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October Programs

October 5, 2015
Aretha's B-Sides

Highlights from Aretha Franklin's many hidden gems from her glory years at Atlantic Records as the undisputed Queen of Soul.

October 12, 2015
Ron Wood

Venerable English guitarist/vocalist, including his work with the Birds, Jeff Beck, Faces, Rod Stewart, Rolling Stones, plus tidbits from his always interesting solo releases.

October  17, 2015
Jackie Wilson Said

A survey of the Detroit vocalist and dynamic performer who made the journey from gospel roots to soul stardom over a quarter century.

October 24, 2015
Rockadelic Records

Samples from Dallas archival label of the 90's including B.F. Trike, Bulbous Creation, and Inland Northwest favorites Sleepy John (Spokane) and Stone Garden (Lewiston).

October 31, 2015
Outside My Window There is a Tree

The story of rock's first supergroup,  The Cream, featuring Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker.

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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