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January Programs

Spokane Public Radio | By John Johnson
Published December 30, 2015 at 5:00 AM PST

January 2, 2016
Motown and the Birth of Northern Soul Pt 2
A two part survey on the powerful impact of America's greatest black music label on an entire generation of club goers in the northern half of England. Kim Weston, Brenda Holloway, Edwin Starr, and Eddie Holland were just a few of the overlooked American performers who became major stars in Manchester, Wigan, Blackpool, Sheffield, and elsewhere away from the London mainstream. A remarkable story with amazing music at the center of it all.

January 9, 2016
The Eternal Mystery of Sonny Clark
A follow-up to a 1996 episode featuring quite possibly our greatest hard bop jazz piano player with a focus on his legendary sessions for Blue Note Records.

January 16, 2016
Cockney Rebel
Dramatically over the top glam from this mid 1970's London band featuring the unique voice and songs of leader Steve Harley.

January 23 & 30, 2016
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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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