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The evenings are getting better with The Rewind Show and Jo Shannon. The Rock Sounds That Filled the Air Waves. Classic Solid Rock is here on Gold Star Oldies 

Welcome to Dickie Lee and the Iceman, great shows of the 60's and 70's progressive rock and soul. Sunday 5:00 PM 

Thursday Mornings with JP Mc Cartney  7:00 -10:00 AM Each hour One Beatle Single 45. , each hour specials. The Show is Three Hours Long. 

• Saturday Mornings:   Dave Edwards "That Seventies Sound" 9:00 AM  (Great Sounds)

 Start the Weekends right with Mickey Bo "Rock Roll and Revue" Friday Noon (12:00 PM) Encore Sunday 9:00 PM

Monday evenings 9:00 PM The Rewind Jo Shannon Classic Solid Rock Encore Wednesday 9:00 PM 

   BROADCAST BULLETIN (Daily Updates) 

 

 

   MUSIC NEWS 

Song Information and Trivia

August 14, 1964 — Singer Johnny Burnette, known for You’re Sixteen and for fronting the 1950s Rock and Roll Trio, dies at age 30 after a boating accident on Clear Lake in California.

August 15, 1956 — “Colonel” Tom Parker, a Dutch-born immigrant who reinvented himself as a Southern gentleman, is named “special adviser” to Elvis Presley, effectively replacing Memphis DJ Bob Neal as Elvis’s manager. 1971 — Singer Thomas Wayne (Tragedy, 1959) is killed in a car crash in Memphis at age 31. He was the younger brother of Luther Perkins, Johnny Cash’s guitarist, who also died young three years earlier after a house fire near Nashville, reportedly caused by a cigarette.

August 16–25, 1935 — German electronics firm AEG unveils the first practical tape recorder, the Magnetophon K1, at the Berlin International Radio Exhibition. Its fidelity far surpasses shellac 78 rpm discs and creates major excitement.

August 16, 1938 — Blues legend Robert Johnson dies near Greenwood, Mississippi at age 27 under mysterious circumstances. His passing goes unreported, and Columbia Records doesn’t acknowledge it until producer John Hammond tries to locate him months later. Nearly three decades afterward, a Mississippi researcher uncovers Johnson’s death certificate, which lists the date and location but no official cause. Johnson’s music later shapes the sound of Elmore James,

Muddy Waters, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and many others. 1962 — The Beatles dismiss drummer Pete Best; Ringo Starr joins them onstage two days later. 1977 — Elvis Presley dies at Graceland in Memphis at age 42, the result of a heart attack linked to long-term prescription drug abuse. Fans flood the mansion the next day, and President Jimmy Carter issues a statement calling Presley “unique and irreplaceable.”

August 19, 1957 — Newsweek features Pat Boone on its cover with the headline “His Refreshing Song Fills The Air.” At 23, Boone has already released a dozen singles totaling more than 13 million sales. The magazine calls his voice “unspectacular,” yet quotes Frank Sinatra saying Boone is better than Elvis and will have greater longevity. 1979 — Singer Dorsey Burnette (Tall Oak Tree, 1960) dies of a heart attack at age 46 in Canoga Park, California. He was Johnny Burnette’s older brother and co-founded the Rock and Roll Trio.

August 20, 1920 — The station that would become Detroit’s WWJ (950 AM) begins regular broadcasting, marking a first in U.S. radio history.

1977 — NASA launches Voyager 2, carrying the famous Golden Record of Earth’s sounds and images. Among its selections is Chuck Berry’s Johnny B. Goode — the only rock ’n’ roll track included.

 

⭐ Birthday — On This Day

1958 — Madonna Madonna (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone), singer and actress, first charted with the 1984 UK No. 6 hit Holiday. With more than 300 million records sold worldwide, she is recognized by Guinness World Records as the best‑selling female recording artist of all time. She is also the most successful solo act in U.S. Billboard Hot 100 history and holds the record for the most No. 1 singles by a female artist in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the UK.

 Gold Star Oldies USA

• Gold Star Oldies USA is a classic‑hits radio station built around the timeless music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It focuses on feel‑good nostalgia, surf‑rock energy,  R& B , and the warm sound of early American pop radio. The station blends daily features, curated shows, and upbeat presentation to recreate the golden era of broadcasting. It’s designed as a clean, friendly, and always‑on destination for listeners who love the music that never fades.

 

   DJ SPOTLIGHT   Jo Shannon 

• • • Early Career Jo Shannon began his radio journey in the late 1960s, coming up through small‑market stations where personality, tight board work, and a love for the music mattered more than anything else. By the early 1970s, Jo had developed the smooth, friendly delivery and quick wit that would become his trademark. He built a reputation as a DJ who knew the artists, understood the listeners, and treated every shift like a show.

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      (1970s–1980s)

      • The 1970s & 1980s During the classic FM and AM Top‑40 era, Jo Shannon became known for his energetic style, sharp intros, and deep knowledge of rock and pop. He was part of the generation of DJs who kept the excitement alive between the records — the jingles, the call‑ins, the countdowns, the weekend specials. Whether spinning solid rock, soft hits, or the rising sounds of the late‑70s and early‑80s, Jo’s voice became a familiar companion to thousands of listeners.

        As radio evolved through automation, new formats, and tighter playlists, Jo stayed true to the craft: connecting with the audience, celebrating the music, and keeping the fun in every show.

        Today — The Rewind Jo Shannon continues that tradition today with The Rewind, a show built around the music that shaped generations — Classic Solid Rock, deep cuts, forgotten favorites, and the artists who defined the soundtrack of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. His modern show blends storytelling, artist history, and the unmistakable Jo Shannon personality that listeners have followed for decades.

        From Judas Priest to Boston, Jethro Tull to Steve Miller Band and Deep Purple, Jo brings the legends back to life — proving that great radio never goes out of style.

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