Boston radio DJ Dale Dorman has died. He joined WRKO-AM in 1968, the same year that WBCN-FM went from Classical to counter-culture. Dale provided the perfect contrast to the underground sound of ‘BCN. He was a DJ with a distinctive voice and personality that was just right for the Top 40 format — top 30 at ‘RKO — and he was essential to helping ‘RKO become a longtime ratings leader.
Last night there was a concert tribute to the Everly Brothers at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Donovan, who is back home after I crossed paths with him a couple of weeks ago during a layover in Boston, sent a tribute of his own. My thanks to Lia’s friend Marty for the video link.
The Atlantic covers Brian Kehew and Kevin Ryan, authors of “Recording the Beatles“, with former Beatles engineer Ken Scott, at the Abbey Road Studios.
Don’t worry, there’s still time to write to the Great Pumpkin, even by snail mail. “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” will be on ABC-TV this Thursday at 8 PM ET.
The family of Jack Kirby has accepted what is reportedly a favorable settlement with Disney-Marvel for both money and credit, which means I should be able to watch this movie next year guilt-free.
Tina Fey as Marty McFly from “Back to the Future”, at the Michael J. Fox Foundation Halloween party.
