You know, as hacksbloggers people who write stuff on Al Gore’s homepage, I’m not the greatest. This “new” post hits that point home, as I was under the drunken assumption that I posted it on August 10th. Cherrybomb: FAIL!
Anyway, this WBCN memento from my days as a glorified intern/producer/DJ wanna-be is my favorite. Here’s why…
WBCN DJ “Captain” Ken Shelton gave me my first break in radio. The time we spent together in the studio, and the opportunities The Captain provided me account for some of the most memorable moments in my brief broadcasting life. Shelton was a consummate radio pro with a grasp of musicology that always astounded me. He was one of those people that if you hummed a few bars of a song (off key, no key, low-tone groaning, it didn’t matter), Captain Ken wouldn’t only tell you the name of the song, he also knew who did it and what year it came out. Shelton was radio’s Name that TuneHoudini. He was so good at it that some listeners seemed to enjoy trying to stump the great Radio Captain. During my 4 /12 year gig with Shelton, I don’t think anyone ever did.
One of my fondest memories of working with The Captain was the time he refused to play one of the programmed songs on his ‘BCN play list. The main offender was Aqualung by Jethro Tull. Shelton, a 20+ year radio veteran at the time, saw the 6:31 abomination and went rouge, skipping the 1971 snoozer completely.
It might be hard for you to understand, but I look to that moment when I need a strong dose of “fuck you, Johnny” inspiration. And I need that a lot.
Thanks for the memories Captain Ken, it was an honor being your first mate back in the day. Oh, one last thing…
Black Lemonade by Sk. Makes your tongue black = BONUS! Thanks to RDK for the inspiration…
It might look all metal, but word has it that this inky black beverage was about as rank as they come. Therefore it comes as no surprise that the company behind Black Lemonade,Skeleteens/Eat Me Foods of LA, went belly up not too long ago. Which means supplies of Rat Bastard Root Beer, Fukola Cola or the Microsoft soft-drink from hell, Brainwash will eventually run out.
Luckily (I think) you can still get Skeleteens soda’s at my new obsession, Soda Pop Shop. If you’re in Seattle, Soda King also carries Skeleteens as well as huge array of other things you probably shouldn’t put in your mouth.
The Wolfman movie trailer in HD. For the delicious JB.
Despite the fact that Benicio’s hair seems to still be sporting a bit of the Moe special, after watching the trailer for The Wolfman, I can’t wait to see this update of the 1941 classic. Sir Anthony Hopkins, who is no stranger to movie monsters himself, plays Del Toro’s father in the film. Rounding out the cast are Hugo “Mr. Anderson” Weaving and the lucky starlet who gets to swap spit with El LoboDel Toro, Emily Blunt.
El Lobo! Davila 666 plays The Funhouse tonight in Seattle.
Screw Bumbershoot! San Juan, Puerto Rico’s garage heros, Davila 666, have finally found their way to Seattle. Davila plays The Funhouse tonight and an all ages show tomorrow with the Coconut Coolouts at The Morgue.
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