colisuem show awhile back, wish I'd known you were still looking for a copy of it, I would've hooked you up, even though Robert Fripp had asked that we not share ... I figure since you were actually at the show, you should be eligible to be grandfathered in ! I was looking up Kemp Coliseum on Wikipedia and came across the link for the King Crimson's Collectors Club, it's amazing all the shows they've got recorded from over the years ! At the same time, I also purchased A Beginners' Guide To The King Crimson Collectors Club, which features on awesome recording of " 21st Century Schizoid Man " from 1974 in NY Central Park as well as a rare live recording of " I Talk To The Wind " featuring the original line-up circa 1969 ... just sayin' ! ... ; )
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TWilliams - 8.23.2009
After a week on Sanibel Island , needed a dose of loud R&R so I took Zaida's advice and checked out the REVIVAL show . Very good stuff . 3 smokin' guitars til after midnite . Y'all missed out - it was yummy as advertised .
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Craig Michaels - 8.22.2009
Oh, my... many moons ago, there was discussion here about a King Crinmson show at Kemp's Coliseum in downtown Orlando... February 27, 1972 was the date of the show. I had the pleasure of being there, and it's a show that has, for all these years now, been legendary in my own mind and musical history. Well... a while back, Robert Fripp began releasing archived live King Crimson recordings as part of a series called the "Collector's Club;" very limited edition CDs, band authorized and made board recordings, expensive as hell, the whole deal. About ten days ago, I found, actually FOUND a copy of the Collector's Club edition of the Orlando show on Ebay. Double CD, got it for a price I was more than willing to pay, and now this little treasure sits on my desk, waiting to be listened to after showing up in the mail this very day. Sort of a scary moment, really... it's always been such an important concert to me... can it really be as good as I remember, more than thirty seven years ago?
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Craig Michaels - 8.19.2009
The Memphis (and global) music community lost a prodigal son over the past weekend; James Luther "Jim" Dickinson passed on Saturday after complications from heart surgery. While these days he's best known as the father of Cody and Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi All Stars, his career in the music industry spanned four decades. It's nearly impossible to simply encapsulate all he did... Very early in his career, he shared stage time with blues legends like Furry Lewis, Sleepy John Estes and Mississippi Fred McDowell. He was one of the early session men for the legendary Ardent Studios in Memphis, and ultimately became a part of the rhythm section known as The Dixie Flyers; the Flyers wound up contracted to Atlantic Records as a "house band," and backed people like Aretha Franklin and Sam and Dave on some of their most famous recordings. The distinctive piano part on "Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones was played by Jim Dickinson; the Stones wound up as lifelong fans and friends of the man. He recorded a critically acclaimed but sadly overlooked album for Atlantic in 1970 entitled "Dixie Fried;" oddly enough, he wouldn't record another solo album for over 30 years, until 2002's "Free Beer Tomorrow." He released several more albums between then and the time of his death; his solo work was heavily rooted in Southern blues, but always with an eccentric, growling quirky edge... incredibly distinctive recordings worth the effort to hear. Dickinson was also a producer of note, having worked with people like Ry Cooder, Big Star and John Hiatt. He was a beloved figure in Memphis and in many parts throughout the world who, for all of his achievements, still called being a father his "finest and proudest accomplishment." RIP and all respects, Jim!
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Zaida Zoller - 8.17.2009
All you southern rock fans - REVIVAL is playing this Saturday, August 22 at McWells - If you love the Allman Bros, Marshall Tucker, etc. please come experience a great night of music. I heard a rumor that there will be a mini SOUTHPAW reunion on the stage that night too. Yummy music for the soul. SO - REVIVAL at McWells Saturday 8 p.m.-ish 4757 S. Orange Avenue. $7 at the door. Call me if you need more info: 407.340.2318
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jo - 8.16.2009
wayne, that's a big 10-4!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnamP4-M9ko
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Wayne Mereck - 8.15.2009
I knew a lot of people that talked about going to The Woodstock Festival, but don't know anyone who actually made it. At 13 it wasn't a possibility for me to go. Eventually the album and movie came out and we had more than the news coverage to experience it. Hope we all can be here for the 50th anniversary. Cheers
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Carl-ola - 8.13.2009
I was mourning Willy DiVille and was surprised at how many google links there were for him the day after he died. I was shocked to find what follows on, of all things, a New York Giant websight. I saved it cause it made me laugh and cry, really nice piece on Willy. Anybody know who this guy is? It starts here: "NFT: R,I,P. Willy DeVille Mckee : 8/7/2009 5:29 pm Back in 78 Willy was touring with his band, Mink DeVille, third on the bill with Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello. Needless to say, it was nothing short of amazing. I was working with Beach Club/Cellar Door and we had the show at various Jai Alai frontons in Florida. In Orlando, I witnessed a funny moment when a friend of mine, a very nice guy who worked as a local promo guy for Willy's label at the time, Capitol. My buddy had the pleasure of presenting Willy with a first look at his brand new second release, "Return to Magenta." Willy proceeded to tear into him with the most brilliant filthy tirade I have ever been blessed to witness. I could have taken my friend home simply by wiping what was left of him off of the floor with a wetnap. Seems that in their infinite wisdom, the genius art department at Capitol made the cover art for Return to Magenta totally devoid of the color magenta - at best it was sorta scarlet red with a green backing. Poor Willy. Willy's taste in music ran parallel to the stuff I love best - that Brill Building sound - stuff like the Drifters - perfect songwriting complimented by exquisite production from Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and breathtaking vocals from Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis or Johnny Moore - with sad melodies, strings that could lift your dancing heart right outta your chest and, don't forget those distinctive percussion flourishes like castanets. Of course, this stuff was all pirated by Phil Spector who trained with Leiber and Stoller. Spector's arrangements - in many ways the absolute core of each of his biggest hits, were composed by the immortal Jack Nitzsche, who produced 3 of Willy's albums including the first two. The link below will take you to a song that fulfills all that is described above, "Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl," from Willy's first album, "Cabretta." Willy knocked this one outta the park with a heartbreaking vocal. To these ears, it made him the equal to those gorgeous voices from yesterday that had captured our souls, and made us prisoners of rock and roll forever more. See ya Willy, yer bud, J"
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TWilliams - 8.13.2009
Thanx Lee - came back within a few minutes after getting the message in the middle of Lenny Kravitz this afternoon .
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Lee Arnold - 8.13.2009
Should be available now Tommy.
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TWilliams - 8.13.2009
" This Station is currently full "...in the middle of a song??
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Wayne Mereck - 8.13.2009
Lee, thank you for doing what you do so well. And on another note a heart felt R.I.P. to Les Paul. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 8.13.2009
Wayne, Thank you so much for your generosity. You are too kind. Keeping the fires burning.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.13.2009
Do they have the Flying Elvises? I love that scene in the movie where Nick Cage is in a plane full of them and he is trying to get to Vegas and he jumps with them (at least movie style). The lead Elvis does commercials for a Ford dealership here in the DFW area.
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Craig Michaels - 8.13.2009
Don, The entire week leading up to the anniversary of Elvis' death is pretty much the most surreal week of the year here in Memphis. Right off the bat, it's still a wonder to me that the day of his birth passes very quietly, but the day of his death is, just as you said, a complete circus. There are Elvis impersonators (sorry... tributes...) walking up and down the street; can't go to Beale Street for the week unless you wanna hear Elvis "tribute" shows. Vendors with carts on the street selling every sort of bizarre knick knacks... truly amazing. When you live here, the whole spectacle is referred to locally (even in the newspaper!) as "Dead Elvis Week." Some of the folks that are attracted to it are... um... a little on the fanatical side; you learn this week to NOT ask strangers, "Hey, what's up?" as is the custom for most weeks here. Tis indeed a very, very odd time! Sunday is the actual anniversary; as close as I'm getting to celebrating it (is that the proper term?) is to go see some delta blues on Saturday night by Blind Mississippi Morris. Does that count?
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Don Gilliland - 8.12.2009
Craig; I agree with you about Willy Deville; a very underrated artist/singer. I thought "Storybook Love" was one of his greatest songs. You can find that song on a "best of" compilation of Mark Knopfler's soundtrack recordings, but not on any of the Mink DeVille collections. And speaking of Memphis: any special plans for Elvis Day on the 16th of this month? I've been to Graceland twice for the anniversary; quite a circus!
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Craig Michaels - 8.11.2009
(singing my little heart out) Ooooooooh... some fellas, they like skinny girls... but I like 'em a little meteor...
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jo - 8.11.2009
you can dawn your "meteor shower caps" and watch the sky tonight, northeast after midnight, till around 5 a.m. best though, a couple of hours before dawn.
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Wayne Mereck - 8.10.2009
Much grass!!! Sure do plan to get my Live365 membership money's worth. I'm sure it won't be hard ;o)
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Lee Arnold - 8.10.2009
Hey Wayne. So glad to have you back aboard the stream train. :-)
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TWilliams - 8.9.2009
Alright Wayne !
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Wayne Mereck - 8.9.2009
Once again victory is snatched from the slimy jaws of defeat, I have sound capability and WORJ never sounded better. Tommy I appreciate your offer in helping to get Fred (fricken rediculous electronic device) back in shape. The sound card I got from Newegg has worked out perfectly. Cheers.
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John Aseff - 8.8.2009
Lee - since I agree with every point you made in your comment on 7.29.2009 this must be my radio station :-)
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Craig Michaels - 8.8.2009
R.I.P. Willy DeVille... Founder and singer of the 70s band Mink DeVille... Nominated for an Academy Award for his composition (and performance) of "Storybook Love" on the Princess Bride soundtrack... and was never afraid to push the boundaries. After Mink DeVille, Willy incorporated many diverse influences into his music, including cajun/creole soul and blues, French balladry (he was a devoted fan of Edith Piaf and French culture) and lots of Hispanic influences, from traditional to contemporary. I had a few minutes worth of conversation with him after a show in Orlando in the "new wave" days at the Jai Alai Fronton (Elvis Costello, Mink DeVille, Nick Lowe); he seemed like a really nice guy who was passionately devoted to making music and simply not willing to compromise his vision. I doubt I'm the only one who has enjoyed his music for a long time, and he'll be missed.
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TWilliams - 8.7.2009
Noticed this morning that listening hours for WORJ have topped 1700...
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jo - 8.6.2009
Richie Hayward, original drummer of little feat has cut his tour schedule short this week due to a severe liver disease. he will undergo treatment maybe transplant w/in the next year. he will not be able to work, and there is no insurance. info at littlefeat.net and also pacificdisturbance.com
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Roger Brown - 8.3.2009
I might have caught a glimpse of you, jo. I was halfway up on the right side, aisle seat. BTW: here's a video of Jack's Hard Country. Not last night's performance, although it sounds like it could have been: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjTn9uoQOZs&feature=related
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jo - 8.3.2009
then you probably saw me, you just did not know it was me. just behind where he was is where i was talking to those folks. and hee hee, that dude cracked me up, i had him stay there so i could get his pic!
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Roger Brown - 8.3.2009
I knew that guy carrying on down in front, left side, wouldn't last for the whole show. But he was having a whale of a time for a while.
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jo - 8.3.2009
mr fuller could have played all nite. what a beautiful spirit. i must have talked to 50 people last night, and one gentleman i recall was in front row whilst i was wandering around trying to get photos; stopped me. i asked if he was from orlando he said yes from all the way back to the 60's. we spoke of sports stadium, elvis presley played there, he told me! they even remembered the old lady with the monkey on the stick at wrestling nights.(she sat in the front row, his brother in law said!") when i said to him , worj is online, he smiled and said, that was just yesterday wasnt it. so many respones like that with a smile and someone saying how cool! there are a lot of folks who remember. and even better is when they came up after the show and asked the call letters again to make sure : )
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JIm McPherson - 8.3.2009
I went to a mini high school reunion this past Sat. night at Dubsdread CC. Got to see a lot of the old gang, some I hadn't seen in 30+ years. While talking to one former classmate, she mentioned that one of the first concerts she ever went to was Bob Seger in '73 at the old Exposition Hall. I told her " ... hey, I know a site where you can listen to that very concert ! ". She went home and looked it up and reported back that she was totally stoked to hear it again after all these years. Hopefully, she'll become a regular listener to WORJ.com radio. Winning converts one music lover at a time !
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Jim McPherson - 8.3.2009
That's funny Tommy ! ... imagine that plagarism lawsuit ! That " Four Winds " song actually reminds me a lot of " The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down ".
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TWilliams - 8.3.2009
Thanks Roger , you nailed it on the show . The sound was off; I noticed Rusty's mouth moving with little of the harmony coming thru his mic ...then again I'm listening to Bright Eyes' "Four Winds" right now and it sounds to me like they've ripped off ' Santa Claus Is Coming To Town '...
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Roger Brown - 8.3.2009
As TWilliams said, last night's show was a fine one. PPL had both Craig Fuller and Mike Reilly switching off as frontman. Fats Kaplin was hot on the pedal steel and fiddle. A couple of Lowell George songs thrown in from Craig's Little Feat years made the performance special. Poco was great, but had a slightly mellower setlist that I've heard in the past. Rusty Young was phenominal on the pedal steel and did well on mandolin and dobro. Paul Cotton's new Gretch sounded sweet. Dan Sundrud (bassist) did a moving acoustic solo - Hard Country. Even the openning act, Matt Bucher, did well as a one man acoustic act. For a young kid, he interacted with the audence well. His somewhat upbeat picking to dark story lines could be described as "casual goth". The sound mix was well over all. I felt Poco had a bit too much volume on the snare and bass drum, and Paul's guitar could have used a little more volume, but nothing major. I recognised Zaida, but missed meeting other fellow WORJets.
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TWilliams - 8.3.2009
Great show last nite @ The Plaza .PPL played a nice long set , Poco was a little less inspired , I thought ; but , it was a good time . Each show I see just reinforces my belief that it's high time Lee returns to reclaim the throne of Central Florida Media
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Roger Brown - 8.2.2009
I'll be looking for WORJ tee-shirts at the Plaza Theatre tonight. I'll be wearing jeans and a white/blue print button up shirt, trimmed beard and glasses. Hope to meet some of ya's.
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jo - 8.2.2009
woo hoo!
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Lee Arnold - 8.2.2009
jo. It's going out tomorrow.
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jo - 8.2.2009
attending, and wish i had the world tour shirt,4 just one more show..... :)
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Roger Brown - 8.1.2009
Who's going to the Poco/Pure Prairie League concert Sunday evening? I'll be there. (bought the ticket before a bit of a financial crisis popped up. Don't have a WORJ tshirt yet, but will get one as soon as I have a few bucks again)
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jo - 8.1.2009
poco website says they will play later this month in ny with richie furay & loggins & messina! @ bethel woods amphitheater ny. what a show!!
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Lee Arnold - 7.30.2009
Cousin Jim---COOL!!-Can't wait to hook up. Call me.
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E3VXWc__lw&NR=1
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1aaV6h-xKM&feature=related
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1aaV6h-xKM&feature=related
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jo - 7.30.2009
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/new-seekers-id-like-toteach-the-world-to-sing/307662928
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jim s. - 7.29.2009
cousin Lee... How are you? Im comming to Madison soon to bring my daughter to college & I wanna hook up with you. cousin Jim.
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Jim McPherson - 7.29.2009
Excellent Lee ... words to live by ! : )
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Lee Arnold - 7.29.2009
BROADCASTER COMMENTS at LIVE365: If you thought the Viet Nam War sucked, that Nixon was a crook, that Pot should be legal, that Love could conquer all, that The Beatles were the Greatest band ever, that Dick Cavett was hipper than Johnny, that we would always wear bell bottoms, that short hair was lame and that we may get old, but would never think old, than This Is Your Radio Station.
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JIm McPherson - 7.29.2009
Here's a link to check out the new digital single " Still Unbroken " from Lynyrd Skynyrd's upcoming album God & Guns --- http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/music/view.aspx?songID=2539 --- also avaiable for purchase on I-tunes. Reminds me more of Nickelback than classic Skynyrd but I bet it'll sound great cruising down the road with the stereo at full volume !
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TWilliams - 7.29.2009
cpl of things...Lee's comments reminded me immediately of seeing Alice Cooper co-hosting the Mike Douglas Show while holding a mug of beer . Kinda shocking in the 70s...also , the lovely Zaida reports that there are THOUSANDS of pictures to go through , edit , etc . from the Mike Lyons Celebration . WOW !
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jo - 7.28.2009
man craig - that sure seemed like the "somewhere down the crazy river of walkin in memphis". i hope somebody's saving these short stories for the grandkids...! thanks for taking us back with ya.
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TWilliams - 7.28.2009
HELL YES !...oh , if you havent yet, check out the new broadcaster comments on the WORJ Live 365 page .
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Craig Michaels - 7.28.2009
I feel confident in promising that if anybody is passing through Memphis, I can point out some interesting sights, some good music and some very fine barbecue!
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TWilliams - 7.28.2009
Yessir, that's Chamber of Commerce stuff Craig . Good stuff .
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Lee Arnold - 7.28.2009
Painting pictures with your words. Craig, you make me want to be there with you. Nicely done. Have a musical Summer.
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Craig Michaels - 7.27.2009
Needed a break from doing my work tonight. It was just about sundown, a good time for a walk outside - it goes from light to full dark here in about fifteen minutes. A nice evening walk lets you enjoy the feeling of night getting the heat to release its daytime, cloudless, relentless hold; the end of July is making sure the dog days of August get a good running start. Beale Street is a nice walk, five or ten minutes away, and Monday is a good night for Beale for locals. At the corner of Beale and Third is the park where the famous statue of W.C. Handy is, and there's an open air stage to the right of the statue. Blues is fine, fine music; blues on a hot summer night is even better, and blues on a hot summer night outside is the eleven on a ten scale. The Handy stage is the prowl of the Beale Street All Stars, which is kind of a generic name for a batch of thirty or forty musicians (that I've seen so far, at least)... I guess it's a matter of whoever is available and feels like it plays that night. You never know what sort of lineup you're going to get, which keeps it interesting. Tonight, the frontman was a fella I've seen before - good, solid singer and seriously good Chicago style harp player. I can tell him even from a distance any more, and I tend to go watch for a while when he plays. Set myself down by the statue this night, and it's an interesting setup behind him. Two guitars, one a pale blue Fender, the other a black Gibson. No bass player; a drummer, and best of all, two probably mid 60s fellas, brothers, one playing trumpet, the other playing sax. Nice! Mondays are low stress, and often, the band tries new stuff or just stretches out in different ways on the old stuff. First thing I heard was an amazing take on John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Chillun." Started low and slow with the harp giving it a slow rumble of a feel. Kept building and building, and then they began trading solos. Blue Fender was playing rough and choppy and dirty, real Hound Dog Taylor, and Black Gibson was countering with soaring Texas style leads. The drummer is pounding, at times even standing up to play the simple kit; two snares with real tight heads and sharp, snapping rimshots pulsing behind the solos. The two brothers on horns play good sharp accents when not soloing, but when they solo, they soar. They're not about to let the other get the best of it... and then the very fine harp player wants some of it as well. Go and go and go, and it all peaks and they just KNOW when to break off the solos and bring it to a brilliant thunder of a close... two guitars wailing, two horns blowing hard, Chicago harp and good, solid drums, and every one of them closes right as they should. Amazing, all carrying through the night with heat and barbecue and night jasmine in the air. I like living here... I like it a lot...
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jo - 7.27.2009
while speaking to the nice girl on the phone at the plaza, i inquired how they get all these great old bands. do you go to them do they come to you? do folks ask you to try to get shows?? both, and yes was her reply. so i asked for the outlaws, and mark farner. told her the website info for both... so i was thinking if anyone would like to start a mark farner movement w/ me and well, call the plaza, i won't discourage you :) you could start an outlaws movemnet if you'd like as well. and well , if there is a band i can help you support, let me know...
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jo - 7.26.2009
God bless the voice of richard manuel.
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TWilliams - 7.26.2009
uh...I still have walls like that ! what else is a music room for ?!?!...picked up some really great repros recently of the old concert posters for Winterland , Fillmore East etc. HAD TO have em .
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jo - 7.25.2009
t - my sis had the same "wall" except hers was covered w/ chicago; which is probably why i have so much love for them to this day. she fell out of love with chicago during her rebellious years of alice cooper...welcome to my night - mare....
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Zaida Zoller - 7.25.2009
As long as I'm in plug-mode . . . don't miss TIN HOUSE next Saturday, August 1 at McWells. It's a CD Release party for their 2nd CD "Winds of Past" (38 years after the first and only album). Starts at 8-ish (an early night for us old folks!) $10/door. Still rockin' hard after all these years. The original band was Floyd Radford on lead, Mike Logan on drums and Jeff Cole on bass. Jeff came down from New York for the 2006 Reunion but currently the line-up is Radford and Logan plus Robby Crouse on guitar, Dave Mikeal on keys and Jim Smith on bass, both from the other old band (who also played the 2006 Reunion) Legal Tender. It'll be a hot time in the old town that night. So be prepared to rock. If you have any questions, call me at 407.340.2318. Also you can check out the TIN HOUSE myspace page at: www.myspace.com/tinhouseband For more info on upcoming shows, send me an email at: info@ZShowz.com Rockin' on, my musical comrades.
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Zaida Zoller - 7.25.2009
Thanks for the plug Tommy. I'm a slacker for not mentioning this sooner. THE CHOSEN FEW are playing tonight at McWells. I'm sure many of you remember them from the really old days . . . This will be the second time they've played for me there. Lots of great memories. McWells is at 4575 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, at the corner of Holden and S. Orange. Hope some of you can make it.
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
nice birthday tribute to Steve Goodman today Lee . enjoying all the tunes...
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
lmao ... Bridge not Bride . I guess a sighing bride can be a good or bad thing too...
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
Zaida & jo reminded me of seeing Trower along with Peter Frampton and KC w/the Sunshine Band (genres be damned ?! )at a Downtown Disney free concert . "Bride of Sighs" at full volume through the steets brought people running to the show . KC ,wearing yellow spandex that David Lee Roth mustve lent him , and sweating like a factory worker made me wish I'd brought rain gear .YUK . Trower and Frampton were playing for each other , obviously . Game , Set & Match that evening to Mr. Trower . He was smokin hot , and HOB will be too . If I can fight off this damn OCD about finding that GFRR poster , I'll be @ McWells 2nite for the 5 dollar rock n roll show Zaida is putting on there .
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TWilliams - 7.25.2009
jo's post reminded me of getting a copy of GFRR and , upon opening the LP was pleasantly surprised to see they included a poster , which was icing on the cake , and , soon on the wall . It was a montage of different pics , etc ...including a letter from a fan reporting they had seen Eric Burdon do 'Heartbreaker', and ,"he really butchered it up ,can you sue him ?" ! Testament to the passion of the fans of one of the greatest live bands of all time .
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jo - 7.25.2009
40 YEARS ago, this month of July - Grand Funk RR started funking. they played free at atlanta international pop fest. loved instantly, they were invited back the next day to close the gig!!!!!!!!!!signed not too long after that and the rest is MD&M history. i wish mark farner would come to the plaza.....
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jo - 7.25.2009
Zaida - YOU ARE THE WOMAN!!! thank you!!!
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Zaida Zoller - 7.25.2009
LOVE ROBIN TROWER! He's gotten better with age! Thanks for all the great notes about the MIKE LYONS celebration. It was a pleasure hosting the event. We raised (including Paypal) around $4,000 and of course the money flow doesn't need to stop. If any one hasn't and would like to send Mike a little green cheer, you can go to Paypal.com, hit the "send money" button, then enter: mikelyonsmedicalfund@gmail.com. When it says "purchase" and "personal" - hit "personal" - then "gift" - then pay with a credit card. Technologically simple! It was an honor meeting and seeing everyone and I hope to see you again soon. Don't be strangers. It was truly a glorious evening and and thank you for all your support and good lovin' vibes. Blessings!
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jo - 7.24.2009
robin - day of the eagle - trower will be at hob orlando on oct 17. tix $21.
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Jim McPherson - 7.24.2009
I've actually got one of those Zeta7 cards too ... Wayne Mereck gave it to me when he was in town a couple of years ago. I think he found some for sale on ebay.
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Mike Zarek - 7.24.2009
I used to have a whole box of those Zeta7 cards. They may still exist in my Dad's garage, but I highly doubt it.
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jo - 7.24.2009
that artifact of a zeta7 card bobby is holding is mine. i had it out that night. a lady said "oh my gosh that must really be old!" i said "it might be but we just needed to clean some seeds, i swear that is what is was for all along..." very thin plastic material...........never did really use it for a discount anywhere...
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jo - 7.24.2009
mike - thanks! - just to be clear; i try not to take them of folks unless i speak to them first. so most every one on there was after a cool conversation with, well, whoever was in the pic! :) yours are great as well !!
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Mike Zarek - 7.23.2009
Nice pics jo!
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jo - 7.22.2009
thank you to lee arnold...
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Lee Arnold - 7.22.2009
Lots of pictures posted at the BLOG now. Thank you to Zeek and jo.
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jo - 7.21.2009
thanks for playing this roberta flack- lee
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Mike Zarek - 7.21.2009
I thought it was just an awsome night altogether. The outpouring of love for Mike was magnificent. Also, I had a chance to meet many of the radio folks that I had heard in my younger days, all of whom were influences for my own days in radio. I even had to admit to Mike that when I was out in California I swiped one of his bits (...and coming up... we'll have that Led Zeppelin Christmas Classic: Stairway To Christmas!) that I had heard many years earlier..
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Neal Mirsky - 7.21.2009
I am almost speechless (which is quite rare for me) after seeing so many old friends at the Mike Lyons celebration sunday afternoon...For some of us it's been over 3 decades and yet it was like the years just melted away. It was truly awesome to see Chal Martina, Randy Molnar, Hanna, Lee Hallock, Bobby Church, Craig Michaels and of course, the man of the hour, Mike Lyons...Lee, you were sorely missed but it was kind of like you were there, since you were the person responsible for bringing us all together in the first place and harnessing our passion for music and radio by giving us a purpose...It was also great to see many friends from some of my other Orlando radio incarnations like Mick Dolan & Wayne Osley (WDIZ), Scott Stover (Z-102), Slats (Q96) and friends who transcended all of it like Brock Whaley, Mike Cooper and Richard Pachter...It was also great to meet Jim and Tommy who reminded me that what we did over 30 years ago stills mean so much to so many people...The one thing that everyone of us in that packed room (as well as the many people who couldn't make it but called or sent emails in support) had in common was a deep affection for Mike. It was quite obvious that Mike is a fighter and he now realizes that he's got a huge crowd in his corner...I guess I wasn't so speechless after all...As Mike would probably say "I'll be here all week, try the veal"
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Lee Arnold - 7.21.2009
I will be posting all of Zeek's photos tomorrow on the BLOG.
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TWilliams - 7.21.2009
jo- I told that guy (who took our pic) the web addy, etc . also,the gal that was hanging w/Zaida asked me where she could send for all to see . gave her the info also . I will go see Hannah also , as she took some pics too . I wrote all my info down for her , and ended up giving it to Mike's girlfriend in the event that I may be of any service to them throughout Mike's recovery . I'll let ya know more when I do ...
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jo - 7.21.2009
there was a wonderful lady and a young gentleman that i referred to as, mr flirting w/ the camera (as he was photographing for mike event, and was flirting w/ pretty young girls in the process, which i told him was very genius of him) anyhow they photographed all night long and i wonder, does anyone know where those photos will be posted, if at all?
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TWilliams - 7.20.2009
we'll have to watch eBay to see if he tries to sell it ...
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TWilliams - 7.20.2009
:-)
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jo - 7.20.2009
lee - is that you, or tommy posing as you? how will we ever tell? is his signature really that close to yours?
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Lee Arnold - 7.20.2009
Chal,my dear old friend. So glad it was such a special day for Mike and all of you who were so fortunate to be there. Please visit the board more often and share some old WORJ stories.
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jo - 7.20.2009
i vote for craig to write a book of short stories of his life and times...or a few experiences at least...
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Chal Martina - 7.20.2009
Talk about the LOVE. Talk about putting your hands on the radio and feel the healing vibrations. Talking about last night, a night for Mike. Folks from across the country here to honor our dear friend. Folks coming together who haven't been together in 30 years. Just overwhelming for all.
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Jim McPherson - 7.20.2009
Lee, nice " Space " theme you've got going today for the 40th anniversary of man landing on the moon. Man, what a day that was !
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JIm McPherson - 7.20.2009
Trust me Craig, I only feel that way on the inside ... the outside has definitely changed over the years haha !
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Craig Michaels - 7.20.2009
Jim, must be a "glass half empty" kind of thing... in those situations, I tend to look around and think, "Wow, everyone looks so good but *I* got so OLD!"
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TWilliams - 7.20.2009
Jim , it'll have to be August 29 then . Please remind me as the date approaches . Neil Mirsky... was an absolute gas to rap with . Likewise for Brock , even moreso when they were all with Hannah outside . I'm still pumped today , especially after reading Craig's post . As always man , you hit the nail on the head . thanks for sharing . Lee Arnold , you sir cannot only pick tunes , but indeed , people . It really showed yesterday as well as today . We love you all .
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Jim McPherson - 7.20.2009
Forgot to mention that I finally got to meet Neil Mirsky last night, a great pleasure! My friend Jimmy Mann went with me, he ended up knowing a ton of people there from the local music scene ( he played guitar for King Cowboy, among others, back in the day ). Jimmy said it was like stepping into a time capsule, I agree ! There was probably more people there that I knew, after 30+ years however, I just didn't recognize them. Kept thinking of Joe Walsh's line from " Life's Been Good " ... " everybody's so different, I haven't changed ". ; )
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Jim McPherson - 7.20.2009
Haha T ... way to " go with the flow " on the autograph request ! I won't be able to make the Tin House show on Aug. 1, got a high school reunion to go to that same night. Mike Logan did tell me that they are probably going to do one more show on Aug. 29 back out @ Wolfy's in Sanford before they call it a day again on Tin House. So for those who haven't seen them play yet, catch 'em while you still can !
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Craig Michaels - 7.20.2009
Though I haven't seen him for a long, long time, one of the REALLY good things I remember about Mike is that he didn't do things for the "wrong" reasons. He wasn't on the radio to be a grandstander; he just felt like it was a great way to get music to people. He didn't do things to bring attention to himself, and in fact as I remember, he preferred to be a little out of the spotlight. Just a good guy with a real big heart (AND a wicked and mischievous sense of humor). It doesn't surprise me in the least that Mike never really thought about people's feelings towards him since glory and attention weren't motivating factors... which, of course, just speak all the better for him. I'm glad you had a chance to chat with him for a few to let him know how beloved he is in these parts! Truly a great individual, and I'm among those who owe a lot to him.
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TW - 7.20.2009
to follow up jo - hey Craig , modest 'weekenders' are Wolfmen too !
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jo - 7.20.2009
hey craig - i had that conversation with mr lyons about him being loved by people that he didnt even know had love for him, and his reply was so cool, he said " i am beginning to see that." thought you'd dig hearing that! ;)
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jo - 7.20.2009
to follow up on t- TRUE STORY!!
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Thank you one and all. I'm sitting here crying and laughing.
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
and if I did'nt ramble enough before , I have to share this one ... Jo and I are sitting outside when a guy walks up and says to me - Aren't you LEE ARNOLD ? so, I gave him an autograph ...
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
W O W ! ...ok,everybody remembers the scene from American Graffiti where Curt ,reacting to the vision of Suzanne Somers turns to the one , the only ONE he can count on for the end to meet his need - his DJ , the Wolfman . Tonight , we were blessed to get to be with an entire club full of OUR Wolfman's for one of the greatest events I've ever witnessed . And I did'nt even have to work this show ! Highlights among many - Seeing the look on Hannah's face and the look back to her from Mike Lyons when she first arrived . It was priceless and perfect ; Mike had just made his way towards the entry to the bar upon their meeting ...next , I'm outside , getting compliments on my shirt , naturally I start to hawk the shirt; " You can get one at WORJ . com , Lee Arnold has em -'I know , he sent me one . Hi , I'm Neal Mirsky '...yeah , Wolfman Mirsky snuck right up on me in the middle of my sales pitch ! We talked , and I woulda listened the rest of the night ...got to hang with Zaida a little, Hannah even more . How in the hell did you get any work done at the station w/those angels around , Lee ?...met and talked w/ Wolfmen Martina, Osley , Church and of course Mike Lyons ...watched Randy blush when Hannah brought up his acting career . All the while , mind you , you could FEEL what was going on between all these old pals of one another ...Mike Lyons sister - that gal can sing ! Once we got all the signatures on the shirt , Mike Z . said the time was now to present it to Mike Lyons . Gave the shirt to Debbie and asked her to give it to Mike on stage surrounded by all the other Wolfmen ...Mike's voice was strong , and he told about having new music in his VW enroute to the station ,the thrill to him of same then , "1 - 2 - 3- WE LOVE YOU MIKE " from the crowded room and the stage in unison as Mike was holding the shirt ...Mike Lyons is a very rich man ... Mike Z. totally bailed me out with his camera phone . I could not get a good pic inside that place . ( No flash on mine :-( ). Jim pointed out Mike Logan from Tin House , I went over later and talked with him a bit... we both had that "Hey , I know you " moment , and said at the same time " Ill see you at the Aug 1 show here " ...Jim , if you can make it , that show will be on me . Jo - what a nice gal ! I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with you . Lee , she went outside and retrieved the World Tour T to present to Mike's girlfriend ...the moment moved both gals ...I was moved by witnessing it ...and on and on . The Zig Zag Man caught up with us around 7:30ish , and , it was a good thing !? :-) ....oh, on a personal note , ran right into the friend my daughter was named after 31 years ago ! It's a small world , and , it was closer to being 'right' than anything I've experienced in years . Man oh Man , it was great to be a teenager today . Today , I was Curt living American Grafitti ...
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Jim McPherson - 7.19.2009
Tommy, Zeke, Jo, Zaida ... so good to finally meet you all in person tonite. What an awesome turnout for Mike .. I know his spirits had to be lifted ! I got to hook up with some old high school classmates as well, Mike's sister Deb among them. Highlight of the night was having a bunch of Mike's old friends / co-workers get him up onstage to recount what an impact he'd made on their lives ... a great tribute to how well respected Mike is in the music / radio biz ! And yeah Lee ... lotsa people wanted to know if I'd kept my WORJ t-shirt in a time capsule ! I kept telling them ... WORJ.com, ya gotta check it out ... only $12.00 to get your own ... and they've got a radio station just like you remember ! Again, what an awesome night ... nothing but love all around !!! : )
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jo - 7.19.2009
the best i can say is that i met an establishment full of very warm and wonderful people today/tonight. not one person did i know coming in the door, however left feeling as if i knew so so many, for years. I thanked mr lyons for playing robin trower's sweet wine of love, back when we would call and request it, i thanked him for being reliable to a central florida sound. he just smiled and said that he "wanted" to play it for us. and on a small not so sad note, an exec decision was made to give to susan, girlfriend of mike, the tour shirt, so she would not have to wait for one, and her and mike could match! i wish them the best and hope the event was very successful for them.
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Mike Zarek - 7.19.2009
For those of you that missed Lyonspalooza, you missed a great evening. The place was packed. All the bands kicked ass. Lots of old friends getting together for good music and fun. There were raffles for prizes, including a guitar signed by all the members of Blood Sweat & Tears along with 4 tix to any BS&T concert. Dick Shane of WLOF fame brought an original WLOF license plate (the black plate with the white letters) along with a bunch of other WLOF memorabilia (including a weekly Top40 flier featuring Doug VanAllen). It was auctioned off and brought $175 bux... the last band was just going on when I left a little after 9:00 ...
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Mike Zarek - 7.19.2009
Yeah Lee, you can expect a bump in T-shirt sales.
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jo - 7.19.2009
and plug we did. it was getting to sound like the how did you break your arm story; worj.com was mentioned many times. what a wonderful event. i cannot begin to add adjectives. but give me a few minutes, just bear w me. and i will share...
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Zeek has added some Photos from Lyonspalooza. Go to BLOG at left.
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John Aseff - 7.19.2009
When I went to the blog to see Jo's shirt pics I expected to see Jo in the shirt.
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John Aseff - 7.19.2009
All you guys who are planning to wear your WORJ tshirts are bound to be asked where you got them. It's a good opportunity to plug Lee and this site :-)
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John Aseff - 7.19.2009
I wish I could attend the benefit for Mike today but I'm 500 miles away. Jim and I went to Edgewater HS with his sister Debbie. When I told her I couldn't be there but wanted to make a donation, she started a PayPal account to accept donations. If you can't make the show, please donate. Go to PayPal and donate to MikeLyonsMedicalFund@gmail.com.
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Mike Zarek - 7.19.2009
In Orlando, getting ready to head over to the 'lyonspalooza' event... I'll be in my WORJ paraphernalia... See y'all there.
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Craig Michaels - 7.19.2009
Jo's Wonderous Orlando Reminiscence Journey... abbreviated WORJ, of course!
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Craig Michaels - 7.19.2009
By the time I left Orlando, the FairBanks Inn had been converted into a medical center of some sort, but the old FBI sign was still standing. If the sign is still there, that's my vote for next stop on the T-Shirt tour...
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Where should jo and the WORJ TShirt go next?
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jo - 7.19.2009
can we get a big ole no rain chant down here!!! lee - i laughed so hard i cried! thanks for sharing. :)
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
Wish I could join everyone at the Lyonspalooza event today. Please tell Mike how much I love him when you see him today. Thanks.
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Lee Arnold - 7.19.2009
jo has taken a WORJ TShirt on a World Tour of Orlando landmarks. Check it out at the BLOG to the left.
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JIm McPherson - 7.19.2009
Heading over to the benefit for Mike Lyons this afternoon ( wearing my WORJ t-shirt of course ! ). Looking forward to supporting a worthy cause, hearing some good music and meeting some of y'all in person. Be nice to finally put some faces to the names I've seen on this board for so long ... hope to see everyone there !
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
sure - hoy9o@aol.com
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jo - 7.19.2009
t- its a what it looks like now of joint
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jo - 7.19.2009
joni, she is in my supergruop... do you mind if i get your email, i'll send you a pic...
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jo - 7.19.2009
gonna try, gonna try, gonna try, gonna try...
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TWilliams - 7.19.2009
jo- while 'Big Yellow Taxi' is playing , it sinks in even more after reading your post about the 'Joint' . then again, anything is possible. as was so aptly said long ago - you're too old when regret replaces dreams - or something like that . any chance you will be at the Mike Lyons Celebration 2day ?
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jo - 7.19.2009
t- i rode out there yesterday (joint/ joint) looks like the fat lady already; well.. the place is still standing. and the mail lady said it is still open as a furniture store, even on saturdays. i didnt see anyone though. there are still small speed bumps in the parking lot, and a sign by the door that says no loitering in the parking lot...then well there is that definite need for a weedeating tree trimming. in a word i'd say the place looks a little "saggy". gravity i suppose...
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TWilliams - 7.18.2009
Jim - Arlo's Show was probably one of the best I ever was paid to attend . Along w/ the Southern Rockers , he brought in Richie Havens -a helluva nice,quiet guy . HUGE hands , and , I think he was wearing the same thing he was wearing at Woodstock ;-)...Larry Carlton , who can really play a guitar also , David Benoit , Manley Moondog and 3 Kool Kats starring Woody Harrelson (not that great) and some other bands I dont recall ... backstage in the 'Mock Rock'- HRC's portable cafe originally used for Farm Aid , Harrelson was the life of the party . And 92 was as your experience - hot as hell , sweating our asses off during the days , freezing after sundown ! A red hot weekend though !
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Jim McPherson - 7.18.2009
Hey T, that's cool that you got to work that Arlo show ... I went to the one he did in '90 in Vero Beach where he and Don Henley wee the headliners. Funny, it was just the opposite of that Tampa show, it was in March and it went to near freezing soon as the sun went down. And though I didn't know it at the time, one of Henley's backup singers was a then unknown Sheryl Crow.
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TWilliams - 7.18.2009
pretty cool stuff about the 'Joint' also . It would be fun to take part and see it to completion - only problem is that the hundred year old fat lady will probably pass on and leave someone a mess ... :-)
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TWilliams - 7.18.2009
I was fortunate enough to get to work Arlo Guthrie's Indian River Festival in 92 where we saw Toy perform songs from the 'new' solo effort as well MTB classics...man, Toy's one big right thumb was just as impressive as The Outlaw's "Guitar Army" that evening . Both bands were in great form . No competition either,just a bunch of Southern Gentlemen on stage as well as backstage ...thanks for the heads up Jim .
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JIm McPherson - 7.18.2009
I don't recall seeing the KISS jet ... must've been when I was hiding under the concession stand trying to escape the searing summer sun ! And ZZ Top was probably suffering heatstroke in addition to being wasted. : )
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Roger Brown - 7.18.2009
I remember tanker trucks at each end of the field with 8-10 water spigots accross the back and a constant line waiting for water. Did you see the powder blue KISS Learjet buzz the stadium about an hour after their set? Also, ZZ Top was suppose to be recorded for a live album, but Donnie & Billy were too wasted to play record quality music.
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Jim McPherson - 7.18.2009
Speaking of the Marshall Tucker Band, I just came across the digital re-release of Toy Caldwell's one solo album " Son Of The South ". Originally released in '92, it was pulled from circulation shortly after his death in '93. It features guest appearances by Charlie Daniels and Gregg Allman along with re-worked versions of MTB songs " Fly Eagle Fly " and " This Ol' Cowboy " that hold up nicely to the originals. And as a bonus track, there's a killer live version of " Can't You See " from Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. Someone's listing a CD of this album for sale on Amazon for $145.00 but you can buy the mp3 version for $8.99. A definite must own for all fans of classic Southern rock !
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Jim McPherson - 7.18.2009
Yeah Roger, I was at that show ! I'm thinking it was July 4th weekend in 1975 but I could be wrong on that. I remember it was hotter than hell on that field, like being in an oven ! KISS must've been miserable playing in the daytime sun with all that leather and make-up. Lot of great music that day though !
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Roger Brown - 7.18.2009
I'm trying to remember info on an all day music festival in Tampa, summer of '76. It might have been called THe Florida Jams Festival. It openned with Pure Prairie League (not mentioned on promo's) and ended with ZZ Top. Other bands were War, KISS, Marshall Tucker, and Johnny Winter. Google search doesn't have it. Anyone else remember or attend this one?
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jo - 7.17.2009
http://www.myspace.com/the_joint_in_the_woods
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jo - 7.17.2009
there is a my space page called "the "original" joint in the woods" longwood fl. seems like they are interested in finding documentation, if you will, of the actual fact of some of the old bands that they term on the site are "rumored" to have played there in the heyday. so, i don't know if any of y'all are my spacer's; however may be able to help this cat out. check it out if you have a minute or 2.
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jo - 7.17.2009
walter cronkite, god rest his soul. what a human being. wow. that my friends, is an end of an era.
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TWilliams - 7.16.2009
Lee, talk about authentic WORJ - you nailed it with those cuts from Led Zep on vinyl . The only way it coulda been better would be the added 'hum' from a car stereo while venturing out to Chase Rd with the old gang ...
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Zaida Zoller - 7.15.2009
ZSHOWZ announces A Celebration for Mike Lyons, long time Orlando resident and musical friend, recently diagnosed with both liver and pancreatic cancer. Mike Lyons moved to Orlando from Kittery, Maine at a young age, graduating from Edgewater High School in 1970. He began his career in Orlando back in 1971 by publishing the city's first underground newspaper and promoting the first rock show at the Citrus Bowl (Cactus, Bloodrock, Potliquor and Dr. John for $3). He was Music Director and announcer for WORJ, WDIZ and WHTQ in Orlando, Program Director for 98 Rock (WXTB) in Tampa, and spent the last eight years of his radio career as mornings/Assistant Program Director at WZTA Miami. Mike entered the record business in the mid-90’s. From 1995-2000 he was VP of AAA Promotions at Lee Arnold Marketing. Mike joined TripleARadio.com as columnist (The Forest) and contributing editor in 2001. A Celebration for Mike Lyons (see poster below) will be Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 4 p.m. at McWells, and include performances by Thomas Wynn & the Believers; Galloway–Kelliher, Beth McKee; Rick Birkbeck & Friends; Heather Lee & Jordan Wynn; Bob Carr; Dennis, Jeff & Bari; Wendy Benson, and others, with special appearances by many of radio’s best and brightest. This is a fundraising event with all proceeds to go to Mike to help out with medical bills and other expenses. McWells is located in the Gatlin Center where Holden, Gatlin and Orange Avenue converge, at 4757 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando (407-855.4006). McWells is a nonsmoking venue featuring a variety of good food and a full bar. Tickets are $10 at the door. The public is invited. Support Alive Entertainment Z Showz must go on! _____________________________ ZShowz P.O. Box 560041 Orlando, FL 32856 407.340.2318
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TWilliams - 7.14.2009
...is it just me , or , does Les Dudek look like Doug Van Allen ??
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Lee Arnold - 7.14.2009
Contribute to the Fees and General Expenses associated with streaming WORJ.com. OR You can contribute to the "Buy Lee Arnold a new Central Air Conditioner" Fund. OR You can pay me that money you've owed me but haven't gotten around to paying. :-) Click Donate to help. Thanks in advance.
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Lee Arnold - 7.13.2009
Hey Wayne. Thanks for asking. Good days. Bad Days. Getting Meds balanced. I plan on being around for many years to come, but right now getting used to own mortality. Trying to reduce stress. Not easy.
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TWilliams - 7.13.2009
...and y'all remember that we've an important date this Sunday . Hope everyone can make the Mike Lyons Benefit .
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TWilliams - 7.13.2009
"Monster.."always gets the blood flowing . Keep em coming Lee . I've got a lot to do today !
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jo - 7.12.2009
if only stevie wonder's love in need of love, could be played over the daily morning announcements of life. then everyone would wake up in their "right mind". thank you lee for your great mind of music. it sounds wonderful over here!!
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Wayne Mereck - 7.11.2009
Lee, it has been a month since your surgery, how are you feeling? As soon as I get a sound card and get it installed, I will be listening to .com. Computers can be such a pain.
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Lee Arnold - 7.10.2009
Hey J - Welcome to the WORJ Board. That Embroidered patch that you have is extremely rare. Take good care of it. If you haven't already, give a listen to our streaming, live radio project. Simply click on the "Listen Live" Button and enter the "Time Warp".
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J Dalton - 7.10.2009
Wow, I still have the little embroidered patch that a I got at a King Biscuit Flower Hour listening party!! Great to see this site, the internet is a wonderful thing!!
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jo - 7.10.2009
tomorrow is that xmas in july day where you get free slurpees at 7-11!! woohoo!
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TWilliams - 7.7.2009
'Big Medicine' on T.V. today. Another verse to the soundtrack of our lives .
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Craig Michaels - 7.6.2009
Just saw that Allen Klein died. I guess, depending on whether he was battling you or on your side, from a musician's standpoint he was either a snake or a saint... either way, there's not a lot of doubt that he had a great deal of influence on the way the music industry is run. Quoting from the news story, "Its (his company, ABKCO) assets include recordings by the Rolling Stones, the Animals, Herman's Hermits, Bobby Womack, the Kinks, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell and many others. The publishing arm boasts more than 2,000 copyrights including compositions by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, Cooke, Womack, Ray Davies of the Kinks and Pete Townshend of the Who." Not easy to have SO much influence when you don't record a single note in your entire life.
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Wayne Mereck - 7.4.2009
T, Thanks for the Bday wish. I hope everyone has an enjoyable 4th! I will listen to some Blue Stingrays and pretend I can smell the salt in the air. Gonna be in the low 100s in the shade here and only 30% humidity. Sure not CF. Cheers!
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Lee Arnold - 7.4.2009
LONG MAY IT WAVE
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Craig Michaels - 7.3.2009
Minor revelation: when an old pal comes into town unexpectedly and accompanies you to Beale Street and is ready, willing and able to close the bars on Beale with you, it can sometimes lead to a somewhat hazy next day...
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Mike Zarek - 7.3.2009
T: It's my intenetion to be at the benefit on the 19th, WORJ shirt and all! So, yeah, twist they guy's arm! I'm also going to try and catch the Poco/PPL show, and Hot Tuna as well!
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TWilliams - 7.3.2009
oh - Happy Birthday America and especially to that renegade rocker Wayne this weekend . Hope you have a great one buddy !
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TWilliams - 7.3.2009
Mike - sure, I'll twist his arm for ya... any chance you'll 'Glide' into town for the benefit show on the 19th ?Poco will be another great show @ The Plaza . Met them and Fabulous T-Birds at a HRC show put on at Wekiva Falls in 96 . A highlight of the event was a drunk guy that climbed to the top of a tree behind our set-up to get a better view ( ? ) ...Cops told him to come down , and , he did...hitting every branch in the trre before landing in the water with a thud. Everyone ran over , cops escorted him away - then , the next thing you know , cops are back because Kim Wilson was surrounded by bikini clad fans ...yeah, he looked like he was in 'danger'... A helluva good show .
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jo - 7.3.2009
craig- i've not seen them either, but i used to play the crap out of magnolia on the guitar.
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jo - 7.3.2009
i dont know who runs the plaza now, however i have to give them props.... if you look at their site they have a lot of volunteer opps and internship programs as well for folks wanting to learn all aspects of production. right down to concession. plus, they have the best dern bands lined up that have played in this town in quite some time. come a long way from that dual screened movie theater with the smoking section off to the left side.... happy 4th careful on the roads, and on the boats as well.
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Lee Arnold - 7.2.2009
Poco. How cool. Had some Tech Problems on WORJ IRadio. Fixed and back up rockin'
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Craig Michaels - 7.2.2009
I've never seen Poco (gasp!), but I have seen PPL in concert. They were not only really good on stage, but a lot of fun and very personable. I enjoyed the evening, and it looked as though the band did as well.
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Roger Brown - 7.2.2009
Just a head's up on some upcoming shows at the Plaza. Poco and Pure Prairie League on August 2 and Hot Tuna on August 30. Have a great 4th, y'all.
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Lee Arnold - 7.2.2009
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY to all of you guys. Please be safe and have a great weekend.
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Craig Michaels - 7.1.2009
Jeez... it's only 93 here today... I best pull out the sweat pants and extra blankets. I think I'm catching chill...
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Mike Zarek - 6.29.2009
T: ask him if he'd like to do a Road Glide as a charity/demo case! ;)
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JIm McPherson - 6.28.2009
Just heard Screamin' Jay Hawkins " I Put A Spell On You " ... LOL, I can only imagine how much that song must've scared the Be-Jesus out of uptight white folk everywhere back in 1956 ! : )
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TWilliams - 6.28.2009
Hey Mike ! just sent it . built locally by a guy I know...
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Mike Zarek - 6.27.2009
T: OK, I'm a H-D fan.. Let's see the pic of Gregg and his new ride.... zeek@671mrpc.com
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
Lee- just a thought on your A/C woes..if there is a local Tech school , call them for a second opinion . You may get a different diagnosis, if not a better price . If that fails, I'll come to Wisc . and fix it for a trip to CSN with ya ...
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
My brother tells me that the suite remained as intended for 'MJ only' up to the time when WDW sold the Lake Buena Vista property . He also tells me that they would see MJ there alone in the Magic Kingdom with his entourage after hours enjoying the rides . As for Neverland, you proposed an excellent idea - IF his own children will benefit from the venture . Whatever he was besides the phenomenal artist the world knew , he and his family certainly deserve the dignity from here on any of us would want ...the lyrics of "Easy To Be Hard" come to mind...
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Lee Arnold - 6.27.2009
I was given a great choice this week. During record high temps, central ac died. Replace condenser for $2500 or get new AC for $3500. Great choice. Using fans for now. The joy of home ownership. :-)
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Lee Arnold - 6.27.2009
jo: Cool. Enjoy.
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JIm McPherson - 6.27.2009
To this day, Eddie Van Halen maintains he never received a dime for the legendary guitar solo he contributed to " Beat It ". He claims he did it as a favor to producer Quincy Jones and joked that MJ could return the favor by giving him dance lessons someday.
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Jim McPherson - 6.27.2009
I remember hearing about the MJ suite Tommy, wonder whatever became of it ? I would imagine Disney had to distance themselves from MJ after the child molestation charges became public. I'm wondering if someone will take over his Neverland ranch and turn it into a Graceland style shrine ?
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
Jim, during that time period , WDW went all out to cater to MJ - so much so that a custom suite was built at one of their hotels that came to be known as the "Black & White Suite" . A friend that was a Mgr there had pictures of himself & MJ in the suite displayed in his foyer ... probably a year or two before the release of the song 'Black or White' featuring Slash on guitar .
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jo - 6.27.2009
lee- "if you bubble wrap mailer it; it will come." got it today, thank you!!
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JIm McPherson - 6.27.2009
Here's an interesting bit of trivia ... reportedly, Michael Jackson recorded as many as 8 new songs at Bee-Jay Recording Studios right after the release of Thriller in the early '80s. Supposedly, none of the songs have ever seen the light of day. Story @ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31577260
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TWilliams - 6.27.2009
received an email from a friend last night that shows Gregg Allman with his new Harley . besides Mike , I dont know who else is a fan of H-D ,but if you'd like to check it out,let me know and I'll forward you a copy...
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jo - 6.26.2009
$33 & $50 for tix
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jo - 6.26.2009
the killers at ucf arena on 10/1 tickets on sale today (sat)
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2009
Please let me know when you get the T.
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2009
HAD to play those songs. Sad ending.
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jo - 6.26.2009
not yet lee
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Lee Arnold - 6.26.2009
jo-Tshirt arrive yet?
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Dragline - 6.26.2009
Shake it all you want... how many hard boiled eggs can you eat?
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Cool Hand Luke - 6.26.2009
I'm shakin' it Boss, I'm shakin' it
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jo - 6.26.2009
and as they taught us when we were kids: shake it baby shake it!!!(j5)
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jo - 6.26.2009
no matter how bad, at least for all of us there is still a day. when we wake up in the morning and have the grandest of opportunities to see yet again, the light of day, well now, fortunate ones we are i'd say. everyone, have a beautiful day!
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Lee Arnold - 6.25.2009
Michael Jackson Died. Farrah Fawcett Died. Sky Saxon (Seeds) Died. Damn lousy day. Please stay well everyone.
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jo - 6.24.2009
lee- based upon your 5 element theory this day, would you happen to have any earth wind & fire? ;)
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TWilliams - 6.24.2009
picked up the new Chickenfoot . It's good . I tried to wrinkle the walls of the van with it ; the old GM iron handled it rather well ...sorry to hear about your situation Jim , hope it leads to something better for you ... hopefully we can all get together at the event !
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TWilliams - 6.24.2009
"yeah , what jo said "...& you all ROCK !
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jo - 6.23.2009
reminder: love is all you need
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John Aseff - 6.23.2009
I meant to thank Jim for the email about the celebration for Mike and Jo for the Caringbridge link.
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John Aseff - 6.23.2009
I just went on the Caringbridge site and sent a message to Mike. I hope you all do the same.
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jo - 6.23.2009
craig - thank you for those perfect as usual words from you. i can only follow that up by saying "yeah, what craig said!"
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Craig Michaels - 6.23.2009
The Caring Bridge site that Jo posted a link for seems like a good idea... I have a feeling that Mike has very little idea as to how many lives he has affected in a positive way, and hopefully he'll be able to see how many friends and "friends he hasn't met" are sending along concern and good wishes...
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jo - 6.23.2009
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/michaellyons/mystory
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Jim McPherson - 6.23.2009
Thanks for the heads up Lee, sorry to hear that about Mike ! Tommy, I'd like to check out that fundraiser event for Mike on July 19 @ McWells, it's definitely a worthy cause ! Depends on if I'm working by then or not ... got laid off back in April and haven't landed a new job as of yet so I'm kinda up in the air right now. I'll get in touch with you about it when I know more.
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TWilliams - 6.23.2009
Hey Jim - glad you got the Winter Bros ...the intro is truly a classic . Aug. 1 sounds good , as well as the July 19 event @ McWells . Maybe something we locals can contribute to ...
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Lee Arnold - 6.22.2009
Michael is going through some fairly major health issues. All prayers and well wishes for his complete recovery would be truly appreciated.
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Jim McPherson - 6.22.2009
Hey Lee, I just got a list of upcoming events from Zaida Zoller's Z-Showz site and noticed there was a fundraiser coming up for Mike Lyons on July 19. Hope everythings OK with him, do you know what the deal is with that ?
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JIm McPherson - 6.22.2009
Hey Tommy, John forwarded me that clip of " Rock & Roll, Hoochie Coo ", great stuff ! Funny at the beginning where Edgar talks about people always asking him " ... where's your brother ? ". I think Johnny later released an album titled Hey, Where's Your Brother ? I plan on going to see Tin House again when they play McWells Aug. 1 ... let me know if you think you might make it, we can hook up for some beers and story swapping !
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TWilliams - 6.21.2009
The best to all in the ORJ family..."and the WORLD" . everybody reach out to your Mom's today too !
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John Aseff - 6.21.2009
In honor of Father's Day Tommy just sent me a smokin' live version of "Rock & Roll Hootchie Coo" by Johnny and Edgar. I had never heard that version before so it was a special treat. I forwarded it to Jim. THANKS TOMMY!
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Jim McPherson - 6.21.2009
Went and saw Tin House at Wolfy's in Sanford last nite ... man, they blew the roof off the joint!!! One of the highlights was a slamming run thru of " Be Good And Be Kind " featuring 3 lead guitars ( the keyboard player doubles on guitar ). Some choice covers were thrown in too ... Blind Faiths " Can't Find My Way Home ", ELPs " Lucky Man " a medley of CCR songs and a show closer of " Highway 61 Revisited " and " Rock-n-Roll Hoochie Coo ", both done Johnny Winter style! And of course, a number of songs from their new CD Winds of Past ( of which I won a free copy in the raffle ... sweet ! ). Turns out a few of the songs on the new record actually go back to 1969, from when they recorded a demo tape at BeeJay Recording Studios for the late Bill Vermillion ( the band members were all only about 17 years old at the time ! ). Floyd Radford told how the song " Silver Star " on the first album took it's name from Silver Star Rd., where the studio was located. They'll be playing again Aug. 1 @ McWells on S. Orange Ave; go see them if you can, you won't regret it !
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JIm McPherson - 6.20.2009
Nice " Summer Time " theme you got going there Lee ! Definitely feels like summer here in FLA ... 95 in the shade and 105 degree heat index with humidity to match ... whew ! Maybe a little Henry Paul Band " Feel The Heat " ? : )
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Jim McPherson - 6.20.2009
I remember the Osibisa van but I can't recall the Oedipus cars, maybe it'll come to me later ! Do you remember the guy with the old beater that had tiki lights strung all around the outside of the car ? He had stuff written all over the car like " Stop honking - my squirrels are pedaling as fast as they can ! ". I do believe he was a coupla fries short of a Happy Meal.
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TWilliams - 6.20.2009
Hey John ! - Greek tragedy as a theme for your ride. What a novel concept !The real tragedy is customizing now entails stick on facsimiles of Buick's 'port holes' and - voila!- youre customized !the guy that owned the Osibisa van went all out- it was a magazine worthy customization . Another guy in the area had a Ford van with the Panama Red guy on the sides of it - a real beast as a runner too . We used to call them the 'Show n Go Boys'.
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John Aseff - 6.20.2009
Tommy - I think I do remember that Dodge van. I also remember the guy who used to drive around the Edgewater/Lee Rd area with the highly decorated cars. I believe he had two. I think he named them Oedipus Rex 1 and 2. Jim may have more info on that.
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TWilliams - 6.19.2009
you're right Craig ...Gentle Giant was another ... also along w/ Hipgnosis a book was edited and produced called The Album Cover Album...a very cool collection of all genres artwork from many artists .
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Craig Michaels - 6.19.2009
Weren't the Osibisa album covers (the early ones, at least) done by Roger Dean, who made such a name for himself with the Yes album covers?
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TWilliams - 6.19.2009
Osibisa = flying elephants
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TWilliams - 6.19.2009
anyone remember the Dodge van seen around town way back when that had the artwork from Osibisa ?
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jo - 6.19.2009
happy 25th b-day to the mini van; although you will never qualify in memories like the customized van....
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Craig Michaels - 6.18.2009
All things considered, then, it might seem as though the band got strong-armed into playing that night. Tough position for a band, I would think, because the fans will never know the whole story - the only thing they would have taken away from it was "those lousy SOBs didn't play." As I remember, a whole bunch of excellent blues people took the stage that night, sort of an extended jam that lasted several songs and for a long, long time. Still, from the press conference on, the whole afternoon and evening felt weird.
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TWilliams - 6.18.2009
Craig,youre probably right on the mark with the adjective 'pounced'. Originally,mgmt wanted to bring Chuck Berry back to include him w/Top . Others remarked about the 'hassle' of dealing w/Berry and his requests for the June 90 show - among those his requirement for old style Fender tube amps as per his contract . Come to think of it , the drum kit was not changed between sets at the Delta Blues Show , and ZZ did not take a large part in sound checks . They were as you remembered pretty funny , and real nice guys .
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Craig Michaels - 6.18.2009
A bit more about that Hard Rock show with Z Z Top... I was lucky enough to be among the horde of radio people and journalists at a mass "news conference" sort of thing where the band was interviewed en masse. Funny boys, by the way, which you'd pretty much expect. Anyways, that show was a benefit for the Delta Blues Museum, which Z Z Top had done a lot to raise money for; they're truly and honestly big deal fans of blues music, especially delta blues. During the press conference, somebody asked them about their performance that was coming up that night, and the question took them totally by surprise. According to the band, they were NOT contracted to play at the event, just show up and sort of lend public relations type support. They also didn't know in advance (again, just their side of the story) that it was the grand opening of the venue and that they were being billed as the main attraction. I don't know if wires got crossed or if that's the truth or if Hard Rock just pounced on the opportunity to have them play or what... I guess it was a bit of a scramble for the guys in the band and all, and from what they said, a pretty odd situation to find themselves in.
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TWilliams - 6.18.2009
My oldest daughter,weaned on Rock n Roll naturally; called me last week to let me know she'd love to go to Steely Dan w/me . Told her great,cheap seats are fine by me - if I can hear em good it's really all that matters after so many shows through the years - then,she called again to tell me tickets were 87 bucks plus and she couldnt afford it . "No biggie honey, I'll buy if you want" ... 'No',- it was to be her treat . what a good little rocker she's always been !...which reminds me after Craig's experience of another hero to zero story of fans and rockers...in the summer of 1990 , the new Orlando Hard Rock Cafe hosted it's first concert for the public . The show was a benefit for the Delta Blues Museum . HRC printed Tshirts featuring a caricature of Muddy Waters , and sold tickets for the show headlined by a Robert Johnson Tribute Band . Special guests to justify the 125 dollar a head price were ZZ Top ...all went fairly well through set up, soundchecks and entry of the 600 or so guests .An Orlando Fire Chief attempted to shut down the show before it even started , but that was resolved . I think a leather bomber jacket presented to the Mayor had something to do with that... ;-) The tribute band opened the show , & were very good ; took a break , then stage set change , announcements , etc. I made the error of correcting a restaurant manager - Richard - who was telling some young guests that the musicians were Johnson and his band ! I turned to my manager and said "whats he talking about , Robert Johnson is as stiff as Richard's lacquered hair"...of course,'Dick' heard me...oops...anyway , ZZ Top was next and this was what everyone was waiting for...4 songs later , you could FEEL the building moving from the energy of the crowd . Energy that turned to anger as the crowd realized that the little old band from Texas was not returning..."F*** ZZ Top" ! could be heard outside and , by them downstairs in their RV , and Billy,Dusty & Frank looked worried and were asking where was their limo? ...perhaps Journey should have a ferry handy to get their old broken down selves off the island ??
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Craig Michaels - 6.17.2009
Had to pass this along... thought it was funny. The maintenance guy for our apartments is a really good guy; big, big fan of hair metal and lots of the arena rock from the 80s and 90s. There's a way cool venue very near where I live called the "Mud Island Amphitheatre," and every year they do a pretty nice summer concert series. Saw Jeff today and asked him if he had seen that Journey will be playing Mud Island in August, and he just lit up. Went on and on about how much he loves that band, how great they are, how much he respects them as musicians, etc. I asked him if he knew how much the tickets were, and when I told him ($75!!!), his face went to shock, and he blurted out, "WHAT?!?!? $75 bucks for those broken down old men?!?!?" From heroes to broken down old men in just seventy five bucks... that's quick. I must admit, I think that's an excessive price for Journey. By comparison, Robert Plant and Alison Krause played the venue last summer, and it was $42.50...
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
Hope everyone enjoyed that as much as I did.
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jo - 6.17.2009
here's to all you freak flag flyers!!!
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jo - 6.17.2009
hey, lee arnold- you sound well on the ids
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
yes! or a very large spool in the back of the van
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jo - 6.17.2009
t- here's to speaker wire world wide!
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
I need to run some speaker wire outside...
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
man, it's just like the commercial - mmm mmm good
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
I hope everyone is enjoying.
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jo - 6.17.2009
declaring my love for peter wolf and all his funkiness
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jo - 6.17.2009
and well,wth, how bout mearle haggard's are the good times really over for good
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jo - 6.17.2009
"musta got lost", anything from john lennon's rock n roll lp, and how bout makes no difference by the band.
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
:-)
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
ditto Maestro :-)
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Jim McPherson - 6.17.2009
Ah, I'm in that special place right now ! Thanx Lee !
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Jim McPherson - 6.17.2009
Hearing a little Dave Mason right now ... I was checking out his most recent album *26 Letters 12 Notes* yesterday. It came out in Oct. of last year, didn't realize it had been close to 20 years since he last put out a proper studio album. All I can say is, if you were ever a Dave Mason fan, you won't be disappointed with it ! He's sounding and playing better than ever, the album sounds as good as anything his closest contemporary, Eric Clapton, has done in the past few years.
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
Love's Orange Skies ; Les Dudek - City Magic...may I send you others, Lee?
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
well,'Purples'... :-) & Paul McCartney - Let Me Roll It ; Ringo's No-No Song ; Beatles I've Got A Feeling...
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JIm McPherson - 6.17.2009
By the way, got an e-mail notice from Zaida that in addition to their Aug. 1 appearance / CD release party @ McWell's, Tin House will be appearing this Sat. @ Wolfy's in Sanford ( located at the Sanford Marina ). It's only a $5.00 cover, show starts at 8:30pm. Maybe see some of y'all there !
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JIm McPherson - 6.17.2009
Chicagos " Beginnings " always takes me to that special place !
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Lee Arnold - 6.17.2009
Today is ALL REQUEST DAY. Tell me what songs you'd like to hear and I'll do my best to play them between Noon and 5 PM CDT
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
one more - Southern California Purples
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TWilliams - 6.17.2009
Lowdown is another good tune...Dialogue can inspire you to choke a Republican
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jo - 6.17.2009
dialogue
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jo - 6.17.2009
dialouge - always makes me cry especially in these days now. no explaining why they'd be in my supergroup!
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TWilliams - 6.16.2009
goood stuff from Chicago , Mike ! man,could Terry Kath wail !..and the Caribou Ranch special on TV made for the perfect end to that summer,Nixon resigning just a week before . I was in Philadelphia when he stepped down,and people there had flags out everywhere!
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TWilliams - 6.16.2009
another tidbit they added locally to the sad news was that Joe Walsh named the man and 'Walk...' as an influence and favorite
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
(CNN) -- Ventures lead guitarist Bob Bogle, whose fretwork on such instrumental hits such as "Walk -- Don't Run" and "Hawaii Five-O" influenced countless bands, died Sunday in Vancouver, Washington. He was 75. The cause was non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to Don Wilson, who co-founded the Ventures with Bogle in the 1950s. "He had a special sound that nobody could ever re-create. He was totally unique as a guitar player," Wilson told CNNRadio. Wilson and Bogle learned how to play guitar while working as construction workers in the 1950s in their native Tacoma, Washington. The pair formed the Ventures in 1958.
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXY2YKjXJ2Q
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kMT4m8QKT4
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOvGa-8-Lns
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gje_0OMj4h4
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHTr4Bs_sg4
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Mike Zarek - 6.16.2009
The following 5 kick-ass songs/videos by Chicago are brought to you without further comment....Enjoy!
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Lee Arnold - 6.15.2009
All good. Thank you all.
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Craig Michaels - 6.14.2009
Lee, Hoping that the fact that you're back home means everything went well, no surprises? We all hope so. If there's any recovery time involved, here's hoping it slides by easily and quickly. Also hope you know that you're a very beloved human... anyone who has met you and a lot of people who haven't have a lot of respect, appreciation and affection for you. Be well, and quickly, old friend!
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Mimi - 6.14.2009
Lee you are in my prayers.
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jo - 6.14.2009
hey it's good to be back home again... a cool find i found today, a collaboration of sound between booker t jones, neil young and the drive by truckers (for those who like the southern edge feel) i have only heard one tune off recording that came out earlier this year called "Potato Hole"...it is very distinctively a great mix of all three. signature booker t sound
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Lee Arnold - 6.14.2009
I'm back home. Thanks for the positive energy sent my way. Truly appreciated.
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jo - 6.14.2009
major tom to ground control...sending lee arnold a little bit of soul :)
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jo - 6.13.2009
t- me myself &i will be there, i have not yet gotten a tshirt, order in the process as we type... however perhaps see ya there...
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TWilliams - 6.13.2009
jo- if my oldest girl isnt working , we're going ! stylin in ORJ shirts of course !
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jo - 6.13.2009
google: It Might Get Loud
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jo - 6.13.2009
anyone going to steely dan, question mark
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TWilliams - 6.13.2009
right! I M s are blocked . fyvm...
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TWilliams - 6.13.2009
our thoughts and prayers are with you Lee !
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Howard U, Likeasmooch - 6.13.2009
For heaven's sakes people - you have to stop living in the past and get the most out of exisiting in then moment. Sure, there were pleasant memories from yesteryear, but today is all that matters. Especially today, because today is Saturday and here at the home, that means I get an extra cup of pudding if I make my bed all by myself. I love pudding, don't you?
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jo - 6.12.2009
ok lee, got you down as #1 after the now i lay me down to sleep part; god bless lee arnold....;)
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Mike Zarek - 6.12.2009
OK, the Jeff Beck is a 2007 performance.. Palladia is showing a 120 min cut, but the blu-ray (which i just ordered) is 190 mins.
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Wayne Mereck - 6.12.2009
Lee, you will be in my prayers and as you can see in the whole family's. A speedy recovery and feel better.
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Mike Zarek - 6.12.2009
It's 9:30 pm Friday 6/12 .. Jeff Beck "Live at Ronnie Scott's" is on Palladia (a HD channel owned by MTV). Relatively recent (last couple o' 3 years) as Tal Wilkenfeld is playing bass. Opening: Beck's Bolero
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Mike Zarek - 6.12.2009
Hang in there Lee! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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JIm McPherson - 6.12.2009
Best wishes and a speedy recovery to you Lee !
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Larry Gardner - 6.12.2009
Lee, best wishes on your surgery!
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Lee Arnold - 6.12.2009
Heart Stent Day today at 3:00 PM. Be back Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone. If you think about it send some positive energy my way. Thanks.
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jo - 6.11.2009
man the economy! volusia county just laid off 844 workers at a local maryjane factory....
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jo - 6.11.2009
roger that; good ole time :)
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Craig Michaels - 6.11.2009
Yeah, when Jorma tours electric, it's Hot Tuna, and when he does acoustic shows, they're under his name. Hot Tuna is still a very, very hot band... time has just made them tighter!
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jo - 6.11.2009
yup a few dates in miami, and in tampa at skips smokehouse and the plaza. a bunch of dates in jamaica as well!!!!
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jo - 6.11.2009
i am seeing a date for HOT TUNA!!! august 29th @ revolution live in ft lauderdale; tickets go on sale june 13th. film @11 for further info on any other dates, i just this second saw the email for this one...
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Craig Michaels - 6.11.2009
Just took a look at Jorma Kaukonen's web site to see if he was playing near Memphis anytime soon... he's not, but I noticed he's playing August 30 at The Plaza. Jorma is still one of the more amazing talents out there, truly... I've had the pleasure of seeing him a couple of times in the past few years, and his shows are just beyond belief... I bumped into him (literally, bumped into him) after seeing him in Tampa at Skipper's a few years back; it was the first time I'd seen him perform since I saw him with Jefferson Airplane, some 30 years earlier. I thanked him for the show and mentioned how long it had been since seeing him, and he laughed and replied, "Dude, you GOT to get out more!"
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John Aseff - 6.7.2009
That should have been Down The Drain.
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John Aseff - 6.7.2009
Steve - Thanks for the heads up on Chickenfoot. I've been a Satriani fan ever since Surfing With The Alien came out. I've only heard down The Drain so far. IT ROCKS! I'll listen to the rest on the way to work in the morning. Thanks again!
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Craig Michaels - 6.7.2009
The Band and Keef Hartley were the only other performers to not give permission to use performances for the expanded reissue. I also don't know the issues or what-all... the one that baffles me is Keef Hartley. If there's some control or copyright or band name issues or whatever, both Ten Years After and The Band have significant names, and it's doubtful that a "non-inclusion" in the expanded set will do much to either enhance or diminish their reputations. But Keef Hartley? How much you got to lose? I wonder how many people 40 years later even know who Keef Hartley is or that there actually were Keef Hartley performances at Woodstock... seems like there's something to be gained there. Maybe that makes it all the more respectable that he's holding firm on whatever stance he's taking...
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Mike Zarek - 6.7.2009
Shame on Ten Years After for not allowing their Woodstock performance to be used in the 40th Anniversary retrospective. That they would deny listeners the opportunity to hear their music in a much better and more complete context than the original soundtrack (and the movie) is a crime. I'm sure there is some stupid "control issue" behind this decision, and I don't really care what the issue is. This is about history (as far as we fans are concerned) and not money or control. To deny the fans, the music, and the band their rightful inclusion in the historical perspective is appalling. (End rant)
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Craig Michaels - 6.7.2009
Just saw this: DETROIT (Billboard) – Thirty-eight previously unreleased recordings from groups such as the Who, the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jefferson Airplane will be included on a boxed set commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock festival. The six-CD, 77-song collection, "Woodstock -- 40 Years On: Back to Yasgur's Farm," will be released by Rhino on August 18. Among the highlights are a 19-minute rendition of the Dead's "Dark Star," "Amazing Journey" and "Pinball Wizard" by the Who, "Feelin' Alright" by Joe Cocker, CCR's "Bad Moon Rising," Blood Sweat and Tears' "You've Made Me So Very Happy" and tracks from Sweetwater, Bert Sommer, Tim Hardin, Ravi Shankar, Joan Baez, Melanie, Country Joe & the Fish, Sha Na Na, the Butterfield Blues Band and Johnny Winter. The full bit is at http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090606/en_nm/us_woodstock_1
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TWilliams - 6.7.2009
Lee,could you play the new song 'Pissin' by that old guy Todd Rundgren?
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TWilliams - 6.7.2009
old folks??!! you may see the dogs sooner than you expected . lmao...
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eMale - 6.7.2009
Tommy! thought I'd surprise you and post something .you know,the old folks on here probably dont even know who Dread Zeppelin is until you compared em to Lee Arnold's group . Very good choices by the way ! Your station sounds great . We could really use you back here in Orlando ! T- I'd come over more,but your dogs growl at me. and whats up w/chicks fronting Skynyrd ??man,you're losing it !!
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jo - 6.6.2009
lee's group could certainly belt out some little sister, i can see the trade of guitar licks now between lennon and clapton...
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jo - 6.6.2009
i would like to add an additional drummer: levon helm, i am so ashamed that i forgot him...
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TWilliams - 6.6.2009
was just informed that I'm full of *it* ...always good to know your health is intact... "Dread Zep" are "karaoke poseurs that should be sued"...maybe,but theyre fun...I submit my case for a clemency review to the high court in Milwaukee
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TWilliams - 6.6.2009
think of all the beautiful colors!...yeah,they'd have to be monitored. ok,what about Skynyrd with Gary Rossington & Hughie 'The Flame' with Dale Krantz & Maria McKee on vocals, Al Kooper genius tying it all together?...
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jo - 6.6.2009
t- there would improvably be a lot of acid dropped at that gig...
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TWilliams - 6.6.2009
very cool( and hard !) query put forth on a supergroup . I think Lee's group is already recording under the moniker 'Dread Zepellin '...seriously though, I'd like to think of the improv that would take place on stage as well as in production with a group that contained Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page
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jo - 6.6.2009
all of them doing a soulful rendition of "i cant win" by ry cooder..... long sigh...
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jo - 6.6.2009
damn nice lee- mark farner -vocals, don henley- drums & vocals, ry cooder guitar, eric clapton guitar, james taylor-guitar, banjo, sting on bass, harmony- csn&y plus joni mitchell and carole king, keith richards cuz he is still alive,david sanborn on sax w/ my friend tom on sax, and all of chicago.
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Lee Arnold - 6.6.2009
John Lennon-Rhythm Guitar / Eric Clapton-Lead Guitar / Leon Russell- Keyboards / Paul McCartney-Bass guitar / Ginger Baker-Drums / Lead Vocals-Elvis Presley.
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Mike Zarek - 6.6.2009
OOPS... 2 CD Soundtrack, not 3 ... but I got it....
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jo - 6.6.2009
ok so if anyone could put together their "own" super-group, like your all time dream, who would you have?
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jo - 6.6.2009
mike- one small give away thats really not, the dvd is supposed to show a giant jam session at the end, that the film did not show.
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Lee Arnold - 6.6.2009
Hey Steve- Summer stopped by for a visit yesterday. Said he might stop by again in a week or two. Can't wait until then. Wisconsin and I miss our old friend Summer.
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Steve Baione - 6.5.2009
Hi All. How have you been??? I'm not doing too bad. I'm still waiting on some more summer like weather, although it's supposed to be in the mid 70's this week. WHOO HOO! I've been able to take the bike out a few times, but have to make sure I'm back before sundown. Brrrrrr. I just caught the band Chickenfoot (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chili Peppers) on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. I found this quote about the band on Wikipedia. "Sammy Hagar has reportedly said that Chickenfoot could 'rival Led Zeppelin'. He said "When people hear the music, it's Led Zeppelin, I know that's a bold statement, but it's as good as that." Hagar later retracted these statements to some degree, claiming he was intoxicated at the time". End quote. The song they did was pretty rockin and has piqued my interest enough to want hear more. The term "Super Group" was also used. We will have to hear what the rest of the album sounds like before validating that term. At the very least it is nice to hear someone playing rock n roll again. Love and Peace to you all, Steve
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Craig Michaels - 6.5.2009
For those of you who subscribe to Netflix, "Fillmore: The Last Days" is readily available as a rental.
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Mike Zarek - 6.5.2009
Oh, I'll have the 3 CD soundtrack shortly....
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Mike Zarek - 6.5.2009
Jo: Both.. they changed boundaries after my first year at Colonial.. graduated from Boone. My local PBS (From G'ville.. I'm in Ocala) doesn't have all the sub-channels on cable so I only get the main one. And now according to the website, there's no upcoming showings.
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jo - 6.5.2009
mike- colonial high or boone?
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jo - 6.5.2009
not the encore movie station, but there should be an encore pbs station, that reruns favorites and all. not certain of their existence on satellite though
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jo - 6.5.2009
check your pbs hd box of frogs box top...encore station
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Mike Zarek - 6.5.2009
OK...looks like my local PBS website lied. Fillmore: The Last Days will not be airing again on WUFT. I see there is a DVD available of it for sale at various places... I'm checking some *other* various places.. I'll let you know..
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jo - 6.4.2009
t- your quacking me up! they kind of remind me of the busboys.
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
very good - how about this - the Jo Boxers on Top of The Pops http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6KBrKzoUWw
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jo - 6.3.2009
or, box tops
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
I suggest Box of Frogs... :-)
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jo - 6.3.2009
did a bit o research: the wmfehd channel is subscription. the wmfedt encore channel is free, and not an hd channel. you should be fine w regular box.
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jo - 6.3.2009
oh yeah, t- fist bump back at ya! (with a big michelle obama smile!) ok, just to be clear, that is a joke
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
Jim - do yourself a favor and swap your box for the HD one yourself .Waiting for the cable co. = pain in the ass. :-)
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TWilliams - 6.3.2009
thanx to one and all for the updates . you rock! "Fist Bumps" all around !
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jo - 6.3.2009
nothing better w/ coffee than bob dylan rainy day women #12 & 35 and one...
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jo - 6.3.2009
jim- without giving it all away; i will just say it took a great deal for him to even get santana to play that night. that plays itself out pretty clearly in the film...
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Jim McPherson - 6.2.2009
Oops, I meant to say Saturday ! ... and I just found out I won't be able to see it cuz I don't have the HD cable box, just the regular box. Well, I've been meaning to upgrade anyways and I've still got a couple of days till then ...
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Jim McPherson - 6.2.2009
Jo, thanx for the heads up on The Fillmore special on PBS, I'll definitely set the DVR for Sunday ! I purchased the 2006 re-issue of Santana III, Special Edition ( Sony / Legacy ) awhile back, it includes a bonus disc of Santana live at The Fillmore on July 4, 1971 ... they were the closing act on the closing night. As Bill Grahmn says at the beginning " ... what better way to close it than with the sounds of the streets, Santana ! ". An absolutely smoking recording of the band at it's peak, hard to believe that Sony let this recording languish in the vaults for 35 years ! Features a recently added 15 year old Neal Schon in the lineup, not hard to see why he was asked to join both Santana and Eric Clapton's Derek & The Dominoes ... in the same week ! Highly recommended !
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jo - 6.2.2009
we were checking out j geils video on utube of their show last month in detroit. makes me wish it was j geils in orlando. they freakin rocked it.
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jo - 6.2.2009
yes it was 24; husband dvr'd it and i did not check when it runs again. elvin bishop is on there too. young and present. and well, if you saw him lately, it sure would make craig feel a whole lot better...everyone on there is such a babyface. hope you guys catch it
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Mike Zarek - 6.2.2009
Looks like Saturday, June 6, 9AM on WMFE Encore! digital, 24.3
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Mike Zarek - 6.2.2009
I get it here Monday, June 08 — 09:30pm on WUFT out of G'ville.
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TWilliams - 6.2.2009
jo - I'd like to check that out . What station is carrying the broadcast;Channel 24?
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jo - 6.2.2009
has anyone seen elvin bishop recently? pbs is running a show called last days of the filmore. the show is the last concert bill graham had at the filmore in san francisco. its a beautiful day, jefferson airplane, new riders, greatful dead, santana, hot tuna w/ papa john. 1971. good stuff.
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jo - 5.31.2009
man i need t.v , but i got t rex, all the young dudes, i love that song!!! talk about memories flooding in whew!!! hey dudes, where are ya!!! i wanna hear ya!! hey you there with the glasses!
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jo - 5.29.2009
p.s. i meant frontage road instead of tradeport earlier...it's a tricky little lack of memory association thing. has anyone seen my keys?...
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Mike Zarek - 5.29.2009
Jo: it could be a YMCA there now.. I haven't been out there in a while... Guess I'll have to drive by next time I'm in town.
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Mike Zarek - 5.29.2009
OMG, Tommy! Now wouldn't that be fitting? An aluminum utility shed sitting at the site of the Orlando Sports Stadium. An everlasting (well, for at least a month, or until the next hurricane) monument to the biggest aluminum shed Orlando has ever known!
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jo - 5.29.2009
CSN at ruth eckerd hall sat august 22nd. tickets today @ noon.
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jo - 5.28.2009
a rusty ole home owners shed
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jo - 5.28.2009
i sent one to that address last evening. something re: tshirt arama. t- cool stuff!! just rode past the spot where we used to park and watch the planes fly overhead from tradeport dr; on moms day w/ my son. fence there now. no parking and keep off the grass...i can handle the no parking....
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TWilliams - 5.28.2009
btw-Lee IS a mindreader . I'm still laffing about his most evident event that he did to me...
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TWilliams - 5.28.2009
just heard Uriah Heep's "Stealin"... took me back to nights that the group's 'Sweet Freedom' 8 track was the background music of adventures near the old McCoy airport .(thanks to East West for faithfully replacing each tape we wore out back then!) a picture of the old McCoy terminal with the new control tower in the background would tell ' a thousand words' about Otown today...:-)
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Lee Arnold - 5.28.2009
jo- Look to the left. :-0 Click email. Good to go.
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TWilliams - 5.28.2009
how fitting would it be to find a homeowners utility shed on the very spot of the old Sports Stadium stage..?
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jo - 5.28.2009
lee do you have email?
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jo - 5.28.2009
if i had to swear, id say lee can read minds over space frequencies sometimes, and so can you mike!!! welcome to the world outside the box. not only did i think of the sports stadium, but i thought the new ymca building was there but i have not been that way in a while. it really takes an act of god or doc's appt to get me into orlando anymore. i have several ideas, and a few surprises in mind. i am at present working out a few small details for subject detail, then i will be on a roll across town clicking away. so any ideas a re warmly welcome. i promise to do my best for god and my country......and to obey the girl scout law. and when the finished product ever gets here or there, well, you'll see. i have no patent and cannot extend anymore info.....
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Lee Arnold - 5.28.2009
Next Wednesday is " National Fist Bump Day"
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Mike Zarek - 5.28.2009
Jo: regarding taking some pics around town at the old places, what I'd really like to do is try to figure out whose house currently stands in the spot of the stage at the Orlando Sports Stadium. I'm willing to bet that the owner has no idea they live on the spot where Elvis, Zep, and all sorts of other legends once played.
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Mike Zarek - 5.28.2009
Was out of town the past week. Caught the Indy 500. Great race...anyway, I'm back now....
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Lee Arnold - 5.27.2009
jo; Glad to be of service. :-)
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Zaida Zoller - 5.26.2009
Hey folks . . . speaking of Tin House. They will be playing for me at McWells on Saturday, August 1 @ 8 p.m. If you want more information about this concert and/or would like to join my mailing list, send me an email at: info@ZShowz.com. It will be a rockin' night. ALSO - Covington Tower will be playing at McWells on Saturday, June 6. They put on a great show as well! McWells: 4575 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando
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jo - 5.26.2009
btw- worj.com was the life saving best place to be in the sad case of cabin fever that consumed our state last week, thanks thanks and thanks again for being there and doing all that you do!!!
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JIm McPherson - 5.24.2009
P.S. ... go to YouTube and type in " Tin House - 30 Weight Blues " for a clip of their March 2009 reunion show. The video is kinda crappy but the band sounds great !
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Jim McPherson - 5.24.2009
Here's some cool news ... after nearly 40 years, Central Fla. legends Tin House have released a new album,titled Winds Of Past ! It just came out last month, on the heels of a reunion gig the band did in Oveido in March. The new line-up consists of original members Floyd Radford and Mike Logan, with Jimmy Smith replacing Jeff Cole on bass. In addition, they've added a 2nd guitarist, Robby Crouse, as well as a keyboard player. From what I've heard of it so far, the new album retains their classic sound ... Floyd's playing as good as ever. Also included is a new version of " Be Good And Be Kind ". The new album is available on Amazon, though they are currently back ordered on the CD version. There is also an mp3 download avaiable for $8.99 but everytime I've tried to listen to the samples, it shuts down my window ( never had that happen before ! ) so I'm a little hesitant to try and download it ! Seeing's how Floyd Radford went on to play with Johnny Winter, I'd say there's a strong chance that Tin House will show up for his upcoming gig at The Plaza ... that would be awesome !
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Craig Michaels - 5.24.2009
One of the first times I saw Johnny in concert was in Daytona Beach; I'll guess 25 years ago or so. He was in the middle of an absolute burning solo, and the bass player came over and said something to him. Johnny laughed, and said something back, and the two exchanged conversation for a bit... still right in the middle of the solo. I remember thinking, "The LEAST he could do it make it LOOK difficult!!"
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jo - 5.24.2009
see craig, i can't tell you how many folks would wish that they had your times!!! maybe you guys can pass knowledge to my kid. drummer for 38 special gave him lessons when he was teenager; i had to call all of my friends for them to tell him how lucky he was!? now you guys are saying everything i already have thought, the see him while you still can... i was at that jj whispers show 21 years ago. it was when his winter of 88 cd came out. the one with the song rain; all it ever does is rain...
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JIm McPherson - 5.23.2009
One of my favorite Johnny Winter songs is " Illustrated Man " from the album Let Me In, an ode to one of Johnny's favorite subjects ... tattoos ! Even though he didn't write it, he definitely took the song and made it his own. My favorite line is " ... I've got faces drawn in places where the sun don't shine, little girl if you show me yours, then I'll show you mine ! " ... sung in the way only Johnny can sing it. No one else comes close to sounding or playing like him !
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Craig Michaels - 5.23.2009
Jim and all, yeah, expect Johnny to play sitting down; his health hasn't been real good to him. But, the good news is that is fire and passion for the music just hasn't died, and Johnny Winter sitting down can still outplay and outshow about 99% of the world's guitarists standing up! It's a good thing to go see him while you have the chance... not real sure how much longer he's going to be able to keep up a touring schedule. I used to sell albums out at the flea market, and one day when I had gone to get a soda (or something...), I got back to my table, and damned if Johnny Winter wasn't looking through my stuff. He was in the area visiting friends; had just gotten a new tat, and showed it off. We probably talked for a good hour... not only is he passionate about his own music, but very knowledgeable about music in general and blues in particular, and he sure didn't seem to mind talking about it. I went to run get a couple of beers for us, and he watched the table for a minute and sold an easy listening record to an older woman, who was just charmed to pieces by him. I offered him a job, but he turned me down.
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JIm McPherson - 5.23.2009
Hey Lee, I posted a link for WORJ.com on my FaceBook page today. Hopefully some of the peeps I grew up with will see it and tune in ... it's all about getting the word out !
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JIm McPherson - 5.23.2009
Wow, Johnny Winter @ The Plaza ... I'll mark my calendar for sure !!! Last time I saw him was in the 80s at J.J. Whispers. I understand he has to play sitting down now because of on-going health issues but he can still wail with the best of 'em !
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jo - 5.23.2009
tix for johnny only $25! good seats still there, i mean like 2nd & 3rd row for the same price! we got 4 in 2nd row! talk about sunshine on a cloudy day!
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jo - 5.23.2009
i just found bill baer's polar bears, they are still in town!!!
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TWilliams - 5.23.2009
jo-I received an email about upcoming shows @ The Plaza...Temps would be good,Johnny even better !
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jo - 5.23.2009
T- i gandered the plaza schedule, and did not see anything for temptations, which bums cause that would be a good show. however, from the scrolling down department comes a date for grandpappy guitar himself, mr johnny winter 10-15-09 thats a big woo hoo! look out bumby the streets will be ablaze that evening, watch where ya park!
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jo - 5.22.2009
if you recall the lettering of the movie title meet the fockers...around 2005 my son bought me a tshirt for xmas that has a bust pic of bushncheney with the same lettering however it says meet the f#ckers. he said when he saw it, "that's my mom" he's such a good boy! but hey, toss me some ideas, for the photo essay can use all the creativity soup i can get...
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TWilliams - 5.22.2009
hey jo-speaking of Presidents,you must go on east bound I-4 and get a pic for your collection of the grafitti 'impeach bush' on the overpass heading out of Otown ....Black Oak Arkansas maybe missed an opportunity by offering Ozark real estate instead of Oh Boy Ruby Starr by the inch ?
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TWilliams - 5.22.2009
Janis Ian on now-she'll be in concert @ The Plaza May 24 . The Temptations are booked for shows there May 28 & 29.
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jo - 5.22.2009
so lee, do you have any dirty water, or muddy waters or rainin johnny winter texas flood or anything of the sort.....
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jo - 5.22.2009
someday we will find we should have relied on time....oh yeah!!
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jo - 5.22.2009
jim- i wonder if bill clinton named that town in arkansas?
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jo - 5.22.2009
wow!or waw! what a week! seasonal associated depression is sooo not my gig. thank goodnees for spongebob, cause we really need some bailing out down here, in all senses of the word bail!!!! here comes the sun king i do believe!!!! and its so hip to have hip waders.... got to give it up for greg allman and that laid back album, the circle, and my fave was queen of hearts. that was back when he had that good ole jazzy sound!
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JIm McPherson - 5.21.2009
Yee-Haw ! ... Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands " Will The Circle Be Unbroken ". Can't help but smile when I hear that song. I like Gregg Allman's version also!
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JIm McPherson - 5.20.2009
And Black Oak Arkansas did something similar on one of their albums but I think the deed was only for 1 sq. in. of land, somewhere in Bumf#%k Arkansas. : )
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TWilliams - 5.20.2009
hearing Manfred Mann reminded me of their Lp 'The Good Earth'. With the purchase of the album, you received a 'deed' to one sq.foot of English soil . Anyone else remember , or tried redeeming the 'deed'?
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TWilliams - 5.19.2009
sounds like a goood long nite
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Lee Arnold - 5.18.2009
Thanks. Finally seems to fixed. Live365 had major problems all day. Really appreciate the feed back.
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TWilliams - 5.18.2009
kept getting server error at each log in attempt til late into the afternoon . also, the last time I checked 'TLH' for WORJ on Fri. it was 1398 . now, it is 1347 . ? ?
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Jim McPherson - 5.18.2009
Didn't get to tune in till about 7pm but all good on this end !
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Lee Arnold - 5.18.2009
Any one having trouble listening to WORJ.com today. LIVE365 appears to be having problems. Please tune in for a bit and let me know. Thanks.
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Jim McPherson - 5.16.2009
Green Day will be the featured musical guest on SNL tonite, with Will Ferrell as host ... should be a good one !
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TWilliams - 5.16.2009
it's good stuff . a trip to East West will be in order :-)
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Lee Arnold - 5.16.2009
Damn I like this Green Day. Can you tell? :-)
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Lee Arnold - 5.16.2009
Think I got the computer working again. 6 hours of screwing with it. We'll see. In the mean time WORJ.com is back up and working correctly.
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TWilliams - 5.16.2009
while listening to T Rex , can't help but thinking back to the days the chorus of that song would be spontaneously changed by our group singing in unison , and ,inevitably someone would mention that we should make the short trek to a rival's broadcast tower and pull their meter...then, someone else would always point out 'who the hell listens to them anyway ! '...
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Lee Arnold - 5.16.2009
Damn computer. Going thru some problems. working on it. In the meantime, WORJ.com is jukeboxing from Live365 hard drive. Songs still good. But not very radio like. aarrgghhh!!!
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jo - 5.16.2009
more than all the wanna wanna bees; it was first derek and the dominoes, rolling stones, jimi, janis, frank zappa, rare earth free, bad co, allman bros, it was van the man, it was steely dan it was mott the hoople, bob segar, robin trower, pink floyd w/ sid, freddy merc, peter paul & mary, arlo guthrie, la grange, before it was the wanna wanna's it was the original. whomever else you may be able to list, they were the first. the wanna's just wanna be like them. that's all. and an e-bay lister with some small amount of common sense has to know the only way to sell that trash, was by baiting with taste. eh, happens all the time....if you are "old" then be certain of one thing, you are the epitome of a time and experience that others could only wish or dream of being a part of. and that to me sir makes you pretty dang gone fortunate. which leaves old back where it belongs, somewhere outside california, on the way to siberia.
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Craig Michaels - 5.15.2009
Stands to reason... been a while since I've been in the business and, of course, it's moving faster than it used to!
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Lee Arnold - 5.15.2009
Craig it hit the stores Friday. I believe it is hit bound today and an oldie tomorrow.
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Craig Michaels - 5.15.2009
Lee - Intense industry analysis and speculation estimate that you easily have four to five months before the new Green Day is considered an oldie.
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Lee Arnold - 5.15.2009
Did I mention, I love the new Green Day record. 18 song "concept" album. Simply wonderful.
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TWilliams - 5.15.2009
brother Jim - the answer must be 'BETTER'
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Jim McPherson - 5.15.2009
Oh man, if those artists are considered " oldies ", then what does that make " our " music ?!?!? :)
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TWilliams - 5.15.2009
my tried and true rx is to head up on the highway just as fast as I can go . this will produce satisfaction guaranteed .'laugh at y/day' and remember - we were all older then , we're younger than that now
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jo - 5.15.2009
especially the line "laugh at yesterday"
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jo - 5.15.2009
old is a state of mind somewhere outside of california; don't give in to it man!!!! my rx would be to recite the words to the beach boys "in my room" and just drift there awhile...... :)
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Craig Michaels - 5.14.2009
Just a quick overview on "feeling REAL old REAL fast." Looking at Ebay last night, a batch of CDs was listed with the heading "Nice Bunch Of Oldies." That's all it said. Looked at it... it was all Britney Spears, Hanson, Backstreet Boys, etc... EEEEEEEK!!!!!!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.13.2009
I will add him to my prayers
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Rick Namey - 5.13.2009
I just heard that ORJ alum "Craig Alan" Soldinger died last month. Craig was not part of our crew, he worked for Tom Doyle before Jack took over. I worked with im briefly, before Doyle canned me and Jim Reed in a rage one day, because Reed wouldn't follow Steve Fleisher's program clock and in a clear case of guilt by association, I was Jim's friend. Anyway, I digress. Though he was not part of the hippest and most talented crew in radio history, Craig was a friend to the station and will be missed by those of us who knew him.
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TWilliams - 5.13.2009
lmao...yes,I can hear ya brother !Joni a fav too , perfect lead in ...shirts just arrived ! many thanks !
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TWilliams - 5.13.2009
Rainy Day..Dream Away . I feel ya . a good day for ducks is forecast here as well . I carry on , 'still raining , still dreaming '...Keep em coming . Peace
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jo - 5.12.2009
mike- this cat from our neighborhood, who could dance his little 70's buns off; was always on that show. his name, i am pretty sure was, barney herrick. cool that you remember. does anyone remain in the area? i am considering doing a photographic display of "what it looks like now" all throughout town. things like the sign for big tree park and such..."big tree park, home of the senator".
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Mike Zarek - 5.12.2009
I gotta start listening more again... too damn busy at work. Jo: You're 100% right about Blue Christie. Many people I knew back then were on his dance show. We emailed Brian (Blue) and invited him to come on over to WORJ.com and re-live a little Orlando radio, but we have not seen him here.
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jo - 5.11.2009
man lee, this temptations, how inspiring. i'd like to broadcast it blues brothers big speaker on top of car style; especially today. maybe i will take a week or two and tour the country....hmmmm
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jo - 5.11.2009
welcome to the small window that is: listening before work. it is a very small window, however PLENTY OF ROOM FOR URIAH HEEP!!!!
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
yee haw ! "The Florida Guitar Army" !
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
hope everyone had a great day with their Moms or being a Mom. Lee,one of the coolest songs I've heard lately was Love's 'Orange Skies'. I reached for the volume as it started,thinking 'Grand Larceny' and was pleasantly surprised...very cool
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jo - 5.10.2009
i heard that one earlier lee, why thank you!
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Lee Arnold - 5.10.2009
jo-A special Live Simple Man for you.
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jo - 5.10.2009
guess my all time fav mom song would have to be simple man, if you have time for it...
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jo - 5.10.2009
thanks for the mom's day wishes. my son who is a solid 21, has cracked crab like an old sailor since the age of three. we have a date to crack crab together today. y'all just remember, your mother is usually right!!
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
I tried to go sign off after Traffic,then my weakness for Brit pop made me stay up a little longer . Anyone else with that weakness may want to check out a new release by The Last Shadow Puppets - 'The Age of the Understatement'
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Lee Arnold - 5.10.2009
Happy Mothers Day.
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jo - 5.10.2009
who plays "rock & roll stew" anymore? no one..there's another one i havent heard in years!! gone gone gone....
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TWilliams - 5.10.2009
man oh man , a perfect ending to the day for me w/Traffic's 'Low Spark...'.excellent blocks all day .
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
and Grindle I remember falling through the roof of convertible clunkers he was trying to sell
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
that sounds like something a Deputy would say
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jo - 5.9.2009
he used to say "remember, an egg is a potential chicken"
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jo - 5.9.2009
i recall channel 35, back then as having creature feature, circle of fear and a lot of art grindle commercials.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
jo - yes. Uncle Hubie was rumored to be a Deputy Sheriff also .
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jo - 5.9.2009
thank you t williams for your kindly response. i would have had to figure out where the dream came from, would have been here all day! really though, i am pretty sure of it all. the tv show was american bandstand format, and kids would come dance there. and do you even recall uncle hubie?
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
excellent Lee ! there's a "1st Class Engineer" smiling down on you from Heaven right now
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Tommy-Monster still gets me in my guts. After all these years.
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Craig-Glad you're fine. Just checking. That's what "old" friends do. :-) HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all the Mothers out there. You know who you are.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
jo - I think you're right about Blue Christie . It was when 35 was WSWB-TV
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
Monster is such a POWERFUL song ... I second Craig's salute to ALL Moms, smiled thinking of my 81 y/o GEM . Rod Stewart has always done it for her...
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Craig Michaels - 5.9.2009
Also as good a time as any to tip the cap to the Moms out there. As I've mentioned before, I have a GREAT Mom - she's very responsible for my lifelong passion in regards to music (and sometimes is rather sorry for that, I think!). I'll be forever grateful for the wide range of music she exposed me to, starting when I was really little. She started taking me to record stores when I was five or six years old, and from the time I was about eight, the weekly allowance always included the album of my choice. A quick funny about Mom... many years later when I FINALLY got to see James Brown in concert, I called my Mom the next day just to check in. Told her I finally got to see The Godfather in concert... and my dear ol' sweet Mom, by now close to 70, immediately asked, "Did he do 'Sex Machine?' I LOVE that song!"
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Craig Michaels - 5.9.2009
Lee and all, Thanks for the kind words and checking up... always nice to know friends are thinking of you! (KRAG? TOO funny! Who wants to come to work with me??). Somewhere down the line, Armadillo Memphis actually became a business, and the little critter keeps me nicely busy. Somewhere else down the line, a whole year somehow passed in Memphis... had to sit down and figure out if I was gonna stay another year (Should I Stay Or Should I Go?) or move to the next place, wherever that might be... as it turned out, I re-upped for another year, and I'm guessing will most likely stay for a third. New projected date for "The Next City" - April of 2011. The annual music festival came and went last weekend, and damn the luck, it pretty much mostly got rained out. Saw Medeski, Martin and Wood on Friday night, looked in on several acts (The Cult, who literally sounded exactly like the records, note for note, even the solos... Steve Miller, who sounds a lot like Steve Miller, LOOKS fantastic... couple of blues guys). I got home about 45 minutes before the rain started about midnight, and it went on to rain for like 22 of the next 26 hours. The banks of the Mississippi are pretty muddy on a clear day, and after all that rain, it's nothing but a sea of mud. Wound up selling my ticket on both Saturday AND Sunday... missed out on Al Green, missed out on John Mayall. I wonder if as a younger man I wouldn't have stood in the rain and cold and mud and dark to see it all? Ah, well... a buddy of mine came down from Indianapolis, and he and I wound up hanging on Beale Street for most of the time. BBQ was enjoyed, and there may have been other excesses... Not a lot to report otherwise; thanks agayne for the kindnesses!
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jo - 5.9.2009
here's a question for you, am i correct in recalling a dj named "blue christie" from wlof? and if so, back when channel 35 first came on the air of t.v., when uncle hubie was on, and their studios were down off east colonial; did the same name dj not have a saturday afternoon dance show called "blue christie's rock and roll sundance?" it could have all been a dream as well?
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Craig- What's up with you? Haven't heard from you in a while. Armadillo Memphis? Still doing that? Just checking. Want to make sure everything is good.
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jo - 5.9.2009
:) :) =) =) thanks lee for that rockin saturday afternoon jam!
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jo - 5.9.2009
got to give it to me, now c'mon is anyone out there sittin still right now??? fess up!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
THE Marshall Tucker Band!!
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
jo-Thank you for the Donation. Truly appreciated.
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jo - 5.9.2009
mountains of north carolina drinking michelob days right there...
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
jo-THANK YOU for the kind words. Tommy- Here's your Savoy Brown. Enjoy
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jo - 5.9.2009
i was recently reading back some posts ago,2008, where you weren't sure if you were"hitting the mark as intended". i can only tell you, its been a thrill to find the station, and i wish you all of the best of continued growth and success. i certainly hope many more find this great find; and i certainly thank you and want you to know your work is certainly appreciated here.
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
I still get goose bumps every time I hear "I'm not in Love". Don't know if a more perfect song was every recorded.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
the quintessence of WORJ - 10cc's 'Im Not In Love '...and Steely Dan , Todd Rundgren , and on and on . goose bumps here
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Thank you, Leslie
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jo - 5.9.2009
thanks, thanks and thanks again!
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jo - 5.9.2009
support from longwood in the wires, i hope i did all that right..
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
jo-I'll try and get those on for you. Geils-Ry-etc
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
excellent as always Lee ...love the Marley, my oldest daughter just came back from Jamaica and was amazed at what you are allowed to do in Marley's home :-)...NRPS now ! lovin it all
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jo - 5.9.2009
some jj cale or ry cooder or jim dandy or how bout some j geils band???
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
NRPS-Savoy Brown-Dead-MTB All coming up for you. Enjoy.
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TWilliams - 5.9.2009
after staying up late to catch 'Alice's Restaurant'(Arlo looked funny without white hair !)it's too early to think,not too early to remember - how bout some Savoy Brown followed by Derek & Dominoes...maybe some Dead/NRPS followed by Marshall Tucker...maybe a set featuring 'Weird Beard' songs we all remember...maybe I'm rambling...
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Lee Arnold - 5.9.2009
Starting around Noon CDT, WORJ.com will feature Blocks of some of my Favorite Artists. Suggestions are always welcome.
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Mike Zarek - 5.8.2009
Wow... While it really hurts to hear of the passing of another member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, I cannot imagine what the band members must be going through. I simply cannot think of another band that has gone through so much tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the band and their families today.
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TWilliams - 5.7.2009
let's try that again on this pc - the Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Don "Ean" Evans has died after a battle with an aggressive cancer at home in Mississippi. Evans had also been the bass player for The Outlaws ...RIP "Ean".
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TWilliams - 5.7.2009
just read that Skynyrd has lost another member --Bassist Donald "Ean" Evans of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has died after a battle
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jo - 5.6.2009
all we need now is john belushi in a killer bee outfit making the antenna spin.
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Lee Arnold - 5.6.2009
Welcome aboard. Glad you're liking what you hear.
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bgage - 5.6.2009
Grew up in Winter Haven. In the seventies WORJ was the Voice of a Nation. Glad to hear you again.
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TWilliams - 5.5.2009
2 thumbs way up !
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Lee Arnold - 5.5.2009
Mrs. WORJ picture in Blog.
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jo - 5.5.2009
there is a pretty cool warren zevon cd out there called enjoy every sandwich. it is a bunch of friends covering all warren zevon. includes the likes of don henley, adam sandler doing warewolves, jacson browne bonnie raitt, bruce with a captivating version of "my ride's here", wallflowers, jordan his son, doing a cool cut called studebaker(with a cool line that describes hard times as having "only a half of a half of a pint of vodka left), billy bob thornton, bob dylan, david lindley and ry cooder, jill sobule,the pixies and jorge calderon and jennifer warnes. it is all so very very warren zevon. put together as a wonderful tribute after his death.
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TWilliams - 5.4.2009
yes jo,it's all good here!
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jo - 5.4.2009
like, its so good to hear, the train to grinderswitch, running right on time, still, again....and all that!
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jo - 5.4.2009
did someone say compete? yeah. i agree with you and think the same all the while as i listen. there would simply be no competition; i believe somewhere still deep down, orlando knows that. that is why finding this format right here has now become what i refer to as an essential treasure!!! i only wish that all of orlando sounded this great again:( perhaps it would put out the "vibe" we so need, as well as put some certain radio talkers in their well deserved place of humbleness!!! miss you here in o-town lee, its like missing something so bad like that song "makes no difference" by the band. worj -zeta 7 ; call it all what you will, however things aint been the same since ya left!!! luv ya mean it!
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TWilliams - 5.4.2009
a very impressive collection you shared with us Lee , even moreso by what wasnt heard...'96 Tears' :I lol imagining the reaction of Orlando's Q96 FM if they or the other stations here had to compete w/ WORJ on the air.
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Lee Arnold - 5.4.2009
Not sure how many exactly. I didn't keep track. Thousands. I hope everyone enjoyed.
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TWilliams - 5.2.2009
Lee - how many songs total ?
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Lee Arnold - 5.2.2009
After the "letters" comes "numbers" and then 3 surprises for those who liked the Southern Progressive Network Radio Shows. I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed doing it.
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jo - 5.2.2009
people of the world!!!!! tell me, what is life without love!!!!! got to have soooo much more love these days!!
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TWilliams - 5.1.2009
'T'for trivia : The James Gang's "The Bomber" from the LP "Rides Again" contained the original 7:00 version on only the first 50,000 copies pressed . Then an archaic French law reared it's ugly head which kept the 'Bolero' passage from future pressings until the French law expired . check out the original version for Joe Walsh's outstanding rendition of the Ravel classic .
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TWilliams - 5.1.2009
Lee , the first day of 'A to Z' you mentioned 'karmic' . While reading that , I'd swear that 'karmic' indeed was taking place in the play list. a rofl moment,but,'karmic' nonetheless . I'll save that 4 later...been takin'notes in case of any 'pop quiz' thrown at us later , lol . Anyway,'karmic' raised it's head again when I'm listening to the Ballad of John & Yoko this morning and I read Lee's post...immediately Beatles songs & lyrics that fit flash thru my head - 'Can't Buy Me Love','In My Life','the love you take is equal...'etc... years ago,each morning I'd walk by a nearly lifesize pic of John Lennon signed by him - "I Love You,John" ... sometimes the hair would stand up on the back of my neck and I'd get literally get goose bumps just looking at it .That finally happened again while listening and reading, my subwoofer blowing the ashes off the end of my smoke as I just sat here...you're The MAN Lee . As I told John recently , finding you and WORJ has helped fill a tremendous void for me. I've found a place where once again 'All Is One' can mean just that .Thanks Lee . To the friends I've made here- Wayne,the first one to 'talk' to me here,you're now an 'adopted' brother- likewise for Mike and John . WAYCOOL to get to meet ya Mike , hope we can get together . If ANY of you guys are back on home turf,please lemme know . That means you too Lee ... we'll gladly haul you to the beach with us for a day of sun n fun -or a free day at the Disney parks for you n yours. love to all-back to the 'T's...
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Lee Arnold - 5.1.2009
I just wanted to take a minute to thank all my friends. Thank you to those who have stood by me, nurtured me, mentored me, liked me, loved me, treated me fairly, supported me, befriended me and been there for me. Your support and friendship has meant the world to me. Thank you.
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Lee Arnold - 5.1.2009
On "T's now. This will last until tomorrow. Lots of "T"s.
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JIm McPhersom - 4.30.2009
Ah, Hawkwind's " Silver Machine " ... if memory serves, wasn't Lemmy Kilmeister their bass player before he went on to Motorhead ?
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jo - 4.30.2009
ah, pink floyd the animals album. why do those dogs keep carrying on outside...oh, its not the dogs, i really thought it was the dogs....
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Lee Arnold - 4.30.2009
Left field band name in song title: Sea Train. Just played in A to Z.
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Lee Arnold - 4.30.2009
SSSSSSSSSS
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jo - 4.29.2009
heaven save us from the powder and the finger and the thought that pulled the trigger, is that a "p" qualifier?
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Mike Zarek - 4.29.2009
I'll PayPal ya something next week Lee.. maybe the week after.. let me see what the budget says... but definitely within the next two weeks...
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
WORJ.com continues with "Library A to Z". Gotta an "P" song that you love? Coming up on WORJ.com, A TO Z.
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
My yearly LIVE365 Fees are due in May. All Donations appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
"O" my
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Lee Arnold - 4.29.2009
We're at "N"s at Noonish on Wednesday. Lots more tunes (and surprises) to come. Enjoy!!
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jo - 4.29.2009
moonlight mile, dang man........ God bless lee arnold and joseph campbell, for doing that labor with love thing! here's to following dreams!!!!
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TWilliams - 4.28.2009
...just when you think you know the next song up , you don't...lol
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John Aseff - 4.28.2009
Til Sunday?! Is that all? Just kidding. I'm enjoying it whenI can and looking forward to listening all day Saturday. Thanks, Lee, for all you do!!!
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2009
Just finished scheduling music. This is gonna last until Sunday (or so)
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2009
Jim, I get the feeling you're enjoying this. :-)
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Jim McPherson - 4.28.2009
Oh man ! ... Batdorf & Rodney ... there's a name I haven't thought about in years ! Great acoustic guitar rock !
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Jim McPherson - 4.28.2009
" LAAAAAAAAAAZY, you just stay in bed ... ! ". ( or in my case, goof off on the computer! ) My favorite Deep Purple song ! Here's a link to a YouTube video of DP performing " Lazy " on the 1972 Machinehead tour ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6x8GGXrCFQ
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2009
Brought to you now by the letter "L".
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jo - 4.28.2009
kind woman, what a beautiful tribute from a man to his woman
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2009
The "J"s zipped by. The "K"s on now.
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Lee Arnold - 4.28.2009
WORJ.com continues with "Library A to Z." In the "J's" as of Tuesday Morning.
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jo - 4.28.2009
well, i just finished coffee and headphones, jackson kent blues, man thats some quadraphonic sound dude...
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Lee Arnold - 4.27.2009
jo, Thank you for the kind words. As you can tell, I love doing it.
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jo - 4.27.2009
can i tell ya i work till 7pm, and drive from kirkman rd., home to longwood all back roads, and right now i am tuned in and this is the best lee!!! perma-smile! thanks for doing what you do!!
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jo - 4.27.2009
however, now days i am having to explain to younger people what skylab was.... hmmmm.
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jo - 4.27.2009
i was thinking earlier that it probably was good old ralph with his sign down there off of 50. more so as ever since those chicken little commercials back then, i have described my insurance coverage as "i have so much coverage, i have skylab insurance!"
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Lee Arnold - 4.27.2009
The letter "I" is in the house.
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Lee Arnold - 4.27.2009
jo, was it Ralph Kazarian Insurance?
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Lee Arnold - 4.27.2009
Just heard it when it played. How cool.
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TWilliams - 4.27.2009
woke up -log on... Grand Larceny by Sea Level!...oh yeah ... long overdue thanx to you Lee for groups as such incl . Weather Report , Herbie Hancock ,Stanley Clarke et al ... tried vinyl as well as CD versions of 'Hey Jude' and 'it's' there , about 2:58 into song. after all these years , we still are finding 'messages'...very cool trivia.
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Lee Arnold - 4.27.2009
HHHHHHHHHH
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Lee Arnold - 4.27.2009
Monday morning. Still on "G".
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jo - 4.27.2009
hey lee remember when skylab the space station was falling out of orbit, and y'all had these commercials about chiken little running around saying the sky is falling the sky is falling! i can't quite remember the subject of the commercial, maybe insurance?
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jo - 4.26.2009
can you tell me lee, how this on the web miracle of yours came to be. i am confessing my addiction. i am turning folks on to this site left and right, so please let me know how we can support ya.
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Jim McPherson - 4.26.2009
Almost 10pm EST and we're only into the " F's " ... this is gonna take awhile ! Not that I'm complaining mind you, this totally made my weekend ! That's a helluva collection you've got there Lee ! OMG ! ... Blues Project's " Flute Thing " just came on ... haven't heard this since the original WORJ days ... will definitely go to bed happy tonite ! : - )
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Lee Arnold - 4.26.2009
"F" you knew you couldn't wait. :-)
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jo - 4.26.2009
FEATS DONT FAIL ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lee Arnold - 4.26.2009
For fans of the letter "E". Just started.
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jo - 4.26.2009
pat trvers great southern music hall downtown orlando. live recording.
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jo - 4.26.2009
hey all. saw the dan when they came to otown in the mid 90's i got the first in line ticket on the line lottery that day made the noon news on channel 2 and got 2nd row seats, never forget, and going again. i saw stevie ray vaughn 3 man band soul to soul tour at bob carr. still got the t shirt. csn&y in tampa i believe was when i took my son when he was like 12 or 13 a promise that if neil young ever came close we'd go!
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Lee Arnold - 4.26.2009
Cool. Listen during the "H"s for Hey Jude. Little known fact that Paul curses during song. I have just been enjoying Here, There and Everywhere by Geoff Emerick, the man who was the engineer on Sgt Pepper and Abbey Road, along with many other Beatles tracks. For aficionados it is an unmissable book, a superb account of their work in the studio. This morning I read Emerick's account of the recording of Hey Jude. Emerick wasn't the engineer on the track - the recording didn't begin at Abbey Road - but he was called in to fix problems caused by technical deficiencies at Trident Studios.... Read More He notes that when he listened to the mix, in the third verse: Right between the lines "The minute you let her under your skin/ Oh, then you begin" you can clearly hear Paul curse off mic saying 'F****** hell!" Apparently this exclamation was caused by McCartney playing a duff note on the piano. The Beatles knew it was there, but John Lennon insisted it stay. He wanted it low in the final mix so that while most people wouldn't realize it was there, the Beatles could enjoy it. H's coming up.
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TWilliams - 4.26.2009
loud n clear here in 'Florida Center' lol ...remember those signs? was ready to shoot this thing and put it out of it's misery...
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Lee Arnold - 4.26.2009
Those damn internets. Came back pretty quick here at the house. Tommy, are you still having a problem? Please let me know.
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TWilliams - 4.26.2009
Dial a Dirty Joke ! havent heard that in years...then Dialogue 1 & 2 (that song fits todays world !)then...nothing. anybody else, or , is it another pc problem here ? pls advise
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TWilliams - 4.25.2009
John - that was a good question about band name in song title . First song that came to me was 'Bad Company' from the first Bad Company LP . Wang Chung and Big Country are two more , now I'm stuck trying to recall any others...
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TWilliams - 4.25.2009
great idea on the playlist Lee...wonder how many mix tapes , and now CDs , have been made inspired by what we heard and again hear from WORJ...Steely Dan coming to town is great ! I have never looked at the LP art from "Can't Buy a Thrill " and not thought of WORJ...Saw "Boom Boom..." performed live by Pat Travers,Ricky Medlocke, and Richie Blackmore some years back @ Hard Rock - talk about dueling guitars !
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Lee Arnold - 4.25.2009
John, any number of things make me feel like a mix is a train wreck. Key change-tempo clash-texture-genre clash etc. You know it when you hear it. :-)
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JIm McPherson - 4.25.2009
" Boom, Boom, Out Go The Lights " ... man, that song got played to death back in the day but I still think GO FOR WHAT YOU KNOW is one of the best live albums ever. It really captured the energy of Pat Traver's live shows. The song " Stevie " is my favorite from that album, " Go All Night " runs a close second.
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Jim McPherson - 4.25.2009
Ah, nuthin' like a little " Bohdisattva " on a Sat. afternoon ! Excellent playlist so far, keep 'em coming ! : - )
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John Aseff - 4.25.2009
I know none of the songs are train wrecks. I'm enjoying every one. I was wondering which seques you thought were not up to snuff. I am handicapped in that department. When I make a mix CD I wonder if the order couldn't be better. I guess I'm fishing for pointers :-)
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Lee Arnold - 4.25.2009
John, none of the songs are Train Wrecks. Some of the segues have been "interesting". That's what I was referencing. Wacky song to song segues.
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John Aseff - 4.25.2009
Definitely need to remember to proofread :-(
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John Aseff - 4.25.2009
Lee - I'm still listening. You're right about the alphabetical flow being good. What dod you consider a train wreck? Just curious. Right now Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath is playing. Still cool after all these years. I was wondering if there were any other band's with self titled songs. I'm sure there were but I'm drawing a blank.
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Lee Arnold - 4.25.2009
As I listen to this A to Z programming on WORJ.com, I'm amazed how good songs, based totally on the alphabetical nature of their titles, mix so well together. Only an occasional "train wreck". I wonder if it has anything to do to the huge size of the library or if it's just Karmic? Still on the B's. Check it out. Pretty cool so far.
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John Aseff - 4.25.2009
Jo - if you get a chance, definitely go see Steely Dan at the Bob Carr. I saw them here in Atlanta last year at the Chastain Amphitheatre. Excellent show! The last show I saw at the Bob Carr was "An Acoustic Evening with Crosby, Stills and Nash". Had to be about 14 years ago.
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John Aseff - 4.25.2009
Thanks for the heads up Lee. Tuned in just in time for "Back in the U.S.S.R." :-)
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Lee Arnold - 4.25.2009
Tune in to WORJ.com. Library A-Z in progress.
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Lee Arnold - 4.24.2009
Wayne--WE MISSED YOU
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Wayne Mereck - 4.24.2009
Hey guys! I had my hard drive die and have been so busy at work that the last thing I have had the energy to do was replace it and start loading software. Thanks for missing me. I finally have started the recovery. Every day in every way I am doing better and better. Cheers
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jo - 4.24.2009
steely dan tickets going onsale at 10 am today for bob carr!
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TWilliams - 4.23.2009
lmao @ KRAG
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Mike Zarek - 4.23.2009
T: could be, but in Texas, it would have to be KRAG ... West of the Mississippi ya know....
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Lee Arnold - 4.23.2009
jo, Welcome aboard!! Been trying to post pictures. Website fighting me. I have turned BLOG (to the left in the buttons into a picture page). Please feel free to email me any and all WORJ pix. They will be posted immediately in the BLOG.
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TWilliams - 4.23.2009
has anyone else noticed that during the absence of Wayne & Craig , Texas secession cries have been heard ? could this be a clever ploy borne by our rocking brethren to deflect attention away from themselves while executing the coup that will inaugurate station 'WAYN' in place of a substandard Texican station ?
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jo - 4.23.2009
last resort is on, i feel like a kid again. i havent heard this tune in 50 thousand years. still know all the words...
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jo - 4.22.2009
its been a long time gone, feets dont fail me now, look out mama there's a white boat coming up the river. its is a long story how i happened on this site, started with a discussion where i mistook bob church for bill church the bass player for montrose, in a discussion about the old zeta7 station. ok, i was wrong, but i still maintain some margin of error which is another story. the point is we, in the discussion, are all east orlandoians here in lovely junk town florida, in 2009. finding this live streaming has been like finding old friends, cousins if you will. we remember rock superbowls, point after, sports stadium, sounds unlimited hifi and stereo(no cheese on your neck) and who could ever forget triple x-ray ted. good to see you. even better to hear you again. if it were not for worj i would never know the words atom heart mother.
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Lee Arnold - 4.20.2009
C,S,N are playing a 2000 seat Theatre here in Milwaukee in August. Saw them last about 8 or 9 years ago at 20,000 seater. Wouldn't miss this for the world.
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Roger Brown - 4.20.2009
Saw Joe Cocker last night at the free downtown event (Orlando). He'll be 65 next month, but can still put on a hell of a show! Even came back for 2 encores.
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Mike Zarek - 4.16.2009
Tidbit: WORJ turning into AOR Zeta7 and go up against DIZ wasn't the original plan. The first idea was to go Top 40 and go after WBJW.
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John Aseff - 4.13.2009
Tommy - I agree with you. We lost a friend when Zeta7 took over WORJ. How many of us put the Zeta7 tag upside down on our cars after they canned our favorite DJs and turned into what they ultimately became? Had to have something on the car but didn't dare keep my 'ORJ tag on for fear it would get stolen. I still have that tag to this day. Funny how we all ended up embracing WDIZ, the one time enemy :-)
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TWilliams - 4.13.2009
to the friend that lurks and listens , but doesnt post...I too was lmao upon hearing the exchange , only caught the full thing upon playback of the tape . Come on over and listen to it ! The DJ's werent feuding , simply thanking the Schenck Co. for providing ' refreshments' etc. We took it as the DJ saying what we were thinking about losing our favorite radio station . It sucked !
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TWilliams - 4.12.2009
John,I remember the commercial, and , even moreso the reaction of friends around town .('Don't mess with it' was a common thought)'Zeta 7' carried on , but , they really fucked up when they let Mike Lyons go... good for us though , cuz DIZ then became a better station w/Lyons , and we would listen to both up to the end of Zeta in Feb 81. I will give a long overdue 'hats off' to the DJ that was told in the final hours by his partner to take it easy as emotions or maybe libations( ? ) were overcoming them . His reply was "you have to be legal,I'm ok "...then,"suck my ass"...well put,legal or not.
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John Aseff - 4.10.2009
Anybody else remember this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br33XIAVOTo&feature=player_embedded
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John Aseff - 4.10.2009
2.27.2005 - The first post I could find that I made on this Message Board. Where did the time go. It's been a blast. Hope we can keep it up. Just sitting back and listening to WORJ and reading old posts. Slow Ride is playing now. It's always been one of my favorites.
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John Aseff - 4.10.2009
WOW! That Illinois Speed Press song rocks!!!
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TWilliams - 4.9.2009
...Lee,you sent me right back to '74 w/that one . As for for '69 - one of my all time favorite 'one hit wonders'of that year : The Bubble Puppy's 'Hot Smoke & Sassafras '. a trippy,hippie tune.
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TWilliams - 4.8.2009
The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band !! oh,hell yes...
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John Aseff - 4.6.2009
Don - I had forgotten about Deface the Music. I agree it was a fun album as well. It was like a Beatle album from an alternate universe. Jim - I, too, remember the first time I heard LedZep II. An older cousin who was in a band played it for me. His band attempted Whole Lotta Love and did a damn good job for a bunch of West Virginia teenagers.
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Lee Arnold - 4.4.2009
Glad you heard it. Doing sets all weekend.
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Jim McPherson - 4.4.2009
Excellent Lee ! ... thanks for the Led Zep song set ! : - )
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JIm McPherson - 4.4.2009
And check out some of the artists who, along with Led Zeppelin, made their major label debuts 40 years ago this year ... Alice Cooper / Allman Brothers Band / Blind Faith / Chicago Transit Authority / CSN / Delaney & Bonnie / Flying Burrito Bros. / Humble Pie / James Gang / Jethro Tull / Joe Cocker / King Crimson / MC5 / Poco / Bob Seger / Steppenwolf / The Stooges / Sly & The Family Stone / James Taylor / Thunderclap Newman / Johnny Winter / Yes / Neil Young ... whew ! There really must've been ( as Thunderclap Newman sang ) " Something In The Air " that year ! : - )
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Jim McPherson - 4.4.2009
Driving to work the other day I had LED ZEPPELIN II in the CD player when it occured to me that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of both LED ZEPPELIN I & II. I love both albums but Led Zep II was the one that really blew my young teenage mind the first time I heard it ! Hearing that opening guitar riff for " Whole Lotta Love " was like hearing a signal from another planet ... it seemed hard to believe that mere mortals could make music that sounded like that ... and it still sounds awesome 40 years later ! Couple of other essential albums also marking their 40th annviversary are The Beatles ABBEY ROAD and The Who's TOMMY. Brings to mind the old addage " ... they just don't make 'em like that anymore ".
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Don Gilliland - 4.3.2009
Wish I could have been there to see the Todd concert. Like John, I also like that new "Arena" album. Some very strong songs on there. Anyone see Todd play the Great Southern Music Hall back in the late 70s? that album he did with Utopia, "Deface the Music" was also a fun project; very Beatle-esque ... by design.
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TWilliams - 4.2.2009
Pictures-Lee has the pics of a cpl of old guys that wont win any beauty contests,and is doing you all a favor by not posting them . Careful what you wish for. On the other hand, he is also in possession of a picture of Orlando's Greatest Lady DJ with her new shirt .If you were 'hot for Hanna' like the majority of WORJ male listeners in the heyday,I can tell you that you wouldnt be disappointed one bit seeing her today.Now,get down to East-West , see Hanna and show her the love !
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TWilliams - 4.2.2009
I received an email from The Plaza on upcoming shows -H2H,'The Ultimate AC-DC Tribute Band'Friday, April 17th @ 9pm Tickets: $10 Advanced, $15 Day of Show. The pic of H2H shows some mischievous looking lads - Also,Toxic Audio Saturday, April 18th @ 8pm Tickets: $23-$33 'Never Underestimate the power of the human voice!'... Next , The Fab Four Friday, April 24th @ 8:30 pm Tickets: $45-$55 'Don't miss the best Beatles Show in the world!'... Amos Lee - Sunday, May 10th @ 8pm Tickets: $26.50 - $36.50...they also have some comedy shows and plays coming up.
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John Aseff - 4.2.2009
I picked up Todd's Arena CD and it's really good. It inspired me to go back and listen to some older Todd. Just listened to Faithful. That's a fun album. On another note, I've noticed that lots of you are getting WORJ shirts but I still see the same three pictures in the store gallery. Come on. Show off your shirts!
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Jim McPherson - 4.1.2009
Glad to hear the Todd Rundgren show was a success, wish I could've been there ! Now that he, Richard Thompson and Joe Jackson have played there,hopefully it will inspire other artists to book some shows. Mike Z... I didn't see your post that day till late that night, don't know why I didn't think of it before but I should have had you guys come down to Barney's Steaks where I was working that day for some pre-show libations and food ... especially since Beefy King is closed on Sunday! It's just right down the road. Maybe next show. Did you guys see anything there about any upcoming concerts ? I looked at ThePlazaTheater.com website but it hasn't been updated since about December.
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Bill McGathy's Toupee - 4.1.2009
thats it ! I'm through with him ! I will not cover for him anymore...
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2009
Think I cleared it up. Big April Fool joke on me. :-(
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2009
Planned on an April first extravaganza. Computer problems causing me instead to go auto pilot off of stored music on Live365's drive. This sucks. Working on it. Think I got the "WORM"
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2009
Computer PROBLEMS. AARRGGHHH
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Lee Arnold - 4.1.2009
Happy April 1st
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Lee Arnold - 3.30.2009
Hey Mike and Tommy--Thanks for the pictures and the play-by-play. You, wives and daughters looked quite stylish in your WORJ shirts.
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TWilliams - 3.30.2009
Happy Birthday Eric Clapton !
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TWilliams - 3.30.2009
Hell yes,good to meet you Mike!It was a pleasant surprise upon reaching the cheap seats-and seeing you there...seats I'll probably buy again and again in the Plaza.I'm already thinking of how to eliminate the 'usher' that was kinda cramping our style on my end of the aisle...really impressed w/the facility and the potential of same.NO hassle whatsoever. Todd Rundgren-what Mike said.Todd WAILED on that guitar,sometimes more fervently than others,but,it was an all out rock concert from a longtime great.I will be picking up the CD.Between Todd's warm up guys(Paul Hammond ?) and his entry, we went next door to the smaller stage and caught the heavy metal band's encore,so,I missed like the first 2-3 Todd songs I think.Mike nailed it.It was a great show.Mike-just sent ya my copy of the pic near the poster.It turned out ok.Lee,one more pic to send you-a pretty girl in the Medium. Hanna preferred the XL to sleep in...Peace
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Mike Zarek - 3.30.2009
OK, basically, Todd ROCKED. The opening act was a *very* good acoustic player from Wales (I missed his name) backed by one guy on bass drum & snare & backing vocals. He played for about 30 minutes doing almost all original songs. He covered some Travelling Willburys for one tune, but other than that, all originals. Then Todd hit the stage. He opened the show with 5 vintage numbers, ending that segment with "I Saw The Light". It was a power opening which was only a preview of things to come. Todd was on guitar, with another guitarist, guitarist/kb player, bass (babe), and drums. They proceeded to play the entire "Arena" disc (the latest), and it is a straight out rocker. Very little keyboards, and a whole lot of power guitar. Todd interacted alot with the crowd (as little as it was... maybe 500-600 at best) joking and conversing with people shouting to him from the seats. After playing the entire Arena disc, they returned for a two song encore of vintage tunes. I'm sorry I can't give you more on song titles as I'm not intimately familiar with Todd's work; this was the first time I've seen him. I can tell you that as far as radio hits went, "I Saw The Light" was the only one played... no "Hello It's Me", no "Bang On The Drum", no "We Gotta Get You A Woman". Todd himself played guitar all night, and it was a straight out high volume, high energy, high rock-n-roll show. He played for about 2 hours. Cheap seats were $32.50 inclusive, and being such a small venue even the cheap seats were great. A great show.
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Mike Zarek - 3.30.2009
Tommy: It was good to meet you last night! Unfortunately, your friend shook the camera when she took our pic and it is completely unuseable. Such is life I guess .... Sorry Lee, that was the pic of the 2 of us in fron of the Todd Rundgren Poster both wearing our WORJ T's.....
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Mike Zarek - 3.29.2009
It is my intention to attend tonite's Todd Rundgren concert at the Plaza Theatre. I will most likely be in the cheap seats, wearing my WORJ T-shirt. If you're around, my cell is 352-208-4813
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Wayne Mereck - 3.29.2009
"AND THE WORLD" is right!!! I imagine we will see more posts not only from France, but around the globe. Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 3.28.2009
United States Stats for WORJ IRadio for last 30 days : Milwaukee / Los Angeles / Washington DC / Saint Louis / Orlando - Daytona Beach - Melbourne / Philadelphia / Dallas - Fort Worth / Detroit / Albany - Schenectady - Troy / Lubbock / Portland - Auburn / Greenville - New Bern - Washington / San Francisco - Oakland - San Jose / Seattle - Tacoma / Providence - New Bedford / Fresno - Visalia / Houston / Atlanta / Little Rock - Pine Bluff / Grand Rapids - Kalamazoo - Battle Creek / Dayton / Lansing / New York / Raleigh - Durham (Fayetteville) / Minneapolis - Saint Paul / Gainesville / Chicago / Austin, TX / Jacksonville, Brunswick / Omaha / Spokane / Boston / Baltimore / Madison / Sacramento - Stockton - Modesto / Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - San Luis Obispo / Hartford & New Haven / Toledo / Cincinnati / Rochester, NY / Columbia, SC / Chattanooga / Memphis / West Palm Beach - Fort Pierce / Miami - Fort Lauderdale / Greenville - Spartansburg - Asheville - Anderson / 1 Tampa - Saint Petersburg (Sarasota)/ Youngstown / Greensboro - High Point - Winston-Salem / Amarillo / Flint - Saginaw - Bay City / Macon / Erie / Albuquerque - Santa Fe / Indianapolis /Green Bay - Appleton / Oklahoma City / Pittsburgh / New Orleans / Mt. Dora, Orlando and the World!!
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Lee Arnold - 3.28.2009
Geographical statistics for WORJ IRadio for the last 30 days: United States / Spain / France /Canada / Netherlands / Brazil / Japan / Colombia / Peru / United Kingdom / Israel / Switzerland / Ecuador / Australia / New Zealand / Singapore / Thailand / Germany / Czech Republic / Turkey / Argentina / Sweden / Iceland / Bolivia / Latvia / Russia / Korea, Republic of / Trinidad and Tobago / Belgium / Amazing!!
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Wayne Mereck - 3.28.2009
Mimi, I hope you are feeling well. I found this number posted earlier in the message board,407-951-7831 Bobby Church. I hope it works. Cheers
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Jim McPherson - 3.26.2009
( Yet another ) R.I.P. to Dan Seals of 70's group England Dan and John Ford Coley, who passed away Wed. from lymphoma. Though they are probably better remembered as a pop group, at least they had the good taste to cover Todd Rundgren's " Love Is The Answer ". Though I prefer Todd's, every time I hear either version, it takes me back to a place of good times and memories.
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Mimi - 3.26.2009
Does anyone know how to get in touch with Bobby Church ? Thanks peace mimi
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John Aseff - 3.25.2009
If anyone is interested, the new U2 is pretty damn good!
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Jim McPherson - 3.25.2009
This summer will mark the 40th ( ! )anniversary of Woodstock. I heard on the radio yesterday that one of the original promoters is trying to organize a 40th annv. show, possibly in NY's Central Park and possibly making it a free show. They are talking about trying to get some of the original acts like Santana and The Who on the bill. Be interesting to see if they can pull it off ... hopefully it won't be marred by all the fires and fights like the Woodstock show a few years ago.
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Jim McPherson - 3.25.2009
Gordon, thanks for the heads up on the www.moogis.com site ... it's the next best thing to being there ! That's cool you got to see Derek Trucks at The Junkyard also; you could tell back then the kid was going places but who would have thought he'd accomplish so much musically ( not to mention being married to Susan Tedeschi ! ) ... and all before the age of 30 !!! I saw quite a few good bands at The Junkyard and was genuinely bummed when it closed up.
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Gordon Hilton - 3.25.2009
The first date my wife and I went on was to see The Grateful Dead at the O'Rena in April 1991 and the second was Derek Trucks at The Junkyard. I still have a t-shirt he autographed back then. Now he is in Rolling Stones top 100 Guitarists of all time playin in the ABB as well as The Derek Trucks Band, and playing in Eric Claptons tour in 2007. Im getting ready to watch tonights Beacon show, which is the 12th show in the run. I cheated and read the review and am looking forward to set 2 which features Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.
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Jim McPherson - 3.24.2009
Anyone else remember seeing Derek Trucks @ The Junkyard in Casselberry in the early / mid '90s ? Little skinny blonde kid just wailing away on guitar. I read yesterday that Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire will be touring together again this summer. The DVD of their 2004 / 2005 tour went double platinum almost immediately upon it's release. Unfortunately, no FLA. dates are planned at this time ... closest show is in Atlanta. Imagine if they could add Tower Of Power to that bill ... now THAT would be a ticket !
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Mike Zarek - 3.23.2009
I'm hoping to catch the Brothers (both Allman & Doobie)at the Wanee Festival in early June. Whole slew of other great bands gonna be there too....
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Gordon Hilton - 3.23.2009
Anyone catch whats going on with the Allman Brothers Band at the Beacon Theatre in New York City? I've been watching the 15 shows in 3 weeks on moogis.com. So far special guests jamming with the bros have included, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Tre and Page from Phish, Bonnie and Becca Bramlett, Levon Helm, Scott Boyer and Tommy Talton, Levon Helm, Stanley Clark, Bruce Hornsby, Eric Clapton, and others! Still shows to come Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with rumors of members from The Grateful Dead showing up. Reviews of the shows are available on gritz.net.
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TWilliams - 3.17.2009
very cool Lee!thanks :-)
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Lee Arnold - 3.17.2009
Hey Tommy- Sorry for the delay-Shirts are going out today-I was out of Mediums-Had one made up for you. Take pictures.
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TWilliams - 3.17.2009
thanks Jim,for the Rundgren reminder.purchased tickets,and will be the perfect venue to show off the WORJ shirts Lee is sending.Happy Green Day to all...
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Craig Michaels - 3.13.2009
Walking home from the post office today... a young man, twenty-ish, is getting a good talking to by a cop. Seems the cop caught him "defacing" a board covering the window of a vacant building with the phrase, "Wage Peace." Nice to know some things don't die off completely... go, kid, go!
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Ron E Brown - 3.12.2009
Went to beefy king on tuesday morn 10am and ate at the table looking over Bumby to The Rockin Chair. remember when i first saw a movie there.Also remember they had a smoking section on one side of theatre that my dad sat in.
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Ron E Brown - 3.11.2009
John A I do have your e mail address
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Jim McPherson - 3.11.2009
With so many of our old rock -n- roll haunts from back in the day gone ( but not forgotten ! )it's heartening to see that, against the odds, the old Rocking Chair Theater @ Colonial Plaza is still there ( it's now known as The Plaza Theater ). Though I don't think they show movies anymore, they've been hosting small local and touring plays for awhile now. But even better, they are starting to have more & more music concerts ... Joe Jackson played there a few months ago and this Friday will be Richard Thompson. And Sunday, 3/29 will be Todd Rundgren in concert ... that's right, " The Runt " playing the Rocking Chair Theater, who would've ever thought ?!?!?!? Doesn't say whether it's a solo show or if he's playing with a band but either way, it'd be cool to see him in such an intimate setting ! Has anyone been to a concert there yet? Maybe it'll become a music venue like the old Great Southern Music Hall used to be. It sure would be a nice alternative to the Hard Rock or House Of Blues ! You could have dinner at Beefy King and then walk across the street to a show at the Rocking Chair Theater, just like old times ! : - )
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Wayne Mereck - 3.9.2009
Tommy, I have heard the mash up you heard. Really good. Another one I have heard is Turn, Turn Turn and Nowhere Man. The local station I listen to on the drive to work usually plays a new one each week.
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TWilliams - 3.8.2009
went to the Friday Nite Cruise where they had a Gong Show worthy band...yawn...in between sets predictable Top 40 R&R mix and then,I'm hearing Steely Dan's Do it Again that has been mixed with Michael Jackson's Billie Jean...anyone else heard it??Another group I've been listening to is Stone Coyotes...how bout any of you?one more meant for headphones,as pointed out by my Dad 30+ years ago-Aerosmith's Big Ten Inch.I'm certain the day he heard it "broadcasting in my front yard"(turn that down!) it was Doug Van Allen's doing and not ours...lol.Peace
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RonE - 3.6.2009
John I do not have your e mail address
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Lee Arnold - 3.6.2009
If 6 Was 9 pretty cool with headphones. Of course, Axis Bold As Love and Electric Ladyland were meant to be heard with headphones.
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Lee Arnold - 3.5.2009
:-)
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TWilliams - 3.5.2009
something to maybe lighten the load:http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/ifeelfine. All is One...
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Don Gilliland - 3.4.2009
A lot of the music that I listen to has roots in what I was exposed to by WORJ in the 70s. And I'm still buying stuff on CD that I used to have on vinyl, or things I never had before. Recent purchases: the first Heartsfield ablum, the latest Emmylou boxed set (4 CDs of rarities and unreleased material; sheer magic!), and the first Mama's Pride album. Good band, and one that was scheduled to open for Skynyrd on the "Street Survivors" tour. One that I haven't bought yet, but looks interesting: Van Morrison doing a live version of "Astral Weeks." Reviews I've read say that it's mighty fine.
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Lee Arnold - 3.4.2009
Deep malaise time for me. Combo of Hypochondria (I hope) and collections Hell. Real or imagined maladies mixed with money that is "in the system" will take me to some really dark places.
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Lee Arnold - 3.4.2009
Thank you, one and all. I appreciate your kind words.
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John Aseff - 3.4.2009
Lee - Happy 2nd! And here's to many more. I'll be sending another donation just as soon as I get the IRS off my back :-(
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John Aseff - 3.4.2009
Ron - Please say hi to Rex for me. Do you still have my email address?
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John Aseff - 3.4.2009
Don - My favorite Pylon cover by R.E.M. is Crazy. I'm embarrassed to say I didn't realize it was a Pylon song when I first heard it.
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Wayne Mereck - 3.3.2009
Steve, Please do!
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Steve Baione - 3.3.2009
Wayne, Being a fellow car enthusiast I'd like to send along a few photos of cars I own. If that's alright with you. Peace...
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Steve Baione - 3.2.2009
Hi all. Just caught Van Morrison on Jimmy Fallon's debut as host of "Late Night". I swear he(Van)is getting harder to understand than Dylan. Jimmy didn't do too bad a job hosting, although there were shades of Chevy Chase-itis. I think he will do better as the opening night jitters wear off. How cool is it to have "The Roots" as a backup band??? Lee, congrats on the second year and I hope there are many more to follow. I just wish I had more time to listen. Peace
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Roger Brown - 3.1.2009
Great Anniversary broadcast, Lee! I caught most of Poco, a bit of Randy Newman, & my favorite, Emmylou. Wish I could have listened all day. Congrats on your second year. I posted a link & basic instructions on the Florida Sportsman Off Topic Forum. Hope it got you a few more hits & some new listeners..
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Mike Zarek - 3.1.2009
Was at Bike Week all day yesterday and missed it all... Happy Belated Birthday to WORJ.com! Thanks Lee!
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Jim McPherson - 3.1.2009
Happy ( belated ) Birthday to WORJ.com Radio ... I had a full day yesterday and wasn't able to tune in, I would've like to have caught those broadcasts again. Ah well, maybe next year ! I'm sure it was great as always ... thanks again Lee, for all your time and effort.
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Wayne Mereck - 3.1.2009
Homerun!
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Lee Arnold - 3.1.2009
Yesterday was fun. I hope everyone enjoyed it.
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TWilliams - 2.28.2009
Lee,the card was a must do upon finding it-soo much fun since finding you,I HAD to send some of it north...a super day on WORJ...Poco is an old favorite...thanks...and thanks for the update Wayne,I'll be in touch.Peace
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RON E Brown - 2.28.2009
John A will hello to John Cash 4 ys and Rex says howdy
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RON E Brown - 2.28.2009
mick dolan is now on 103.1 WLOQ in Rollins College turf
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Wayne Mereck - 2.28.2009
Lee, let's leave well enough alone! ;0)
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2009
Tommy, that card made and continues to make my day. That was so thoughtful of you. Your Tshirts will go out by Wednesday.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2009
You deserve more than a shout out my friend. Maybe I'll change the call letters to WAYN. :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 2.28.2009
I always enjoy that Randy Newman set and remember listening to it when it was originally aired on ORJ. Thanks for the shout out Lee, you know it is my pleasure keeping the memories alive.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2009
Happened again. How Bizaare (if that's how you spell it). OMG!!! Randy, Emmy, Gary and Michael coming up. BTW: Hey Bird.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.28.2009
Sorry Bird
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Wayne Mereck - 2.28.2009
Mark, yes both. Byrd posts every now and then.
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Lee Arnold - 2.28.2009
How crazy. It's just like WORJ. We used to get hit by lightning and go off. Today I had a power surge. Back on and Celebrating. Heartsfield and Randy Newman coming up.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.28.2009
One of the bright spots in my life, Happy Birthday WORJ.COM and many thanks Lee!!! Cheers
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TWilliams - 2.28.2009
Happy Birthday!-and many more...overheard in the Post Office queue Thurs.-'turn it up!'...lol.my sentiments exactly...and to further take you back Maestro,to halcyon days of hippiedom-a clip from your old stomping grounds provided by a friend's daughter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct4uCJm0c1k .Thanks again Lee.We love ya
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Lee Arnold - 2.27.2009
I decided to celebrate today's 2nd Birthday with WORJ Special Broadcasts from the Golden Years. Live concerts from Poco (Sports Stadium)- Randy Newman, Emmy Lou Harris, Hudson-Ford, Gary Wright, Michael Stanley Band (Southern Progressive Radio Network/BeeJay Recording Studios)- and a recently unearthed tape of Heartsfield (video/Quad simulcast). They'll be featured between 10:30 AM and 10:00 PM today. Thank you one and all for your support. Tommy, thanks for the card (so cool). I'm trying to make WORJ.com IRadio a musically fun, educational, trippy, symbol of what was and still can be. Thanks and please enjoy!!
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Mark G. - 2.27.2009
Does anyone remember the SOMF CITY Band? And the Joint In The Woods ??
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Steve Baione - 2.26.2009
I think my favorite headphone album would have to be Robin Trower's Bridge of Sighs or maybe Jeff Becks Blow by Blow. I can't decide.
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Don Gilliland - 2.26.2009
John; thanks for posting the news about Randy in Pylon. Very sad to hear about that. I was/am a big Pylon fan. I saw them play one of those free shows at the University of Florida one year. They opened for Gang of Four. Some serious dancing going on at that show. The member of Pylon were very down to earth and friendly. I visited Athens one time and Vanessa baked bread for me at her apartment. Great memories. REM did a great cover of Pylon's "Cool" on one of their albums.
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John Aseff - 2.26.2009
One one of my favorite headphone albums was James Gang Rides Again. Especially the song "Tend My Garden".
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John Aseff - 2.26.2009
Randy Bewley, the guitarist for Pylon, passed away in Athens of a heart attack. He was 53. Vannessa Briscoe, Pylon's singer, is a nurse and was working when they brought Randy in. R.I.P. Randy.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.25.2009
A very nice collection in the family. Cheers
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TWilliams - 2.25.2009
very cool Wayne,thanks.I sent you some pics...
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Don Gilliland - 2.24.2009
Exploding Chickens? I love it! But wait ... wasn't that the name of a band that played one of those T-Bowl shows?
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Randy Molnar - 2.24.2009
It was brilliant. As a copy writer for WORJ I remember Lee Arnold coming up with the idea that it would be fun to make April 1st a day of put-ons. It started with twisting commercials. All those old commercials that were heard over and over were being distorted by the announcers. If Steve Mac did a commercial for an apartment complex, he would be assigned to re-voice it with the same music background so it sounded the same except the script was changed to something wacky. Subsequently, each jock was assigned the task of redoing any prominent commercial they had done (assuming the clients went along with it) I wrote many...but some of the best were done by each individual Jock. The only one that stands out in my mind was Steve's "Colonial Sanders War Torn Chicken." featuring exploding chickens. I hope we hear those commercials this APRIL 1ST. Its getting close.
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Roger Brown - 2.23.2009
Craig & Jim, it was around 2 a.m. one summer night when I was living by Lake Eola. My room mates had dozed off, but I was still buzzing on some juice of the 'shroom & zoning out to ORJ. A song came on from a group unbeknown to me. The sound was motownish, but different. What FX's were on that bass. No, I think it's a tuba. Well, I'll be damned, it's a voice! My introduction to the Persuasions, one hell of an acapella group.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.23.2009
Sweet Tommy, If you ever want to talk power email me at ad5qg@yahoo.com. I don't want to start motor talk on this fine site. 71 Camaro, sounds great, I dream of a 69. Check out the Store and you will see I was also a rotard. Cheers
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TWilliams - 2.23.2009
Wayne,I'm happy to report the '75 is now chrome wheeled,'Holly' injected and nearly ready to step out over the line...a friend had an '87 also,a strong 150mph + car right off the showroom floor...older brother has 2 '93s,and I hear ya about refined.Honestly,I prefer my 71Camaro over all our others,although the car I sent Lee a pic of is a very nice all original ride...old cars are like music on vinyl;each with its own little snap,crackle and pop that lends to the enjoyment of the experience.Peace
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Craig Michaels - 2.23.2009
Suzy Creamcheese... Friends Of Mine... I'm beginning to think it's a miracle any of us survived...
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Jim McPherson - 2.23.2009
Craig, your story reminded me of the time a high school friend got me REALLY stoned, handed me headphones and told me to listen and the voice of Frank Zappa was asking " ... Suzy Creamcheese, honey, what's got into ya ? "... Freak Out indeed !!! That incident may be part of my aversion to headphones LOL !
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Craig Michaels - 2.22.2009
Roger, That was my first experience with observing just how many promises a person can make in a stress situation... and also, how quickly they can all be broken once the situation passes!
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Roger Brown - 2.22.2009
Craig, I can relate. It was a night like that when I swore off anything concocted in a lab & went to organic potions only.
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Craig Michaels - 2.22.2009
Enjoyable headphone albums: I'll add the debut CD from The Cars, and Brian Eno,s "Another Green World." If you like electronic music at all, lots of the early Tangerine Dream stuff is pretty amazing on phones...
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Craig Michaels - 2.22.2009
Roger, you reminded me of a story, funny now but not all that funny then. This was before I worked at WORJ. I had gone out and about and... um... well, dropped acid for the first time ever, which was pretty nice. Got home in the wee small hours and laid down to sleep. I had an old FM radio which I'd sometimes put under my pillow and listen to. Apparently, I had forgotteon to shut it off the night before (and of course, it was always tuned to ORJ). So, I lay down to sleep, and as timing would have it, laid down just as the middle part of "Friends Of Mine" from The Guess Who was playing... you know, "Up the 13 steps of the gallows walked the condemned man..." If you ever need a good definition of being just a little freaked, that will probably suffice! Listened to the entire monologue trying to figure out what I needed to do for redemption and all... then it got back into the music and, thankfully, I figured it out.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.22.2009
My last post is really about music, nothing really like a wound out V8 being music in the ears. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 2.22.2009
Tommy W, how goes the '75 vette resto? I have had the pleasure of owning a '87 and '95. I have to say the '87 was my favorite. The '95 seemed to refined. Now and again I feel a need to get a '90. Cheers
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Roger Brown - 2.22.2009
Headphones + Jackson-Kent Blues (Steve Miller, echoplex guitars) = brain jello. Listening to WORJ in the wee hours of the morning, while in an altered mindstate, left me confused. Were those weird sounds only in my mind, or were they part of the actual broadcast?
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TWilliams - 2.22.2009
...cpl of favorites thru the 'phones:Led Zep II,Traffic's John Barleycorn
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Wayne Mereck - 2.22.2009
Jim, one word for headphones; Sennheiser. I still have my pair of 414Ds I got Christmas of 1973. They are the folks that brought us the open-air type of phones. Try them you'll like them, really. Cheers
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John Aseff - 2.22.2009
Jim sent me an alternative version of Jingo by Abraxas Pool. As usual he prompted me to start looking around at things old and new. One of the old things I rediscovered was Journey's first album. I had forgotten how great it was. What the hell happened to them from the first album to the vapid arena rock monstrosity they became?
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Wayne Mereck - 2.22.2009
Moody Blues "In Search of The Lost Cord" and ELP "Tarkus"
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Jim McPherson - 2.21.2009
Well, since we're on the subject, what would be some of your picks for greatest "headphones" albums of all time ? I'm sure Dark Side Of The Moon would rank high on a lot of peoples lists, The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band would probably rank right up there too. What are your nominations ?
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John Aseff - 2.21.2009
Laying one's head between two speakers seems to have been more common than I ever knew. When I was in the 7th grade I discovered that if you listened to Santana's "Jingo" from the 1969 Santana album, with your head between the speakers, the bongos would go back and forth through your head. Very cool effect.
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Jim McPherson - 2.21.2009
Haha, great minds think alike Craig ... my first " stereo " was a portable turntable with detachable speakers that I used in a similar fashion. Other than that I never really got into headphones. I bought a pair of wireless ones a few years ago but the signal would start breaking up every time you tried to crank the volume and I just found them irritating to wear after awhile. Even today I don't like wearing Ipod earbuds for an extended period. Guess I wouldn't have made it too long as a DJ ! : - )
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Craig Michaels - 2.21.2009
Y'know... when I was a kid, my first stereo was a GE Wildcat, WAY cool because it had speakers you could place up to 20 feet apart. I used to lay on my bed and put one speaker to either side of the pillow and listen in absolute bliss. All these years, I thought *I* had invented headphones...
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Wayne Mereck - 2.20.2009
Thanks Marty Lange for developing the way that allowed me to listen to WORJ at volume without pissing off the rest of the family at 3 am. RIP
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John Aseff - 2.20.2009
Mmmm Alyssa Milano naked on Fantasy Island. Now we're talking.
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Craig Michaels - 2.19.2009
Lee, do you have any of the Fantasy Island tapes anywhere, and if so, would you have the right to broadcast any of those? Might be fun...
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Craig Michaels - 2.19.2009
Alyssa is naked on WORJ right now... just use your imagination, you'll see it!
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Roger Brown - 2.19.2009
Make it different & easy on yourself at the same time - play album sides. Always worked for WORJ: The Early Years. BTW: Any progress on the April Fools tapes? (coming up in 5 1/2 weeks)
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Wayne Mereck - 2.19.2009
Might be hard, how about Randy Newman concert from Bee Jay?
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MIke Zarek - 2.19.2009
Personally, I'd like to celebrate it with Alyssa Milano naked .... can we get that arranged?
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Lee Arnold - 2.19.2009
Any suggestions for 2nd anniversary of WORJ.com IRadio on February 28th?
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Wayne Mereck - 2.17.2009
So long Louie Bellson, maybe not a rocker, but definitely one of the great drummers.
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Don Gilliland - 2.16.2009
Lee; I sympathize with your computer crisis. Having PC problems can definitely ruin your day ... or the whole week. My home computer went on the blink last month and no amount of trouble shooting and tinkering by yours truly did any good. Had to finally call someone with actual tech skills to come over and fix the thing. I was about to hurl it against the wall out of sheer frustration. urrrgghh!!!! On a positive note: I'll second (or is it fifth by now?) the emotion on Tower of Power. Great, funky band. I have the 2-CD set of their stuff that Rhino put out a few years ago. Love that sound.
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Mike Zarek - 2.16.2009
I sold my soul for rock n roll a long long time ago .... Kicking in a few extra bux nowdays won't kill me ;)
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Wayne Mereck - 2.16.2009
The heart bone is connected to the radio bone and the radio bone is connected to the head. If you take away the radio bone the head falls off. We can't have that! Cheers
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Lee Arnold - 2.16.2009
Wayne and Mike--THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!
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Mike Zarek - 2.16.2009
Lee, a small (but gladly given) donation has been made via the donate link. Z
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Wayne Mereck - 2.16.2009
Cheer Up and keep the faith, it will get better ;0)
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Lee Arnold - 2.16.2009
Luckally computers are on the cheap side. Fairly good computers are available in the $400 range. Not bad, but it's still $400.
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Lee Arnold - 2.16.2009
Drives are fine. Registry corrupted. All music on outboard Drives. Main computers old and corrupted. AARRGGHHH.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.16.2009
Ah, I see, a problem with your pcs. How much space do you use on your hard drive. I am sure that streaming out of it will wear it out fast. They now have solid state drives that work good and last a long time in this type of application.
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Lee Arnold - 2.16.2009
Capital expenditure time. oy vey!! 2 computers dead or dying. Great timing. Economic stimulus needs to include me. :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 2.16.2009
There there, lay down on the couch and tell us what's wrong. I did get some disconnect tones on Live365 yesterday.
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Lee Arnold - 2.16.2009
I'm in computer HELL!!!
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Mike Zarek - 2.16.2009
Is it in the style of your hair?
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Wayne Mereck - 2.16.2009
What is hip?
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Mike Zarek - 2.16.2009
......But sometimes Hipness is what it ain't!!!!
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Mike Zarek - 2.16.2009
Hipness is what it is........
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Craig Michaels - 2.15.2009
It's certainly unlikely that anybody from TOP will ever make it to, say, the Baseball Hall of Fame...
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Wayne Mereck - 2.15.2009
How bout them 6 funky whie boys; Rare Earth? Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 2.15.2009
Mike, spot on! I need a dose of the ToP on a steady basis. "So Very Hard To Go" always puts me in a good place.
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Mike Zarek - 2.15.2009
Speaking of such bands, and those not in the RnR HOF, how about some votes for Tower Of Power? I mean, just about every band that has a horn in it (save Chicago) owes something to them. Hell, if there's a horn in the band chances are whoever's playing it played for TOP at some point! The Tower Of Power horn section *still* sets the standard and they have backed up just about everybody at some time in their recording careers (Elton John, Santana, Rod Stewart). So c'mon, how about a little Soul with a Capital S ?!?!?!!?!?!?
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Don Gilliland - 2.14.2009
This site is always a great place to see names that bring back memories ... and a smile to my face. Both AWB and Mother's Finest are two examples. I remember seeing Mother's Finest at the Great Southern Music Hall in Orlando. I want to say they opened for Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush. Man, that was one of the loudest shows I've ever seen. I think some of that show was included on the Mahogany Rush live album the following year. Lee would be able to confirm that. As for Average White Band, I remember getting a copy of the album with "Pick up the Pieces" on 8-track tape! Great stuff. On a totally different note, I just got an e-mail notice about some shows coming to bars in Orlando. One was for a Commander Cody concert. Don't sure what the Commander and his Lost Planet Airmen sound like these days, but they were one great, smokin' unit back in the 70s. Both their live and studio albums were lots of fun.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.14.2009
Dr. Jim, thanks for the point to the song by Mother's Finest. That is definitely it. Cheers
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Wayne Mereck - 2.14.2009
I was just going to comment on the theme du juor. And I saw your post. Very nice!!
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Lee Arnold - 2.14.2009
In honor of Valentines Day--WORJ.com IRadio goes Love, Love, Love. Enjoy!!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.13.2009
You can look, but don't you touch ;0)
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Mike Zarek - 2.13.2009
Only a school boy crush! :-)
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Wayne Mereck - 2.13.2009
Mother's Finest it is. I saw a video on You Tube and it has a play on the lyrics, but the right sound. I know I was confused with AWB and that is why I came to the learned.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.13.2009
Craig and Lee, Mother's Finest did cause a stir of the gray matter, and the time frame is right. Believe me when I say it was totally a discussion of music and had no intention of being racial. I seem to remember hearing it on the radio as I doubt any of my friends would have had the album. It definitely sounded like it was sung by a black singer and I remember thinking "is that a cut down?". Of course in certain shows or movies the term flys rampant amongst the people that once was a slur. I remember some of my friends grandparents using the term and thinking it was all wrong. I don't remember any of our parents using it, at least around us kids. I did think it was a poor remembery of the Zeplin song, But like I said earlier in my mind I was hearing a black lead. Definitely not Plant.
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Craig Michaels - 2.13.2009
Ah, right! I had forgotten about Mother's Finest! Pretty notorious in their time.
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Lee Arnold - 2.13.2009
Mother's Finest are notable partly because they are an "interracial" rock group from the US South. Their music was a blend of funky rhythm, heavy guitars and expressive rock singing. Their debut album Mother's Finest from 1976 today is a rare collector's piece and contained with the ironic song "Nigizz Can't Sing Rock'n Roll" (although they were criticized for it by an important religious leader and dropped it from their live concerts).
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Craig Michaels - 2.13.2009
Thinking more about it, I have to wonder if the lines Wayne quoted were some sort of a send-off on Zep's Black Dog: " I dont know but I been told... A big legged woman aint got no soul."
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Craig Michaels - 2.13.2009
Wayne, It's really amazing living here, in truth. One of the huge differences is simple geography... in Orlando, it's a four hour drive to get off the peninsula. In Memphis, if I draw a circle on a map that shows about a 200 mile radius around Memphis, I can get to an awful lot of interesting places for a half day's drive, New Orleans included. I don't recall the line you quoted at all, and googling it turned up nothing. I'd frankly be very surprised if it was in an AWB song, because they have a very, very deep love and respect for American black music, and no matter how you deliver a line like that in a song, it would be way easy to use it the wrong way. Which, of course, doesn't mean it's not there, but I don't recall it.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.13.2009
Sorry, coffee hasn't kicked in, I meant Average White Band.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.13.2009
Craig, it must be amazing to be in the music El Dorado. You know you could also drive down to New Oreleans to see Neil Young for about the price of his new box set. I was talking music with some of my associates and we got on the subject of the song line "I don't know, but I've been told that ni**ers can't play rock n roll". I sai I believed it was from a Great White Band song. It must have been bleeped to get air play. Can anyone tell me if I was right?
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Craig Michaels - 2.12.2009
In regards to Al Green... not only is he a Favored Son of Memphis (and much of the music world), but he is SO highly respected here that very, very few performers will even cover him here. I've seen a lot of fantastic local talent here and heard covers of an awful lot of artists, but I've only ONCE heard an Al Green song covered on stage. It's basically thought that, if you're gonna cover him around here, you best be damned good at it, so it's almost like an arrogant statement or something should a band cover him! Very odd. On March 5, they announce the lineup for the yearly music festival here, the three day deal, and I'm anxious to see because there's a lot of rumors going around that Al Green will be playing the festival this year, that P-Funk will also be on the bill, and that there's a strong possibility they will play together. Shew!!
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Don Gilliland - 2.11.2009
... and speaking of the Grammy Awards; very nice to see Al Green finally win an award for his R&B performances (as opposed to his gospel shlock) after all these years. I was shocked to learn that he never got an award during his amazing run of hits in the 1970s! His new album is really, really good and deserves the recognition. Other recent albums by so-called un-hip artists that I like VERY much are the new ones by Neil Diamond and Glen Campbell. Neil wrote all the songs on his album, but Glen's is comprised entirely of covers. Some good material; songs written by the likes of Tom Petty, Lou Reed, Paul Westerberg, John Lennon, Foo Fighters, and Green Day! Go and listen; excellent stuff!
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Mike Zarek - 2.10.2009
Yes, Fern Park Station was on that little road south of the Jai-Alai fronton. Pretty much right across 17-92 from Club Juana.
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Roger Brown - 2.10.2009
Anyone remember The Hospital Lounge on Forsyth Rd.? "Our nurses always treat you right!" New Days Ahead use to rock the place every so often.
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Steve Baione - 2.10.2009
Wasn't F.P. Station on the road that ran along side the Jai Alai off 436? I saw Steve Vai there around 10 or so years ago. Great show. My ears are still ringing. Seriously, I have a major case of tinnitus. It sounds like the harmonic ringing made from running your fingers on the rim of a crystal glass. It Never Friggin' Stops! UGH!!!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.10.2009
Sorry Mike, I almost said Cassleberry. Wasn't Fern Park Station around there also? Sure makes it confusing for us folks down south in WP. ;0)
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Anonymous - 2.10.2009
Dude, you're off the air, or the information superhighway or whatever.
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Jim McPherson - 2.10.2009
It was good to see Sir Paul in fine form the other night on the Grammys. Was that Steve Vai playing with him ? And nice to see Robert Plant and Alison Krauss scoring 5 awards for Raising Sand ... kinda restores my faith in the Grammys a little bit ! And Joe Satriani must be beside himself over Coldplay's " Vida La Vida " winning a Grammy, seeing as how he's accused them of ripping off the melody from his song " If I Could Fly ". Oh well, what fun are the Grammys without a little controversy ... like Chris Brown assaulting his girlfriend Rhianna before the show ... what's up with that ??? Maybe he should do a cover of The Prodigy's " Smack My Bitch Up ". What an idiot !
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John Aseff - 2.10.2009
I remember watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan with my older sister. I remember Paul's mellow rendition of Till There WasYou and I remember dancing around the living room to I Want To Hold Your Hand.
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Mike Zarek - 2.10.2009
Nitpick: Casselberry, not Longwood. Yeah, Club Juana closed down a few years ago. They tried 'Nude Shakespere' for a while to get around the draconian laws the city passed, but it didn't work. What *is* amazing though is the amount of taxpayer money spent by cops getting lap dances. The Orlando Weekly ran a big story about it a while back. Seems the MBI had no lack of volunteers willing to 'investigate' the clubs up there.....
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Wayne Mereck - 2.10.2009
Thanks for the news Ronn. I could not remember the name Nylans. I never thought CJ would ever leave Longwood. Lwood tried for years to clean up the corner at 17-92 and 436.
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Ronn E - 2.9.2009
Nylans Ham And Rye recentley been sold on 17-92 And Club Juana is gone also
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Wayne Mereck - 2.9.2009
Man do I remember the buzz on the playground at Saint Margret Mary School on that following Monday. Even the Nuns were talking about them. I had a radio that I received as a Christmas gift and had to let my classmates know when a Beatles' song came on. And WLOF was playing them like crazy. It was a great time.
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Lee Arnold - 2.9.2009
45 YEARS AGO TODAY-----Sunday February 9, 1964, at 8 p.m., the Beatles made their first American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. During their appearance, the Beatles sang five songs in the following order: All My Loving, Till There Was You, She Loves You, I Saw Her Standing There, and I Want To Hold Your Hand. On this night, 73 million people watched The Beatles. Their appearance had such an impact that most normal activities in America came to a standstill watching their performance. Criminal activity in most of the major cities and towns in America was put on hold, and getting a taxi or bus in New York was almost impossible, until their performance was over. Mass hysteria resulted wherever the Beatles appeared, and Beatlemania was created.
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TWilliams - 2.7.2009
lol @ Craig,-good answer! regardless of 'former',you guys were and still are our heroes...it's only Rock n Roll,but we like it like it yes we do
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Craig Michaels - 2.7.2009
I'm afraid I only carry the title of "Former DJ, A Long, Long, Long, Long Time Ago!"
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Jim McPherson - 2.6.2009
John and Don ... I happened upon an episode of A&E Biography last nite about Shaun Cassidy and noted writer / critic and Rolling Stone contributing editor David Wild was talking about what a great album Wasp was ! He basically said " I loved that album ... nobody bought it, but it was still a great album ". On a related note ... in a different episode of Biography, Danny Bonaduce was talking about a Partridge Family episode that guest starred Louis Gossett Jr. and Richard Pryor ( ! ) as club owners. At one point the director had to pull Pryor aside and remind him that Danny was just a kid and that he couldn't keep refering to him as " ... that little red-headed MuthaF#%ka ! ". Man, I can just picture Richard Pryor saying that too ... funny stuff ! Don't know if Richard Pryor ever got any airplay on WORJ back in the day ... I'm sure most of his stuff was too profane even for late nite FM radio ... but his 70s albums are some of the funniest comedy ever put to vinyl !
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TWilliams - 2.6.2009
speaking of technical difficulties...Lee & Craig:while you both have the title DJ,one only has to imagine what all else that entails(right!-I read 'No Commercials' in Memorabilia section on site).that being said,what are the advances in technology that you can identify that have made your job easier,better,etc?Any of the stations you've worked with been more progressive with the medium's technology than others?Prefer anything from the old days over the new?...
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Craig Michaels - 2.6.2009
Had one of my best evenings since I moved to Memphis last night. The city hosts the finals every year of the International Blues Challenge. There's sixteen clubs up and down Beale where solos, duos and bands from literally all over the world, representing their local blues societies, showcase on Thursday and Friday night (yup, doin' it again tonight!). You buy a wristband and get into all the clubs all night. AMAZING wealth of talent... I spent a lot of time in a venue that showcased the solo acts and was just blown away. The kid, literally kid (15, braces, couldn't get into the bar if he wasn't playing) who opened was playing lead and rhythm on his acoustic, playing WAY beyond his years. Several outstanding players (lots of metal National guitars, lots of good slide playing), and even a kid from Croatia who played solo blues harp and had more personality in his little finger than lots of people can muster ever. Walked up the street for a bit, saw a band with a full horn section knockin' it down; only bad thing about an event like this is that you're enjoying what you're hearing but worrying about what you're missing somewhere else. Great crowd; like most music events of this sort, you walk out of the place with more friends than you walked in with. Fans ranged from early 20s to very old... towards the end of the evening, one pretty young lady was dancing her heart out to a guy playing some nice uptempo blues, and an old, old man who walked with a cane put the cane down and got up and danced with her. There's plenty to be said for zero-to-sixty, but that old guy went from eighty to twenty in about 30 seconds. Zaida from the Orange County Blues Society was one of the judges last night, and it was nice to see her again, too. It's okay to be jealous of me... I'll let it slide this time...
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Lee Arnold - 2.6.2009
Buffalo Springfield drummer, Dewey Martin, has died. This is getting ridiculous. RIP Dewey.
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Don Gilliland - 2.6.2009
Sad to hear about Lux of the Cramps. They were a fun band. For me, they were the highlight of the classic punk/new wave movie, "Urrggh, a Music War." Great live footage of the Cramps in that film. I only saw the Cramps in concert one time, and it was when I was visiting San Francisco in 1982. Some friends of mine in a band from Athens, the Method Actors, opened that show. To make things even more bizarre, I started that same night by seeing Depeche Mode play a Japanese youth center down the street. What a wild couple of shows. And speaking of people dying, I also read that the original drummer from Buffalo Springfield passed away this week.
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John Aseff - 2.6.2009
Ah yes, Beefy King! Every time I'm in Orlando I stop at the one on Bumby and have a large pastrami with a side of spuds. The place hasn't changed a bit since I started going there in the 70's.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.5.2009
Lee, you are right, Beefy King was a nice start to a night at The Back Door. I liked their sandwich better than Arby's or Roy Rogers. Don't forget the Beefy Spuds. Did anybody ever try the sandwich at the bar on 17-92 close to the dog track that had the sign "Best Ham and Rye"? I never did, but wanted to. Cheers
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Craig Michaels - 2.5.2009
Wow... tough week for heroes on the frinbge of things... Saw The Cramps once somewhere in Orlando, don't even remember where. They were more into what they were doing than easily 95% of the bands I've seen in my life... intense and whacked out and loads of fun all at once. Can't imagine the band can go on without him... wonder if Ivy will still do anything now?
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Jim McPherson - 2.5.2009
OK, got my Live 365 back ... took a little while to load but it's fine now and life is good !
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Lee Arnold - 2.5.2009
Jim-That's what mine was doing too. I did system restore on my computer to 12AM and it fixed it. WEIRD.
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Jim McPherson - 2.5.2009
Sorry, my mistake ... Lux Interior actually passed away Wednesday a.m. 2/4/09.
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Jim McPherson - 2.5.2009
And on another sad note ... R.I.P. to Lux Interior, lead singer of seminal punk band the Cramps, dead this morning at age 62 of an existing heart condition.
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JIm McPherson - 2.5.2009
Yeah, my Live 365 keeps coming up " cannot find server " : - (
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Lee Arnold - 2.5.2009
Anyone having trouble with LIVE365 today?
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Lee Arnold - 2.5.2009
Speaking of The Back Door, First a Beefy King sandwich, then walk behind and hear some National band. All in downtown Winter Park. Ah, the good old days.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.4.2009
Oh Man! Did someone find the "Back Door". Spam, Spam, Spam, damn vikings. The movie with Gary Bussy (sp) is really good. Back in the late 70's I was baby sitting my cousins kids and we watched it. The kids were 7 and 9 at the time and they even shed a tear at the end. Very moving. Cheers
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Steve Baione - 2.3.2009
50 years ago today was "The Day The Music Died". I have always loved Buddy Holly's music even though it was before my time.
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John Aseff - 2.3.2009
Just listened to John Martyn - Solid Air. My God he was good!
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TWilliams - 2.3.2009
Mike-I think you are dead on about 'swat'.The only person I ever heard use that term outside of CFL was from N.J.,and he referred to em as 'bong swats'...Karl,who became a good friend, would punch whomever asked for a 'swat'instead of the correct as long as Karl was in charge 'bong swat'terminology...lol...so popular in our group that someone actually procured a 1975 state of Fla SWAT license plate...being an aforementioned product of my environment,I dont remember how I ended up with it but,hopefully,it will soon be on a 75 Vette we are restoring... thanks for Pre Road Downs earlier Lee-that song has been stuck in my head for weeks
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Don Gilliland - 2.3.2009
Wow, this board has been busy in the last week. Meanwhile, I had a sick computer and was banging the wall in frustration. A few notes: hey to Denise! ... sad to hear about John Martyn's passing. Like Craig, I loved that "Solid Air" album. I only got turned on to him about 5 years ago. A great find. Craig's right; he's a master of many styles ... and John is right about that Shaun Cassidy album: "Wasp" was very good! ... speaking of Rundgren, has anyone heard his latest album, "Arena" ? I read some online notes, plus an interview with Todd in the new issue of MOJO (most of the issue is about Motown) and this album sounds very interesting. Todd is still going strong at 60! ... I saw Wall of Voodoo play the Point After on East Colonial. Craig and I both interviewed Stan Ridgway for different publications. What a fun, crazy guy he is. I did another phone interview with him a few years later. Still a nice guy with a very warped sense of humor ... I also saw many of those shows at Spit, including the packed Missing Persons show. I also saw Terry Bozzio drum with the band U.K. when they opened for Jethro Tull in Lakeland. I think I fell asleep during one of the drum solos, and woke up during another song! ... can't wait to hear the new Springsteen album. I'm still a big fan ... a belated Happy Ground Hog Day to everyone out there!
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Craig Michaels - 2.2.2009
Ah, a sad one for me... just found out that John Martyn passed on January 29. What an amazing artist; wrote songs that combined elements of folk and jazz and some Celtic influences. He was a fine, sometimes observant, always sincere lyricist and his guitar playing was honestly like none other I've ever heard. His "Solid Air" album is as brilliant now as it was when it was released in the early 70s. Sure left behind an impressive body of work... I'll miss the chance to hear new music from him. RIP, John.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.2.2009
Mike, we are products of our environment. I have always been stoked when I see SWAT on cops.
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Mike Zarek - 2.2.2009
Allright Wayne!!! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SWAT TEAM! ;-) BTW, has anyone ever heard of a bong hit being referred to as a swat anywhere outside of Central Florida? I seem to recall nobody outside of the Orlando metro knowing what I was talking about.....
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Wayne Mereck - 2.2.2009
Poor Mike, in this day and age the folks have forgotten there is no gaurantee of privacy. Everybody just has to try to get each other in compromised situations and then plaster it on the web like its some kind of sport. Big Brother may be making his way into our midst slightly differently than Orwell predicted. I am not trying to sound paranoid, but if you value your privacy, you have to realize it is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Mike may now exercise more discretion and take that swat behind closed doors.
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Craig Michaels - 2.2.2009
Hello, Denise... Unlikely I'll have the pleasure of bumping into you again any time soon. I up and moved to Memphis. Life and the world have been very, very good to me of late. How's thing with you? I'd love to hear from you and catch up a bit... feel free to email me... memphis.michaels-AT-comcast.net
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Denise Allen - 2.2.2009
It's been over a year since I checked in on the WORJ board. Glad to see the chat still goes on and that Craig is still around. Seems I'd run into you at the grocery or see you at Park Ave Cd every couple of weeks, but not in ages now. Where you at ? Was hoping to catch some new WORJ air checks. Any more on the way?
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Jim McPherson - 2.2.2009
Quote of the year ( so far ) for 2009 ... " Put the chicken fingers down and turn the television all the way up ! " - Bruce Springsteen. They don't call him The Boss for nuthin' !
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Graham Nash - 2.2.2009
...be sure to hide the roaches
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Jim McPherson - 2.2.2009
Gee, a 23 year old doing a little partying ... what are the chances ?
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Jim McPherson - 2.2.2009
Maybe he just sucked but didn't inhale ...
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Mike Zarek - 2.2.2009
NO! NO!! Not the squeaky clean and All American Michael Phelps! Say it ain't so!!
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Jim McPherson - 2.2.2009
It's the end of the world as we know it ... !
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Lee Arnold - 2.2.2009
Oh no, Michael Phelps smoked some pot!
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Wayne Mereck - 2.1.2009
Favorite commercial was the one where the water buffalo literally gets the snot knocked out of it.
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John Aseff - 2.1.2009
Craig is right. I just saw the halftime show and Springsteen can rock a crowd. On SNL last night, they were saying how cool it was that the Steelers and the Cardinals were opening for Springsteen. How true. If it weren't for the wings and the halftime show I wouldn't have any use for the Super Bowl. Baseball is my game.
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John Aseff - 2.1.2009
Craig - I'll be in Memphis next week. Not too far from the baseball field (just kidding).
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Craig Michaels - 2.1.2009
Bruce Springsteen just flat out belongs on a rock and roll stage in front of a kazillion people. That's all there is to that.
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Jim McPherson - 2.1.2009
Poor ol' Keith ... 'er, I mean David Cassidy ! Ever since his Partridge Family days, he's been searching for some modicum of musical respectability. But it seems like no matter what else he accomplishes in his life ... just like Mike Nesmith will always be known as a Monkee ... David will be forever remembered ( at least by our generation ) as Keith Partridge ! At least he seems to have kept his nose pretty clean ... you don't really hear stories of him being arrested for duking it out with transvestites over drugs in Daytona Beach like his former Partridge Family co-star Danny Bonaduce was a few years ago.
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Craig Michaels - 2.1.2009
That's it. John's off the board, UNLESS he promises to stop following me around.
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John Aseff - 2.1.2009
I hope this doesn't get me thrown off WORJ but there is actually a good Shaun Cassidy album out there. It was released in 1980. Bear with me. It's called Wasp and was produced by Todd Rundgren (that's the reason I gave it a try). It included Rebel, Rebel (Bowie), covers by David Byrne, Rundgren, Pete Townshend and Ian Hunter. Rundgren and Cassidy even wrote one of the songs together. It's Cassidy in a grittier mode. Pretty cool and of course well produced.
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Wayne Mereck - 2.1.2009
If its on the internet, it must be true.
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Jim McPherson - 1.31.2009
Man, the weird stuff you find online sometimes ! I came across an album of David Cassidy Classic Songs recently. No matter how lame a record may look, I always check the track list to see what songs are on there. In this case, a couple of the song titles looked familiar, one of those being " Dirty Work " and I thought " ... hmmmm, what's the chance it could be a cover of the Steely Dan song ? " Well guess what ? ... it was ! That's right ! ... Keith Partridge covering The Dan !! ... I shit you not !!! ( and it's actually not bad ! ). But wait, it get's better ... someone who wrote a customer review of the album on Amazon stated that " Dirty Work " was written by one of the Gibb brothers, as in The Bee Gee's Gibb brothers. I swear, you couldn't make this kind of stuff up if you tried ! : - )
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Craig Michaels - 1.31.2009
Peter has a website... says he plays in a band cand Shoe Suede Blues. A couple of tour dates are listed. He seems pretty content, though the site says his guitar player just died.
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Wayne Mereck - 1.31.2009
I saw Mickey on tv a couple of years ago and heve heard that Davey is touring now and again, but what happened to Peter? I heard a rumor he just dropped out of entertainment and hasn't been heard from.
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John Aseff - 1.31.2009
In the Monkees clip Frank playes a car. See what he plays in this clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e3I0iagWXU&NR=1
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Jim McPherson - 1.31.2009
Awhile back, someone sent me one of those " guess the person in this photo " e-mails. I never would have figured out that it was Michael Nesmith, looking nothing like a former rock star and every bit like a standard issue CEO. That same picture is on his Wikipeia bio page, which by the way, is a fascinating read ... he's been a lot more influential in songwriting, music and video than I would have ever guessed !
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John Aseff - 1.31.2009
...and here's that clip of Zappa on the Monkees. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNJy-OgCzB0
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John Aseff - 1.31.2009
I'm not sure if it will work but send Mike Nesmith this video. http://uk.video.yahoo.com/watch/1312142/4551957
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Craig Michaels - 1.31.2009
Today's goal: research to see what it will take to get Mike Nesmith to discover and accept me as his long lost son.
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Jim McPherson - 1.30.2009
Craig, as if Mike Nesmith wasn't rich enough from the Monkees and Wite-Out, he was also initially awarded some $46 million dollars in a settlement with PBS over licensing issues with his Pacific Arts video company in the late 90s. However, that verdict was appealed and he ended up settling out of court for a confidential amount. Still, I'm sure he made out quite well ! Also, a show he developed for the Nickelodeon Channel called " Pop Clips " was later sold to Time Warner / Amex, who developed it into MTV ! Who knew ?
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Jim McPherson - 1.30.2009
Didn't Terry Bozzio also play on Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop album ?
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John Aseff - 1.30.2009
Unintentional link - Terry Bozzio (Dale's husband) from Missing Persons played drums for Frank Zappa for a bit.
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
I changed my hairstyle... so many times then... I don't know what I looked like (apologies to David Byrne)
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John Aseff - 1.30.2009
Yep, saw the Missing Persons show too. Wasn't too fond of them either but I liked looking at Dale Bozio. Saw the Stray Cats there too. I'm sure there were many more but none that come to mind at the moment. By the way, yes I was being paid to follow you around but since I didn't know what you looked like I never knew if I was successful or not. Now I know :-)
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Jim, The common legend is that Michael Nesmith got the spot that Stephen Still had won... but Stills apparently refused to get his teeth fixed in accordance with the producer's wishes. That makes the most sense, as far as which Monkee he would have been; Nesmith was the country influence, and Stills certainly could have filled that role. More dumb Michael Nesmith trivia - his mom invented White-Out, the stuff that every office in the world now has too much of. Michael Nesmith - former Monkee and heir apparent to the White Out fortune!
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
John, I saw several shows at Spit, but not REM or Wall of Voodoo. I did see Wall Of Voodoo in concert at... was it The Point After, way up on highway 50 in Union Park? It was right at the end of the "Mexican Radio" tour... they were fantastic! I saw Iggy at Spit... Missing Persons (that wasn't by choice... I never liked them) and a couple more. Okay, be honest - was somebody paying you to follow me? How much? Good gawd, WHAT did you tell them?!?!?
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Jim McPherson - 1.30.2009
Legend has it that Stephen Stills auditoned for the Monkees but didn't make the cut ... so he promptly went out and co-founded Buffalo Springfield ! Wonder if the Monkees producers ever looked back and thought " ... how the hell did we miss that one ? ". I wonder which Monkee he would have been ? If he had become a Monkee, would he have ever hooked up with Buffalo Springfield or Crosby, Nash and Young ? The mind boggles at the possibilities ... : - )
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John Aseff - 1.30.2009
Craig - not to interrupt you and Mike but when you mentioned Spit I had to mention that I too was a regular there. So first it was the FGTH show at the Fronton and now Spit. I wonder if there were any other places we went to separately together :-) Did you see Wall of Voodoo and R.E.M. when they played Spit? I still have a photo I took of Don watching R.E.M. I believe they were touring on their first EP, Chronic Town.
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Frank Zappa actually appeared on The Monkees show once... at the end of the episode, Michael Nesmith was made up as Frank Zappa and Zappa as Nesmith and they interviewed one another. I don't recall if Zappa ever appeared in the Beatles cartoon...
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Wayne Mereck - 1.30.2009
Ah, the wonder years. Now was the Beatles cartoon a rip off of the Monkeys' Show or was it the other way around? In both there was the underlying theme of the episode with the obligatory performance.
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Okay, strictly from memory... five favorite Monkees songs that weren't singles... Auntie Grizelda, Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow, Shades Of Grey, Mr. Webster, No Time... The first albums were great records! I bought them again when they came out on CD, originally thinking it was a little bit of a joke. Got 'em home and was able to sing every darned word of those albums after not having heard them for 25 years by then... Guess that qualifies as being stuck deep in the psyche!
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Wayne Mereck - 1.30.2009
Craig, like you the Monkeys graced the first album I bought. I was very proud that I was able to have their complete collection of 4 albums. Then I got a little older and they weren't cool, so I gave them to the girl down the street, whom I considered to be quite hot at 13, she was also 13. As for the RRHOF, no rhyme or reason except maybe avarice. I doubt they will ever make sense. And yet Idol keeps getting such high numbers. Maybe a show about letting the folks vote for the inductees into HOF might work. Who knows? Cheers
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Blondie yes, but Duran Duran no? Duran Duran and MTV pretty much made one another, and you'd be hard pressed to ask for a more classic pop album than "Rio..."
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Mike Zarek - 1.30.2009
And what about this: Considering that every female artist since 1967 is basically doing some kind of Cher imitation, why hasn't Cher been inducted? Besides her musical contributions, shouldn't she get in based on the ability to look great even in the most ridiculous outfit? Or in getting away with being practically naked on broadcast television in the 70's? But I digress......
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Mike Zarek - 1.30.2009
Craig: I know you werent! The Monkees really should be in there! Heck, there's a guy online who is arguing that Sweet should be there, and he's right.. they had 3 more U.S. hits than Percy Sledge, and 2 more than Blondie!
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Mike Zarek - 1.30.2009
Steve: Because when handing out honors these days, one must be politically correct. That's the real reason. But it can be argued that hip-hop and rap are descended from soul, which descended from R&B ... the same place RnR came from. Different branches of the same root. But, to be honest, i doubt you'll ever see the R&B HOF induct Led Zeppelin, though the argument can clearly be made that they would belong.
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Mike, I promise I wasn't kidding about The Monkees being in there...
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Steve Baione - 1.30.2009
Just a short question: Why have Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five been inducted into the RnR-HOF? They were clearly pioneers in the field of Hip-Hop, but I see no connection between the two.
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Mike Zarek - 1.30.2009
Actually, I can give you some reasons why the Monkees *should* be in there... and some darn good reasons too!
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Mike, I say we get together, drink heavily and really give it a rant or two!!! If Madonna is in as a pop princess, should The Monkees be given consideration? They were among the very first records I bought... I haven't stopped yet...
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Mike Zarek - 1.30.2009
Eh, Madonna is just an obvious one to pick on being that she's a pop princess and there's so many rock-n-rollers out there that aren't in. Also, Pop Princess Madonna gets in, but mention Three Dog Night (who actually had legitimate rock hits, along with a slew of pop stuff) and all you hear is "Oh, well they're pop".... and again, look at the major criteria: "Criteria include the influence and significance of the artists’ contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll." Todd Rundgren is the definition of that statement!! Influence? Hell, everybody! Significance and development? Where would RnR be today w/o Todd's contributions to musicianship, exploration, writing and producing? Perpetuation? The man is still going at it today! Still blazing new trails. Another case in point: Chubby Checker had one major hit. It brought the whole nation a new and trailblazing dance craze, and he's not in the HOF. Percy Sledge (now don't get me wrong, it was and is a great song) had one major hit. It brought us another song about being in love and not getting laid (hardly original), and he's in the HOF... go figure....
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Craig Michaels - 1.30.2009
Mike, While Madonna seems to be the HOFer that burns you the most, mine is Blondie. A little research shows that, besides Jann Wenner, one of the guys who weilds a LOT of influence is Seymour Stein, who founded Sire Records. That goes a LONG way towards explaining why so many acts commonly categorized as "new wave" are in the HOF. I loved the new wave movement, spent way too many nights I don't remember at Spit, enjoyed contributing a lot to Don's Dog Food magazine... but percentage wise, there are WAY too many new wave acts in the hall, especially in light of the names that have been tossed out that AREN'T there. I'll add aa few more "should be obvious" names to the growing list; T Rex, Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson, Brian Eno. I've read a few diatribes on the web now about how British bands feel the snub of the hall more than most; again, Tull, Genesis, Yes, Deep Purple and on and on ad naseum. Thinking about it, what bothers me the most (and I suspect Mike as well) is the inconsistency of it. What's the criteria? If it's influence, it's easy AGAIN to point out so many flaws. Using one of Mike's examples again, is there ANY rock guitarist or practicing guitarist in the history of the world who hasn't, at some time or another, played the opening riff from "Smoke On The Water?" How many bands owe so much to Deep Purple? If it's not influence, is it sales? Couple of words here... Aqualung. Abacab. Moving Pictures. Machine Head. Is it some sort of "overall performance" thing? Brian Eno, founding member of Roxy Music, producer well known and well received (and strong selling) albums by the likes of U2 and Talking Heads, pioneer of an entire genre of music (ambient). And while I fully realize that rock and roll is about guitars, can anybody honestly deny that, say, Keith Emerson or Rick Wakeman are musicians beyond brilliant? Wonder how many synthesizers were sold because of these guys? It just goes on and on. I suppose the easiest thing to do is accept the HOF for what it is; a diversion, a nice afternoon in Cleveland, and/or another example of the clueless corporate exploitation of something near and dear to the hearts of more people than could ever be counted.
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Mike Zarek - 1.30.2009
And now, two words that show how clueless the RnR HOF is, and the HOF's total lack of credibility ("Criteria include the influence and significance of the artists’ contributions to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll."): TODD RUNDGREN ... Yes folks, the producer's producer, the man who cranked out hits, the man responsible for the careers of a multitude of artists is NOT in the RnR HOF. Yet Madonna (!) and Percy Sledge (One, count 'em, ONE major hit) are....
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Mike Zarek - 1.29.2009
Wow.... 60 bux for the Dead cheap seats... lessee... 1975... $5.95 for the ticket, $5 contribution for..well, you know.. $6 bux for the T-Shirt, $1.95 for a Six pack, $2 for gas... $20.90 for the whole evening! And you still had some of the..well, you know... left over!! And the bands were worth seeing! Ah, those were the days.....
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Craig Michaels - 1.29.2009
The times, they are indeed a-changin'... So, The Dead are touring... I guess since Jerry actually DID become one of the dead, they're no longer grateful. Can't imagine they'll be quite the same, of course... and tickets are a freakin' hundred bucks unless you wanna sit in the next county over (for 50 or 60 bucks)! I was really considering going, even though the closest show to me is in Virginia... but a hundred bucks for what's most likely a ghost of what was, I dunno. Can't imagine there to be a lot of new fans; they haven't written any new material... so it will be a bunch of folks trying to recapture a moment or two from the past. Moments aren't made or bought. They're created. Pass on that one. But I got all excited about two St. Louis Cardinals-Memphis Redbirds exhibition baseball games. Cool! Walking distance from my apartment! Except... cheap seats, $35. Most seats, $45. The ones I like, behind home plate? $55. 55 bucks to see Pujols bat twice, in a meaningless game with only one major league team... I saw the Yankees/Braves play in Orlando not three seasons ago, sat behind home plate 6 rows back (Jeter and A-Rod said hey to us, for gawd sake) and those tickets were $35. Pass on this one too, I think, which REALLY sucks moreso than The Dead. I suppose I could justify it by knowing there's no gas money involved, but it just doesn't make sense, especially these daze.
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Mike Zarek - 1.29.2009
Yeah John, they haven't been the same band since the crash. Skynyrd still kicks ass, but without Ronnie's writing the new stuff pales in comparison to the classic. Southern Rock has also changed. You're more likely to find "new" Southern Rock on a country station. Many of today's country artists are doing straight out Southern Rock. Also where Southern Rock was once about the blues, raising hell, kicking ass, and anti-establishment/anti-authority, it now tends to be more "rah-rah-Republican" along with the rest of the country music scene. My prediction: This is the final chapter in the Skynyrd saga. There may be a farewell tour. Gary Rossington will take his rightful place as one of rock's elder statesmen, making guest appearances with others and possibly forming a new band. Johnny Van Zant will continue teaming up with Donnie for country stuff (with plenty of guest appearances by Gary). Rickey Medlocke will go back to Blackfoot. Every now and then we may see Gary, Rickey (and possibly Ed King) get together for a one-shot with someone (most likely: Charlie Daniels or Metallica) to let "Alabama" and "Freebird" rip. I could be wrong. In a way, I hope I am.
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John Aseff - 1.29.2009
Just when I was patting myself on the back for a fine idea for a band name I remembered this: http://assets.mog.com/amg/pop/cov200/drc300/c392/c392178948o.jpg - Looks like They already had that idea.
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John Aseff - 1.29.2009
Nothing against newer members but they haven't been Lynyrd Skynyrd since the plane crash. I thought the Rossington-Collins band was excellent and a natural progression. With the passing of Billy, maybe Gary Rossington can rise from the ashes with a new formation and continue to rock. How about Phoenix for a band name?
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Jim McPherson - 1.28.2009
Mike, I'm almost reluctant to take you up on that Google search ... I'm afraid that what I'd find would be to depressing LOL !!! What a bummer about Billy Powell ... like John said, he was an awesome keyboard player, though I don't think he ever got recognized as such. I have no doubt he could have held his own against any of his contemporaries out there. The image that comes to mind of him is the back cover shot ( ? ) of the " Nuthin' Fancy " album, where the band is walking thru a field and Billy is striding along, chest out, and flipping a big middle finger to the camera ! I wonder if Skynyrd WILL call it quits now ... like any good Southern rock band, they've always been about friends, family and brotherhood ... at what point do you say it's just not the same band anymore ?
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Mike Zarek - 1.28.2009
Jim Mc: Those bands I mentioned that have been passed over by the RnR HOF are just the obvious ones. I mean, the BLATANTLY obvious ones. Do a quick google search and you will find much more complete lists of artists that should have made the HOF long before someone inhaled enough air to speak Madonna's name.
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Mike Zarek - 1.28.2009
May God protect and keep you Ronnie VanZant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, Dean Kirkpatrick, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, and Billy Powell.....AND GOD BLESS THE LYNYRD SKYNYRD BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mike Zarek - 1.28.2009
On another note, Billy's death could very well mark the end of Lynyrd Skynyrd. After the 1987 Tribute Tour, the band decided to continue touring as Lynyrd Skynyrd. This caused legal issues, and a settlement was reached with Ronnie VanZant's and Steve Gaines' widows. Along with a share of tour revenues, the band could continue as Lynyrd Skynyrd so long as 2 original members were still with the band. Billy Powell was one of the last two "original" members (along with Gary Rossington) as others have passed away over the years (Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson). It could be argued that Rickey Medlocke (of Blackfoot, currently playing guitar for Skynyrd) is an "original" as he played drums for a short time with the band in 1972, but he was not with the band at the time of this settlement so that remains to be seen. Ed King (previously with Strawberry Alarm Clock, and the original 3rd guitar for Skynyrd) has health issues that prevent him from touring (He played at the RnR HOF ceremony). Original drummer Bob Burns hasn't played with the band for over 30 years, save the RnR HOF induction (on Sweet Home Alabama). His replacement, Artimus Pyle, was Skynyrd's drummer in their heyday and would probably be considered "original" for the purposes of the settlement, but he's been on the outs with the band for many years. As far as I know, Artimus' only appearence with the band in the last 10 years was 'Freebird' at the RnR HOF ceremony. What drugs, booze, and a plane crash could not do, time may finally have accomplished.
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Mike Zarek - 1.28.2009
Wow... I've had the pleasure of meeting Billy Powell (and many of the other members of Skynyrd) and had even corresponded with him via email for a while. He will be missed.
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Craig Michaels - 1.28.2009
National Geographic Launches Record Label - NEW YORK (Billboard) – National Geographic Society has launched a record label, Nat Geo Music, through its music division of the same name. The label will record, release and promote contemporary music from around the globe by artists working in various genres. It will be headed by Nat Geo Music general manager Mat Whittington, who will report to National Geographic Entertainment president David Beal. (end story) I'm going to have to guess that the booklet cover photos will be stunning...
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John Aseff - 1.28.2009
Sorry Lee - I didn't see your post before submitting mine.
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John Aseff - 1.28.2009
I just read that Billy Powell, Skynyrd's awesome keyboard player, died. R.I.P. Billy! http://www.accessatlanta.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Recordings/Obit_Powell.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm
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Jim McPherson - 1.28.2009
Damn, I knew there was some glaring omissions from the R-n-RHOF but until I read Mike Z's post, I didn't realize there were THAT many !!! Despite it's faults, I always kinda felt they were one of the the last legitimate music awards ( I gave up on the Grammys years ago ). Just like Rolling Stone itself, they've become the kind of corporate hegemony that they were originally created as an alternative to ... money changes everything ! By the way Lee, happy 2nd anniversary to WORJ.com radio ! As Stills / Young sang " ... long may you run ".
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Wayne Mereck - 1.28.2009
Lee, I am so glad that WORJ iRadio is here, it is sounding as good as usual and really making my (n)ice day off even nicer, much grass!
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Lee Arnold - 1.28.2009
Passed along by WORJ alumnus Mike Cooper: Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist dies at Florida home ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) -- A keyboardist for the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd has died at his northeast Florida home. Orange Park Police Lt. Mark Cornett says 56-year-old keyboard player Billy Powell called 911 about 12:55 a.m. Wednesday saying he was having trouble breathing. Rescue crews performed CPR, but he was pronounced dead at 1:52 a.m. Cornett says no foul play is suspected and an autopsy will not be performed. He says Powell missed a Tuesday appointment with his doctor for a cardiac evaluation. A heart attack is suspected. Powell was one of two surviving band members who were with the group before a 1977 plane crash that killed three of its members.
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TWilliams - 1.28.2009
Al Kooper...even if he'd never played a note,his work with Lynyrd Skynyrd should have been enough to,at the very least,get him in on the same bill as Ronnie & Co. several years ago.Hell,even the Hard Rock Cafe Orlando realized the significance of the relationship when they displayed the original axes wielded to record 'Free Bird' and Kooper's guitar was displayed nearby...Chicago...those horns that even our parents could love along with the licks laid down by Terry Kath on lead guitar are still snubbed?...and on and on...you guys have nailed others as well...to me,the process of choosing is not much different than the NCAA and their reckoning of choosing football champions...and the way to change it could very well lie with the participants of both entities.The NCAA could not and would not exist without the participation of the member schools.The schools would still exist without them...Same for Rock&Roll HOF.Until a star stands up,ala Marlon Brando vs. the Academy Awards some years back;and, speaks up on behalf of their contemporaries,politically correct retards will remain fat n happy with themselves and their selections...
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Lee Arnold - 1.27.2009
Great conversation brewing here on HOF snubs. You guys are still so passionate about music. It makes me proud to be part of your musical lives. BTW: February 28th marks the "Official" Anniversary of the launch of WORJ.com I-RADIO. It's coming up on 2 years since "the little internet station that could" has been streaming our little time warp.
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Mike Zarek - 1.27.2009
It's like this: If being a major influence or contributor to RnR is the significant qualification for the HOF then how can Alice Cooper be denied? How can KISS be denied? What about Deep Purple? Would the whole 80's/90's/today's glam/hair/heavy metal scene (have) exist(ed) at all without all of these bands having come before it? Alice brought us the theatrics and drama. Kiss brought us the makeup and the hair. Deep Purple brought us FUCKING VOLUME (it's all about dB's, baby! :-) ). They all brought us great music. Metallica is a great band. They have taken metal to a new level. They have inspired countless bands since they hit the world. But how is it they can be inducted into the HOF before the bands that set the scene for them? Put it this way... could Parliament Funkadelic rightly have been inducted before James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone? I don't think so....
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Craig Michaels - 1.26.2009
Since Mike doesn't need to be burdoned with the expense of buying a new keyboard (who does?), I'll go ahead and add a little to his rant. Adding to the outrageousness of those NOT in the HOF (Jethro Tull?? Yes?? Rush??), here's a few names who ARE in the hallowed hall: Louis Armstrong (has ANYBODY ever heard him referred to as a rock musician?), Blondie (couple of hits, that's it... Blondie yes, Jethro Tull no?), Nat King Cole (brilliant singer... ROCK?), Floyd Cramer (Yes, often featuring keyboardist Rick Wakeman, not there, but Floyd Cramer is?), Miles Davis (no denying, one of the most talented and innovative musicians ever... again, though, did ANYBODY ever call him rock?), Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan (adding to the non-rock royalty honored, when The Moody Blues have not been), John Mellencamp (I love John Mellencamp, I truly do... but saying he's more significant to the history of rock than damn near anybody on Mike's list is a little absurd), Bill Monroe (c'mon... I understand that he's in the "influences" section of the hall and all, but shouldn't you make sure the genre is properly honored before a musician noted as "The Father Of Bluegrass?), Pink Floyd (an obvious choice... but why are they honored, but not Genesis? Hello??), Sex Pistols (a one trick pony at best... influential? Probably... so harkening back to Mike's comment, if influence does indeed matter...), Patti Smith (I'm one of the biggest Patti fans ever ever ever... Patti yes, Iggy/Stooges no?), Jann Wenner... again, I understand influence and all, but to honor people who never even made a lick of music and ignore some of those not included?
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Mike Zarek - 1.26.2009
...and I think I found a new rant... Neither Allen Collins or Gary Rossington on a list of top 100 guitarists??? I'll stop now before I break my keyboard.....
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Mike Zarek - 1.26.2009
OK, time for my yearly rant: NOT IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME (yet Madonna is....)-> Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Alice Cooper (Hello? Isn't "influence" a major consideration?), Deep Purple, The Doobie Brothers, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Grand Funk Railroad, Hall & Oates, Heart, Jethro Tull, KISS (ok, *this* one really pisses me off... Metallica deserves to get in, but before Kiss??), Steve Miller, The Moody Blues, Ted Nugent, Rush, Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night, War, Yes (Progressive Rock? What's that?), Warren Zevon.... and these are just the obvious ones!!! With all due respect and admiration for the past inductees, THE R&R HOF PROCESS HAS BECOME A JOKE!! (Hell, it took Lynyrd Skynyrd 7 years to get in, and that was cuz they still fly a rebel flag! I didn't know that being PC was one of the qualifications.) End yearly rant. Z
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Craig Michaels - 1.25.2009
Jim, that one for now might be out of our price range if we split the |
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