Jun 23 | This week in 1966

#1 at KHAT/Phoenix: “Take Good Care Of Her” by Sonny James, “The Southern Gentleman.” Long before Buck Owens turned KNIX into a legend (and two decades before KMLE “Camel Country” signed on), the most important radio source for country music… Continue reading

May 27 | This week in 1966

#1 at KHAT/Phoenix: “Swinging Doors,” the classic by Merle Haggard, about a guy whose wife kicked him out so he now lives in a bar (“I’m always here at home till closing time”). Several other artists from the Bakersfield, California,… Continue reading

Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, 2016 edition

Note to wife: Yesterday’s death of George Michael is just the latest in a long line of popular music stars who have passed away this year. I can’t remember another year when we’ve lost so many important musicians. Continue reading