Tuesday This And That

Tonight, the MTV Channels (MTV, MTV2 and VH1) will be rebroadcasting "The Concert For New York City," a fund-raising tribute concert staged for the City of New York after the devastating blow of 9-11.  (The original concert raised over $35  Million, donated to the families of the survivors of the attack.)

A line-up of GREAT stars gathered together to perform at Madison Square Garden.  Organized and led by Paul McCartney, with Paul Shaffer acting as musical director, performing artists included Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, David Bowie, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Elton John, Jay-Z, The Who, Destiny’s Child, Eric Clapton with Buddy Guy, James Taylor, Jay Z, Melissa Etheridge, The Backstreet Boys, Five For Fighting, The Goo Goo Dolls, John  Mellencamp with Kid Rock, Janet Jackson, Macy Gray and others.

Short films by Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Edward Burns and Kevin Smith were sprinkled throughout the evening … while comic relief was provided by Billy Crystal, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey, David Spade, Mike Myers, Howard Stern and Jimmy Fallon. 

It all kicks off at 7pm Eastern Time (and runs till Midnight)  kk

WHAT A SHOW!!!

The Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL, is presenting a Classic Rock Event this Saturday (October 24^th) featuring Firefall, Orleans, The Atlanta Rhythm Section and Jefferson Starship.

Compiling chart data for all four acts (including all variations Jefferson Starship that happened along the way) and factoring the ranking of their songs on our TOP 3333 MOST ESSENTIAL CLASSIC ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME list, here are the COMBINED 40 Biggest Hits of these classic acts.

1	Jefferson Starship	Miracles	1975
2	Starship	We Built This City	1985
3	Starship	Sara	1986
4	Jefferson Airplane	Somebody To Love	1967
5	Orleans	Dance With Me	1975
6	Jefferson Airplane	White Rabbit	1967
7	Orleans	Still The One	1976
8	Starship	Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now	1987
9	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	So In To You	1977
10	Jefferson Starship	Jane	1979
11	Firefall	You Are The Woman	1976
12	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Imaginary Lover	1978
13	Firefall	Strange Way	1978
14	Orleans	Love Takes Time	1979
15	Firefall	Just Remember I Love You	1977
16	Starship	It's Not Over (Til It's Over)	1987
17	Jefferson Starship	Count On Me	1978
18	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight	1978
19	Jefferson Starship	Runaway	1978
20	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Spooky	1979
21	Starship	It's Not Enough	1989
22	Jefferson Starship	With Your Love	1976
23	Jefferson Starship	Find Your Way Back	1981
24	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Do It Or Die	1979
25	Jefferson Starship	Be My Lady	1982
26	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Doraville	1974
27	Jefferson Starship	No Way Out	1984
28	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Champagne Jam	1978
29	Starship	Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Tonight	1986
30	Jefferson Airplane	Pretty As You Feel	1971
31	Jefferson Airplane	Ballad Of You And Me And Pooneil	1967
32	Jefferson Airplane	Volunteers	1969
33	Jefferson Starship	Play On Love	1976
34	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Alien	1981
35	Jefferson Starship	Winds Of Change	1983
36	Firefall	Cinderella	1977
37	Firefall	Headed For A Fall	1980
38	Jefferson Airplane	Watch Her Ride	1968
39	The Atlanta Rhythm Section	Neon Nites	1977
40	Firefall	Goodbye I Love You	1979

There are still a few good seats left available:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006473FA8BA1E3?brand&camefrom=CFC_GENESEE

After emailing my radio buddy Dick Bartley about Fred Winston deservedly getting in the Radio Hall of Fame (and the ridiculous snub of Ron Riley so far), I got this response and great ad from him with Dick, Fred and the FAMOUS MUSTACHE he still has -- even bigger now!  

Clark Besch 

 

In my opinion, both Fred and Ron should have been in the Radio Hall of Fame years ago. Here's a WFYR promo piece circa 1980-81 showing Fred with his prominent mustache!

Dick

 

Phil Miglioratti just sent me a link for Part Two of his interview with Fred Vail ...

 

Hey Kent,

I called Fred Vail, hit the record button, and stories flowed for 90 minutes!

https://prayforsurfblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/fred-vail-part-two.html?m=1

Phil

 

Sunday (October 18th) marked the 100th anniversary of Chuck Berry's birth.  Berry was, without question, one of the grandfathers and greatest architects of rock and roll.  His songs still ring out with amazing creativity built around the simplicity of three chord rockers. He was rock and roll's first poet ... and inspired countless others to follow in his footsteps, not the least of which were The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who would go on in turn to inspire countless others.  In the realm of Rock And Roll Hall of Famers, Berry reigns supreme among the highest echelons of the genre.  The "fifteen minute" fad still hasn't fizzled.  (kk)