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ON THIS DAY in 1902
radio newsman Morgan Beatty was born in Little Rock Arkansas.  For many years in the 1940's & 50's in particular, he was a senior news broadcaster for NBC Radio based in New York. "This is Morgan Beatty speaking for Alka Seltzer bringing you news of the world! and the news tonight is..." When TV arrived he became news anchor for the short-lived Dumont Network.  A great radio presence with natural gravitas in his voice, he died July 4 1975 at age 72.

In 1920, the first prizefight to be broadcast blow-by-blow was heard on WWJ Detroit.  Heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey KO'd Billy Miske in the third round.


In 1925, guitarist & blues singer Jimmy Reed was born in smalltown Mississippi. He became a major player in the field of electric blues. His lazy, slack-jawed singing, piercing harmonica and hypnotic guitar patterns were one of the blues' most easily identifiable sounds in the 1950s and 60s, and a major influence on the Rolling Stones. He died from the ravages of alcoholism & epilepsy Aug. 29 1976, just 8 days short of his 51st birthday.

In 1937, Benny Goodman and his orchestra recorded Sugar Foot Stomp on Victor Records. The tune was a Fletcher Henderson arrangement.

In 1942, actress/model Carol Wayne was born in Chicago.  She was the buxom blonde who appeared numerous times as the Matinee Lady in Johnny Carson Tonight Show skits. She was just 42 when she died Jan 13, 1985 in a drowning accident in Mexico.


In 1952, Canadian television debuted when the CBC began broadcasting from its Montreal station. CBFT broadcast in both French and English.  CBLT Toronto signed on two days later. At first both stations broadcast only 18 hours a week.

In 1956, Hugo Winterhalter & Eddie Heywood's hit single Canadian Sunset reached #1 on the Billboard big band chart.

In 1957, the first flexi-disc record was produced and used in a promotion for a Nestle chocolate bar.

Also in 1957, Paul Anka's hit single Diana reached #1 on the Billboard pop chart.

Still in 1957, in West Hollywood, Elvis Presley recorded "My Wish Came True," "Don't," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "White Christmas" and "Silent Night."


In 1958, actor Steve McQueen starred on the premiere of the CBS-TV series, "Wanted: Dead or Alive."  McQueen played bounty hunter Josh Randall. The western series, a spinoff of "Trackdown" with Robert Culp, continued for 2½ years and helped McQueen to become the first TV star to cross over to comparable status on the big screen.

In 1958, pop singer Georgia Gibbs sang The Hula-Hoop Song on The Ed Sullivan Show. It was the first national exposure for the Hula-Hoop craze.

In 1959, the hit radio sitcom "Fibber McGee and Molly" ended more the two decades on the air.  The series was launched in 1935 and starred Jim and Marian Jordan (below). For the final 2.5 years it was a series of 4-minute vignettes on NBC's weekend service "Monitor."


In 1961, Bob Dylan gave one of his first performances at the Gaslight Cafe in New York's Greenwich Village. The Gaslight was originally a 'basket house', where performers were paid from the contents of a basket that had been passed around.

In 1963, Jerry Lee Lewis' contract with Sun Records expired.

Also in 1963, Cilla Black signed a management contract with Beatles' manager Brian Epstein. Cilla changed her name to Black, (it was White), after a misprint in the music paper Mersey Beat.

In 1965, just over a week after a disasterous fire caused by lightning, radio station  CKVL Verdun, Quebec, had a new RCA 50,000 watt transmitter in place.


In 1967, Engelbert Humperdinck was at No.1 on the British singles chart with 'The Last Waltz.'

In 1968, Eric Clapton recorded the guitar solo for the Beatles "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

In 1969, James Brown announced he would retire from live performances in July the following year saying 'I'm tired man'. Of course he came out of retirement more times than Frank Sinatra.

Also in 1969, David Bowie made his UK chart debut with "Space Oddity." The recording didn't chart in the U.S. until it was re-released in 1973.

In 1970, Jimi Hendrix made his final live appearance when he appeared at the Isle Of Fehmarn in Germany. The guitarist died 12 days later after choking on his own vomit.

In 1971, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Go Away Little Girl,'' by Donny Osmond. Steve Lawrence had a top-seller with the song in 1963, making this the first tune in the rock era to be a No. 1 hit for two people.


In 1974, ex-Beatle  George Harrison launched his Dark Horse record label.

In 1975, Glen Campbell started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his first smash 'Rhinestone Cowboy.' It had reached #1 on the Country chart two weeks earlier.

Also in 1975, Jefferson Starship went to No.1 on the Billboard album chart with 'Red Octopus'.

In 1976, the estranged team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis were reunited by Frank Sinatra on Jerry's Labor Day telethon, after 20 years of going their separate ways.  

In 1978, record producer Tom Wilson died. Wilson had worked with Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel.

In 1984, country superstar Ernest Tubb died at the age of 70. The ‘Texas Troubadour’ recorded 'I’m Walking the Floor Over You' and sold more than three million copies of the tune.


In 1985, singer Johnny Desmond, who sang with the big bands of Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa & Bob Crosby, and on Don McNeil's 'Breakfast Club' show on ABC Radio, died of cancer at age 65.

In 1986, all girl group Bananarama went to No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'Venus',

In 1987, SaskWest Television's Regina and Saskatoon stations became the first in Canada to put out two simultaneous air signals in two different cities (STV-Regina and STV-Saskatoon).

In 1988, 2,000 items of Elton John’s personal memorabilia including his boa feathers, 'Pinball Wizard' boots and hundreds of pairs of spectacles were auctioned at Sotheby’s in London.

In 1989, Paula Abdul and Madonna dominated the sixth annual MTV Awards. After the show, MTV apologized to viewers because of a performance by Andrew Dice Clay, who made remarks about overweight women and sex.


Also in 1989, Toronto rocker Neil Young won MTV's Best Video Award with 'This Note's For You' which the channel initially refused to air because it mocked commercials.

In 1990, guitarist with Creedence Clearwater Revival Tom Fogerty died due to complications from AIDS acquired during a blood transfusion.  He was just 48.

Also in 1990, actor Charlie Sheen left a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, Calif., after nearly a month of treatment for alcohol abuse.

In 1993, Don Henley, Jimmy Buffett, Elton John, Sting and Aerosmith performed at a benefit concert in Boston for Walden Woods.

In 1997, an estimated three million mourners and onlookers in London, plus a worldwide TV audience, watched the funeral service for Princess Diana at Westminster Abbey.

Also in 1997, Vancouver's Fairchild radio station CHKG-FM Vancouver signed on for the first time at 96.1 MHz, becoming Western Canada's first multilingual FM station.


Also in 1997, Elton John recorded a new version of 'Candle In The Wind' after performing the song live at the funeral of Diana Princess of Wales. The track went on to become the biggest selling single of all-time.

Still in 1997, David Bowie launched a six-week tour of North America at The Plaza of Nations in Vancouver. The tour hit clubs, ballrooms, and theaters.

In 1999, Montreal sportscaster Rene Lecavalier (below) died at age 81.  For more than 30 years he did play-by-play of the Montreal Canadiens in French.


In 2000, a U.S. District Judge ruled that MP3.com had willfully violated copyrights and awarded Universal Music $118-250 million in damages.

In 2001, Earth Wind and Fire announced that Viagra would sponsor their forthcoming 30th anniversary American tour.

In 2002 at 6:00 p.m., Standard Broadcasting launched CIBK-FM Calgary as Vibe 98-5, at 98.5 MHz with 100,000 watts.


In 2007, operatic singer Luciano Pavarotti, a TV sensation as one-third of The Three Tenors, succumbed to pancreatic cancer at age 71.

In 2008, US rock band Great White whose pyrotechnics sparked a 2003 fire at a Rhode Island nightclub that killed 100 people, agreed to pay $1m to survivors and victims' relatives.  One band member, guitarist Ty Longley, was killed in the blaze.


Today's birthdays:

Comedienne JoAnne Worley (Laugh In) is 73.

Retired Vancouver deejay Brian "Frosty" Forst is 72.

Country singer David Allan Coe is 71.

Country singer Mel McDaniel is 68.

Singer-bassist Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is 67.

Actress Swoosie Kurtz (Pushing Daisies, Sisters, Love Sidney) is 66.

Comedy actress Jane Curtin (3rd Rock, Kate & Allie, Sat. Night Live) is 63.

Country singer Buddy Miller is 58.

Actress Katherine Cannon (Beverly Hills 90210, Father Murphy) is 57.

Country drummer Joe Smyth of Sawyer Brown is 53.

Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy (Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, Blue Collar TV) is 52.

Spokane-born actor-comedian Michael Winslow (Police Academy: The Series) is 52.

Guitarist Pal Waaktaar of A-ha is 49.

TV newscaster/news magazine host Elizabeth Vargas (20/20) is 48.

Country singer Mark Chesnutt is 47.

Actress Rosie Perez (Lipstick Jungle) is 46.

Singer Macy Gray is 43.

Singer CeCe Peniston is 41.

Singer Darryl Anthony (Az Yet) is 41.

Singer Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) is 39.

Actor Dylan Bruno (Numb3ers) is 38.

Actress Anika Noni Rose (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) is 38.

Actor Justin Whalin (Lois and Clark) is 36.

Singer Nina Persson (The Cardigans) is 36.  

Actress Naomie Harris (Blood & Oil, Poppy Shakespeare) is 34.

Rapper Noreaga is 33.

Rapper Foxy Brown is 32.
  

Chart Toppers - Sept. 6

1948
A Tree in the Meadow - Margaret Whiting
It’s Magic - Doris Day
You Call Everybody Darlin’ - Al Trace (vocal: Bob Vincent)
Bouquet of Roses - Eddy Arnold

1956
Hound Dog/Don’t Be Cruel - Elvis Presley
Canadian Sunset - Hugo Winterhalter & Eddie Heywood
Tonight You Belong to Me - Patience & Prudence
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash

1964
The House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
Because - The Dave Clark Five
Bread and Butter - The Newbeats
I Guess I’m Crazy - Jim Reeves

1972
Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O’Sullivan
Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) - The Hollies
I’m Still in Love with You - Al Green
Woman (Sensuous Woman) - Don Gibson

1980
Upside Down - Diana Ross
Emotional Rescue - The Rolling Stones
All Out of Love - Air Supply
Lookin’ for Love - Johnny Lee

1988
Monkey - George Michael
Sweet Child o’ Mine - Guns N’ Roses
Simply Irresistible - Robert Palmer
I Couldn’t Leave You if I Tried - Rodney Crowell]]> Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:05:32 boredop http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283694961/ http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283694961/#num1 Sunday September the 5th

ON THIS DAY in 1916
a future Canadian star in broadcast comedy, Frank Shuster was born in Toronto.

Shuster was a lifelong comedy partner of Johnny Wayne (1918-90). In World War II they wrote and performed for the Army Show, and by 1946 had their own CBC radio program. They successfully made the transition to TV, and became 67-time regulars on the Ed Sullivan Show out of New York. Frank died Jan 13, 2002, twelve years after his partner.  He was age 85.

In 1936, Sydney Nova Scotia radio statio CJCB covered the crash landing of the first woman to fly the Atlantic from East to West, Mrs. Beryl Markham. We're told the station's interview was carried worldwide.

In 1938, the NBC Red network broadcast "Life Can Be Beautiful" for the first time. The program was introduced as “an inspiring message of faith drawn from life.”  LCBB aired until 1954.

In 1945, Iva Toguri D'Aquino was arrested. D'Aquino was suspected of being the wartime radio propagandist "Tokyo Rose". She served six years before being pardoned by U.S. President Ford.


In 1956, Johnny Cash hit the record charts running with "I Walk the Line". Cash’s debut hit song climbed to #17 on the pop music charts.

Also in 1956, Elvis Presley surprised his mother with a gift of a pink Cadillac. The car remained in the Presley family and eventually went on display at Graceland.

In 1957, in West Hollywood, Elvis recorded "Treat Me Nice" and "Blue Christmas."

In 1958, the first color videotaped program was aired. It was "The Betty Feezor Show" on WBTV-TV in Charlotte, NC.

In 1964, The Animals’ "House of the Rising Sun" made it to #1. It stayed at the top until it was replaced three weeks later by Roy Orbison’s "Oh, Pretty Woman". Orbison’s smash was just entering the pop charts on this day for a 14-week run.

Also in 1964, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann (below) was released.


In 1965, The Rolling Stones recorded their eighth single ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’ at RCA studios in Hollywood. The song later made it to No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1967, working at London's Abbey Road studios, The Beatles began recording John Lennon’s new song ‘I Am the Walrus’, recording 16 takes of the basic backing track.

In 1968, Herbert Khaury, known better as Tiny Tim of Tiptoe Thru the Tulips fame, sued Bouguet Records for $1 million US damages after the label released early recordings of Khaury without his permission.


In 1971, during a North American tour Led Zeppelin appeared at the Chicago International Amphitheatre.

In 1972, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway won a gold record for their duet, "Where is the Love". The song got to number five on the pop music charts and was one of two songs that earned gold for the duo. The other was "The Closer I Get To You" (1978 ).

in 1975, Paul McCartney's Wings released "Letting Go."

In 1976, after years of estrangement, Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were reunited on Jerry's Labor Day Telethon, a move orchestrated by their mutual friend Frank Sinatra.


Also in 1976, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty'' by KC & the Sunshine Band.

In 1980, a statue of Buddy Holly was unveiled in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas.

In 1983, the "MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour" on PBS (Public Broadcasting System) became the USA's first hourlong network news show.


Also in 1983, Canadian Alan Thicke hosted a new syndicated TV talk show, Thicke Of The Night.  It did not last, losing the ratings battle bigtime to Johnny Carson.

In 1986, after 23 years of “oohing” and “aahing,” laughing and kibitzing as host of various talk shows, Merv Griffin aired his final program -- for Metromedia Television.

In 1987, "American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark on ABC, was canceled after 30 years on television.  It continued in syndication for two more years.

Also in 1987, Ian Astbury of The Cult was arrested after a show in Vancouver ended in a riot. Staff at the concert claimed they were assaulted by Astbury, who spent the night in Vancouver police cells.

In 1988, the syndicated TV show "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" made its national debut.


In 1989, Deborah Norville became the news anchor of NBC TV's "Today" show.

in 1990, bluesman B.B. King received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

In 1996, Capitol Records released The Beatles Anthology video set. Over ten hours of material made up the set.

In 1997, R&B newcomer Erykah Badu found her hands literally full at the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards as she garners an unprecedented four honors... best R&B/soul or rap new artist, R&B/soul album of the year, the solo accolade for her debut set "Baduizm," and best R&B/ soul single, solo and song of the honors for "On & On."

Also in 1997, talk show host Larry King married his eighth wife, singer/TV host Shawn Southwick. They have two children.


In 1998, The Max Ferguson Show aired for the final time on CBC Radio Two.  It had debuted on the AM network on October 1, 1962, as a follow-up to Max's tremendously popular Rawhide show.

Also in 1998, Aerosmith’s "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" debuted at #1 on U.S. music charts. The song, from the movie, "Armageddon", was the first single by Aerosmith to reach number one. It held on at the top through the entire month of September.

In 1999, Allen Funt, Mr. Candid Camera, died 11 days short of his 85th birthday.  He siffered a debilitating stroke in 1993 and never fully recovered.


Also in 1999, after spending 58 weeks on the UK album chart, Shania Twain went to No.1 with 'Come On Over'. It gave the Canadian singer the biggest selling UK album of the year.

In 2000, Camosun College radio statio CKMO Victoria switched from FM to AM, in a frequency swap with CJVI. It broadcast with 10,000 watts on 900 KHz. CJVI had signed off three days earlier, turning into CHTT FM on the college's old frequency of 103.1 MHz.

Also in 2000, eager journalists and hardcore fans alike mingled at the Sony IMAX Theater in New York for the North American unveiling of Radiohead's long-awaited fourth album "Kid A."

In 2001, Fox News Channel terminated Paula Zahn (below) for breach of contract, after discovering she was in negotiations with CNN.  She would be rushed into action by CNN less than a week later to help cover the 9/11 terrorist attack.


In 2002, radio actor Jackie Kelk, who played Jimmy Olsen on Superman, and Henry Aldrich's best friend Homer Brown on The Aldrich Family, died of a lung infection at age 79.

In 2003, Winnipeg-born singer Gisele MacKenzie succumbed to colon cancer at age 76.  She had an immensely popular CBC radio daily quarter hour (1946-50) before leaving for the US and a starring role in TV's Your Hit Parade, also becoming Jack Benny's favorite TV guest.

In 2005, television station CHNU-TV in BC's Fraser Valley switched its branding from NOW-TV to OMNI.10, based on its Channel 10 assignment by metro Vancouver cable companies. A Victoria repeater signed on the same day.

In 2006, Katie Couric made her first appearance as anchor on "CBS Evening News".

In 2007, a new study revealed that rock stars were twice as likely to die early as the rest of us. Researchers said that the problem was so bad the industry should be labeled a “high risk” profession.


In 2008, Reba McEntire went to No.1 on the Billboard album chart with ‘Keep on Loving You,’ the country singer/songwriter’s twenty fifth-studio album.


Today's Birthdays:

Comedian-actor Bob Newhart (Bob Newhart Show, Newhart, Bob) is 81.

Singer/dancer/actress Carol Lawrence (Valley of the Dolls, Ed Sullivan Show, Dean Martin Summer Show) is 78.

Actor George Lazenby (Batman Beyond, The Pretender) is 71.

Actor William Devane (Knots Landing, What About Brian, 24, Jesse Stone TV Movies) is 71.

Actress Raquel Welch (American Family, Welcome to the Captain) is 70.

Singer Al Stewart is 65.

Singer Loudon Wainwright III (Undeclared, Parks & Recreation) is 64.

Actor/director Dennis Dugan (Richie Brockelman Private Eye, Moonlighting, Empire) is 64.

Actor Michael Keaton (The Company, Report to Murphy. Working Stiffs) is 59.

Drummer Jamie Oldaker of The Tractors is 59.

Model/actress Kristian Alfonso (Days Of Our Lives, Falcon Crest, Secret Lives) is 47.

Singer Terry Ellis of En Vogue is 47.

Drummer Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine (and Audioslave) is 42.

TV personality-musician Dweezil Zappa (Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man, Normal Life) is 41.

Actress Rose McGowan (Charmed, Nip/Tuck) is 37.

Toronto-born actress Laura Bertram (Ready or Not, Robson Arms, Seasons of Love, Andromeda) is 32.

Actor Skandar Keynes (Ferrari, Chronicles of Narnia) is 19.


Chart Toppers - Sept. 5

1947
Peg o’ My Heart - The Harmonicats
That’s My Desire - The Sammy Kaye Orchestra (vocal: Don Cornell)
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now - Perry Como
Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) - Tex Williams

1955
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
The Yellow Rose of Texas - Mitch Miller
Autumn Leaves - Roger Williams
I Don’t Care - Webb Pierce

1963
My Boyfriend’s Back - The Angels
Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! - Allan Sherman
Blowin’ in the Wind - Peter, Paul & Mary
Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

1971
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey - Paul & Linda McCartney
Smiling Faces Sometimes - The Undisputed Truth
Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin
Easy Loving - Freddie Hart

1979
My Sharona - The Knack
After the Love Has Gone - Earth, Wind & Fire
Don’t Bring Me Down - Electric Light Orchestra
Heartbreak Hotel - Willie Nelson & Leon Russell

1987
La Bamba - Los Lobos
I Just Can’t Stop Loving You - Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett
Only in My Dreams - Debbie Gibson
She’s Too Good to Be True - Exile]]> Sun, 5 Sep 2010 06:56:01 boredop http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283608961/ http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283608961/#num1 Saturday September the 4th

ON THIS DAY in 1918
iconic ABC radio commentator Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa Okla.  

His daily quarter-hour midday 'news & comment' began on ABC April 1 1951, and continued to his death Feb. 28 2009 at age 90.  He was known for his dramatic pauses, quirky intonations and his folksiness. “Hello Americans. Stand by for news!.”  Another popular Paul Harvey radio feature was 'The Rest of the Story.'

In 1919, comic actor Howard Morris was born in New York City.  He was a key part of Sid Caesar's early TV programs Your Show of Shows & Caesar's Hour, then became a memorable recurring mountain-man character (Ernest T. Bass) on The Andy Griffith Show. Later he was heard by a younger generation as voice actor in numerous cartoons & commercials.  He died May 21 2005 at age 85.


In 1928, actor Dick York was born in Fort Wayne Ind.  He is best remembered as the first Darrin Stephens, the husband in the 1960's TV sitcom Bewitched. His career had begun at age 15 as the star of the CBS radio program That Brewster Boy. He died of emphysema Feb 20, 1992 at age 63.

Also in 1928, jazzman Wingy Manone recorded Downright Disgusted for Vocalion Records. Playing drums for Wingy was a young sideman named Gene Krupa.

In 1951, the first coast-to-coast telecast using coaxial cable was seen from New York City to San Francisco, as NBC TV extended to 61 stations. Viewers saw President Harry S Truman giving a speech to the nation from the Japanese Peace Treaty Conference in San Francisco.

In 1952, the group The Pips was formed after a birthday party for Gladys Knight's brother, Merald "Bubba" Knight. After their first big hit, "Every Beat Of My Heart" in 1961, they renamed themselves Gladys Knight & The Pips.


In 1954, to coincide with the release of his second Sun single, ‘Good Rockin' Tonight’, Elvis Presley, along with Bill Black and Scotty Moore made their first appearance at The Grand Old Opry. The audience reaction was so poor, the Opry's manager, Jim Denny told Elvis that he should go back to driving a truck.

In 1957, "The Buddy Deane Bandstand" debuted on WJZ-TV in Baltimore. The two-hour rock 'n' roll show gave viewers the chance to call in and talk to celebrity performers, which tied up telephone lines so badly the phone company was forced to ask Deane to desist the practice.

Also in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis filed for divorce from his second wife. He married his young cousin Myra three months later, before the second divorce was final.


In 1958, Jerry Butler & the Impressions made their national TV debut on "American Bandstand".

In 1959, Bobby Darin's "Mack The Knife" was banned by New York radio station WCBS after several local stabbings, which had been blamed on the song.

Also in 1959, Dick Clark's traveling show opened at the Michigan State Fair. The line-up included Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Duane Eddy, The Coasters, LaVern Baker and Jan and Dean.

In 1961, the short-lived Carol Burnett-Richard Hayes Show, a 20-minute nightly variety package, debuted on CBS Radio. Carol was already a featured performer on The Garry Moore TV show, Richard was Arthur Godfrey's last semi-regular vocalist on his daily radio show.

Also in 1961, The Highwaymen started a two week run at No.1 on the Billboard singles chart with 'Michael'. The group was made up of five university students.


In 1962, the Beatles first proper recording session at London's Abbey Road Studios took place with the recording of 'Love Me Do'.  Producer George Martin had the Beatles return the next day to re-record the track using session drummer Andy White.

In 1964, the Animals made their U.S. concert debut at New York's Paramount Theatre.

Also in 1964, The Who were shopping for a guard dog when their van and $10,000 worth of equipment was stolen.

In 1965, The Beatles started a three week run at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100  chart with 'Help', the title of their second film and the group's ninth US No.1.


In 1966, New Westminster-born actor Raymond Burr starred in the last original episode of the CBS-TV legal drama, Perry Mason.

Also in 1966, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "You Can't Hurry Love,'' by The Supremes.

In 1967, the last of 98 original episodes of "Gilligan's Island" aired on CBS-TV. It would continue for years in syndicated reruns.  


In 1968, The Rascals albums, "The Young Rascals" and "Time Peace," were certified Gold.

In 1969, the Youngbloods did not appear on NBC-TV's "The Tonight Show" as scheduled. Johnny Carson explained their absence in his monologue, "They complained about the set, the lighting, the sound, the show...everything. So we wiped their noses, told them they'd been in show business for a day and a half and sent them home."

In 1970, George Harrison released his soon-to-be classic "My Sweet Lord."


In 1971, Paul and Linda McCartney went to No.1 on the Billboard pop  singles chart with 'Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey'. It was McCartney's first US solo No.1.

Also in 1971, Led Zeppelin appeared at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.

In 1972, the current CBS version of "The Price is Right" was launched with Bob Barker as host.  An earlier "Price" had starred Bill Cullen.

Also in 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared on the Jerry Lewis annual Labor Day MDA , muscular dystrophy telethon.


In 1975, voice actor Walter Tetley, best known as hilarious juvenile characters on radio's Great Gildersleeve & The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, as well as TV's Bullwinkle Show, died from the lingering effects of a motorcycle accident at age 60.

In 1976, Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the Biilboard album chart with their self-titled album after being on the charts for over a year. The album went on to sell over 5 million copies in the US and was the first of three No.1 albums for the group.

Also in 1976, The Sex Pistols made their television debut when they appeared on the Granada TV programme 'So It Goes.'  


Still in 1976, The Bee Gees went to No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'You Should Be Dancing', the group's third US chart topper.

In 1980, a new version of Yes, with Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn played the first of three sold out nights at New York's Madison Square Garden.

In 1982, during their North American tour Queen appeared at PNE Coliseum in Vancouver.

Also in 1982, The Steve Miller Band started a two week run at No.2 on the US singles chart with 'Abracadabra,' the group's third  No.1 seller.


In 1986, after just getting his driving license back after a five-year suspension, Gregg Allman from The Allman Brothers Band was arrested in Florida for drunk driving.

In 1987, Calgary radio statio CISS debuted, as "Kiss" with an Adult Contemporary format, but on AM. Former Top 40 powerhouse CKXL dropped its Contemporary Hits format and call letters, to become CISS. The move to FM, as "Kiss-FM" CKIS-FM on 96.9 MHz, came nine years later.

In 1990, film actress Irene Dunne died of heart failure at age 91.  Following a bigscreen career in the 30's & 40's that saw her nominated for an Oscar 5 times, she was a guest star on scores of radio & TV shows until 1962.


In 1991, saxophonist Charlie Barnet died of pneumonia in San Diego at the age of 77. He was one of the first white jazzmen to racially integrate his band. His biggest hits were the swing classics`Cherokee'  and 'Skyliner.'

Also in 1991, Dottie West, the first female country music Grammy winner, died at the age of 58 from injuries suffered in a car accident five days earlier.

In 1993, diminutive actor Herve Villechaize died at the age of 50. He's probably best known for playing Tattoo on TV's "Fantasy Island."

In 1996, Oasis created outrage at the MTV awards at New York's Radio City Hall. During the bands performance of 'Champagne Supernova' singer Liam spat on stage and threw a beer into the crowd.


Also in 1996, Cat Stevens emerged from seclusion in London to sign copies of his first album in 18 years. Entitled "The Life of the Last Prophet," it was mostly spoken-word and was released under his Muslim name, Yusuf Islam.

In 1997, the 14th MTV Video Music Awards show was staged at Radio City Music Hall. Host Chris Rock introduced Madonna, U2, Beck, Jamiroquai, The Wallflowers with Bruce Springsteen & Marilyn Manson. Most memorable moment: Sting joining Puff Daddy & Faith Evans to perform I’ll Be Missing You.

In 1999, Enrique Iglesias was at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Ballamos'.


In 2000, CICT-TV Calgary joined the Global Television Network.

In 2002, Kelly Clarkson was named the winner on "American Idol," beating out Justin Guarini and winning a recording contract. Nearly 22.5 million people tuned in to watch on FOX TV.

In 2005, broadcaster Larry Thomas passed away in Nanaimo at the age of 75. He had started at radio station CHUB Nanaimo as an evening DJ in 1951, moving up to morning drive, plus lacrosse & hockey play-by-play.  He was elected to city council before joining the CHUB News team.  In 1978, he won the Radio-Television News Director's award for coverage of the Lantzville Cutoff bus crash.

In 2006, TV's Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin was killed in an attack by a stingray while filming off the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. He was 44.


Also in 2006, actor/announcer John Conte died at age 90.  His network radio work began in the 1930's on The Baby Snooks Program and the Burns & Allen Show. In TV he hosted NBC's daily live-drama Matinee Theatre (1955-58 ), and later was owner of his own Palm Springs TV station.

Still in 2006 at 8:00 a.m., the FM of Canada's most popular station of all time, CKLW-AM Windsor, launched its new Adult Album Alternative format as "93.9 The River."

In 2008, friends and family of Michael Jackson paid their last respects to the singer at a funeral held at Glendale's Forest Lawn in Los Angeles. Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Quincy Jones, Macaulay Culkin, Berry Gordy and Lisa Marie Presley were among the 200 invited guests. The singer's family arrived in a motorcade of 31 vehicles.

Also in 2008, the first guitar torched on stage by Jimi Hendrix sold for £280,000 at a London auction of rock memorabilia.


In 2009, baseball player-turned-sportscaster Buddy Blattner, who teamed with Dizzy Dean on TV's Game of the Week in the '50's, also working the games of the St. Louis Browns & Cardinals, the LA Angels & Kansas City Royals, succumbed to lung cancer at age 89.


Today's birthdays:

Actress Mitzi Gaynor (5 Mitzi TV Spcls, Toast of the Town) is 79.

Chicago White Sox TV broadcaster/former player Ken “Hawk” Harrelson is 69.

Singer/bassist Joe Long (Four Seasons) is 69.

Singer Merald "Bubba" Knight of Gladys Knight and the Pips is 68.

Actress Jennifer Salt (Soap) is 66.

Bassist Ronald LaPread (The Commodores) is 60.

Actress Judith Ivey (The Critic, Designing Women) is 59.

Drummer Martin Chambers of The Pretenders is 59.

Actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Welcome Back kotter) is 57.

Actress Khandi Alexander (Treme, CSI: Miami, ER, NewsRadio) is 53.

Dr. Drew Pinsky (radio's Loveline, TV's Celeb Rehab) is 52.

Actor-comedian Damon Wayans (My Wife & Kids, In Living Color) is 50.

Guitarist Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) is 50.

Model/actress Annabel Schofield (Dallas) is 47.

Actress Ione Skye (Napoleon & Josephine: A Love Story) is 40.

Singer Richard Wingo of Jagged Edge is 35.  

Singer Dan Miller of O-Town is 30.

Singer Beyonce Knowles (Destiny's Child) is 29.

Actor Trevor Gagnon (The New Adventures of Old Christine) is 15.


Chart Toppers - Sept. 4

1946
To Each His Own - Eddy Howard
Surrender - Perry Como
Doin’ What Comes Naturally - Dinah Shore
New Spanish Two Step - Bob Wills

1954
Sh-Boom - The Crew-Cuts
Hey There - Rosemary Clooney
Skokiaan - Ralph Marterie
I Don’t Hurt Anymore - Hank Snow

1962
Sheila - Tommy Roe
You Don’t Know Me - Ray Charles
Party Lights - Claudine Clark
Devil Woman - Marty Robbins

1970
War - Edwin Starr
In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry
(If You Let Me Make Love to You) Why Can’t I Touch You? - Ronnie Dyson
Don’t Keep Me Hangin’ On - Sonny James

1978
Grease - Frankie Valli
Three Times a Lady - Commodores
Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey
Blue Skies - Willie Nelson

1986
Higher Love - Steve Winwood
Venus - Bananarama
Take My Breath Away - Berlin
Heartbeat in the Darkness - Don Williams]]> Sat, 4 Sep 2010 07:02:41 boredop http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283521619/ http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283521619/#num1 Friday September the 3rd

ON THIS DAY in 1910,
actress/singer Kitty Carlisle was born in New Orleans.

She became nationally known as a regular panellist on the TV game show To Tell the Truth from 1957 to 1978, and later appeared in its revivals in 1980, 1990-91 and one episode in 2000. Shed died april 17, 2007 at age 96.

In 1913, actor Alan Ladd was born in Hot Springs Arkansas.  His career began in radio in 1935 and he went on to star in films, of which Shane was the highlight.  When his short stature caused his movie career to wind down he returned to radio, and starred in the mystery series Box 13, while guest starring in other Hollywood productions.  Depression and alcoholism contributed to his early death Jan. 29 1964 at age 50.

In 1926, sportscaster Bill Flemming was born in Chicago.  He started his 60-year career in Detroit, and joined ABC's Wide World of Sports in 1961, for which he covered more than 600 events. Flemming was a TV announcer for a remarkable 11 Olympics.  He became widely known via his Sunday afternoon highlights of NFL and college football for ABC. He succumbed to prostate cancer July 20 2007 at age 80.  


In 1939, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced in a radio broadcast that Britain and France had declared war on Germany. Germany had invaded Poland on September 1. Canada declared war a week later, the US almost 2.5 years later.

In 1940, Artie Shaw and the Gramercy Five recorded "Summit Ridge Drive."

On this day in 1942, Frank Sinatra bid adieu to the Tommy Dorsey Band as he started his solo singing career .

In 1951, a long-running TV soap opera was seen for the first time, as "Search for Tomorrow" debuted on CBS-TV.  The serial switched to NBC in 1982 and ended on Dec. 26, 1986.

In 1954, "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the final time after 2,956 episodes, spanning 21 years. Reruns kept it around for much longer.

In 1955, chorale leader Mitch Miller (below)had the US No.1 hit with a song that was written in 1853, ‘The Yellow Rose Of Texas.’


Also in 1955, Jim Reeves left the Lousiana Hayride radio show to join the Grand Ole Opry.

In 1961, Loretta Lynn signed her first major label recording contract with Decca Records.

In 1963, Reprise Records, owned by Frank Sinatra, became part of Warner Brothers Records. The 'Chairman of the Board' continued to record for the label, as did Wildman Fisher and Tiny Tim, amongst others.

In 1964, The Beatles played two shows at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. They were paid $85,000 for the shows, tickets cost just $4.00.

In 1965, a Rolling Stones gig in Dublin, Ireland ended in a riot after 30 fans jumped onto the stage. Jagger was knocked to the floor as the rest of the band fled the stage.

In 1966, Donovan went to No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'Sunshine Superman'. The track featured then Yardbird and future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.


Also in 1966, the final "Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" TV show (co-starring son Rick Nelson) aired on ABC.  It began on radio 22 years earlier.

In 1967, after 17 years on Sunday nights, "What's My Line" aired for the final time on CBS-TV. Host of the original show was John Daly. Panelists serving the longest were Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf. Fred Allen, Hal Block and Steve Allen served as panelists for shorter stints at different times.

Also in 1967, Swedish singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad won a TV talent-show contest with her group the Anni-Frid Four. She later became famous as one of the lead singers of ABBA.

In 1968, after a two week absence, Ringo Starr rejoined The Beatles. Upon Ringo's return to the studio, he found his drum kit covered with flowers to welcome him back.

Also in 1968, The Beatles' "Hey Jude" was certified Gold.


Still in 1968, Sly and the Family Stone won the final round on NBC-TV's summer talent competition "Showcase '68."

In 1969, CHAB-TV Moose Jaw and CHRE-TV Regina became CBKMT-TV and CBKRT-TV, marking the forced sale of both stations by Moffat Broadcasting to the CBC.

In 1970, Bill Haley and His Comets rejected an offer of a 15 date tour of Australia because of their fear of flying.

Also in '70, The Dave Clark Five disbanded, and Arthur Brown was arrested in Italy after setting his helmet on fire and stripping naked during a concert there.

Still in 1970, the very first bootleg recording, a collection of Bob Dylan outtakes titled "Great White Wonder," reached its peak sales figure of 350,000 copies.


On this day in 1971, "The Lawrence Welk Show" was seen for the last time on network tv, on ABC. ABC felt the show drew 'too old an audience, not good for attracting advertisers.' Syndication proved to be a smart move and a huge success for Lawrence, and it allowed his champagne music to continue until 1982 as a weekly favorite for millions of viewers, and in reruns to this day on PBS.  

Also on this day in 1971, John Lennon left his birth country of England for America and his beloved New York City.  He never returned to live in the U.K.

Still in 1971, Paul McCartney decided to name his new band Wings.


In 1977, enormous ratings were racked up for the last broadcast of the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" on CBS-TV.

In 1978, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Boogie Oogie Oogie,'' by A Taste of Honey. The group won a Grammy as best new artist.

In 1980, actor Duncan Renaldo, who played "The Cisco Kid" on TV, died of cancer at age 76.

In 1981, David Brinkley (below) ended an illustrious 38-year career with NBC News. He jumped networks when ABC offered him an opportunity too good to refuse.


In 1982, the three day US Festival in San Bernardino, California took place featuring Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, The Police, The Cars, Talking Heads, The Kinks, Ramones, B52's, The Grateful Dead, Pat Benatar and Jackson Browne. Apple Computers founder Steve Wozniak bankrolled the festival.

In 1983, The Eurythmics went to No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)'.

In 1984, Jerry Lewis smashed all previous records for TV charity fund-raising. A total of $32,074,566 was pledged on the annual Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

In 1985, songwriter Johnny Marks, who wrote the Christmas classics Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree and A Holly Jolly Christmas, died at age 75.


In 1991, Tina Turner's ex, Ike Turner was released from prison after serving 14 months for cocaine possession. In an interview with 'Variety' he claimed to have spent over $11 million on cocaine.

In 1997, comedy writer Hal Goodman, who wrote for Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Frank Sinatra, Steve Allen and Johnny Carson, died at age 82.

In 1999, the largest music bootleg bust in US history was made. It was estimated that this one operation alone was responsible for $100 million in lost revenues. Recording equipment valued at $250,000 was confiscated, as were almost 1 million CDs and tapes.

In 2000, Madonna (below) started a four week run at No.1 on the Billboard singles chart with 'Music.'


In 2001, Bill Good Jr. began as anchor of CTV News at Six on Cable 9 Vancouver. Pamela Martin would join him on October 18th. Both had previously been popular anchors on former CTV affiliate CHAN-TV.

In 2002, the Rolling Stones 40th anniversary Licks tour kicked off at the Fleet Centre in Boston. Tickets for the best seats cost $224. The world tour would see the band playing to over 2.5m fans in some 100 shows.

Also in 2002, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini (below) appeared on FOX's "American Idol" in their final battle of the power ballads. The next evening Ms. Clarkson was named the newest pop star in the nation... the first "American Idol."


In 2004, songwriter and producer Billy Davis died in New York after a long illness. He co-wrote Jackie Wilson's, ‘Reet Petite’ and the jingle ‘I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke.’ Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Gladys Knight all recorded his songs.

Also in 2004, the CRTC approved the sale of Mel Cooper's Seacoast Communications, owners of CFAX-AM and CHBE-FM Victoria, to CHUM. Ownership actually transferred on October 1st.

Still in 2004, Sir Cliff Richard stunned the British music industry by ending his contract with EMI records and signing with Eminem’s label Universal Music. Cliff had sold more than 250 million records with EMI during his 46 year career.


In 2005, blues musician Fats Domino was rescued from New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit the city. The 77-year-old singer had been reported missing since the storm flooded New Orleans leaving thousands feared dead.

In 2008, heavy metal band Slipknot scored their first Billboard number one album - but only after a recount put them ahead of rapper The Game's latest release. Slipknot topped the US chart with their fourth studio album All Hope Is Gone, which sold 239,516 copies - 1,134 more than the Games' album.

Also in 2008, R&B singer Ne-Yo was awarded $700,320 after he was dropped from a US tour with R. Kelly. The singer claimed he was fired as Kelly's opening act because fans and critics preferred him - an allegation his co-star denied.

In 2009, Madonna's Sticky and Sweet world became the the highest grossing tour ever for a solo artist tour making $408 million. The 51-year old singer had performed in 32 countries.


Today's Birthdays:

Actress Anne Jackson (Everything's Relative) is 84.

Actress Irene Papas (The Odyssey, Short Cuts) is 84.

Actress Mary Grace Canfield (Green Acres) is 84.  

Actress Eileen Brennan (Private Benjamin, 7th Heaven) is 78.

Country singer Tompall Glaser is 77.

Actress Pauline Collins (Upstairs Downstairs, Bleak House) is 70.

Singer-guitarist Al Jardine (Beach Boys) is 68.

Actress Valerie Perrine (As The World Turns, Steambath) is 67.

Drummer Donald Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad is 62.

Guitarist Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols is 55.

Actor Steve Schirripa (The Sopranos) is 53.

Guitarist Todd Lewis of The Toadies is 45.

Actor Charlie Sheen (Two-and-a-Half Men, Spin City) is 45.

Singer Jennifer Paige is 37.

Actress Ashley Jones (True Blood, Bold & the Beautiful) is 34.

Actor Nick Wechsler (Roswell) is 32.
  


Chart Toppers - Sept. 3

1945
Till the End of Time - Perry Como
On the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe - Johnny Mercer
Gotta Be This or That - Benny Goodman
You Two-Time Me One Time Too Often - Tex Ritter

1953
I’m Walking Behind You - Eddie Fisher
No Other Love - Perry Como
Vaya Con Dios - Les Paul & Mary Ford
A Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard & Ferlin Husky

1961
Wooden Heart - Joe Dowell
Michael - The Highwaymen
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got (Until You Lose It) - Ral Donner
Tender Years - George Jones

1969
Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon
A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash

1977
Best of My Love - Emotions
I Just Want to Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb
(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher - Rita Coolidge
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle

1985
The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) - John Parr
Freeway of Love - Aretha Franklin
Love is Alive - The Judds]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 06:46:59 boredop http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283434923/ http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1283434923/#num1 Thursday September the 2nd

ON THIS DAY in 1906
writer/comedienne Barbara Jo Allen was born in New York City.  

She created the inimitable radio character Vera Vague in the late 1930's, and played the wise-cracking man-chasing spinster to the hilt in her regular spots on Bob Hope's Pepsodent radio programs. She was part of his USO troupe during WWII. In addition to an extensive radio resume she appeared in some 60 films, and hosted (as Vera) the CBS TV audience participation show Follow the Leader in 1953. She died Sept. 14 1974, just 12 days after turning 68.

In 1927, Sophie Tucker recorded her signature song, Some of These Days, for Columbia Records.


In 1931, the radio show "15 Minutes with Bing Crosby" debuted on CBS. The singer became a super-hot property after the debut.

In 1953, singer Eddy Arnold and "Colonel" Tom Parker dissolved their management agreement.

In 1956, in West Hollywood, Elvis Presley recorded "Long Tall Sally," "Old Shep," "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again," "Paralyzed," and "Too Much."

In 1963, "The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite" expanded from 15 to 30 minutes, becoming network television's first half-hour nightly newscast.


Also in 1963, the Angels become the first white all-female group to have a No.1 record. The song was "My Boyfriend's Back."

In 1964, The Beatles appeared at The Convention Hall in Philadelphia. Days earlier Philadelphia had experienced race-riots, and the Beatles, who were Civil Rights supporters, were shocked to see that their audience of 13,000 was completely white.

In 1965, the Beatles received a gold record for their single " Help! ", from the movie of the same name.

Also in 1965, The Doors recorded their first demos at World Pacific Jazz Studios in Los Angeles, where they cut six Jim Morrison songs.

In 1968, The Doors were forced to perform as a trio at a concert in Amsterdam after lead singer Jim Morrison collapsed while dancing during the Jefferson Airplane's performance.


In 1969, NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966, but never became a cult sensation until it went into syndication (repeats.)

In 1970, an obscure art-rock band named Genesis ran an ad in Britain's Melody Maker magazine looking for a drummer, leading to the audition and hiring of 19-year-old Phil Collins.


Also in 1970, appearing at the Oakland Stadium in California, was Led Zeppelin.

In 1971, the band manager of The Grateful Dead (below) was arrested after disappearing with over $70,000 of the band's money.


In 1972, the Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival was held over three days on Bull Island in Indiana. The promoters expected about 50,000 music fans; but over 200,000 attended the festival. Many bands pulled out as the festival drifted steadily into anarchy. Those that did appear included Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids, Cheech and Chong, Foghat, Albert King, Canned heat, Flash, Ravi Shankar, The Eagles, The Amboy Dukes, and Gentle Giant. Three concert goers drowned in the Wabash River. And as the festival ended, the remnants of the crowd burned down the music stand.

In 1978, Phil Lalonde died of cardiac arrest following surgery for a broken hip. He began his career at CKAC Montreal in 1929 as an announcer. In 1931, he became General Manager. And in 1933, negotiated with CBS to carry many of its most popular programs. CBS presented Phil with a Golden Mike award in 1963 to mark the 30 year association between CBS and CKAC, which was still an affiliate at that time.  


In 1980, the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit was "Upside Down,'' by Diana Ross. The song stayed at No. 1 for four weeks, the longest reign of any Ross solo song.

In 1982, Rolling Stone member Keith Richard lost his home in a fire.

Also in 1982, during a North American tour Queen played at The Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.

In 1986, Canadian groupie Cathy Eveyln Smith was sentenced to three years in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose that killed Saturday Night Live comedian John Belushi in March 1982.

In 1987, David Bowie played Madison Square Garden on his 'Glass Spider' world tour.

In 1988, the CJOR call letters and the News/Talk format disappeared from 600 on Vancouver's AM dial at 12 Noon;  In it's place Classic Rock CHRX was born.
          

In 1989, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested for allegedly trying to kill his wife, Sharon, after a drinking binge. The case was dropped after he went into rehab and the couple reconciled.

Also in 1989, Paula Abdul scored her third US No.1 single of the year with 'Cold Hearted.'

In 1995, "The Concert for the Hall of Fame" was presented at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. It was the grand-opening celebration for the $92-millionRock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Appearing at the concert were such Rock notables as Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Martha and the Vandellas,and John Mellencamp.

Also in 1995, Michael Jackson went to No.1 on the US singles chart with a song written by R. Kelly 'You Are Not Alone'. It holds a Guinness World Record as the first song in the 37 year history of the Billboard Hot 100 to debut at No.1.


In 1997, the Howard Stern Radio Show premiered in Canada, in Montreal on CHOM 97.7 FM and in Toronto on CILQ 107.1 FM.

In 2000, Victoria's oldest station CJVI-900 signed off at 5:05 p.m. CHTT-FM signed on 103.1 MHz just minutes later, after Rogers arranged a frequency swap with Camosun College's CKMO-FM. CKMO-AM began broadcasting on 900 KHz with 10,000 watts on September 5th.  

Also in 2000, Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige, and Angie Stone each took home two trophies at the Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards, held in Santa Monica, Calif. and hosted by Sisqo, Pink, and actor Shemar Moore.


In 2001, actor Troy Donahue, who starred in early TV's Surfside 6 & Hawaiian Eye, died after a heart attack at age 65.

Also in 2001, J.Lo was at No.1 on the Billboard pop singles chart with 'I'm Real.'

In 2005, Port Alberni BC's CJAV-FM signed on at 9:33 a.m. on 93.3 MHz as "The Peak".  And CJAV-AM continued to simulcast at 1240 KHZ for three months.


Also in 2005, actor Bob Denver, forever in our hearts as the hapless Gilligan in 99 TV episodes of Gilligan's Island, died of throat cancer at age 70.

Still in 2005, Mariah Carey became only the fifth act ever to hold the top two positions in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The singer's ‘We Belong Together’ notched a 10th consecutive week at number one on the Billboard chart while ‘Shake It Off’ jumped two places to second place. The feat puts Carey in a select group of acts to hold the top two with Nelly, OutKast, The Bee Gees and The Beatles.


Again in 2005, Kanye West criticised President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina during a televised benefit concert in New York. West told the audience: "George Bush doesn't care about black people." The comment went out live on the east coast, but was cut from the taped version seen on the west coast.

In 2006, lead singer of the Isley Brothers, Ronald Isley was sentenced to three years in a US prison for multiple counts of tax fraud. The 64-year-old, was also ordered to pay more than $3.1 million to the IRS for "pathological" evasion. The court heard he cashed royalty cheques belonging to his brother O'Kelly, who died in 1996, and also spent millions of dollars made from undeclared performances on a yacht and two homes.


Also in 2006, Christina Aguilera was at No.1 on the Billboard album chart with ‘Back to Basics’; the album was also No.1 in 12 other countries.

In 2009, Guy Babylon, keyboard player with the Elton John Band died of a heart attack while swimming in his pool at his home in Los Angeles.


Today's Birthdays:  

Dancer-actress Marge Champion (Admiral Broadway Revue, Fame) is 91.

Jazz pianist Horace Silver is 82.

Singer Sam Gooden of The Impressions is 71.

Singer Jimmy Clanton is 70.

Singer-turned-minister Joe Simon is 67.

Singer Rosalind Ashford of Martha and the Vandellas is 67.

Sportscaster Terry Bradshaw (NFL on Fox) is 62.

Actor Mark Harmon (NCIS, Chicago Hope, St. Elsewhere) is 59.

Actress Linda Purl (Matlock, Happy Days) is 55.

Drummer Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs is 52.

Drummer Paul Deakin of The Mavericks is 51.

Winnipeg-raised actor Keanu Reeves (Life Under Water, Babes in Toyland) is 46.

Actress Salma Hayek (30 Rock, Ugly Betty) is 44.

Actress Cynthis Watros (Lost, House MD, Titus) is 42.

Singer K-Ci of K-Ci and JoJo is 41.

Actor Katt Williams (My Wife & Kids, Tracy Morgan Show) is 37.

Bassist Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit is 33.

Drummer Spencer Smith of Panic at the Disco is 23.


Chart Toppers - Sept. 2

1944
I’ll Be Seeing You - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (vocal: Frank Sinatra)
Swinging on a Star - Bing Crosby
It Could Happen to You - Jo Stafford
Soldier’s Last Letter - Ernest Tubb

1952
Auf Wiedersehn, Sweetheart - Vera Lynn
Walkin’ My Baby Back Home - Johnnie Ray
Half as Much - Rosemary Clooney
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Kitty Wells

1960
It’s Now or Never - Elvis Presley
Walk--Don’t Run - The Ventures
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Alabam - Cowboy Copas

1968
People Got to Be Free - The Rascals
Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard

1976
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee
You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees
Let ’Em In - Wings
(I’m A) Stand by My Woman Man - Ronnie Milsap

1984
What’s Love Got to Do with It - Tina Turner
Missing You - John Waite
Stuck on You - Lionel Richie
Let’s Fall to Pieces Together - George Strait]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:42:03 boredop