As program director, he gave the staff books on self-motivation and regularly preached to them about believing in themselves. Elvis was a blonde, he says. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . You can find the monument on Mission Gorge Road just east of Carlton Hills Boulevard, in front of an In-N-Out Burger fast food restaurant. Veteran disc jockey Phil Flowers, one of the top voices onKCBQ-AM during its heyday, died of a heart attack on Dec. 22 at hishome in Oceanside. Over both evenings, several young women were removed from the Arena, reportedly for "hysterical and lewd behavior." Ritchie didnt seem to mind. and a generally funny guy. Software Full Name: Adobe Premiere Pro 2023. ", "Just then, a girl's voice cut through the sludgy tones bellowing out of the main room. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/02/the-ob-ranger-return-of-a-70s-counterculture-hero, http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/02/local-jock-says-he-was-stalked-a-real-life-play-me, http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/news/1125upontheroof.html, http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/02/star-trek-the-continuing-mission-interview, http://www.sandiegoreader.com/photos/galleries/overheard-san-diego/, http://www.sandiegoreader.com/photos/galleries/famous-former-neighbors/, http://www.myspace.com/sandiegoreadermusic. What a great post, though, and what great memories! On her website candyekane.com, she sells pillows made from her own bras. Like this blog? The weekly survey became an un-numbered KGB 30 to promote the station identity. Setup File Name: Adobe_Premiere_Pro_v23.2..69.rar. [Description by Uncle Ricky] This ambitious composite of San Diego's legendary KCBQ includes segments ranging from 1958 through 1978, and not necessarily in chronological order. The station conducted aggressive contests that involved giving away a house, a boat, cars, and cash. Casey Kasem (8:00-Noon Sundays) American Top 40 syndicated national broadcast. Presley's first-ever California performance included "Heartbreak Hotel" (on its way to becoming his first #1 hit) and a few others. It has to be a sit-down table version, and it has to be fast. The success wasnt so much the music but the guys who worked there and how they integrated themselves with the community.. instead of a DJ, and contained the lyrics of a current hit. 6-9 PM Shotgun Tom Kelley (returned for a year before going back to KCBQ). Funding for the monument was raised by alumni and fans of KCBQ radio. Although The Q was consistently a success, it didnt again approach the remarkable popularity of those first years until the late 60s and early 70s. The transmitter is off Moreno Avenue in Lakeside, California. Personally, I easily recall the unique voices of Frank Anthony, Gene Knight and Gary Kelley, not to mention Shotgun Tom Kelly. KCBQ (1170 AM "The Answer") is a commercial radio station in San Diego, California. "Eddie Vedder and I played a game of pool many, many years ago," owner Mays told Bart Mendoza. Thanks a million for this. I live in downtown San Diego and love to walk around with my camera! KCBQ was still difficult to hear more than about 20 miles to the north at night. I looked up to see a raven-like beauty in an antique dress. I later learned that Tony Curtis was his idol. KCBQ aired a tribute to Flowers, whose real name was Phil Boles,and both friends and colleagues remembered him as a consummateprofessional devoted to an aunt (who died recently), a houseful. Professional_Spot_26 2 hr. Harry Martin was 64 at this Reunion, and 81 when he passed away. KCBQ achieved greatness--industrywide recognition--not once but twice. THE CASBAHS 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATE IN THE ATARI LOUNGE, The Casbahs 20th Anniversary celebration continues Rosey at http://www.sddialedin.com is selling merch at most shows, and she says the Anniversary shirts are selling out fast, so make sure you get there to get one, or order direct from Rosey ----, The Anniversary events arent all musical, tho fer instance, longtime local photog Sean McMullen will have a showing at the Casbah this weekend ----, Dialed-in Rosey reports The photography includes shots of Creedle, Interpol, X, Spoon, Mooney Suzuki, Celebration, El Vez, Devo + more. According to the website sales pitch, Custom designs and lettering will also be considered. Berle/Melvin then takes credit for all the hip-wiggling, saying "I gave him his singing style - I used to drop grasshoppers down his pants.". It was a great time in my life, and as you might have gathered, I had a. "We've had games here since we first moved to this location in early 1994. "They are each guaranteed to be worn by me and no two are alike, she says. That's surviving through 255 screens and eating every single dot, every ghost, every fruit and energizer, and never missing a single one. Among other stunts, Martin recalls running for mayor and staging Indian rain dances on the air. In the mid- to late 1950s, it was one of the countrys first big rock n roll stations, a pioneer of the music that swept the country. KCBQ's power until 1958 was 5,000 watts non-directional day and 1,000 watts non-directional night. . New emphasis was placed on rock histories, documentaries, quasi documentaries, and promotions. In addition to James, Martin, Werges and Christian, the reunion is scheduled to bring back to the KCBQ airwaves such familiar names as Charlie Tuna, Jerry (Shadoe) Jackson, Dean Goss, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Jack Vincent, Charlie and Harrigan, Jerry G. Bishop and others. Jan 6, 2009 #1 Harry "Happy Hare" Martin died Monday morning (Jan. 5), 2009. Post comment. Can your car horn really help you pick up women? Gene West returned in August. He still does on oldies KRTH radio in Los Angeles. [1] By day, KCBQ operates at 50,000 watts, the maximum power for American AM stations. The emergence of the Mighty 690 XTRA (formerly XEAK) with a CHR format led to the permanent departure of KGB from the TOP 40 format in 1982. He was one of only seven who worked at the three big Boss Radio stations. The Principal called and asked me to do something for the new kids, Martin told me in March 2008. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. '", "We took turns jamming the joystick in a mad frenzy. A brokered show, it was formatted as a throwback to the early Top-40 days of KCBQ. Reposted by1. Rule 1: Its never my fault. The crowd on the rooftop grew exponentially as the afternoon wore on consider that the day's equipment had to be hauled up to the roof by ropes and you can see it was an effort to reach that summit, but smiles were the order of the day. KCBQ - The Answer 1170 AM is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format and is owned by Salem Communications. [FIND IT! (courtesy http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/news/1125upontheroof.html), February 1964: the Beatles taught the world to play. It is owned by Salem Media Group and airs a talk radio format. This was a true guerilla show, with no permits, ads, flyers or posters. And he beat me pretty handily. Harry Martin owes me a dollar and Id like to collect at 10% interest each year, James said with a laugh. KCBQ is now sharing antennas with 910 KECR, another former AM top 40 competitor of KCBQ's in the first half of the 1960s. This was Gene Wests shift. Music selection and format remained the same. I recall the BBC showed Help! The top 40 era of KGB was about to end as a progressive rock era was about to begin, but not before more staff changes occurred. The station called itself family radio., People often ask me what there was with KCBQ, said James, who went on to a successful career as one of Hollywoods most recognized voices. Hare was a San Diego radio legend, icon . KCBQ received a construction permit for a five-tower array in the area north of Lakeside, not far from the old site, and to increase power to 50,000 watts daytime, 2,900 watts nighttime. KCBQ uses a directional antenna at all times. Gray Whale at Cabrillo by CarlGlowienke. Most of the disc jockeys who worked at the station held a variety of jobs before and after their stints with KCBQ. Leibert conceived of the KGB Skyshows at San Diego stadium that continue through 2002. My favorite, how he saved a Beatles concert in Cleveland., Here are a couple of wonderful rock tales Happy Hare shared with the Reader ---, 4-4-56 and 4-5-56 Elvis Presley: "This is the first time that the Hancock is going to rock and roll, while still in anchor!" News talk programming is the second most popular radio format in the country, based both on listenership and number of radio stations. 2023 San Diego Reader. As a former professional boxer, his favorite past time was going bowling, getting drunk, then taking on Marines that looked at him funny. Listeners23. Valens was literally on the brink of superstardom as he flew back to L.A. that evening. Chuck Browning (9-Midnight) arrived in July following a stint as the morning man at KCBQ when Shotgun Tom Kelley went to KCBQ, (a trade of sorts). Around $300 each (per bra, not per cup), plus $20 shipping, She says she was inspired to create boob-art by fans who constantly ask to purchase her used bras and panties. (LogOut/ I was full of myself in those days. I had caught him., In contrast to his black head of hair was a golden wheat-colored tuft [down below]. Here are some related links: OVERHEARD IN SAN DIEGO - Several years' worth of this comic strip, which debuted in the Reader in 1996: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/photos/galleries/overheard-san-diego/, FAMOUS FORMER NEIGHBORS - Over 100 comic strips online, with mini-bios of famous San Diegans: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/photos/galleries/famous-former-neighbors/, SAN DIEGO READER MUSIC MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/sandiegoreadermusic, JAY ALLEN SANFORD MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/jayallensanford. ago. Happier is a 6 year old filly and has raced from 2020 to 2021. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Portraying a jazz radio DJ for station KRML in Carmel California, Eastwood's character finds his life upended by a high-strung female fan who repeatedly calls his show, to request her favorite song.http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/sep/02/local-jock-says-he-was-stalked-a-real-life-play-me. Chuck (Magic) Christian recalls taking the stations dune buggy to the beach for a summer promotion and seeing waves of people flock to the water when the station announced his location on the air. I never got my radio gig, but there are a lot of happy memories there. The stunt started Monday -- including threeseparate versions of All Along the Watchtower and will end laterthis month. Then, host Ken Copper welcomes Q original Don Howard. Share. Alternative cover. 9-Noon Paul Stelljes (Johnny Mitchell) escaped (as he put it) to KFRC in June. Its the songs themselves that are in alphabeticalorder, not the bands. Leibert won the PD of the Year Award in his first year that included a charity ball at San Diego Stadium that attracted more than 51,000 fans. Sonny West hosts the show, and Martin's partner of seven years, Specs Howard, calls in and stumps the Hare. 'That's right, son' h replied, which only set Osh's Cause in marble. Here are 22 essential L.A. spots for every tourist, Column: We cant afford another writers strike. Humphries moved to San Diego in 1996, but at one time the native of Durham City in northeast England was known as someone on the periphery of the Beatles story and as the man rejected by Apple Records [four times] more than anyone else alive.. Also worth celebrating is the oft-overlooked back room at the Casbah. In 1968, the studios moved to the Santee transmitter site where they remained through several ownership changes, until being purchased by Salem Broadcasting in the 1990s. It alldepends on whether listeners will abandon KSON. One disc jockey even remembers the I Ching being consulted on a decision. After 10 years at KSON, 30somethings Tony Randall and KrisRochester -- Tony & Kris -- are heading the daily lineup onUS 95.7, which is aiming to reach you-know-what-kickers in EastCounty and North County. They feel KCBQ are legendary call letters that people are familiar with locally and nationally, said station spokeswoman Leslie ONeal. DARK METAL IN SAN DIEGO - Glorifying Satan (portrayed as an actual anthropomorphic being) is a popular motif and marketing axis for many groups, amusing rock critics as much as it horrifies the PMRC. Believe it or not, that actually got me laid, and that score should add a million to my Pac-Man points." The KGB transmitter lines were cut on the first night of the ratings sweep to the gain of KCBQ. To me, it was a very community-oriented station. Email . Weve seenthem get married and have kids, seen their whole lives develop.Its a sad thing. He immediately said yes, no doubt thinking that anyone this audacious must be important., There was no opposition from the school, all were thrilled that I could get someone with two or three songs on the Hit Parade. When Hare picked up Valens at the airport, the rising rock star emerged from the plane with his guitar slung around his neck and carrying a small amp. All rights reserved. It goes with the territory in the radio business, where careers are affected by ratings and the whims of management. The former Santee transmitter site now bears a monument to its famous 50-year tenant. [2] Its original call sign was KSDJ (for its owner The San Diego News Journal). Compatibility Mechanical: 64 Bit (x64) Late in the year, the city Social Services Department held a series of hearings, to discuss whether Presley should be banned from playing in San Diego . [10] The FM transmitter's power is 0.25 kilowatts directional, and is only received in the North County area, in order to avoid co-channel interference with KYDO, which has used the 96.1 frequency since 2013. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Charlie Van Dyke took over as Program Director. Most of these local bands have one thing in common; using morbid narrative, death-centered ideals, and grotesque imagery as their greatest focus and priority, often (IMO) at the expense of musical form http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2007/aug/28/hello-satan-dark-metal-in-san-diego. A 50% deposit is required upon ordering and it takes 8 10 weeks to get your custom Candye Kane Therapeutic Bra Pillow. 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When Presley was scheduled to return to the Arena June 6, Police Chief Adam Elmer Jansen (the city's longest-serving Chief, at 14 years) had had enough. She was sired by Street Sense out of the Giant's Causeway mare On My Way. A BALL is what I had, of course. The price? Local rumor has reported Bests reaction to the invitation to be Show me the money. Pete Bests agent reports that hes paid $4,000 to appear anywhere and upwards of $6,000 to $10,000 if hes to actually perform. I would say that it was as near to being at one with myself as Ive ever been, said Martin, now an account executive with KSON and doing voice-over work. Color choices may not always be possible. "His Cadillac was covered with obscene messages, and two sailors were arrested for masturbating during the show from watching the antics. After the concert, the police arrested 12 girls running nude through the halls of the El Cortez Hotel, looking for Elvis., I introduced him [to the stage], says longtime local DJ Happy Hare Martin, and he rushed out and sang the first chorus of Hound Dog, which I could not hear above their primal screams. Bartell Family Radio bought KCBQ in 1955 and dropped the CBS affiliation as network radio was losing its luster in the face of competition from television. E-mail him atNCTimesRadio@aol.com. Hector. She didn't want to donate one of her bras, even though it was for charity (how lame is that?) RIP HAPPY HARE, LEGENDARY LONGTIME LOCAL DJ. A detailed Wikipedia article can be found here. It is owned by Salem Media Group and airs a conservative talk radio format. Maybe. Among the many bands reuniting to play the Casbah this month are the Penetrators (which saw many of its members later become Beat Farmers), Uncle Joes Big Ol Driver, Creedle, Lucys Fur Coat (playing tonight, Friday 1-9), the Dragons (playing tomorrow/Saturday), Radio Wendy and Furious IV (both appearing Monday 1-12), and Stairway to Charo (Thursday 1-15). 1360 kilocycles on the dial will no longer produce a Top 40 sound. The last couple of years, we would talk radio and family over coffee/bagel at the Pt. This Saturday there will be an opening reception before The Dragons show. He served as Music Director when Ron Jacobs arrived, but hated the working conditions and found his way to KFRC with better management and equipment. 2. pictured: Happy Hare (Harry Martin) And there were some people hanging out in the back playing pool. Humphries appearance at the 2003 Beatlefair allowed him to meet and play with another figure from the Beatles past, Tony Sheridan, for whom the fab four played on their first-ever recording My Bonnie, credited to Tony Sheridan And the Silver Beetles. It depends which bra will be leaving my underwear drawer!. Smiles were visible even on the faces of drivers on Adams Avenue who slowed or stopped to watch. these are not glossies! George Harrison. Then I got more phone calls. Surveys often had a DJ photo. "Perry Mason," "The Case of the Cowardly Lion," (1961). Do women need No Honking Zones to feel safe on the sidewalk? I could go on for days, but Im sure your eyes are glassing over, and anyway, WordPress has a limit on the size of comments. The group philosophy stresses individualism and a come-as-you-are acceptance of all who enter. San Diego Radio Battle. Humphries also tried to get one-time Beatles drummer Pete Best to participate in the 38 Days recording, since Best was in town at the same time for a BeatleFair. This recording was made easier due to Sheridans longtime keyboard player Wolfgang Grasekamp living in La Mesa, another recent transplant to San Diego. Editor's picks of stories Fred Moramarco wrote for the. Id also like to see if Don Howard still looks as funny as he used to.. KCBQ began broadcasting Top 40 music in the late 1950s and continued with the format through the 1960s and 1970s. ), saying "Mah twin brother, Melvin Presley." 11; 1 month ago; KCBQ Dex Allen - 1968 / Happy Hare - November 1969 / composite by Retro Radio Joe. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/bands/2008/aug/21/viejas-pays-20k-to-local-cover-band-plus-casb74f5f/. The station returned to being a ratings leader with a MOR format as rival KCBQ began experimenting with a Country and Western format. Located in the 9400 block of Mission Gorge Road, the monument has over 100 names of on-air personalities. The call letters "KCBS" were sought, but the CBS network wanted them for the network-owned station in San Francisco. You can report your observations using our Furbearer Sighting Survey or by e-mailing us. A local boy had done good. Bobby Ocean became Program Director. The complete two-hour 1990 KCBQ Reunion DVD is available from California Aircheck. The station has gone through several owners through the years, and for a period in the early 80s, it even switched to a country music format. 13:06. The day after the second San Diego date -- April 6 -- Presley signed a seven-year movie deal with Paramount. . ago. Charlie Van Dyke (Chuck Steinle) (Noon-3PM) originally studied to become a jesuit priest until he had the opportunity to fill in one day as a DJ at KLIF in Dallas, Texas. I could routinely bring them in at night when I was living in Monterey, and my wife swears she could sometimes pick them up in Minnesota. KCBQ 1170 AM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Week: 1962-01-21 Format: T40 KCBQ 1170 - SAN DIEGO HIT PARADE SURVEY #204 WEEK OF JANUARY 21, 1962 TW LW 1. Magic Christian, Rich Brother Robbin, Bobby Ocean, Shotgun Tom Kelly and the other KCBQ personalities became household names, as the station regularly posted audience shares of 20 and 30 rating points. Shotgun Tom Kelly on KRTH, Los Angeles, 11-14-97 (4:39). At the school, all of the students were in the yard, because they were still painting the new auditorium. You might play golf, or you might ride a bicycle for fun, but you worked for KCBQ, Werges said. [REELRADIO HOME] My online activities reflect my love for writing, blogging, walking and photography. 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