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Happy Louie Louie Day 2022
Today is International Louie Louie Day and we’re sharing some special treats to celebrate the day!
Odd Man Out / Ray Stevens II – LOUIE of the Month
Today, we’re going to shine the LOUIE spotlight at San Jose music legend, and longtime associate Ray Stevens II. Ray’s been in a bunch of fun punk/rock bands – Los Olvidados, The…
It’s International LOUIE LOUIE Day 2021
Today is April 11 – International LOUIE LOUIE Day! Richard Berry, author of this song, would have been 86 years old today. Last night at KFJC radio, the place where the Maximum…
The Return of the Return the Invasion of MAXIMUM LOUIE LOUIE 2011 radio show
In less than three hours, in celebration of International LOUIE LOUIE Day, there will be a special replay of the “The Return of the Invasion of MAXIMUM LOUIE LOUIE” radio show that…
LOUIE LOUIE Memories of Michael Dresbach (aka Padre Mickey)
This week, I’ve invited my old friend Michael Dresbach to be a special guest blogger. Michael was a part of the infamous KFJC Maximum LOUIE LOUIE marathon all those years ago, and…
RIP: Toots Hibbert of the Maytals, inventor of reggae
This one hurts. We just lost Toots Hibbert of the Maytals. Yesterday, on September 11, his family released this statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel…
A Midsummer Update (the 2020 edition)
In the city of San Francisco, Geary is a major thoroughfare that runs almost 6 miles east–west, starting off downtown at Market Street, running westbound through the Civic Center area, cutting through…
RIP: Bonnie Pointer, founding member of the Pointer Sisters
I was hoping not to write any more obituaries for people that I’ve met that have provided support for this documentary project. Sadly, we have lost more of these people, and I…
RIP: Roy Ross / Pete Dixon of KFJC Radio
Last week, we lost another fine human – KFJC disc jockey Pete Dixon aka Roy Ross. As the KFJC 89.7 FM Facebook page points out… We are heartbroken by the passing of…