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Mick Ronson Interview

May 22, 2023 vfaubert

He first gained international fame and acclaim as David Bowie’s guitarist. He then went on to build a solo career for himself, playing in bands with Bob Dylan and Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) along the way. The team of Mick Ronson and Ian Hunter is back with a new collaboration titled “Y U I Orta” (Polygram Records). Mick took time from his current tour of the States to talk with us about his past, present, and future. Q – You’ve played some large venues in your career, with David…

Kemmons Wilson Interview Founder of the Holiday Inn

May 22, 2023February 21, 2024 vfaubert

Hear Gary James speak with Kemmons Wilson His name is Kemmons Wilson. You may not recognize his name, but you know the business that he founded and ran for many years. That business is the Holiday Inn. It was on a vacation with his family in 1951 that Kemmons Wilson decided to start a hotel chain. Just one year later the first Holiday Inn opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Now 83 years young, Mr. Wilson has penned his autobiography for Hambleton-Hill Publishing titled “Half Luck And Half Brains”. Kemmons Wilson rise…

Boxcar Willie Interview World’s Favorite Hobo

May 22, 2023February 19, 2024 vfaubert

Hear Box Car Willie Speak with Gary James He’s universally known as the “World’s Favorite Hobo.” He is Box Car Willie. Box Car Willie has 15 Gold and 4 Platinum albums to his credit. In 1981, he became the sixtieth member of the Grand Ole Opry. Not just limiting himself to music, Box Car made film appearances in the movie “Sweet Dreams” (based on the life of Patsy Cline) and the T.V. movie “Country Gold” with Loni Anderson. In 1987, Box Car Willie bought a theater in Branson, Missouri…

Morton Downey Jr. Interview

May 21, 2023February 21, 2024 vfaubert

Hear Gary James speak with Morton Downey Jr. The biggest compliment you can ever give someone is to say they’re original. Morton Downey Jr. was an original. A singer. An actor. An author. And, oh yeah, a Talk Show Host. Morton Downey Jr. did it all. On March 12, 2001 Morton Downey Jr. died of Lung Cancer. He was 67 years old. Back on February 22, 1999 we spoke with Morton Downey Jr. about his career, his health, some of the people he knew over the years, and his time…

John Entwistle Interview The Who

May 21, 2023 vfaubert

It may be hard to believe, but “Tommy”, The Rock Opera, is 25 years old. In support of that anniversary, Buena Vista Home Video recently released “The Who’s Tommy, the Amazing Journey” which chronicles the rise and long standing popularity of “Tommy”. We are proud to present an exclusive interview with John Entwistle, bassist for The Who. And we do mean “exclusive”, since John Entwistle gave only three interviews promoting this video; one to United Press International (U.P.I.); one to C.B.S. Radio, and one to our own Gary James. Q…

Gene Siskel Interview Siskel & Ebert

May 17, 2023May 10, 2024 vfaubert

“Spy” Magazine has called him America’s most powerful movie reviewer. His partner Roger Ebert was right behind him. Of course by now, you know we’re talking about Gene Siskel. Each week millions of t.v. viewers tune in to see what the team of Siskel and Ebert have to say about the latest movie releases from Hollywood. Gene Siskel talked with us about his job, the movies, the show, and his partner Roger Ebert. Hear Gary James speak with Gene Siskel. Q – When did you know you wanted to be…

Burl Ives Interview

May 17, 2023 vfaubert

The Magic Balladeer. A Master Craftsman. That’s what critics consider Burl Ives. Burl Ives has been singing and playing guitar now for some 50 years. Songs like “The Blue Tail Fly” and “Big Rock Candy Mountain” have helped establish the Burl Ives sound throughout the world. His influence is such that he really did affect the course of popular music as we know it today. In 1952, Burl Ives played at the Royal Festival Coronation Concert in England. The audience included two kids who were so impressed with his performance…

J.J. Jackson Interview Music Television VJ

May 16, 2023 vfaubert

Since MTV (Music Television) was launched in the Summer of ’81, it’s popularity has grown steadily. Along with the rise in popularity of videos, has come a new star – The Video Jock. In town for a promotional stop, we had the opportunity to speak with MTV Video Jock –J.J. Jackson. Q – Why did it take so long for someone to come up with the idea of MTV? A – I don’t know if the idea itself is so exclusive. I didn’t find the idea in itself such a…

Danny Joe Brown Interview Molly Hatchet

May 16, 2023 vfaubert

Epic Recording Artists Molly Hatchet have just kicked off a major U.S. concert tour in support of their latest release, “No Guts, No Glory.” Molly Hatchet recently returned from a three-week headlining European concert tour that was highlighted by numerous sell-outs in major venues throughout Germany, Switzerland and France. What makes this tour so special is that original lead singer Danny Joe Brown is back in the group. He hasn’t been on the road with Hatchet since ’79. Danny Joe Brown was kind enough to take time off from his…

Tom Fogerty Interview Creedence Clearwater Revival

May 15, 2023 vfaubert

Tom Fogerty, guitarist for Credence Clearwater Revival, died at his home in Scottsdale, AZ on Sept. 6, 1990 at the age of 48 from respiratory failure due to tuberculosis. Tom, along with his brother John, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook, built Creedence into one of the most successful rock groups o£ all time. Creedence sold tens of millions of records worldwide, and enjoyed success with hits like “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Down on the Corner” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain.” The group, disbanded in 1972, and each member went…