JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO Issue #525
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July 4, 2008 [Friday]
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HEY MR. OILMAN!
Lately, the main subject on everyone's mind is the outrageously high price of gasoline. Reminds me of the old Johnny Cash tune Five Feet High and Rising. The price for a gallon of our gasoline is $4 a gallon and rising faster than a speeding bullet. Remember how we cry when the price per barrel of oil hits $20? Right now it leaps past $140 a barrel. We need some kind of relief fast! Country music star Ronnie McDowell wakes at 3 am last Thursday with a song on his heart. Ronnie says. When I go on tour with my bus, it costs a little over $1,000 now to fill up. On Monday, June 30, 2008 McDowell rushes to a recording studio in Portland, TN. He has another smash on his hands that is if his record label Curb obliges. The name of McDowell's newest recording is Hey Mr. Oilman. It sounds great and the message is quite clear Hey, Mr. Oilman, we sure could use a break...Old glory is cryin', how much more can we all take...Our wallets are getting thinner while yours is getting fat...and me and all my neighbors are mad as h*** about that. If the name Ronnie McDowell rings a bell it's because he is the one who writes and records The King Is Gone right after Elvis dies on August 16, 1977. When I'm behind the mic on KNUZ-1320 here in Houston, TX we just cannot play McDowell's Elvis tribute enough. That's almost the same effect Ronnie's new recording Hey Mr. Oilman has on me. While these words roll out McDowell's new tune plays over and over again and I like it better each time. Curb records needs to get on the ball and release this hot tune. We Americans are desperate for some kind of relief. This neat tune at least puts smiles on our faces while we shell out the gasoline bucks. Just got a wonderful idea. As the oil companies make billions from our billfolds why don't they play Ronnie McDowell's Hey Mr. Oilman in speakers above the pumps?
TRIVIA QUESTION: Ice Cube says it's the network newscast black people never had. What does he mean by that statement? The answer appears below.
RUSH IN LIKE FLINT
Premiere Radio Network announces a renewal in Rush Limbaugh's contract that continues the syndication of his radio program for many years into the future. At this time no terms available. A Premiere spokesperson says the deal continues deep into the next decade. Good news for Rush Limbaugh because he celebrates 20 years of radio syndication on August 8, 2008.
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
•BARRY WILSON managing director of Planet Central Advertising receives Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation-Charlotte, NC. •MICHELE GORS News Director of KWCH TV CH 12 Wichita, KS resigns on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 one day after Terry Cole GM of KWCH TV does the same. New KWCH GM Joan Barrett confirmes the resignations but has no further comments. Michele is News Director since October 2005 after she inherits Barrett's position when he moves up the ladder.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES
•1957 RICK DRISCOLL lead singer of 1970s Glam Rock band Kenny is born on May 1st. •1963 BOBBY BARE singer-songwriter wins his only Grammy for best Country & Western recording of Detroit City. •1970 BERNARD BUTLER Rock/Alternative guitarist/producer with group Suede born on May 1st in Stamford Hill, East London. •1982 CONWAY TWITTY hits #1 on the Country singles chart on June 19th with Slow Hand. •1991 ALBERT L. MARX jazz fan/promoter founds Discovery records in 1948 dies on May 1st in Los Angeles, CA. •2005 RALPH STANLEY Bluegrass singer has triple bypass surgery on June 27th in Virginia.
EMAILS YES WE HAVE EMAIL
PARRIS AFTON BONDS (Dallas, TX) Jim, I, too, remember those idyllic days of Charlie and Harrigan. Ron Chapman has been such an influential presence here in Dallas, as you have been, as well. We Baby Boomers are most fortunate to share the fond memories of DJ's like you and Chapman. Parris Afton Bonds (
www.parrisaftonbonds.com/)LIZ PATRANELLA (Austin, TX) I received an email from Bobby Reyes sent to him by Jay Pennington: 'I just heard from Nick's sister that Nick St. John (Aubrey Cook) sadly passed away this morning (June 23) from a battle with cancer. There will be a memorial service but at this point I don't know the details. Just thought I would pass this along to those who have emailed me via the KEXL page. I believe that Nick was living in San Antonio so there should be further information available. Nick and I had been emailing back and forth this last year and it was fun to get to know him via cyberspace. He really seemed to be a special man. I do feel for Nick and his extended family right now. Our prayers go out to Nick's family and friends. Jay' Today, I received an email from Paul Kirby with details on the memorial service Via Bruce Hathaway: 'I got an e-mail address for Nick's sister. She sent me the attached file which contains info on the memorial service for Nick-July 12th 2-4 pm at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Paul' I am passing the information along with the attachment. Liz
DENISE COOK [Nick St John's sister] (San Antonio, TX) hi jim-- attached is the file with the details about the memorial service for nick. if you can't open it, please let me know. jim, i look forward to meeting you on the 12th. till then, denise cook
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR NICK ST. JOHN We will be gathering soon at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens for a goodbye tribute to Nick Please join us to celebrate his life! Where: San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 555 Funston Avenue, San Antonio 78209, @ The Auld House, located on the grounds, Website: www.sabot.org Map to the Auld House: www.sabot.org/ama/orig/SABGMap_0125.pdf When: Saturday, July 12th, 2-4 pm Please contact me if you need additional information: Denise Cook (Nick’s sister)
LIZ BELILE [Mike Scott's daughter] (Austin, TX) Please let everyone know that we are grateful to be reading all of these comments about our wonderful, talented, and very much missed Dad, Mike (Belile) Scott. Mike passed away on June 7 after a mighty battle with chronic illness. My brother and I got to spend his last days with him. We are planning to host a tribute event to Dad in Houston on July 19th; please email us if you wish to attend or contribute in some way. I'm sorting through his things and finding airchecks from KILT, demos, looking for more. We of course had to close down his beloved recording studio, which was heartwrenching. Mom (Tookie) spends most of her time in Louisiana, brother Mike and I (Liz, oldest daughter) live in Austin. Mike Jr. is a musician and audio/visual sales rep; the apple has not fallen too far from the tree. Dad also leaves behind a 7-month old grandson, Andrew Bodhi; the comments that I get the most on Bodhi are "He's so happy!" and "I love his voice!" Definitely Mike Scott's grandchild. Please email me if you want info on the upcoming tribute: belile@earthlink.net All the best, Liz Belile
JEFF MCCLAIN (Houston-Cleveland-TX) Jim, so sorry to hear about Mike Scott. I got to know him while working at KNUZ in 87-88. He worked across the hall at KQUE. What a fun guy and a super talent. Mike and I used to have many conversations telling radio stories in the KNUZ/KQUE Coffee Bar. Thanks for letting us know. He will be missed.
KAREN JOHNSTON (Houston, TX) Hi Jim, I haven't seen anything in your newsletter about the Houston Radio Reunion coming up. I have attached the information. Please let everyone know about this and make plans to attend. It will be great to see old friends and catch up. Hope to see you there! Best regards, Karen Johnston
DR. BRUCE NELSON (Corpus Christi, TX) Hey Jim, Keep the columns coming. Are you attending the Tin Hall Reunion?? WE are just getting back from vacation on the 21st so I don't think I can get away for that event but sounds like a blast...Best, DrB
MIKE SHILOH (Houston, TX) Jim, I thought you were still in The Woodlands area so the upcoming radio bash would be relatively close to you. There's got to be a way to get you there. There is a website people can go to for signing up to be at the radio reunion. It's www.lifeafterradio.blogspot.com. Mike Shiloh
TRIVIA ANSWER: Ice Cube calls Rap music the network newscast black people never had. In Spring 1993, Ice Cube sells over a million copies of his single Check Yo Self. During the first half of the 1990s Ice Cube has 4 singles that sell over a half million copies. Ice Cube's real name is O'Shea Jackson. He comes to life on June 15, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA. N.W.A. pioneers of gangsta rap uses his lyrics. In the 1990s, Ice appears in 5 movies including Boyz N The Hood.
GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) Subject: Just when we thought things couldn't get any crazier. ABC News Bans Flag Lapel Pin. Yesterday, the brass at ABC News issued orders forbidding reporters to wear lapel pin American flags or other patriotic insignia. Their reasoning was that ABC should remain neutral about 'causes'. Since when is support for preventing our death & destruction some sort of a cause? Since when is patriotism to be discouraged. I urge you to boycott ABC and its sponsors and affiliates. Please forward this to as many as you can. www.snopes.com/rumors/noflags.asp (www.garydnews.com)
HARRY S. TRUMAN [33rd President of US] (1884-1972) Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.
Jim Rose and Tejas
Houston, Texas États-Unis
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