December Programs

Spokane Public Radio | By John Johnson

Published November 29, 2014 at 10:00 PM PST

December 6
The Subversive PF Sloan
This singer/songwriter morphed from surf ditties ("Tell "Em I'm Surfing") to apocalyptic folk rock protest classics ("Eve of Destruction") during one eventful year.

December 13
Apples in Stereo
This alternative rock band from Denver had a dozen albums worth of classic pop, now viewd through a modern day lens.

December 20
It Started in Church Pt. 1
The first of a series on powerhouse African-American gospel from the 1940's through the 1980's. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward, Brother Joe May, and Reverend Julius Cheeks are among tonight's stars from this great treasure chest of American roots music.

December 27
It's a Beautiful Day
Guest Doug Buckley shares story of this still active San Francisco band including their West Coast hippie anthem "White Bird."

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When asked where he draws his inspiration for Johnson’s Improbable History of Pop, John had this to say, “I write and produce based on my interest in all forms of popular music. I've been listening to this "stuff" since in pre-school.” That seems to work well for John, who’s produced 625 shows since 1995. The show evolved out of an idea John had in December ’93. He did a few specials and the concept eventually gelled into the JIHOP of today. Outside of the studio, John recently retired from Boeing and enjoys golf, jogging and radio, especially the Saturday night lineup on KPBX. He and his wife Melinda have two daughters Korissa and Alicia, and 3 grandchildren.

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