I earned my degree at Herkimer County Community College, although they may not admit it. After graduating from H-Triple C I became the public address announcer for the then Little Falls Mets and did overnights at 1230 WLFH. I was so successful at those two jobs that the Mets moved to Pittsfield and back home to Central New York
Bob
Chopsticks Made In The U.S.A A Hit In China
Quick, besides a Bic pen, name an item made in America. Would you believe chopsticks? Ask someone in China to name something made in the U.S.A and they just might say the chopsticks they are eating with! The Georgia Chopsticks Company is making a million chopsticks a day (without lead)!
Lead Singer Of The Coasters Carl Gardner Dies
Lead singer of the Coasters, Car Gardner, passed away Sunday in Port St. Lucie, Florida after an extended illness. Gardner's signature vocals can be heard on Coasters' hits, "Yakety Yak", and "Charlie Brown". Gardner co-founded the band in 1955 and remained the only orignal member to perform with the Coasters throughout their many lineup changes...
Paul McCartney Adds Second Yankees Stadium Show
I think we all knew it was going to happen, but now it's official. Paul McCartney has added a second show at New York's Yankees Stadium. Demand was so overwhelming for McCartney's July 15th performance that a second show for July 16th was added almost immediately...
Lynyrd Skynyrd Themed Restaurant Opening In Las Vegas
The next time you take a trip to the strip in Las Vegas be sure to stop by the new Lynyrd Skynyrd Restaurant in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino. According to the Orlando Sentinel the restaurant will:
As guests walk in they will immediately be transported to a setting reminiscent of Hell House, the ram-shackled structure in the backwoods of Jacksonville (Fla.) w...
Bruce Springsteen Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Suffers Stroke
Bruce Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons suffered a stroke at his Florida home Sunday. According to the Star Tribune Clemons remain hospitalized. Clemons has been battling a series of ailments:
Clemons, 69, has suffered a number of ailments in recent years...
Utica Relay For Life Cruizin’ For A Cure
Well the weather wasn't perfect for the 3rd annual Cruizin' For A Cure classic car show at the Utica Relay For Life at MVCC, but we still had a great time! Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the American Cancer Society to raise money to find a cure for cancer...
Cruise In At St. John’s Church In Rome 6-10-11
It was another fantastic Friday in Central New York! The weather was perfect for our Classic Car Cruise In at St. John's Church, East Dominick Street, Rome. We had nearly 120 cars in the parking lot with plenty of parking spaces to spare. The Tappet Twirlers were making the Root Beer Floats and I was drinking them down...
Bigger, Better Beatles Exhibit Opens At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
No one can deny the huge impact and influence the Beatles had on music. Their influence can still be heard and seen today. To better reflect the roll the Beatles played on Rock and Roll history the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has opened a much larger Beatles exhibit. There is a lot to see!
Paul McCartney To Play Yankee Stadium
Paul McCartney will kickoff his new tour in the Big Apple with a show at New York's Yankees Stadium July 15th. Tickets for the show go on sale Monday. What can we expect to see and hear on July 15th? RTT News says:
can safely be predicted to feature some nearly three hours of the world's best loved and most known music, with hits, deep cuts and surprises spanning his unrivaled career...
Oldiez 96.1 Cruise In At Four Seasons 6-8-11
While the rain poured down around Central New York, the weather was just fine at Four Seasons last night, 6-8-11. The sun was shinning with just the right amount of breeze to make a hot night very pleasant. The Jimmy Rodgers band entertained those who were able to make it out and they didn't disappoint...
Happy Birthday Jerry Stiller – Bob’s Most Memorable ‘Seinfeld’ Episode [VIDEO]
I absolutely love Seinfeld! I believe it is one of the most original TV series of all time. When I discovered that today is Jerry Stiller's birthday, I couldn't help but reflect on one of the greatest episodes of Seinfeld, "Festivus". Jerry Stiller was a perfect fit as George's father on the show, and this episode really highlighted his talent. Who better to explain Festivus than the man
Ghostbusters 27th Anniversary
On June 8th, 1984 Ghostbusters opened in theaters, making today the movie's 27th anniversary. The movie made more than $200 million dollars and quickly became a part of American culture with catch phrases like, "Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" Recently I had a chance to watch this classic with my kids. It was everything I remember. My kids called it lame. While they enjoyed some of t