Shows
Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTransatlantic Guitar Trio - Truly, the Best! The Transatlantic Guitar Trio comprises fingerstyle guitar champion Richard Smith from the United Kingdom, German gypsy jazz virtuoso Joscho Stephan, and the brilliant multi-instrumentalist American musician Rory Hoffman. These remarkable musicians joined forces in 2019 and have entranced audiences across the country with their unique blend of jazz ballads, gypsy swing standards, and groovy original compositions. This mini-concert is being produced by Rick Kern and his podcast 'Talk and Rock Radio'.
2024-09-2051 minTalk and Rock Radio Podcast"Talkin & Rockin with Country Rock Legend - Richie Furay"Richie Furay is an American music luminary, an inductee into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He is celebrated for pioneering Country-Rock as a founding member of the legendary and quintessential groups Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and the Souther-Hillman-Furay band. In this episode of Talk and Rock Radio, host Rick Kern discusses the illustrious career of Richie along with some of the landmark events that happened along the way.
2024-07-091h 19Talk and Rock Radio PodcastMary McCoy 'Elvis & Living Her Dream'Quoted by Mary McCoy: At the age of 3, I knew I wanted to sing. When neighbors came to visit my mom and dad, I would get my little rocking chair and put it in the middle of the room and yodel throughout their visit. When I was 6 and 7 years old, mom and dad belonged to the Odd Fellows and Rebeccah Lodge and I would sing for them. Age age 11, I won my first talent contest. At 12, KMCO came on the air in 1951 and I started with it on a talent show. That day I was asked to...
2024-06-2451 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastBeatles ForeverSteve Davis, history professor, is one of the founding faculty members at Lone Star College-Kingwood, having started in the fall of 1984. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Houston. He also worked on his doctoral degree in American history from the same institution. Aside from the standard survey courses in U.S. and Texas history, Davis teaches specialized courses in the Beatles and the British Invasion and the History of Rock and Roll. He has won teaching excellence awards both at the University of Houston and at LSC-Kingwood. Davis is the main author of the...
2024-06-061h 18Talk and Rock Radio PodcastJim Messina - Then, Now & TomorrowJames Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer, and record producer. He was a member of the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, a founding member of the pioneering country rock band Poco, and half of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins.
2024-05-271h 21Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRemembering David Crosby with James Raymond & Steve Postell Steve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. Trained at The Mannes College Of Music in New York City, Steve Postell has had a successful, prolific career which spans his days playing with Pure Prairie League, performing on Broadway in shows such as “Evita” and “The Man Of LaMancha,” co-writing the score for the off-Broadway rock musical "Fallen Angel" (starring Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover), touring with Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Princess Lea in "Aladdin") as her musical director, and fronting the popular New York City bands, “Chain o' Fools” and “Little Blue”. Steve has written...
2024-03-291h 03Talk and Rock Radio PodcastStephanie Urbina Jones "The Power of A Dream"The latest offering from Stephanie Urbina Jones & The Honky Tonk Mariachi, Manuel’s Destiny, goes far beyond the limits of the typical album: it’s a saga, a joyride, an impassioned reclamation of her cultural heritage, and—above all—a riveting tribute to the power of a dream to travel over 100 years and three generations. From her great-grandfather crossing the border, to an artist living and telling a transcendent story, and ultimately living Manuel’s Destiny. Over the course of 11 wildly dazzling songs, the Texas-bred, Nashville/Mexico-based singer/songwriter sets her storytelling to a one-of-a-kind sound she’s created an...
2024-03-1452 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastJohnny Madara "At The Hop" Part 3Johnny Madara was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1936. His family lived in public housing known as "projects" located in south Philadelphia. He was the only one of six children interested in music. He took vocal lessons and began his career as a musical artist. His first recording was released in 1957 and became a hit record single "Be My Girl" Later in 1957 he wrote a song called "Do the Bop" with Dave White. The "Bop" was a popular dance on the TV show, American Bandstand. Dave White was a member of a local group 'The Juvenaires' and they...
2024-02-2948 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastJohnny Madara "At The Hop" Part 2Johnny Madara was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1936. His family lived in public housing known as "projects" located in south Philadelphia. He was the only one of six children interested in music. He took vocal lessons and began his career as a musical artist. His first recording was released in 1957 and became a hit record single "Be My Girl". Later in 1957 he wrote a song called "Do the Bop" with Dave White. The "Bop" was a popular dance on the TV show, American Bandstand. Dave White was a member of a local group 'The Juvenaires' and they...
2024-02-231h 08Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Mascot Theory & The Sonic Ranch ExperienceThe Mascot Theory has been kicking around Wisconsin weekend-warrior style for the past decade, but like many musicians, the great pandemic-induced entertainment halt of 2020 forced the band to reflect and refocus musical efforts. With the core foundation of singer/songwriter Erik Kjelland and the rhythm section of Nick Fry on bass guitar and Paul Metz on drums, The Mascot Theory used this time off to slightly shift their sound away from their acoustic-driven folk-rock music and into a more classic rock inspired Rock and Roll groove, especially thanks to the addition of lead guitarist Cory who brings a strong...
2024-02-171h 34Talk and Rock Radio PodcastAlan Paul - "The 50 Year Journey With The Manhattan Transfer"Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world’s greatest and most innovative vocal bands. Winners of eleven Grammy Awards, with millions of records sold worldwide, this amazing quartet is building upon the extraordinary legacy created by founder Tim Hauser who organized the four-part harmony group along with Janis Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor), and Laurel Masse (soprano) on October 1, 1972. Cheryl Bentyne (soprano) replaced Masse in 1979, and Trist Curless (bass) replaced Tim Hauser following his passing on October 16, 2014.
2024-02-081h 10Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRemembering the Border Legends of El Paso Concert of 2013In 2009, Rick Kern and Rod Crosby produced the very first Border Legends of El Paso Concert at the Lancers Club East. There were 8 groups performing with approximately 250 in attendance. The show was a complete success and they were encouraged to continue doing another one the following year. The second concert took place at the Isaron Hall on the west side of El Paso. The third year had the show returning to the Lancers East with approximately 300 in attendance. That year the complete complex was used including the oitside courtyard. In 2012, the show went to a much larger venue...
2024-02-0139 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastMichael Peterson talks about "Out Loud" "An Anthem For Courage"Michael James Peterson (born August 7, 1959) is an American country music artist. He made his debut on the country music scene in 1997 with his second self-titled album (following his 1986 release featuring contemporary Christian songs), which produced five Top 40 hits on Billboards Hot Country Singles & Tracks, including the Number One hit "From Here to Eternity". Peterson's second album, 1999's Being Human, produced two more chart singles, and a third album, 2004's Modern Man, was issued only in Europe. Peterson also made a cameo appearance on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.
2024-01-1429 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRichie Gajate Garcia "Percussionist Extraordinaire"Richie Gajate Garcia, a Puerto Rican born in New York City, was raised on the island of Puerto Rico from the age of seven. Richie grew up with musical influences of his percussionist step father Doel Garcia and family friends like Tito Puente, Monchito Munoz and Armando Peraza. Richie started his formal education at Springfield College and then went on to the Conservatory of Music in Chicago where he received his bachelor’s degree in music education. Since then, Richie has taught at the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood and the Los Angeles Music Academy known as LAMA...
2023-10-261h 17Talk and Rock Radio PodcastStax Records 'The Heart & Soul of Rock 'n Roll with Steve Cropper & Terry Manning'Steven Lee Cropper, sometimes known as "The Colonel", is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. He also acted as the producer of many of these records. He was later a member of the Blues Brothers band. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 36th on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, while he has won two Grammy Awards from his seven nominations. Terry...
2023-08-171h 09Talk and Rock Radio PodcastWarren Ham 'His Journey With The Stars'During the early '70s, Warren and his brother Bill formed The Ham Brothers Band and included Ira Wilkes on bass, Red Young on piano and organ and Dahrell Norris on drums. The group recorded for Texas producer Huey P. Meaux. Despite critical acclaim for the work, the album never made it in the marketplace. It was soon taken out of print. In 1978 The Ham Brothers band had replaced Wilkes and Young with Bob Parr and Ken Rarrick, both from the acclaimed jazz education program at the University of North Texas. Later that same year, David Gates, of Bread...
2023-08-1056 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastJohnny Madara 'Do The Bop' 'At The Hop'John Madara was born on May 28, 1936 and grew up in Philadelphia, at a time when the city was teeming with groups and artists such as The Spaniels, The Clovers, Harvey and The Moonglows, Billy Ward and The Dominos and the great Jackie Wilson. Rock and roll was starting to take root and John Madara was destined to make rock and roll history. In 1957, John launched his solo career, with his first record, "Be My Girl," reaching the National charts. That same year, John co-wrote with Dave White a song called "Do The Bop." On the advice of Dick...
2023-08-031h 34Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTAJ FARRANT - At Age 14 'The Making of A Rock 'n Roll Prodigy'Taj Farrant was just hanging out at home in the backyard around the fire when a live version of “Comfortably Numb” started playing. He declared he wanted to learn to play that guitar solo. He’d only just gotten his first guitar for his birthday, but he set about mastering the solo. And he did. He was 7 years old. His father, Brandin Farrant, wanted to share it with his family, so he put a YouTube video of it up on Facebook. The image of a 7-year-old, with a smile...
2023-07-201h 03Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTalkin & Rockin with Robby Robinson - Frankie Valli's Music Director Robby Robinson is originally from Litchfield, Illinois. He studied piano from age 7, saxophone from age 8, and started playing in rock bands at age 14. He majored in music at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. From high school through college, Robinson played in a variety of bands in the Southern Illinois-St. Louis area, after college he toured the US with Phil Driscoll and "Patch & Didi" (with his brother Rex Robinson, Lynn Hamman, and Didi Carr). The Robinson brothers moved to Los Angeles in 1976. From 1976 to 1978 Robinson played, arranged, and produced with a broad range of musicians such a...
2023-07-131h 28Talk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso Loves Richard SmithHi everybody, this is Rick Kern - producer & host of TalkandRockRadio. When I think of great guitar pickers - many names come to mind: Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Glen Campbell, Tommy Tedesco, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Tommy Emanuelle. There are so many! The gentleman you are about to see, at age 11 was asked by Chet Atkins to come up on stage and play with him at Her Majesty’s Theater in London. Forty one years later he’s carved his place as one of the very best in the industry. Welcome, live from the Star City Studios in E...
2023-07-061h 01Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTom Meros & Rick Kern 'Keeping the Memories Alive'Rick Kern and Tom Meros (music historian) talk about the Golden Era of Rock 'n Roll. Tom, an attorney and degreed historian, has been doing oral recollections from A list performers all over the U.S. and UK. since 2010. His passion for doing the many YouTube episodes (in person) not on zoom or other digital platforms, really impressed Rick. The two of them have decided to do some collaborating on some upcoming episodes that will include Tom's future podcast partner, John Medora, who penned the hit song 'At The Hop'. In this episode of TalkandRockRadio, Tom an...
2023-06-291h 09Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Box Tops 'The Letter' made me 'Cry Like A Baby'During their brief lifespan, the Box Tops earned a reputation as one of the best blue-eyed soul groups of the '60s, even if their recorded legacy wasn't as large or consistent as, say, the Righteous Brothers or the Rascals. Today they're remembered not only for their smashes "The Letter" and "Cry Like a Baby," but as the launching pad for singer Alex Chilton, who went on to become one of rock's most revered cult figures thanks to his groundbreaking power pop unit Big Star. In his teenage years, Chilton was an amazingly gritty Memphis soul belter akin to...
2023-06-1537 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRick Levy 'The Busiest Musician I Know' “For me, it’s always been about being the bridesmaid, not the bride,” Rick Levy said in a recent interview at his St. Augustine Beach condo, his 16-year-old dog Windy at his feet. Levy has shared a stage with the likes of Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis and James Brown. He’s gigged at shrines to rock like The Bitter End in New York City and Philadelphia’s Electric Factory. And he got a surprise kiss from Priscilla Presley while being accepted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame as part of the revived lineup of the Box...
2023-06-0855 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastGráinne Duffy 'Hot Blues On the Emerald Isle' Grainne Duffy is an Irish guitarist, singer and songwriter hailing from county Monaghan, Ireland. Her specific genres include Blues, Soul and Americana enriched with some delicate country and pop elements. Her professional career started in 2007. The same year she released her remarkable debut album Out Of The Dark, proof talent that was raising at an impressive rate. Described by The Sunday Times as ‘a blues singer of real integrity’, Grainne Duffy is a pioneer of her own style while also paying sincere homage to her roots, soul, blues and rock traditions. Durin...
2023-06-0135 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Transatlantic Guitar Trio 'A Smorgasbord of Greatness' The Transatlantic Guitar Trio - A Smorgasbord of Greatness The international “Transatlantic Guitar Trio” has recently become a unique, phonetic highlight. The fingerstyle guitar champion Richard Smith (UK), the gypsy jazz virtuoso Joscho Stephan (D) and the brilliant multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman (USA) have joined forces in 2019 and have already performed at numerous renowned concert series and at several well-known festivals in the USA. It is unique how they put together jazz ballads, gypsy swing standards, a pinch of pop music and groovy original compositions to create a new whole: the broad repertoire of the “Transatlantic Guitar...
2023-05-251h 09Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRich Chorne 'Bringin' in the Blues' Rich Chorné, a Ruidoso, NM musician turned recording artist and producer brings home New Mexico’s Best Blues Album Award at a ceremony hosted by the New Mexico Music Awards on May 7th in Albuquerque. The kudos are shared with Montrose Records owner Richard Cagle who also sang on the album. “This honor is an acknowledgment that this little Ruidoso neighborhood harbors top musical talent and can produce music at the highest levels. I’m proud to bring this honor home,” Chorné states. This album features three vocalists besides Chorné; Richard Cagle, Kathy Lyon, and Tommy Lepson...
2023-05-181h 11Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Chambers Brothers 'Willie Chambers, A Soul Psychedelicized'Willie Chambers (born March 3, 1938) is a singer, guitarist, and former member of The Chambers Brothers, a rock band in the 1960s with hits "In The Midnight Hour", "I Can't Turn You Loose", and "Time Has Come Today". He continues to be a regular attraction at various venues in Los Angeles and further afield. Early career Edit Originally from Carthage, Mississippi, the Chambers Brothers first honed their skills as members of the choir in their Baptist church. This arrangement ended in 1952 when the eldest brother, George, was drafted into the Army. George r...
2023-05-041h 38Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Cascades 'John Claude Gummoe & Rhythm of the Rain' JOHN CLAUDE GUMMOE I suppose it's usually not done, but I've decided to write this biography of myself in the first person, so actually, it's my autobiography. It just felt too odd to be writing about myself as though I were someone else. So here goes. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 2nd, 1938 to John Corwin Gummoe and Beulah Foy Harris. John, my father, was the son of James Alfred Gummoe who came to America from Cornwall, England about 1880. I'm told that he jumped ship in New York, but did eventually b...
2023-04-2755 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRoyce Taylor 'His Pilot' 'His Music' 'His Life!' THE FIRST 50 YEARS More than 50 years ago, Lynn Royce Taylor and friend David Musselman formed a duet they named the Gospel Chords. From the start they were singing nearly every week. A mere three years later they had become a quartet and were now nationally performing in churches, fairs, corporate events, TV and radio, and will record a total of 16 vinylLPs over the next 12 years.. The Chords continued for over twelve years. By now, Royce had three young boys and set his singing career aside to finished college and work in business and marketing and...
2023-04-201h 08Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Cyrkle 'The Opening Act for The Beatles'The Cyrkle band was formed by guitarists and lead singers Don Dannemann and Tom Dawes (who also played bass guitar), and Jim Maiella (the original drummer), who all met while studying at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dannemann enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1966. The other members were Earle Pickens on keyboards and Marty Fried on drums. They were originally a "frat rock" band called The Rhondells but were later discovered and managed by Brian Epstein, who was best known as manager of the Beatles. Epstein found out about the band when his business partner, New York attorney N...
2023-04-131h 23Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Grass Roots - Talking With Dennis ProvisorThe Grass Roots are an American rock band that charted frequently between 1965 and 1975. The band was originally the creation of Lou Adler and songwriting duo P. F. Sloan and Steve Barri. In their career, they achieved two gold albums and two gold singles, and charted singles on the Billboard Hot 100 a total of 21 times. Among their charting singles, they achieved Top 10 three times, Top 20 six times, and Top 40 14 times. They have sold over 20 million records worldwide.
2023-03-3044 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastJoey Dee - "The Peppermint Twist" & Still Rockin It!Joey Dee is Rock & Roll history. The true, exciting, and endearing chronicle of a "Jersey Boy" scoring a #1 hit record and the life adventures he wasn't prepared for. This is so much more than a "rock bio". It's a sometimes dark and gritty tale of redemption involving Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rascals, Joe Pesci, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Jackie Kennedy, Nat "King" Cole, Shirley MacLaine, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and Liberace, Salvador Dali, and Dick Clark.The list goes on and on. There's humor, dealing with racism, love, deeply emotional situations, and ultimately triumph.
2023-03-2359 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRemembering David Yost & Keeping the Classics IV Legacy AliveThe Classics IV featuring Dennis Yost a enjoyed two more top-10 hits, "Stormy" (1968, Hot 100 No. 5) and "Traces" (1969, Hot 100 No. 2, Easy Listening No. 2), the latter of which Emory Gordy also co-wrote. Cobb and Buie borrowed heavily from 1936's "Every Day with Jesus" by Robert C. and Wendell P. Loveless to pen the top 20 follow-up "Every Day With You Girl" (1969, Hot 100 No. 19, Easy Listening No. 12). "Spooky," "Stormy," and "Traces" each sold more than one million units, and all were awarded gold discs by the R.I.A.A. Those three hits plus "Every Day With You Girl" also appeared...
2023-03-0954 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastTommy Roe - 'King of the Bubblegum Classics!' Tommy Roe is best-remembered for his hits "Sheila" (1962) and "Dizzy" (1969), Roe was "widely perceived as one of the archetypal bubblegum artists of the late 1960s, but cut some pretty decent rockers along the way, especially early in his career," He has lived the life as one of the great vocal artists of the 60’s & 70’s - The Golden Era of Rock ‘n Roll!
2023-03-0246 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastChris Montez - Let's Dance, Talk & Rock!Chris Montez (born Ezekiel Christopher Montañez on January 17, 1943) is an American guitarist and vocalist, whose stylistic approach has ranged from rock & roll to pop standards and Latin music. His rock sound is exemplified in songs such as his 1962 hit "Let's Dance", which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. When his early music's popularity began to fade, he switched to a more traditional role as a popular singer of soft ballads, scoring hits with “The More I See You” and “Call Me" in 1966. He has also recorded in Latin styles. Over the intervening years, he has continued to work in all...
2023-02-2345 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRick Kern - 'Keeping the Memories Alive'The El Paso History Radio Show, in this episode, chronicles the music history of Rick Kern and where it took him from age 13, playing in local El Paso bands - leading into going on the road with his vocal show group (which lasted 6 years) and returning to his hometown of El Paso. In 2007 he began a music blog site called El Paso's Musicians - Past & Present, an annual rock concert that started in 2009 to 2016 and now produces a podcast called Talk and Rock Radio. His journey has become a lifes work and passion of keeping the music history alive.
2023-02-161h 10Talk and Rock Radio PodcastDenny Tedesco - Film Maker ExtraordinaireDenny Tedesco has begun on the feature film documentary Immediate Family, director Denny Tedesco’s follow-up to his award-winning music documentary The Wrecking Crew, which chronicled the most iconic session musicians of the 60s, playing with virtually every major American artist of the era including The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Sonny & Cher and others. Immediate Family picks up where The Wrecking Crew left off, with Tedesco turning the lens toward another group of recording studio pros who first came to prominence in the early 1970s and still work constantly to this day: Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ K...
2023-02-091h 07Talk and Rock Radio PodcastLet's Talk and Rock with Leland Sklar!Leland Sklar is an American bassist and session musician. He rose to prominence as a member of James Taylor's backing band, which coaleced into a group in its own right, The Section. This group of musicians so frequently supported many of the artists on Asylum Records, both on stage and in the studio, that they became known as Asylum's de facto house band. Those artists would become the standard bearers of the singer-songwriter era in the 1970s. Since then, Leland has recorded and toured with artists such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Phil Collins, Toto...
2023-02-021h 17Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Inimitable Steve PostellSteve Postell is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer and producer. Things are rocking in Los Angeles. KATONAH STUDIOS in Marina Del Rey continues to stay busy as we have our own little version of Muscle Shoals, with a great community of players contributing to the productions. Steve was the composer for the documentary “Dying to Know,” about Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, narrated by Robert Redford. Steve contributed guitar to David Crosby’s last solo album, Sky Trails, and has co-written a song for his newly released record, “For Free”. Steve’s new CD, “Walking Through These Blues”, was re...
2023-01-261h 11Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRonstadt Revue - The Ultimate Tribute (Part II)Welcome everyone to TalkandRockRadio! Today’s show is going to be one that I’ve been looking forward to again. Seven months ago I met these incredible musicians and interviewed them right before they did their concert in Brenham, Texas - just outside of Austin. Welcome guest artist John Beland, Jim Cohen and Jesenia Gerena from Ronstadt Revue! Well you guys, it’s been 7 months since we did the first interview. In fact, the day we did it, John, you had just met them in person for the first time, right? In fact, I kind of put you and Jess on the sp...
2023-01-191h 23Talk and Rock Radio PodcastYou Know His Voice! He's The Legendary Ron Dante!Ron Dante was born in Staten Island, NY. He was a member of the Detergents, whose “Leader of the Laundromat” made the Top 40 when he was just 20 years old. He was working with Don Kirshner and singing and songwriting with the Brill Building group of artists such as Carole King, Tony Orlando, and Neil Sedaka before most of them became household names. He’s produced several Broadway musicals, including the Tony Award-winning Ain’t Misbehavin’. He produced Barry Manilow’s hit albums, sang backup on “Mandy,” basically discovered Pat Benatar, and then, of course, there’s work as the voice...
2022-11-1754 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastBrian Hyland - Teenage IdolBrian Hyland was born in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City. He studied guitar and clarinet as a child, and sang in his church choir. When aged 14 he co-founded the harmony group the Del-Fi's, which recorded a demo but failed to secure a recording contract. Hyland was eventually signed by Kapp Records as a solo artist, issuing his debut single, "Rosemary", in late 1959. The label employed the Brill Building songwriting duo of Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance to work with Hyland on the follow-up, "Four Little Heels (The Clickety Clack Song)", which was a minor hit, and the songwriting duo...
2022-11-101h 02Talk and Rock Radio PodcastJules Alexander - The AssociationJules Alexander (born September 25th, 1943, Chattanooga, Tennessee), an original member of the group The Association (vocals, lead guitar), used his middle name Gary on the group's first 2 albums. In 1967 Jules Alexander left the group to study meditation in India, returning to the group he had helped found in early 1969. He continued recording & touring with the group until leaving the group in early 1989. In September 2003, when the group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, he joined former members at the induction ceremony in Niles, Ohio. He again rejoined the others for the taping of a PBS 60s...
2022-11-031h 16Talk and Rock Radio PodcastHaving Fun With The CowsillsThe band was formed in early 1965 by brothers Bill, Bob, and Barry Cowsill; their brother John joined shortly thereafter. Originally Bill and Bob played guitar and Barry played the drums. When John learned to play drums and joined the band, Barry began playing bass. After their initial success, the brothers were joined by their siblings Susan and Paul along with their mother, Barbara. A seventh sibling, Bob's fraternal twin brother Richard, was never part of the band during its heyday, although he occasionally appeared with them in later years. The band's road manager for most of their...
2022-10-061h 26Talk and Rock Radio PodcastCarl Giammarese and The BuckinghamsCarl Giammarese began his music career as a founding member of The Buckinghams, as lead guitarist and vocalist, in 1965. The Buckinghams were an important part of creating the sounds of American rock music after the British invasion had arrived and changed everything. The Buckinghams enjoyed No. 1 status and other positions on Billboard’s music charts for 5 years. They released 15 hit singles and 4 albums that charted, and they toured nationally for five years. Upon The Buckinghams ending in 1970, Carl explored his talents as a singer-songwriter. He teamed up with Dennis Tufano in the 1970s and together they released 4 sin...
2022-09-291h 10Talk and Rock Radio PodcastGary Puckett & The Union Gap - Golden Memories of A Golden PastGary Puckett & The Union Gap (initially credited as The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett) was an American pop rock group active in the late 1960s. The group, formed by Gary Puckett, Gary "Mutha" Withem, Dwight Bement, Kerry Chater and Paul Wheatbread, who eventually named it The Union Gap, had its biggest hits with "Woman, Woman", "Young Girl", "Lady Willpower", "Over You", "Don't Give In to Him", and "This Girl Is a Woman Now". The members featured costumes that were based on the Union Army uniforms worn during the American Civil War. Jerry Fuller gave the act a recording contract...
2022-09-1557 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastZoomer Roberts "Border Legend Of El Paso" - You Penned The Name But Earned The TitleRick Kern, podcaster/musician, interviews one of El Paso's true Border Legends. He has the history to prove it and the stories to back it up!
2022-09-0856 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRichard Smith - "He's A World Class Picker!"Richard Smith was born in Beckenham, England. He picked up the guitar when he was five years old after watching his father playing an Atkins and Travis version of "Down South Blues". He begged his father, a longtime Atkins admirer, to introduce him to the fingerpicking style. Smith soon became a child prodigy on the guitar. As a kid he could play the entire discographies of Django Reinhardt and Chet Atkins. At the age of 11 he shared the stage with his idol when Atkins invited Smith to play with him at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. He was also...
2022-09-0127 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastKINT98.com - Twenty Five Year AnniversaryTalkandRockRadio host, Rick Kern, talks to KINT98.com CEO/Producer, Norbert Miles, about El Paso's historic radio station that started in the 1960's. Many great deejays cut their teeth at this station where Rock music got it's start in El Paso. #kint98.com
2022-08-1855 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso's Bands of The 60's & 70's - Kenny Smith Episode #32TalkandRockRadio host, Rick Kern, brings you an episode by podcaster, Kenny Smith, from 2008. It's episode #32 of his WordJam show back before podcasting was popular. Enjoy this show about some of El Paso's rock standouts!
2022-08-1119 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Applejack Reunion - Border Legends of El Paso!Rick Kern Sr. reunites El Paso's iconic country/folk band, Applejack, that was introduced to the El Paso music scene in the 60's. We had all six of the members on this show and some great music and stories were shared by all of the group's members.
2022-08-041h 06Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Wild Ones - One Of Austin High School's Best!Rick Kern, podcaster/musician, interviews two of the founding members of the El Paso iconic band of the '60's - The Wild Ones. The popular rock band had two versions of their group of which Roy Moore (drummer) and Jay Nye (guitarist/vocalist) both were a part of including their time traveling out to LA in 1966 with their group called The Red Barons. They share their stories and interesting history of their 62 year relationship.
2022-07-281h 10Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRemembering El Paso's Torquetts & Sixth Column - With A Touch of InspirationFred Kienle is a founding member of El Paso's 60's & 70's musical groups The Torquetts and the Sixth Column. In this episode of TalkandRockRadio, host Rick Kern, interviews Fred about his long successful history of playing music and being a professional motivational speaker. Fred is not your ordinary speaker. He is one of the most energetic presenters with his comedic approach that inspires everyone to excel in who they are and what they are capable of. He uses a personal touch by tailoring his presentations to each client. His mission is to motivate everyone with o...
2022-07-1450 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastThree Punk Rock Greats & Their StoryThe Rhythm Pigs/Teenage Popeye - The Origin of Punk Rock…. The Rhythm Pigs were an American punk band, originally from El Paso, Texas, United States, later relocated to San Francisco, California. Their first two albums were among the first to be released by the influential independent Mordam Records label. Their first 7" EP is a classic example of early hardcore, welding driving rock and roll with broad melodies and varied tempos and hooks. Their first two studio albums showed more "big tent" punk, with varied musical styles (such as the foray into rap in "Break or...
2022-06-301h 05Talk and Rock Radio PodcastCJ - You Are A Friend Of Mine!"I believe that music is the solution to all of the problems of mankind." Songwriter and composer Cindy (Cynthia) Jordan is dedicated to her vision of bringing awareness to the power of music and she is right on track. In 1983, every country radio station and honky-tonk was playing, Jose Cuervo you are a friend of mine.” This is the first song this California surfer girl ever wrote! The song Jose Cuervo went on to be the 1983 Country Music song of the year in Billboard Magazine. That same year Sales for Jose Cuervo tequila increased by the millions. “That...
2022-06-2354 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastTAPESTRY - LET'S TELL SOME STORIES & PLAY A FEW SONGSIn 1974, the vocal show group Tapestry was formed in LA with three members, Curt Hespe, Dan Evans and Rick Kern. They, after two weeks rehearsed, opened at reethe Sahara in Lake Tahoe, NV. They were booked for a one week gig and ended up being held over for six. For the following three and a half years, the group toured the U.S. and Canada, performing in resorts and Las Vegas style show rooms. In 1977, Curt took a different path with his love for jazz. Dan and Rick went back to LA and joined up with bassist J...
2022-06-162h 08Talk and Rock Radio PodcastOnce Upon A Time Forty Four Years AgoRick Kern, musician/podcaster, interviews his former bandmate, Danny Miller, from their LA vocal show group - Tapestry II. In this episode they dial back the time when they were playing in night clubs throughout Los Angeles in the late '70's. They share some stories, music and add a few doses of inspiration. #dannymiller #rickkern #tapestry
2022-06-021h 15Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRonstadt Revue 'The Ultimate Tribute'Ronstadt Revue is the premier touring celebration of Linda Ronstadt’s 40+ year career. The show features the remarkable vocalist, Gesenia, who doesn’t just channel Ronstadt’s vibrant sound, she positively embodies her very spirit. The repertoire presented spans all of Ms. Ronstadt’s musical genres, including Spanish-language material (as Gesenia is, herself, Latina). Indeed, Ronstadt Revue is so authentic and professional that 2 of Linda Ronstadt’s own band members (Dan Dugmore & John Beland) are co-producing their upcoming (2022) album and Mr. Beland is appearing with the band in concert during their Texas tour in Spring 2022. Linda Ronstadt, 11-time Gram...
2022-05-211h 05Talk and Rock Radio PodcastBill Taylor - "I Love You Gorgo" to Nashville Fame!Podcaster/musician, Rick Kern, interviews one of El Paso's Border Legends, Bill Taylor. He and his partner, Kenny Smith, played music together in their 60's band - The Sherwoods. They also partnered in the successful recording studio Tasmit Studio/Suemi Records. Bill shares his music career from El Paso, Memphis and Nashville. It's a great music history ride! #billtaylor #iloveyougorgo #talkandrockradio
2022-05-171h 04Talk and Rock Radio PodcastCharlie Miller "Mí Gordita, You Left Me Upside Down"Podcaster/musician, Rick Kern, interviews Charlie Miller - an El Paso, Texas, Border Legend! His music background started in the early 60's when he and his two brothers formed a Tejano band called the Cavemen - later morphing into Charlie & the Jives. This episode of TalkandRockRadio covers the interesting path of Charlie's various bands and music styles with some great original songs and inspiring stories. #talkandrockradio #charliemiller
2022-05-111h 17Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTalkin & Rockin with Rick & Jerry - 53 years ago.......Podcaster Rick Kern reminisces with his bandmate, Jerry Johnson, from 53 years ago. The stories cover their time playing in two bands, one in El Paso, Texas and another 8 years later in Los Angeles. Their stories covered some fun times including movies, music and even spiders! You'll have to tune in for all the details.
2022-03-291h 30Talk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso's Iconic Musical Comedy Group "Springfire" Part IISaturday, Aug. 26, 2017, on “The El Paso Radio History Show” with Jackson Polk and Melissa Sargent, the members of one of El Paso’s favorite bands regroup to talk about their history. Jaime Medford, Jim Stevens and Denis Rochford, who performed as Springfire, share what they’ve seen of El Paso history and some thoughts on local music. Also on the program are Jeff Moore (Springfire member) and Rick Kern (El Paso musician & historian). The only radio program about El Paso history airs from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday on News Radio 690 KTSM.
2022-03-2150 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastIRELAND (Country, Music & Friends)Rick Kern, host of TalkandRockRadio, interviews Sean McGeeney and his band, The Urge. They are the top wedding band in Ireland. Rick and Sean dial it back about 13 years when they first met through a mutual friend (Bobby Napier) fiddle player for Tammy Wynette. They talk about their first meeting via the internet, the beautiful country of Ireland and playing music on the Emerald Isle. #talkandrockradio #theurge
2022-03-171h 17Talk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso's Iconic Musical Comedy Group "Springfire" Part ISaturday, Aug. 26, 2017, on “The El Paso Radio History Show” with Jackson Polk and Melissa Sargent, the members of one of El Paso’s favorite bands regroup to talk about their history. Jaime Medford, Jim Stevens and Denis Rochford, who performed as Springfire, share what they’ve seen of El Paso history and some thoughts on local music. Also on the program are Jeff Moore (Springfire member) and Rick Kern (El Paso musician & historian). The only radio program about El Paso history airs from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday on News Radio 690 KTSM.
2022-03-1451 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso Rock Band History Part IIRick Kern (musician/podcaster) and Sam Stephenson (musician) were guests on the El Paso History Radio Show that aired on Jan. 4, 2020. They discussed the early rock band history of El Paso, Texas in the 60's and 70's. There were many great bands and this episode just scratches the surface of what actually came out of El Paso. This is part II of the two part interview.
2022-03-0739 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso Rock Band History Part IRick Kern and Sam Stephenson were guests on the El Paso History Radio Show that aired on Jan. 4, 2020. They discussed the early rock band history of El Paso, Texas in the 60's and '70's. There were many great bands and this episode just scratches the surface of what actually came out of El Paso. This is part I of the two part interview.
2022-02-2844 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastCruisin with Duncan TuckTrading in the Road for the Sea “Trading in the Road for the Sea”…after 30 years of playing clubs, colleges, and corporate venues on the road, Duncan Tuck found a new stage on the high seas. “It’s great and I don’t miss driving 1000 miles a week.” Duncan is a guitarist, vocalist, comedian and song writer and now spends most of the year performing on cruise ships. “In this business, like in so many other careers, you need to continually adapt.” Duncan started his professional career in 1968, with music and comedy, playing bars and music roo...
2022-02-211h 06Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRonny Cox - From Deliverance to His Music PassionRonny Cox is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and musician. He has been consistently active in the entertainment industry for over 40 years, playing a diverse range of characters. His best-known roles include those of George Apple in the series ‘Apple's Way,’ Lieutenant Andrew Bogomil in the action comedy flick ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, Richard Jones in the action film ‘RoboCop’ and Vilos Cohaagen in the sci-fi movie ‘Total Recall’. As a musician, he has played in more than 100 shows at various theaters and has released five CDs till date. Born as the third of five kids to a carpenter cum dairyman, Cox grew up in P...
2022-02-141h 07Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRod Crosby - El Paso Border Legend The Inimitable Rod Crosby The Intruders was a rock band formed in El Paso, Texas on 1960. The original members were Rod Crosby, Les Lockhart, Donnie Webb and Bobby Wilson. Bobby Wilson, younger brother of Bill Wilson, drummer for the Rock Kings, started the group. The Intruders first gig was a Texas Western Kappa Sigma dance at the Downtown Hilton Hotel. Their pay was $40 ($10 per person). From that time in 1960 until 1973, Rod Crosby emerged as the band’s leader. The original members dropped out along the way. It became known as Rod Crosby & The Intruders, and Rod played full time until 1973, w...
2022-02-071h 16Talk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Group Called El PasoThe Group Called El Paso is a musical group that made an impact in the El Paso community and nationally during the late 60’s and early 70’s. The group garnered such respect that up to today, great musicians continue to revive and relive the same musical experiences and memories under the name of El Paso Band under the direction of one of Raul Montes, one of the musicians who joined the original group towards the end. The Group Called El Paso musicians came together from various groups like the Generation Band, The Preludes, Bobby and the Premiers and...
2022-01-311h 09Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTalk and Rock Radio Christmas Special 2021 featuring Steven McClintockSteven McClintock returns to TalkandRockRadio with a special Christmas episode. Steven is an American singer, songwriter, and a music producer, with almost 20 million records sold to his credit. He has written top 40 hit songs in country, pop and AOR. He has been a part of the music group Fertitta & McClintock (with David Fertitta) since the mid-1970s (they won the "Overall Grand Prize" and "Best Group/Duo" at the International Acoustic Music Awards). He also has done solo work like the song "Maybe Love" on the Jetsons: The Movie soundtrack, as well as "Edge of a Dream", the soundtrack to...
2021-12-2234 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso's Caravells & KITE Band ReunionThe Caravells and KITE bands were popular rock bands in El Paso, Texas in the 60's and 70's. They were kids primarily from Coronado High School that started playing in their early teens. When the group broke up they reformed again when they were in college at UTEP. In this episode of TalkandRockRadio, Rick Kern visits with the members about their history, music and what they are presently doing musically.
2021-12-091h 07Talk and Rock Radio PodcastA Sign From Mom! 'The Storm Before the Calm'Podcaster/Musician, Rick Kern, interviews the Mottley brothers who have a story that has taken the world like a hurricane. Their story has been aired on CNN, Inside Edition, many news services all over the planet. Rick takes their story to the next level - how the mother, who had passed away nine years before, may have had her hand in every aspect of the timing and events that took place three weeks prior in Pinetop, Arizona.
2021-12-0151 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastTwo Friends Sharing Their Show-Band Memories - 'Precious Are The Ties That Bind'Forty seven years ago in 1974, two vocal show bands were appearing across the street from each other in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Command Performance was appearing at the Harrah's Resort and Tapestry was performing at the Sahara. The groups eventually met each other and what happened in Lake Tahoe can be described as a power larger than us; had his hand in what took place. This is the story of how the love of music and the power of inspiration can be life changing.
2021-11-231h 20Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTim Thompson "Thank you, Hank, and Pass the Popcorn"Podcaster/Musician, Rick Kern, interviews El Pasoan, Tim Thompson. Tim has been playing music for over fifty years. It all started at the drive-in movie theater at an early age when he first saw Hank Williams. He knew then that he was going to be a country singer. He bares it all in this interview - talking about being on the road playing music, writing music and going from booze and drugs to his ultimate calling - being a pastor and 'still playing music'. He's the coolest pastor I know!
2021-11-221h 31Talk and Rock Radio PodcastEL PASO'S MEDICINE BAND REUNION - "Still Rockin After 50 Years"Rick Kern, podcaster/musician, interviews El Paso's iconic folk/rock group, The Medicine Band, after 50 years! The first version of this great performing band consisted of Hugh Prestwood (who penned the name of the group and wrote their original songs), Karen Taylor-Good, Mike 'Spanky' Durham, John Payne and Bruce VanHasselin. Karen and Hugh are both Grammy nominated songwriter/performers and all of the members have remained active in writing and performing for all these years since the group disbanded in 1972. #medicineband #hughprestwood
2021-11-191h 23Talk and Rock Radio PodcastRandy Russ - A True LegendThe Legend, also loosely later known as Dragonfly, was originally from Colorado, but bounced back and forth between there and L.A. to record and issue records. Members included Jack Duncan (bass), Barry Davis (drums, background vocals), Gerry Jimerfield (guitar, lead vocals), Randy Russ (guitar, background vocals) and Erni McElwaine (keyboards) The band's origins can be traced to El Paso, TX where in 1965 Duncan and Davis met each other and became fast friends while playing in a group called the Pawns. Getting word that the Pawns were going to be playing a gig in Farmington, NM, Coloradoans...
2021-11-1019 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastMichael Peterson - A country star that's living the dream From Here to EternityMichael James Peterson (born August 7, 1959) is an American country music artist. He made his debut on the country music scene in 1997 with his self-titled debut album, which produced five Top 40 hits on Billboards Hot Country Singles & Tracks, including the Number One hit "From Here to Eternity". Peterson's second album, 1999's Being Human, produced two more chart singles, and a third album, 2004's Modern Man, was issued only in Europe. Peterson also made a cameo appearance on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. #michaelpeterson
2021-11-011h 09Talk and Rock Radio PodcastMike Ciccarelli - An El Paso Border LegendMike Ciccarelli is an El Paso musician and a collaborator with Bobby Fuller. Ciccarelli first played with the band in the early 60s, filling in for Randy Fuller on bass at a Teen Club gig (Fuller had fallen ill at the time). In April of 1963, Ciccarelli became a full-fledged member of the band, playing guitar alongside Bobby, and recording in his homemade studio. Ciccarelli was forced to leave the band in June, as he was unable to make the trek to California with the rest of the band in hopes of getting signed to a major label...
2021-10-2634 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastBob Cheevers - You Sound Just Like WillieBob is the 2011 Texas Music Awards "Singer/Songwriter Of The Year", an Emmy winning songwriter, Kerrrville and Napa Valley Festival winner with eight commercial CD's, two of which were Euro top 10 and the most recent, 2010 release "Tall Texas Tales", was US Americana #28. Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings have recorded his songs. When he died, Elvis had a song of Bob's on his "to do" list. Having written over 3,000 songs with some of them on TV and in movies, Bob has toured Europe relentlessly the past 10 years doing 40-60 concerts per tour and has been a music biz professional since...
2021-10-061h 07Talk and Rock Radio PodcastMeet Steven McClintockSteven McClintock is an American singer, songwriter, and a music producer, with almost 20 million records sold to his credit. He has written top 40 hit songs in country, pop and AOR. He has been a part of the music group Fertitta & McClintock (with David Fertitta) since the mid-1970s (they won the "Overall Grand Prize" and "Best Group/Duo" at the International Acoustic Music Awards). He also has done solo work like the song "Maybe Love" on the Jetsons: The Movie soundtrack, as well as "Edge of a Dream", the soundtrack to the movie Space Mutiny, which was memorably lambasted...
2021-09-281h 04Talk and Rock Radio PodcastEl Paso's Iconic Band - WestwindThe Westwind Band from El Paso, Texas, was originally formed in 1969. In 1972 the group became the house band at the Knights Club at the Rodeway Inn at Bassett Center. Rick Kern's band, The Basic Sound, was the previous band that had that distinction from 1969 to 1972 when Westwind started their successful run at playing at El Paso's hottest nights spot where they played to packed audiences every night. The group had several personnel changes with many great local El Paso musicians through the years. The group eventually went on the road and even toured Greenland. In this episode of TalkandRockRadio...
2021-09-2159 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastWhen Radio Was Fun - Part 2Rick Kern Sr., podcaster/musician, goes down memory lane with three of El Paso's legendary lady deejays from the 70's and 80's. They are Libby 'De La O' Ziebriskie-Farr, Mary 'ChaCha' Chavez, and Flo 'Turbo' Tole. They share some fun stories about their experiences while being on the radio back when radio was fun!
2021-09-071h 05Talk and Rock Radio PodcastPT & the Cruisers - Going Back to SchoolTalkandRockRadio proudly presents PT & the Cruisers - Go Back to School (1000 5th Graders get Musical Inspiration). On May 23, 2017 I used a grant that I received from the Museum and Cultural Affairs Dept. of El Paso to expose 5th grade students to music with the hope that they would include it in their learning curriculum. It has been proven to help kids with their cognitive learning, self esteem and working together in group and team activities.
2021-08-311h 152021-08-1752 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastRichard Smith - World Renowned GuitaristRichard Smith was born in Beckenham, England. He picked up the guitar when he was five years old after watching his father playing an Atkins and Travis version of "Down South Blues". He begged his father, a longtime Atkins admirer, to introduce him to the fingerpicking style. Smith soon became a child prodigy on the guitar. At the age of 11 he shared the stage with his idol when Atkins invited Smith to play with him at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.He was also influenced by guitarist Big Jim Sullivan and briefly studied jazz guitar with Shane Hill at...
2021-08-1050 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastWhen Radio Was FunBack in the 60's in El Paso, Texas, there were two major rock radio stations (KINT and KELP). There were a bunch of great dee-jays each doing their thing. Three of the one's that really made their way working at both of these stations were Pete Heinlein, Sonny Melendrez and Johnny Thompson. They each have quite the music history with many stories to share. Enjoy this episode of TalkandRockRadio as they take us on their journey when radio was fun!
2021-08-031h 30Talk and Rock Radio PodcastJohnny Thompson - El Paso's Legendary Drumming Dee-JayJohnny Thompson is an El Paso legend. He grew up in the radio industry starting from age 13 to most of his life. His early radio deejaying career started at KINT Radio in El Paso where he and several other teenage deejays were basically running the station. They did it well! As time marched on he went into tv and management. Johnny also became a local El Paso drummer playing with various groups much into his adult life. His last major drumming stint was with the legendary Long John Hunter - where Johnny fine tuned his shuffle/blues skills for o...
2021-07-271h 24Talk and Rock Radio PodcastGeorge Tomsco: The Story of the FireballsGeorge Tomsco formed the influential rock band The Fireballs with several of his high school friends. The band became known for its instrumental recordings, which were very popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Many of the band’s best known songs were written by George, including “Torquay” in 1959 and “Bulldog” the following year. The instrumentals, with a strong focus on the electric guitar, became the inspiration for the Surf Guitar movement. When the Beatles became popular, according to George, it was the end for instrumental bands, so the Fireballs added a vocalist. The newly formed band, known as Jimmy Gilmer...
2021-07-201h 25Talk and Rock Radio PodcastBobby Goldsboro - Music, Painting & His Pursuit of HappinessBobby Goldsboro is an American pop singer and songwriter, who released Gold-certified songs such as “See the Funny Little Clown.” In 1968, he released the song “Honey,” which has sold over one million copies. At age 12, Bobby had taught himself how to play a borrowed ukulele. In 1959, Goldsboro graduated from Dothan High School. Later, he attended Auburn University. Bobby left Auburn University after his 2nd year to pursue music. In the early 1960s, Goldsboro played guitar for Roy Orbison for about two years. He first reached the US chart with a hit called ”M...
2021-07-1356 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastThe Sojourners - El Paso's Folk-Rock Band of the '70'sThe Sojourners were an El Paso, Texas folk-rock band consisting of Ron and Sue Gorton, Randy Jones, Kenny Smith and Bert Peters. Several other players including Richard Chorne, Richard 'Herman Glopp' Starnes, and several drummers had some play time with the group through the years. The group was known for their unique sound of covering groups like Buffalo Springfield, Sonny & Cher and other popular cross-over bands of the late '60's and early '70's. The group recorded two 45's (1969) at the Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, N.M. Sun Summer Days, written by band member Randy Jones, received...
2021-06-2259 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastPete Barbutti - Comedian ExtraordinairePete Barbutti is an American comedian and musician. He made about 60 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, from 1971 through 1992. In the early 1980s Barbutti also hosted a short-lived variety show called Pete's Place. Pete Barbutti is known for often incorporating his musicianship into his comedy routines. He plays piano, accordion ("cordeen"), and trumpet. Among his better-known routines are "Cordeen School," about an accordion teacher who sells a lot of accordions, but whose students never seem to learn much, and a number of piano-based gags (such as "tuning the piano stool," and u...
2021-06-151h 02Talk and Rock Radio PodcastJohn Beland - Man behind the legends.John Beland is an American songwriter, session guitarist, recording artist, producer and author. Beland's career as guitarist started out in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, playing sessions and local live gigs with Kris Kristofferson, as well as future Eagles members, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon. Beland's first major break came in 1970, when he played lead guitar for a young Linda Ronstadt. He helped Ronstadt put together her first serious solo band, Swampwater. Along with bandmates Gib Guilbeau, Thad Maxwell and Stan Pratt, Swampwater toured the country with Ronstadt, appearing with her on many notable television shows including The...
2021-05-181h 02Talk and Rock Radio PodcastBobby Cochran - A Musical Renaissance ManBobby Cochran, American guitarist, singer, author, engineer, songwriter, life coach and record producer, was influenced at an early age by his uncle EDDIE COCHRAN (SUMMERTIME BLUES). On July 1, 2017, Bobby and his uncle Eddie Cochran were both inducted into the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame! Early on, Bobby set his aim on becoming a master guitarist, and went on to work with many prominent groups, including Steppenwolf, The Flying Burrito Bros., and Leon Russell. A consummate musician, Bobby's playing has been compared with many of the world’s greatest guitarists, such as Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Albert Lee, Jeff...
2021-05-111h 15Talk and Rock Radio PodcastMike Stone - Karate, Priscilla Presley and the Power of the Positive MindMike was born in Hawaii. As a boy at school, Mike was already athletic and excelled in sports basketball, football, track and field. He even became co-captain of the basketball and football team. He received an award for outstanding achievement in the field of basketball. Mike first got into contact with martial arts at the age of 17, when he began training Aikido, where he was fortunate to train under a world class instructor. After graduating, within three weeks Mike voluntarily enlisted in the US Army for three years. There he met Karate instructor Herb Peters. Karate would become the...
2021-05-041h 15Talk and Rock Radio PodcastTapestry - the Band and their Virtual Reunion 48 years laterIn 1974 there were three guys all looking for the same thing; forming a vocal show group that had the right chemistry, sound and an opportunity to share their talent with the world. The group was born and was called Tapestry. It was composed of a singing drummer from El Paso , Texas, a singing guitarist from Springfield, Ohio and a singing keyboard player from Westminster, California. The group, after rehearsing for two weeks, played its first job at the Sahara, Lake Tahoe for what was supposed to be for one week and held over for six. During that time Tapestry...
2021-04-201h 19Talk and Rock Radio PodcastSonny Melendrez - His Story, Success and InspirationMelendrez was born in Silver City, New Mexico. Twice named Billboard Magazine's "Radio Personality of the Year", he is included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the Top 100 Radio Personalities of All Time. In 2004 he was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. In the late 1960's, Melendrez was a DJ at KINT A.M. in El Paso, Texas. This was before the advent of KINT FM in the early 1970's. In the 1970s, he guest hosted American Top 40 on several occasions and entertained on radio at KIIS...
2021-04-1347 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastKaren Taylor-Good - One of America's Top SongwritersKaren Taylor-Good (born Karen Berke in El Paso, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter, and one half of the duo StoweGood. Taylor-Good and her then-husband, Bill Taylor, started the Mesa Records label in 1982. Her first single, "Diamond in the Rough," reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart early that year. Taylor-Good was nominated for Best New Female Vocalist at the 1984 Academy of Country Music Awards. After Mesa Records folded in 1986, she sang jingles for Taco Bell, United Airlines and Peter Pan Peanut Butter. Taylor-Good became a Warner/Chappell Music songwriter in 1992. She wrote Top 5 songs...
2021-04-0554 minTalk and Rock Radio PodcastTerry Manning - Recording Producer ExtraordinaireTerry Manning is a music producer, songwriter, recording engineer and artist known for work in rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music genres. Manning began in the music industry in El Paso, Texas, where he played guitar and sang with several local bands, notably The Wild Ones, and on a couple of occasions sat in with his friend Bobby Fuller. Upon leaving El Paso, he moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he worked for years at both Staxx Records and Ardent Studios as an engineer and producer, recording and mixing such artists as Isaac Hayes, Ike & Tina Turner...
2021-03-3056 min