September Programs

Spokane Public Radio | By John Johnson

Published August 30, 2015 at 9:59 AM PDT

September 5, 2015
What's So Bad About Louie Louie?
Early 1970's bands rejected the era's peace and love sensibilities for a more basic garage rock approach. Hear from some, including Brownsville Station, Frut, the Droogs, and the Flamin' Groovies.

September 12, 2015
The Rockin' Hawkins
A retrospective on vocalists Dale and Ronnie Hawkins, first cousins who took very different routes to their spots in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

September 19, 2015
Warren's Records
Samples from an eclectic collection of vinyl 45 RPM's carefully gathered over four decades by a Spokane Valley man.

September 26, 2015
Teen Idols
Early day Spokane Public Radio host Jerry Giles returns to our airwaves with examples from 1950's mainstays Ricky Nelson, Annette, Frankie Avalon, and many more.

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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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