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April Programs

April 1, 2017
Leon Russell
A birthday eve tribute to the recently departed Oklahome born singer/songwriter (encore from 11/28/09)

April 8, 2017
Walkabouts

Formed at Whitman College, this Northwest band has attained huge success in Germany but little recognition in their homeland (encore from 6/22/13)

April 15, 2017
The First Rocking Soul Band

Led by influential guitar Lowman Pauling, the Five Royales blazed a trail in the 1950's for the soul sounds of the next decade.

April 22, 2017
Another Look at the Zombies

Though only a modest success in their day the Zombies have proven to be among the most undated and timeless of  British Invasion groups.

April 29, 2017
Jerry Fuller

This versatile West Coast vocalist/producer/songwriter was responsible for dozens of sales chart hits with a special blend of pop and country elements.

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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