The Music Of Mr. Zero’s for the Past 10 Years

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The Music Of Mr. Zero’s fro the Past 10 Years

“The Music Of Mr. Zero’s” 

WDGY Article #99 May-2019

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0 

    In March of 2009 I had left my former “Used Entertainment” employer and some Business partners and I, founded “Mr. Zero’s Inc.”  I had taken an idea from my former Supervisor, that we needed a name and a character to go with it. So I chose “Mr. Zero” for the TV Show “The Monkees” from Episode #52 “Devil and Peter Tork” from Feb 1968. Mr. Zero owned the Pawn Shop where Tork accidentally sold his soul to the Devil for the ability to play the harp. So my business partner “Comics Expert” Aaron McF. came up with the 1st mascot, in 2010 “Mr. Zero” a comic character who fights crime by throwing records at the villains, his main nemesis is “The Scratcher”. Shortly after that one of our 1st customers Peggy S. came up with “Mr. Zero” based loosely on “The Joker” in 2011, I think. I met Jose Delbo, who worked on “Yellow Submarine” & “Batman” through a fellow illustrator, in Spring 2012, I believe, and we were able to persuade him to create our most famous “Mr. Zero” based on “Beatles: Yellow Submarine”.

At some point early on, a customer was in the Shop, and began singing “My Hero, Zero” from “Grammar School Rock” by: Bob Dorough from January 1973. We decided we needed a Theme Song, so we loosely used this until my long time friend and customer Wes W. came in the shop, sometime around late 2010, I think, and asked “Did you pick the name “Mr. Zero’s” from the Keith Relf/ Yardbirds song “Mr. Zero” (a #50 hit from May 1966), I replied, “No, I am unaware of this song” But, from then on we used it, un-officially, that is ….

> 2011: Jesus Chrysler <

   I met a guy named Bakko here in the store, we became fast friends in 2010, and he actually got me to sit in with his Local Original Band “Jesus Chrysler” in Oct. 2010. Unfortunately, I can not quite recall when he brought in our 1st official; original theme song “Mr. Zero’s” it was either late 2011 or early 2012. But this kicked off a trend for us. Though he is in the Band “Jesus Chrysler” I am not sure if the other members played on it or not. I did use this on my very 1st Guest Radio Show “The Pop Shop” on KAFI 90.3 fm & 106.7 am in Oct. 2012 and many other radio shows since then. We also used it as an opening theme for my Cover Band “MrZERo” a time or 2. Jesus Chrysler’s CDs are for sale at Mr. Zero’s.

> 2012: Mitch Anderson <

    In late 2012, Drummer, Vocalist Dave Columbus, who I had met though a Guitarist Mitch the week we open the shop. Finally convinced me to get back into playing live music again, with Zach Plese on Guitar, who I met though his wife a customer of the store and Mitch Anderson on Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals, and I on Vocals & Bass, we formed “MrZERo” in Oct. 2012, if I am not mistaken. After a show or 2, Mitch brought up having our own Theme Song, so Mitch wrote & recorded “Gotta Check It Out MrZERo” in late  2012, I believe.

> 2013: Mark Jackson <

   A year or 2 after we opened the Shop, these group of young boys from the local Catholic School, started coming in and hanging out, I dubbed them the “Stand By Me Gang” turns out 2 of them were really good musicians, Gavin on Bass and Mark J. on Guitar, their band was “Reaper” as I recall. So I asked Mark to create a new theme song for us, he brought in “The Place To Go” in late 2013.

>2014: Norrell & John 10th <

    I met the “Wizard Terrance” from the band “Princess Wishing Star” very early on when the Shop opened he was looking to buy reel to reel tapes for his recording studio and gave me a autographed copy of his record featuring a cover of “The Monkees” song “Porpoise Song” so for the 5th anniversary I asked him to come up with a theme song for us. He recorded a song “I Will Be There” with Norrel & Mandy from “The Band Famous” he took that song and re-worked it into  “Mr. Zero’s Record Store” in early  2014.

As we approached our 5th anniversary I wanted to make the most of it so I asked my friend John the 10th, from the band “Snellabration” who I had met though “Paul the Bookman” of the St. Paul Punk Band “Frances Gumm” if John 10th he would create a theme song for us, and so he brought to us “5 4 3 2 1 Zero” in Summer  2014. John 10, gave us a new re-mix version for our 10th anniversary in 2019.

> 2015: Westside Mikey <
In high school (West High Sioux City) I was musical friends with Mike Langley we had a band the “Magic Acid Band” at the time his Dad (Jack) won an award for a local restaurant commercial. Since Mike has released many CDs over the years, I had the idea to ask Mike to create a theme song for us. In 2015 “Westside Mikey” gave us “Mr. Zero’s, Mr. Zero’s”.

> 2016: Phil-Tyr & Wailin Gregg <
Mitch’s son Tyr was in a band with Will, in 2016 I was looking for a new theme song and I had an idea. So I came up with an outline, I wanted and R&B song with the hook-chorus “Some People Just Don’t Get It” and so, “Phil-Tyr” delivered the theme song of that very title.

Later this year in 2016 a customer came in looking for a certain vintage toy, and we had one in the box, he decided he needed to buy this item, as he just came from shooting a local commercial he had some cash.  As he walked up to the cash register he said “Whew … watch out when you come to Mr. Zero’s because you’re gonna find it” I offered “You wanna do another one (commercial)?” he agreed, so I wrote the lyrics and had the idea to do a Blues based theme, because so many customers come into the store looking for Blues records from the 30s, 40s & 50s, he came up with the music and “Wailin Gregg” gave us “When You Go To Zero’s”.

> 2017: Dennisota, Amy Fauble & PsychoGello <

    Now Dennis M. had been coming to Mr. Zero’s almost from the beginning in 2010, but at some point he started to come in making up his own words to whatever song was playing over the stereo in the store. This one day he was on to something and came up with a great one, but we did not have a way to record it that day. When I got him to come back on a later date, sometime in 2017, he had forgotten the one I loved. So I had an idea. Jack White announced in the film “It Might Get Loud” from 2008 that his favorite song is “Grinnin In Your Face” from 1965 or 1943? by Son House  (Mississippi: 1902-1988), I heard this and thought “What a cosmic joke, this is just barely a song, as I hardly call hand claps & foot stomps an instrument” So my idea was to create a “Song” with just as little to offer as “Grinnin In Your Face” as another joke. I talked with Dennis for a few minutes and he and I came up with “Goin Ta Mista Zero’s” by “Smokin Blind Dennisota”

In 2017 I created my WDGY Radio Show “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Show” I was recording at “Wishing Star Studios” in St. Paul with the “Wizard Terrance” he had written and recorded a song titled “Let’s Build A Wall Around NE Minneapolis”  (https://soundcloud.com/wishingstarstudio/lets-build-a-wall) one night in Sep or Oct. 2017 I went into the studio to record a new radio show, and Terrance had re-written the song as “Mr. Zero’s In St. Paul” he brought in local artist Amy Dawn Fauble to sing the lead vocal and in Dec. 2017 it was finished.

For our 8th anniversary at Mr. Zero’s I had been bugging a local band to create a new theme song, and they came back with “You’re a musician and song writer, why don’t you make one” so I thought, “OK, I will” I thought about it a few days and decided I wanted it like 60s Pop-Rock, I kind of wrote the chord progression 1st and later wrote the lyrics and melody while I was brushing my teeth one day before work. We recorded with the studio band at “Wishing Start Studios” and released it as “Nerd Is The Word” by PsychoGello in Oct.  2017.

> 2018: Crash Jackson & PsychoGello <
In 2013 Mitch’s nephew Jackson worked here in the store we had him record a video for us doing “Not Fade Away”. Jack came into to see me one time in 2018, we were talking and I could see he had really progressed as a musician, and he was always very creative, so I asked him to come up with the new theme song, in a few weeks he delivered ”Mr. Zero’s Oh Yea” with his band “Conspiracy Business”

At the same sessions we (PsychoGello) cut “Nerd Is The Word” in Sep. 2017 we recorded an instrumental jam we titled “New American Engineer”. In Dec 2018, I recorded a vocal line for it and created a new Theme Song “Psycho Zero”

> 2019: Missy Marrz & Shock Trigger <
I met Missy in 2010 through my old neighbors of 10 years. At 1st she started out being the Model for Mr. Zero’s then one day in 2014 we were chatting between photo shoots, she picked up my White SG and sang a song she wrote titled “Recycled Words” I had no idea she was such a great musician and song writer. So after much prodding we got Missy Marrz to write and record “Mr. Zero & Me” in April 2019. I have played it many times on our Radio Shows this year. I have since produced a Demo Recording for her and performed live with her several times over the years, Missy even performed in Mr. Zero’s on “National RecordStore Day” in 2017.

One day a few years ago a guy (Tony) wondered into Mr. Zero’s, looked around and said “You sure have a lot of Tommy Bolin merchandise in this store” I responded that’s because I am from his hometown and his neighborhood” the guy answered “Me, too” I asked “What side of town as all we old time Siouxlanders do” he replied “Morningside” we began to talk about the old days back home, and became good friends. Turns out he is in a band “Shock Trigger” they asked us if they could use our Logo on their posters I said sure, can you come up with a theme song for us, Tony asked “What did you have in mind?” so I came up with an idea and wrote out the lyrics and the arrangement in a few minutes Tony took this back to the band and wrote the music & melody, and presented us with “Mr. Zero’s Zero”. We had the band “Shock Trigger” play in the store on “National Record Store Day” this year in 2019.

Now, recently Zach P. Lead guitarist of “MrZERo” has turn in a new instrumental theme to be used on our WDGY & WFNU radio shows.

There you have it folks the history of the many theme songs Mr Zero’s 55113 has used & continues to use to this day. You can hear them all, simply go to www.MrZeroS.Com – Podcast key and there is Episode #2009 which contains them all. Hear MrZerr0 on Sundays 7am on WDGY & every 3rd Monday 8:30am for “Hits And History” with Rick Burnett. 

Tune in Next Time … MrZerr0

Mr. Zero’s Inc.

*Est. 2009

1744 Lexington Ave. N.

Roseville, Mn 55113

www.MrZeroS.Com 

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8 Years of Music Articles: BUZZ & Patch

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“8th Anniversary Of Music History Articles”

WDGY-Patch: (Article #98-A) April 1998

By: RLSchwinden aka: MrZerr0

   So all the way back in Fall 2008 while I was with a different “Used Media Store” I saw on the “Sales Reports” the CD sales were declining and that Vinyl Record sales were increasing. I brought it up to the owner at that time, we should open a 2nd location in St. Paul, he did not agree after a few months he suggested I move on and open my own store, so I left and opened my own store using a name I suggested to my now former employer “Mr. Zero’s” I took the name from “The Monkees” Episode #52 “Devil & Peter Tork” from 5 Feb 1968, the one where Peter Tork (who attended Carlton College in Northfield) accidentally sells his soul the Devil for the ability to play the harp. Later on I had Jose Delbo, (who worked on The Beatles: “Yellow Submarine”  Nov -1968) create our mascot “Mr. Zero” in fact he was one of many who created their own version of “Mr. Zero” artists such as Peggy Sorrell, Aaron McFarland, Tom Nguyen, Angel Medina,  John Mundt, Scott Rolfs, Kurt Jess, W.C. Carani, Dave Wheeler, Chris Jones,  Mike Hoffman, Gordon Purcell, Tom Richmond, Willis, Nance, Taylor J. Ellis, P-Mann, Ron Larson, Mike Lone, Amanda Dahl, Bonnie Eenigenburg, Matt Hintz, Aaron Fletty, B.C. Wind, Jamie Coker, Tim Tapp,  Erik Burnham. With a “Plastic Figure” made by: Dean Hansen, a “Puppet” made by Gorden Smudder, a “Felt Doll” made by Catherine Bryant, a “Clay Figure” made by Susie Kangaroo, and a “Cookie” made by Katherine & Clarice.

In Feb 2009, I was at a “Record Show” when a Record Dealer gave me the idea to open a “Consignment Record Store” so that between “Record-Shows” he had a place to keep his inventory. So I went on a mission I contacted dozens of “Product Dealers” I knew all over the mid-west and in the end, I pulled together: Go Johnny Go, Crazy Robb, Paul The Bookman, Twin Vintage Antiques, a few of friends of mine who were getting divorced and need to sell their collections, and many friends, a few I should mention: Dr. Renee & Chris, Jose & his family, Tim & Mary Lee, Christine 16, Michele & Todd, Lamar,  Bonz, Jr.& Computer Steve. On 14 April 2009 we Inc. “Mr. Zero’s” and a short time later opened “Mr. Zero’s” on 1744 Lexington Ave. N. Roseville 55113. We had our 1st “Black Friday Sale” in Nov 2009.

 “Mr. Zero’s” & myself were featured in “City Pages” in Feb 2011, and St. Cloud DJs Don Anger & Izzy Presley, came down to interview me for their Radio Station “Rockin 101” & St. Cloud “Weekend Buzz” magazine. And in their own words “This Guy is too interesting, to let slip away, so the wanted to get me on the radio with them, but it was decided to have me write monthly music column for the “Weekend Buzz” so exactly 8 years ago this month I delivered my very 1st Article on one of my favorite artists “Jimi Hendrix”  In Feb 2013 I was interviewed by Scott Carlson for the “Roseville Patch” and they asked if they could also run my Music Column on the “Roseville Patch.com” and so we have. In April 2017 I was asked to create a “Vinyl Radio Show” for Radio WDGY 740am & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1, my 1st Episode aired in June 2017 as “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Vinyl Radio Show” , many of these radio shows coincided with my “Buzz” & “Patch” articles. Then in Nov 2018 I was asked to create another Radio Show for Radio WFNU 94.1 Frogtown Radio, so my 1st Epiosde of Mr. Zero’s Evolation Show” aired in Nov 2018, and likewise many of these shows coincided with my “PsychoGello Show” and “Buzz” & “Patch” articles. So I will now cover, in brief, my articles, and the corresponding Radio Shows, so if you love a certain artist, there is plenty of information to absorb. You can read the articles on “Roseville Patch” or at www.MrZeroS.Com “Blog” and you can listen to past “PsychoGello Shows” at www.MrZeroS.Com “Podcast” the “Evolation Shows” were once loaded to MixCloud but have since been lost, however you can get a complete background on all my shows on “fb” at “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Music History Show”

St. Cloud “Weekend Buzz” April 2011 to Nov 2017 

Roseville “Patch” .com March 2013 to currently

WDGY June 2017 to currently  

WFNU November 2018 to currently 

KFAI October 2012 (once annually until 2018)

BUZZ; Article #1 on ”Jimi Hendrix” from April 2011.  WDGY: PsychoGello Show   #34:  “Jimi Hendrix Albums” aired on 25 March 2018. BUZZ Article #40 on “Buddy Miles” from  July 2014.  WDGY: PsychoGello Show #14: “Buddy Miles Encarta” 5-Nov-2017. Buddy was a member of Jimi’s “Band Of Gypsys”.

BUZZ Article #2 on “Cheap Trick” from May 2011. Radio Show #28 “Cheap Trick Early Years” aired on 11-Feb-2018.

BUZZ Article #3 on “New York Dolls” from June 2011. WDGY: PsychoGello Show: #12 “New York Dolls Albums” 22-Oct-2017 and WDGY: PsychoGello Show: #51 “NY Dolls Solo” aired on 29-July-2018.

>From My Book “Here We Come: The Monkees” <

BUZZ Article #4 “Monkees Here They Come” from July 2011.  BUZZ Article #22 “Monkees 2012” from Jan 2011. BUZZ Article #48  “Monkees: 1966 -1971” from March 2015. BUZZ- Patch Article #75 “Monkees Albums” from June 2017. Patch Article #84 ”KAFI Monkees 50th”  Mar 2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #1 ”Monkees Albums” from 25 June 2017. WFNU: Evolation Show #2 “Monkees Part A” aired on 14-Nov-18. WFNU Evolation Show #20 “Monkees Part B” aired on 13-Mar-2019.

BUZZ Article #14 ”David Jones” from May 2012. WDGY: PsychoGello Show  “David Jones 45 Singles” aired on 30-Dec-2018. BUZZ Article #25 “Michael Nesmith” from Apr 2013.  WDGY: PsychoGello Show “Michael Nesmith Early Years” aired on 7-Jan-18 Vinyl.  BUZZ Article #60 “Micky Dolenz” from Mar 2016.  Patch Article #85 on “Peter Tork” from Apr 2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #50 on “Peter Tork Solo” aired on 22-July-2018. WFNU: Evolation Show on “Peter Tork” aired  24-Feb-2019.

The following artists were closely related to “The Monkees” so I have included them together in my forthcoming book.

BUZZ Article #11 “Boyce & Hart” from Feb 2012. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #6 on ”Boyce & Hart Hit 45s” aired on 27-Aug-2017.

WDGY: PsychoGello Show #7 on “Bobby Hart Solo 45s” aired on 3-Sep-2017.  WFNU: Evolation Show on “Boyce & Hart” aired on 20-Mar-2019.  BUZZ Article #41 on “Harry Nilsson” from Aug 2014. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #4 on “Harry Nilsson Albums” aired on 6-Aug-2017 WFNU: Evolation Show #11 on “Harry Nilsson” aired on 16-Jan-2019.  BUZZ Article #56 on the “Partridge Family” from Nov 2015. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #18 on the Partridge Family Albums” aired on 3-Dec-2017.

BUZZ Article #64 on the “Osmond Bros” from July 2016. WDGY: PsychoGello Show on the “Osmond Bros. Albums” aired on 12-Aug-2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #56 on the “Bay City Rollers Albums” aired on 26-Aug-2018.

> From my Book “Post Toastee: Tommy Bolin” <
BUZZ Article #5 on “Thomas Richard Micheal Bolin Book” from Aug 2011.  BUZZ Article #65 on”Zephyr” from Aug 2016.    BUZZ- Patch Article #76 on “Tommy Bolin & Energy” from July 2017. Patch Article #88 on ”James Gang: Bolin” from July 2018.   BUZZ Article #53 on ”Alphonse Mouzon & Tommy Bolin” from Aug 2015. BUZZ Article #17 “Deep Purple Loud & Proud” from July 2012.  BUZZ Article #30 on “Tommy Bolin Catalog” from Sep 2013. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #3 on “Tommy Bolin: Part: 1-A” aired on 23-July-2017 and then Episode #11 on “Tommy Bolin: Part; 2-B” aired on 15-Oct-2017. WFNU: Evolation #3 Show on “Tommy Bolin” aired on 21-Nov-2018.

As Bolin was in “Deep Purple” I have included this n this section;
Patch Article #86 on “Deep Purple MkII” from  May 2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #46 on Deep Purple Mk2″ aired on 24-Jun-2018. WFNU: Evolation Show #18 on “Deep Purple” aired on 27-Feb-2019.

BUZZ Artilce #7 on “Hanoi Rocks” from Oct 2011. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #64 on ”Hanoi Rocks Albums” aired on 21-Oct-2018.

>From my pending Book on: Black Sabbath<
BUZZ Article #8 on “Black Sabbath” from Nov 2011. BUZZ- Patch Article #79 on “Tony Iommi” from Oct 2017.  WDGY: PsychoGello Show #13 on “Black Sabbath Mellow Side” aired on 29-Oct-2017. WFNU: Evolation Show #16 on “Black Sabbath” aired on 20-Feb-2019. BUZZ Article #35 on ”OZZY” from Feb 2014.

*BUZZ Article #9 on “Thin Lizzy” from Dec 2011. WDGY PsychoGello Show #15 on “Thin Lizzy Encarta” aired on 19-Nov-2017. WFNU: Evolation Show #30 on “Thin Lizzy” 30-Jan-2019

*BUZZ Article #10 on “RUSH” from Jan 2012. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #36 on “RUSH Early Years” aired on 8-Apr-2018.

*BUZZ Article #12 on ”U2″  from Mar 2012. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #33 on “U2 Early Years” aired on 18-Mar-2018. WFNU: Evolation Show #12 on “U2” aired on 23-Jan-2019

>From my Book “Send In The Klowns: KISS” <
BUZZ Artilce #45 on “Wicked Lester/ 1st KISS” from  Dec 2014.   BUZZ Article #13 on “KISS Hotter Than Hell” from Apr 2012. BUZZ- Patch Article #70 on ”KISS DTK” from Jan 2017. BUZZ Article #31 on ”KISS; Destroyer” from Oct 2013. BUZZ Article #54 on”KISS; Elder” from Sep 2015. BUZZ Article #27 on “KISS 40th” from Jun 2013.
WDGY: PsychoGello Show #2 on “KISS Alive” aired on 9-Jul-2017, and then Episode #49 on ”KISS Studio” aired on 15-Jul-2018. WFNU: Evolation Show #6 on ”KISS” aired on  12-Dec-2018.
Including the “Solo Years”
BUZZ Article #44 on ”Ace Frehley” from Nov 2014. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #61 on ”ACE Frehley: Solo Albums” aired on 30-Sep-2018 Vinyl. BUZZ Article #58 on “Peter Criss” from Jan 2016. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #72 on   “Peter Criss Encarta” aired on 16-Dec-2018. BUZZ Article #69 on “KISSin Time” from Dec 2016.

>From my forthcoming Book Mid-West Rocks: local music scene in Minnesota & Iowa<
BUZZ Article #15 on ”MPLS Local Music” from Jun 2012.   BUZZ- Patch Article #59 on “Clear Lake” from Feb 2016. BUZZ- Patch Article #68 on “Bobby Vee” from Nov 2016. BUZZ- Patch Article #42 on the ”Trashmen” from Sep 2014. Patch Article # 83 on “GYPSY” from Feb 2018.
BUZZ- Patch Article #52 on “Prince” from July 2015. BUZZ- Patch Article #62 on the “Death Of Rock” from May 2016.  BUZZ Article #51 on “SlipKnot” from June 2015.   BUZZ- Patch Artilce #67 “Mihm’s Films” from Oct 2016

WDGY: PsychoGello Show #38 on “Gypsy Best Of” aired on 22-Apr-2018, then Episode #39 “Gypsy Singles Of” aired on  29-Apr-2018, then Episode #40 on the “Underbeats Singles Of” aired  on  6-May-2018. WDGY: PsychoGello #45 Show on the “Trashmen Singles Of” aired on 17-Jun-2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #35 on the “Everly Bros. Encarta” aired on 1-Apr-2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #67 on “Prince 12″ Singles” aired on 11-Nov-2018.  WFNU: Evolation Show #15 on ”Prince” aired on  13-Feb-2019.

*BUZZ Article #18 on the “Kinks” from Sep 2012. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #48 on the ”Kinks 80s” aired on 8-Jul-2018.
*BUZZ Article #19 on the   “Rolling Stones” from Oct 2012. WDGY: PsychoGello Show on the “Rolling Stones Psychedelic” Years 7-Apr-19 CD 60s   Rolling Stones WFNU 3-Apr-19
*BUZZ Article #20 on QUEEN from Nov 2012.   WDGY: PsychoGello Show #25 on “Queen Early Years” aired on 21-Jan-2018 and then Episode #59    “Queen; 2B Albums” aired on 16-Sep-2018. WFNU: Evolation Show on “Queen” aired on 26-Dec-18
*BUZZ Article #21 on “Type O Negative” from Dec 2012.
*BUZZ Article #23 on the “WHO” from Feb 2013.
*BUZZ Article #24 on “Collective Soul” from Mar 2013.

> From My Book Mr. Zero’s 4 decades in the Music Biz” <
BUZZ Article #16 on “Mr. Rik’s High Fidelity” from Aug 2012
BUZZ- Patch Article #26 on  “Vinyls Is Not A Word” from May 2013.
BUZZ- Patch Article #29 “MrZERo Meets Chrysler” from Aug 2013
BUZZ- Patch Article #36 for “National Record Store Day” from Mar 2014.
BUZZ- Patch Article #49 for “Mr. Zero’s Psychogello Show” from Apr 2015.
BUZZ- Patch Article #55 for “Return of Mr. Zero’s Psychogello Show” from Oct 2015.
BUZZ- Patch Article #63 for “PsychoGello Radio Show #5” from June 2016.
Patch Article #74 “PsychoGello Show Returns” from May 2017.
Patch Article #80 on “Vinyl Expert” from Nov 2017.
Patch Article #82 for “WDGY Show” from Jan 2018.
Patch Article #90 on “Vinyl Times Magazine” from Sep 2018.
Patch Article #91 “Mr Zerr0’s Favorite Records” from Sep 2018.
Patch Article #93″WFNU: 90min Radio Hour” from Nov 2018.
Patch Article #95 on “WFNU: Hits And History” from Jan 2019.
WDGY: PsychoGello Show #47    “60s R&B Various” 1-Jul-2018.
WDGY: PsychoGello Show #63 “60s Mod Show” aired on 14-Oct-2018.
WDGY: PsychoGello Show #65 ”Miss. Blues Show”  28-Oct-2018.
WDGY: PsychoGello Show #76 ”2017 Live Alive In Concert” aired on 13-Jan-2019.
WDGY: PsychoGello Show #77 ”2018 Live Alive In Concert” from 20- Jan- 2019.

*BUZZ Article #28 on ”Skid Row” from  July 2013
*BUZZ Artilce #32 on  “Motley Crue” from  Nov 2013

> From my Book “Arrive Without Traveling: The Beatles” <
BUZZ- Patch Article #34 on the “Beatles Catalog”from Jan 2014. BUZZ- Patch Article #57 on the “Beatles Xmas LP” from Dec 2015.  WFNU: Evolation Show #1 on the “Beatles” aired on 7-Nov-2018.
Patch Article #78 on “George Harrison” from Sep 2017. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #5 on “Harrison, George Albums” aired on 20-Aug-2017.
BUZZ- Patch Artiicle #50 on “Ringo Starr” from May 2015. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #32 on “Ringo Starr Albums” aired on 11-Mar-2018.
BUZZ Article #6 on “Badfinger” from Sep 2011. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #37 on “Badfinger Hits” aired on 15-Apr-2018.

*BUZZ- Patch Article #37 on ”MC5″ from Apr 2014. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #66 on “MC5 Encarta” aired on 4-Nov-2018.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #38 on “Faster Pussycat” from May 2014.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #39 on the “Dave Clark 5” from June 2014. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #70 on the “Dave Clark 5 Encarta” aired on 2-Dec-2018
*BUZZ- Patch Article #43 on “David Bowie” from Oct 2014. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #26 on “David Bowie Encarta” aired on 28-Jan-2018.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #46 on “Aerosmith” from Jan 2015. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #43 on ”Aerosmith Early Years” aired on 3-Jun-2018.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #47 on “Steppenwolf” from Feb 2015. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #42 on ”Steppenwolf Albums” aired on  20-May-2018.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #61 on “Twisted Sister” from Apr 2016.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #66 on “Star Trek Audio” from Sep 2016.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #71 on “Blue Cheer” from Feb 2017.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #72 on “Cream” from Mar 2017. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #78 on”Cream Albums” aired on 27-Jan-2019. WFNU: Evolation Show #9 on “Cream” aired on 2-Jan-2019.
*BUZZ- Patch Article #73 on “Led Zeppelin” from Apr 2017.   WDGY: PsychoGello Show #62 on “Yardbirds Encarta” aired on 7-Oct-2018. (WFNU: Evolation Show #40: Led Zeppelin)
*BUZZ- Patch Article #77 on “Bad Company” Aug 2017. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #10 on ”Bad Company Albums” aired on  8-Oct-2017.

> From my Book Xmass Time Is Hear Again” <
BUZZ- Patch Article #33 on ”Mr. Zero’s Xmas Songs” from Dec 2013. Patch Article #81 on “Mr. Zero’s Xmas Show” from Dec 2017. Patch Article #94 for “R&R Xmass” Dec 2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #21 for the “Xmas Show Rock Rarities” aired on 24-Dec-2017. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #73 for “Xmas Year 2 Encarta” aired on 23-Dec-2018. WFNU: Evolation Show #7 “Xmas Show” aired on 19-Dec-2018.

*Patch Article #87 on “RATT” from June 2018.
*Patch Article # 89 on the “Bangles” from Aug 2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #57 on the “Bangles Albums” aired on 2-Sep-2018.
*Patch Article #92 on “ELP” from Oct 2018. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #60 on “ELP Albums” aired on 23-Sep-2018.
*Patch Article #96 on the “Zombies” from Feb 2019. WDGY: PsychoGello Show #75 on the “Zombies Singles” aired on 6-Jan-2019.
*Patch Article #97 on”Grand Funk” from March 2019.  WDGY: PsychoGello Show #86 on “Grand Funk Albums” aired on 31-Mar-2019.

To quote Jimi Hendrix: “After all that I say …. ooo wee”
So there it is fans, it is quite an extensive list, but necessary, because you can pick an Band or Artist, locate the Article , then track down the corresponding Radio-Podcast Show, and learn all about that subject matter. Now, I must go on record, there is plenty of room for corrections and additions, and I welcome any input, however this is a really good starting point. My suggestion find and Article, locate the Show, get into and enjoy.

Until the next installment … hear me in the stars.
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Grand Funk Railroad: 1969 -1976

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Episode #86

“Grand Funk Railroad: The American Band”

Dr. Rox Remember When?” Article #96 March 2019 for WFNU 94.1 fm

By: RLSchwinden Aka MrZerr0 

So when I was a kid growing up in Sioux City, most of the music I listened to was introduced to me by my Aunts; Debby, Cathy or Uncles Jeff & John. This band is no exception to that situation. My Uncle John used to babysit us on Saturday nights, he would let me stay up and watch “(Don Kirshner’s) In Concert” and one night ‘Grand Funk Railroad’ was one of the artists on the show early 1973, (the other artist I remember from roughly the same time period was ‘Black Oak Arkansas) and Farner walks out with his long straight hair and shirtless at the time HE was the epitome of “Rock Star” Farner & Jim Dandy (BOA) we the coolest looking guys on the planet Earth! Then it was Summer ’73 my Aunt Cathy used to babysit my sisters while my Mom worked, one weekend Cathy brought over the 45 Single (w/ picture sleeve & pressed on yellow vinyl) “We’re An American Band” this song moved me! I was now a fan of Grand Funk. Signed to Capitol Records in 1968 they had 19 Billboard Charting songs, and released 17 albums and 25 Singles And so let us  begin, a brief history of ‘Grand Funk Railroad’

 > The Pack: 1964 – 1967 <

   The story begins with the artist one Terry Knight (Terrance Richard Knapp: 9 Apr 1943; Lapeer, MI – 1 Nov 2004) a former DJ on WTAC, who made the 1st big USA push early on for ‘The Rolling Stones” who later went on to a music career had a #46 billboard hit with”I Who Have Nothing b/w Numbers” in Jan 1967 and also released 3 albums & 10 Singles from 1965 to 1967 as ‘Terry Knight & The Pack’ . The band’s Drummer was Donald George Brewer (3 Sep 1948; Flint, Mich.) and later the band’s 2nd Guitar player was Mark Fredrick Farner (29 Sep 1948; Flint, MI.). When Terry left to go solo, Brewer & Farner carried on as ‘The Pack’ and later ‘The Fabulous Pack’ until in 1968 they recruited the 2nd Bassist for “? Mark & The Mysterians” Mel Schacher (Melvin George Schacher: 8 Apr 1951; Flint, MI.) to form ‘Grand Funk Railroard’ as play on words from the ‘Grand Trunk Railroad’ that ran through their hometown of Flint.

> Are You Ready: 1969 -1970 <

    The band make their major debut in July 1969 at the “Atlanta Pop Festival” with the help of Terry Knight, who is now a Producer at Capitol Records, the band is signed to Capitol and they release their 1st album in Aug 1970 ‘On Time’ with their 1st charting 45 Single “Time Machine b/w High On  A Horse” which hits  #49 in Nov 1969 followed by their 2nd single “Heartbreaker b/w Please Don’t Worry” the “B-Side” sung by Brewer, which goes to  #72 in March 1970 (yes after their 3rd single is released)

In the 60s & 70s some bands, though not many released more than 1 album a year (starting in the 80s that switched to 1 every 2 years) the band release their 2nd album ‘Grand Funk’ in Dec 1969  with the 45 single “Mr. Limousine Driver b/w High Flaootin Woman” which charts at #97 in  Dec 1969. Grand Funk Railroad was known for touring non-stop. One concert appearance they made here in the Twin Cities was:

20 March 1970 Wednesday: Bloomington, MN. Met Center Rock Festival  

Are You Ready
Paranoid
In Need
Mean Mistreater

Mark Says Alright
I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)
Hooked on Love

Inside Looking Out  

Into the Sun  

This is the setlist, as far as I can tell for this show

One thing worth noting is Brewer would run around his drumset during his drum solo.  While I am a huge fan of the band I not sold on Farner’s choice of a guitars a Musicraft Messenger, as far as I can tell this is a cheap hollow-body heavily doctored and a Micro Frets Guitars Custom, which may be a great guitar, to me it has a ‘cheap’ sound to it, but this is what gave Farner a distinction in his guitar tone, I have seen photos of Farner playing a white Gibson SG, also Farner played Keyboards live in concert..

Their 3rd album is the one that really hooked me. ‘Closer To Home’ was released in June 1970 with the singles “Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother b/w Nothing Is The Same” and one of their most famous songs “Closer To Home/ I’m Your Captain b/w Aimless Lady” which rose to  #22 on the charts in Oct 1970, worth noting the single version 5:31min, about half the length of the album version. the band being known so well for their “Live Concerts” release a double album  ‘Live Album’ in Sep 1970, though released in Sep, the material for this record was recorded in June, before the ‘Closer To Home’ LP was released. The single was a “Live Version” of “Mean Mistreater b/w Mark Says Alright” which reaches #47 in Jan 1971.

> 1971 – 1972: I Can Feel Him In The Morning <

The band’s 5th LP is probably one of my favorites; ‘Survival’ is released in Apr 1971 and  came with 3 photos one of each member, dressed as a “Caveman” in the album. The singles for this LP are: “Feelin Alright b/w I Want Freedom” that charts at #54 in May 1971, followed by “Gimme Shelter b/w I Can Feel Him In The Morning” the “B-Side” sung by Brewer, that makes to #61 in Sep 1971. As mentioned earlier a few bands back then released 2 albums a year, Grand Funk was able to pull this off as they occasionally recorded cover songs as well as every album seemed to have a song that was 7 to 10min long! ‘E Pluribus Funk’ (mine is signed by Farner) is released in Nov 1971 with 3 singles released from this LP  “People Let’s Stop The War b/w Save The Land” the 2nd one “Footstompin Music b/w I Come Tumblin” which makes it to #29 in Feb 1972,

followed by “Upsetter b/w No Lies” that charts at  #73 May 1972.

In late ’71 the band became dissatisfied with the control their manager Terry Knight had over the band, for example Knight releases the 1st “Best Of” with the double LP ‘Mark, Don & Mel’ in early 1972, seemingly without their permission, so the band fired Knight. Due to this entangled legal battle with  Knight the band adds a 4th member and resumes as ‘Grand Funk Railroad’ the add Keyboardist Craig Frost (20 Apr 1948; Flint) before this Farner played the keyboards, later both Brewer & Frost would end up in Bob Seger’s band from 1977-96. Their 8th LP   ‘Phoenix’ is released in Sep 1972 with the single “Rock N Roll Soul b/w Flight Of The Phoenix” which makes  #29 on the charts in Nov 1972.

> 1973 – 1974: Stop Lookin Back <

   The band makes a TV appearance on ABC’s “In Concert” on 19 Jan 1973. The band battling Knight, needed a hit so they recruit Todd Rundgren for the next 2 LPs, they were correct in choosing Todd, ‘We’re An American Band’ is released in  July 1973 with their 1st “#1 Hit” with the single “We’re An American Band b/w Creepin” the “A-Side” sung by Brewer, in Sep 1973  followed by a 2nd single “Walk Like A Man b/w The Railroad” this “A-Side” is also sung by Brewer, that charts at #19 in Jan 1974.The band are on fire in late ’73 into ’74, they make a 2nd TV appearance on the show “In Session” in ’74 (probably for the video of “We’re An American Band”). The band’s 10th LP ‘Shinin On’ is released in Mar 1974 with a 3D cover and a punch-out pair of 3D Glasses. Their 2nd #1 Hit is “Locomotion b/w Destitute And Losin” is released in May 1974 followed by the #11 Hit;  “Shinin On b/w Mr. Pretty Boy” the “{A-Side” sung by Brewer, in Aug 1974. their 2nd album of ’74 is ‘All The Girls In World Beware’ produced by Jimmy Inner in Dec. this is also released on  and Quad 8-Track (the precursor to 5.1 stereo) with 2 more Top 10 singles in: “Some Kind Of Wonderful b/w I’ll Be Loving You” a  #3 in Feb 1975, followed by   “Bad Time b/w Good And Evil” charting at  #4 Jun in  1975, this song was written about Farner’s divorce.

> 1975 -1976: Dues <

After several years on top, things start to wind down for the band in ’75. They release their 2nd “Live Album” with ‘Caught In The Act’ released in Aug 1975. The 1st LP to be released in ’76 was the last of their original Capitol releases, ‘Born To Die’ was released in January of that year, with the singles; “Take Me b/w Genevieve” the “A-Side” sung by Brewer, which charts at #53 in Feb 1976, followed by “Sally b/w Love Is Dyin” the “A-Side” was written for Actress Sally Kellerman that hits #69 inApril 1976. It was Frank Zappa that convinced the band to release 2nd LP this year is ‘Good Singin Good Playin’ released in Aug 1976, and the one and only on MCA Records, with the singles; “Can You Do It b/w 1976” their last charting single at  #45 in  Sep 1976, followed by “Just Couldn’t Wait” b/w “Out to Get You”  with Frank Zappa on the “B-Side” their 3rd LP for the year was more of an epitaph to the end of Grand Funk Railroad, as ‘Grand Funk Hits’ is released by Capitol Records in 1976, containing only post ’72 material, due to the legal entanglement with Terry Knight. Then it was the end of an era, as Farner released his 1st solo LP in 1977 & Brewer, Schacher & Frost, continued on as “Flint” until 1978.

There you have it folks, a brief history of Grand Funk Railroad, check in next time for another installment of “Dr. Rox Remember When?” Be sure to check out my radio show on “Grand Funk Railroad” at www.MrZeroS.Com – Podcast. Also tune in every Sunday 7am on Radio WDGY 740am, Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1. In Addition to catch me LIVE on Radio WFNU .org Frogtown Radio 94.1 fm: every Wednesday 7am, every other Friday at 7am on the “90min Radio Hour” & every 3rd Monday at 8:30am for “Hits And History”  

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the Zombies: 1962 – 1968

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The Zombies: St. Albans: 1962 – 1968

Article #96-Z  Feb- 2019 for Radio WFNU

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0 

 

Funny thing, I can not quite recall when or where I 1st heard ‘The Zombies’ I imagine, it was sometime in 1973 or 74 when I was listening to the Radio quite a bit for the 1st time in my young life. I do vividly remember hearing the song “Time Of The Season” on the CD (sorry fans, Vinyl came to a CLOSE in Dec ’87) Soundtrack from the film”1969″ (Nov 1988) released in 1990. And then later in 2003, as I was trying to introduce The Monkees to an old flame, she fired back “I like The Zombies!” When we opened “Mr. Zero’s 55113” (10 years ago in this very location), we had many customers coming in looking for ‘The Zombies’ records, upon doing the research, I found out they were referencing the “Rolling Stone Top 500” for “Odessey and Oracle” (it’s always interesting to me, critics always pick highly UN-Successful albums to rate as THEE Best Of All Time, only frustrating the masses when they try to find a copy “In The Wild”)  I was shocked to find out they really only had 2, maybe 3 albums in their short career, by in large this band was a 45 Singles band, releasing 19 Singles with several having different “B-Sides” in the UK vs. the USA! Making this over 40 songs on the 45 Singles, and over 13 songs not on any album, which would make an entire album of its own, which they should have as they only had 2 studio LPs. As the band was just inducted into the “Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame” this Jan. with this I will now give you a brief history of The Zombies.

 

> Sometimes: 1961 – 1963<

The time was 1961 in St. Alban’s Hertfordshire, England, 3 school chums came together to jam one  Vocalist- Keyboardist Rod Argent (Rodney Terrance Argent: 14 June 1945: St. Albans, Eng) & Guitarist Paul Atkinson (19 Mar 1946- 1 Apr 2006) & Drummer Hugh Grundy (6 Mar 1945 Winchester, Eng) with initially Argent’s cousin Jim Rodford on Bass, as Rodford was already in a semi-successful band, he declined, The original Bassist Paul Arnold was the one to come up with the new name “The Zombies to replace the original name they went under “The Mustangs” however Arnold soon left the band afterwards. Argent decided he wanted to form a full time band so in April 1962, he recruited Guitarist- Vocalist Colin Blunstone (Colin Edward Michael Blunestone: 24 Jun 1945 Hertfordshire, Eng.) & Bassist Chris White (7 Mar 1945 Hertfordshire). In the beginning Argent was the Lead Singer, but very quickly it became apparent, that his keyboard abilities far outweighed his vocal abilities, and he turned the Lead singer spot over to Blunestone. It should be noted that Argent & White were the main song writers in the band.

 

> What More Can I Do: 1964<  

In 1964 the band released a 4 song “EP” on Decca Records. Decca was one of the Leading Major Record Labels until the early 70s. Est. in the UK in 1929. In the UK “Extended Plays” were very popular with the buying public, in the USA, not so much. Remarkably the band’s 1st 45 Single was their biggest hit; “She’s Not There b/w You Make Me Feel Good” on Decca Records released in Aug ’64 and went to #2 on the Billboard Charts. In Oct ’64 the band makes their 1st appearance on the TV Show ”Thank Your Luck Stars” and in Dec 1964 the band make their TV appearance on “Top Of The Pops” in Aug 1964, later in Nov ’64 they release “Leave Me Be b/w Woman” on the band’s 1st US Tour the become the  “House Band” at the Fox Theatre in Brooklyn NYC from Dec- 1964 to Jan 1965, on the “Murrey The K” Christmas Show.

 

> I Must Move; The Year Of The Zombies: 1965<

In doing my research I was astonished to find out that while this band did not release many LPs, however they did release a whole lot of 45 Singles and in fact did make many TV appearances to promote those singles. The band made the 1st of 4 appearances on “Ready Steady Go” starting in Jan. and then Feb, May & Sep of 1965; also in Jan ’65 they appeared on “Hullabaloo”. In Feb they released their 3rd single the #6 hit on Decca Records  “Tell Her No b/w What More Can I Do & Leave Me Be” and make their 2nd appearance on “Thank Your Lucky Stars” in Feb, and 2 more in April, and then Sep ’65. The band release the #58 hit in Apr ’65 “She’s Coming Home b/w I Must Move” also released in Apr was their 1st LP “Begin Here” in the UK & “Self Titled” in the USA on Parrot Records which reaches #39 on the Billboard charts. On the 30th April 1965 Fri in Sioux City, Iowa at the Auditorium, the Zombies performed in concert, I am quite sure one Tommy R. Bolin (1951-1976) was in attendance at this show, as his Father Rich was quite fond of taking his son to Pop Shows. The band make the 1st of 2 appearances on the Dick Clark- Paul Revere & The Raiders Show ”Where The Action Is” in June 1965. Their  4th single “I Want You Back Again b/w Remember When I Loved You” was released in July 1965 and reaches #95 on the charts, followed by in Aug 1965 the single “Whenever You’re Ready b/w I Love You” again on Decca Records. The band appears on the show “Shindig” in Sep ’65 and release their 7th 45 Single “Just Out Of Reach b/w Remember You” this same month. In Oct ’65 the band have 3 songs on the Soundtrack LP “Bunny Lake Is Missing” on RCA Records.  The Zombies make their final TV appearance for the year on “Ollie and Fred’s Five O’Clock Club” in Dec 1965.

 

> Don’t Go Away: 1966<

Having released their 1st LP in 1965, there will be no new album until 1968, however they do release their 8th 45 Single “Is This The Dream b/w Don’t Go Away” in Feb 1966. The band makes a 2nd appearance on “Where The Action Is” in May 1966. Their 9th single “Indication b/w How We Were Before” is released in June 1966, followed by an appearance on the TV Show “Hippodrome” in July 1966. With their 10th single “Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself b/w Way I Feel Inside” released in Sep ’66, they have now released 21 songs on 45 singles, with only 5 of these songs on the 1st studio LP of 14 songs. Things are winding down for the band in 1966, not having any real hits in ’66 there is no follow up album and they eventually leave Decca Records.

 

>Friends Of Mine; The End for the Zombies: 1967<

1967 sees the band release their 11th 45 Single and last on Decca “Goin Out Of My Head b/w She Does Everything For Me” in Mar 1967, followed by the 1st single on CBS records the single “Friends Of Mine b/w Beechwood Park” in Oct 1967 followed by their 2nd single on CBS Records “Care of Cell 44 b/w Maybe After He’s Gone” in Nov 1967, the band did find some success in other countries which lead to a foreign tour in ’67. Frustrated with lack of hits and tensions within the band compounded by a management dispute Blunstone, Atkinson & finally White leave the band.

 

>This Will Be Our Year: 1968<

Though the band has broken up they release their most famous song albeit NOT their biggest hit “Time Of The Season b/w I’ll Call You Mine” in April 1968, which did not fair too well upon its 1st release. Ironically the band’s 2nd album and 1st for their new record label was recorded from June to Nov ’67, but not released until April 1968 ”Odessey and Oracle” on CBS-Date Records and only rises to #95 on the charts. A follow up single  “I Love You b/w The Way I Feel Inside” is released in June 1968, apparently there was going to be a 3rd studio LP for CBS entitled “R.I.P.” without Blunstone,  recorded in late 1968 and scheduled for release in early 1969 but was shelved until 2014. At the urging of Al Kooper “Time Of The Season b/w Friends Of Mine” is released a 2nd time and rises to #3 on the charts in Mar 1969. Due to the success of their new hit   the LP “Early Days” is released in 1969 a compilation LP that has only 2 tracks that were released on any album. In hopes of scoring another hit  “Imagine The Swan b/w Conversation Off Floral Street” is released in May 1969 followed by the band’s final 45 Single “If It Dont Work Out b/w Dont Cry For Me” in July 1969. The LP “World Of The Zombies” a Best Of -Hits LP is released in 1970 to round out the band’s catalog.

 

After the Zombies broke up 2 members of The Zombies; Rod & Chris White went on to form the band ‘Argent’ from 1969 to 1976 with song writer vocalist Russ Ballard (31 Oct 1945 Hertfordshire, Eng) & bassist Jim Rodford (7 July 1941 St. Albans – 20 Jan 2018) the Cousin to Rod Argent with Drummer Bob Henrit, incidentally, both Rodford & Henrit went onto be in The KINKS until 1996. Argent released 9 Albums 13 Singles. They are most famous for the #5 hit ”Hold Your Head Up b/w Closer To Heaven” from Aug 1972.

 

I was able to see and meet The Zombies on 7 October 2004 Thurs in Minneapolis at 1st Ave. for the CD “As Far As I Can See” tour. Rod was collecting all the cover versions of their- his songs; like KISS: “God Gave Rock N Roll To You II” 1992 & Trip Shakespeare (from MLPS): “Time Of The Season” 1992. I told Rod about “Hold Your Head Up” by Steppenwolf released in 1982, he said “Thank you, I did not know about that one” This article is dedicated to Suzy-Kat where she may be.

 

You can check out my WDGY Radio Show which aired Sun. 6 Jan. 2019 on “The Zombies” @ www.MrZeroS.Com -Podcast (for FREE) and hear other artists of this same caliber on the “PsychoGello Show”  Sunday’s 7am on Radio WDGY 740am & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1. You can also hear “Mr. Zero’s Evolation Radio Show” Wed. 7am on  Radio WFNU .org 94.1fm.

 

We shall hear you next time in the stars … MrZerr0 

 

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Dr. Rox Remember When?

Article #95 Jan-2019

By: RLSchwinden

 

So in my enduring quest to preserve and bring vintage music to the masses, I have embarked on a new co-op opportunity with an existing radio show on WFNU 94.1fm Rick Burnett’s “Hits And History” on Monday mornings 8:30 to 9:30am.  Now you need to understand Rick’s show is on every Monday morning, however Mr. Zero’s co-hosting is only on Every 2nd Monday of the Month @ 8:30am – 9:30am.

 

Sometime in December 2018 (right around Mr. Zero’s 10th Xmas $ALE) DJ Rick Burnett who runs “Twin Cities Airchecks .Com” a website dedicated to preserving radio history, for an example of this website Burnett showed me a photo of “Mean Gene” Okerlund in the WDGY studios from back in the day when he was DJ Gene Leader, anyways, back to our story …

Burnett came into talk to me because he had heard my “PsychoGello Radio Show” on WDGY as well as he heard me guesting on WFNU’s “90min Radio Hour” we began talking and Burnett commented on the wealth of knowledge and experience I bring to the 2 other radio shows and would I be interested in guesting on his Monday WFNU Show “Hits & History” I responded with a resounding “Yes, when do we begin” Burnett then asked me for an “Themed Show”  I immediately came up with “Mr. Zero’s The Year (In Review)” the 1st show was “1966 USA” followed by “1966 UK” (which aired in Jan 2019) and part 3 to air in February 2019, “1966 R&B”.

 

Since the show is titled “Hits And History” and is an hour long what I decided to do was pick about 12 of my favorite songs form that specific time period, and talk about  how high they charted and when they charted, and some back history on the song and artist themselves. Here is a breakdown of the 1st 2 shows:

 

The 1st show was live on Monday 17 Dec 2018

 

“The Year: 1966 USA”

 

  1. “Last Train To Clarksville” The Monkees: #1 in Nov -1966 on Colgems Records

Formed in Los Angeles, Ca. in 1965

 

  1. “Let’s Go Where The Action Is” Tommy Boyce: 1966 on Colpix Records
  2. 29 Sep 1939 Charlottesville  , VA. & D. 23 Nov 1994

 

  1. “Just like Me” Paul Revere & The Raiders: #11 in Jan – 1966 on Columbia Records

Formed  in Boise, ID. in 1960

 

  1. “Grim Reaper Of Love” The Turtles: #81 in Jun -1966 on White Whale Records

Formed in Los Angeles, CA. in 1965

 

  1. “Eight Miles High” The Byrds: #14 in May 1966 on Columbia Records

Formed in Los Angeles, CA. in 1964

 

  1. “California Dreaming” Mamas & The Papa’s: #4 in Dec – 1966 on on Dunhill Records

Formed in 1965 in the Virgin Islands

 

  1. “Come On Up” The Rascals: #43 in Oct – 1966 on Atlantic Records

Formed in Garfield, NJ. in 1965

 

  1. “We Ain’t Got Nothin Yet” The Blues Magoos: #5 in Dec – 1966 on Mercury Records

Formed in Bronx, NY in 1964

 

  1. “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone” 13th Floor Elevators: #55 in Oct – 1966 on International Artists

Formed in Austin, TX. in in 1965

 

  1. “Psycho”  The Sonics: 1966 on Jerden Records

Formed in Tacoma, WA. in 1960

 

  1. “God Only Knows” The Beach Boys: #39 in Sep – 1966 on  Records

Formed in Hawthorne, CA. in 1961

 

  1. “Come Up the Years” Jefferson Airplane: Aug – 1966 on RCA Records

Formed in San Francisco, CA. in 1965

 

The 2nd show was live on Monday 14 Jan 2019  

 

“The Year 1966:UK”

 

  1. “Eleanor Rigby” The Beatles: #11 in Sep – 1966 on Capitol Records

Formed in Liverpool, Eng. in 1962

 

  1. “Lady Jane” The Rolling Stones: #24 in Aug – 1966 on London Records

Formed in London, Eng. in 1962

 

  1. “Kids Are Alright” The Who: #85 in July 1966 on Polydor Records

Formed in London, Eng. in 1964

 

  1. “Sunny Afternoon” The Kinks: #14 in Oct – 1966 on Pye Records

Formed in Muswell (London) Eng. in 1964

 

  1. “Bus Stop” The Hollies: #5 in Sep – 1966 on Imperial Records

Formed in Manchester, Eng. in 1962

 

  1. “With A Girl Like You” The Troggs: #29 in Sep – 1966 on Fontana Records

Formed in Andover; Hampshire, Eng. in 1964

 

  1. “Is This The Dream” The Zombies: Feb – 1966 on Decca Records

Formed in St. Albans, Hetfordshire, Eng. in 1961

 

  1. “Try Too Hard” Dave Clark 5: #6 in May – 1966 on Epic Records

Formed in Trottenham, Eng. in 1957

 

  1. “Inside Looking Out” The Animals: #34 in Apr – 1966 on Decca Records

Formed in New Castle on Tyme in 1962

 

  1. “I Feel Free” Cream #116 in Dec – 1966 on Reaction Records

Formed in London, Eng. in 1966

 

  1. “Mr. Zero” Keith Relf- Yardbirds: #50 in May – 1966 on Columbia Records
  2. 22 Mar 1943; Surrey D. 14 May 1976, the band formed in London, Eng. in 1963

 

  1. “I Can Only Give You Everything” Them: in 1966 on Decca Records

Formed in Belfast, N. Ireland in 1964

 

So there you have it folks the 1st 2 episodes of Mr. Zero’s brand new radio show on Frogtown Radio WFNU (LP) 94.1 fm. catch the next episode in Feb 2019. Hear me over the waves … MrZerr0

 

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MrZerr0’s Annual Xmass Radio Shows

Article #94: Dec- 2018

For Radio WDGY & WFNU 

By: RLSchwinden aka: MrZerr0 

When I was a very tiny baby (actually round like a beach-ball with a head), when my Father’s (1941-2018) family needed a baby sitter they used to set “Little Ricky” in front of the fireplace until they set up  the Christmas tree in late Nov (around the time of my Father’s Bday) I would not move until someone came over and moved me away from that location, thus began my love of Christmas, in addition to growing lower middle working class on the west side of Sioux City, it was my one big score for TOYS! I remember, about 1970 going over to my sister Michelle’s God-Mother’s house on Christmas day & they were playing Vinyl Christmas Records, I was amazed, and then I began to look for Christmas music.

The 1st song I remember searching for was probably Lennon’s “Happy Xmas” it did not occur to me, not everyone had a Christmas album, what I  learned  over the years was sometimes puzzling at least, some were 45 Singles, or 1 song on a regular studio LP, some were “Promotional Only” to Radio Stations or Record-stores, later Cassingles or CD Singles! Later in the early 80s I learned my youngest sister Carrie would listen to Christmas Music year-round! It must run in the family. In 1985 I began making my annual Dr. Rox Remember When? Christmas Cassette” until 1999, when I was able to make my 1st Christmas CD, until last year when I was able to make my 1st annual “Christmas Radio Show”.

This year I am lucky enough to have 2 “Christmas Radio Shows” the 1st one was on Wed. 19 Dec 2018 @ 7am on WFNU 94.1 fm Frogtown Radio, you can stream this on  MixCloud.Com under RussTheDJ,  so here is the breakdown of the show:

Opening our show is “Mr. Zero’s in St. Paul” by: Amy Dawn Fauble from 2017. She and I used to work in the same recording studio (Wishing Star: St. Paul)

  1. “Christmas Time Is Here Again”: Beatles; 1967-95

I 1st heard this recording on a Beatles: Bootleg back in 1980, my friend Mindy had given me when I was in the hospital from a near fatal motorcycle accident that year. This version is from the CD Single: Only, from the “Anthology Vol.1” CD released in 1995.

  1. Christmas: WHO; 1969

This is an edited version from the album “Tommy” I heard this when i was on my “The WHO” kick back in 1986.

  1. Miss Christmas: Energy/Tommy Bolin; 1972

I am from Sioux City, so is Tommy Bolin, this is from his 5th and favorite band ‘Energy’ formed in Denver – Boulder, CO. they recorded 2 sets of demos in 1972, the band did not get signed at the time, but in 1999 the “Tommy Bolin Archives” released a CD only, of what would have been the band’s 1st album, this song is contained herein, written & sung by Jeff Cook. I have met 4 of the 5 members of ‘Energy’ their drummer Bobby Berge is a good friend of mine.

  1. A Christmas Song: Jethro Tull; 1968

My long time good friend ACE (not Frehley) turned me onto this song probably in 2000, i just love this one, so much I went to see them live in Aug 2002 at Mystic Lake, their Guitarist Martin Barre is amazing!

  1. Christmas Eve Can Kill You: Everly Bros; 1972

I found out about this song when I bought the CD, I loved the cover photo so I bought the CD. I have met the Everly Bros. interseting trivia fact they are from Shenandoah, Iowa, just 150 miles south of Sioux City, where I am from.

  1. Christmas Is My Time Of Year: Monkees; 1976

My co-worker brought me this this song back in Jan ’86, this is the edited version, strangely The Monkees put out a Christmas CD this year and this track is not on the CD. As I have mentioned several times we named our Record-Store “Mr. Zero’s” after the Monkees TV episode #52 “Devil & Peter Tork”  also my other Radio Show on WDGY is named after a Monkees reference in episode #58 Nesmith makes the statement “PsychoGello” so I used that to name my show.

  1. I Believe In Father Christmas: ELP; 1977

I am pretty sure I heard this song on the radio at my Grandma Marge’s house on 1706 Villa, she always had the radio playing while she was cleaning and cooking. I saw ELP in Feb. ’92 in Ames, Iowa.

  1. Dead By X-mas: Hanoi Rocks; 1981

My old band mate Eric D. turned me onto this band in 1985, after the had just broken up, I love them! The band hailed for Helsinki, Finland, this song was on their 3rd album. I have met 2 of the members of the band in Oct. 2011.

  1. Another Lonely Christmas: Prince; 1984

I bought the 45 Single of “I Would Die For You” in 1984 (yes, because of a girl) this song is on the B-Side, there were 5 songs not on the ‘Purple Rain’ soundtrack, from the film that were released on 45 or 12″ Singles, this is one of them. I loved that about Prince, not too many artists ever released so much material especially in this fashion.

  1. That Spirit Of Christmas: Ray Charles; 1985

 Born Ray Charles Robison in Albany, GA. 1930 -2004. Though I started selling Vinyl Records in 1985 as a job, this one slipped under my radar , until the 1989 film “Christmas Vacation” in the scene where “Sparky” is watching the old 8mm film reels and the trap door gets opened up on him and falls down the steps, hilarious…

  1. Comon Christmas: Cheap Trick; 1995

Now this one came out as a single in 1994, but VERY limited release, I found it as a bonus track on the band’s boxset. I have my High School buddy “Strat” to thank for getting me into this band, from Rockford, Ill. about 1980 it was.

  1. Here Is Christmas: Ann & Nancy Wilson; 1989

I have always liked ‘Heart’ from Seatlle, WA. since 1976 when I lived in Jackson (Brandon), MISS. in 1987-88, I dated an “Ann Wilson” look alike. This song came out as a Cassingle only release in 1989, I never cared for Cassettes, but this is the only way you could get this song.

“Nerd Is The Word”: PsychoGello 2017

Finally my Theme song, I wrote & recorded this with Terrance & Paul.

So this wraps up my  “WFNU: Christmas Show” onto my 2nd annual WDGY Show.

Sun. 23 Dec 2018 10:30am on WDGY 740am

“Mr. Zeros PsychoGello Christmas Show”

  1. “Rockin Santa Claus” The Martels; 1959

In 1988 Rhino Records released the CD & Cassette “Cool Yule” now I bought for The Monkees song, but as I played it each year, year after year for 30 years now I came to love many of the rare songs on this CD. This Vocal Group from Ontario, Canada formed in 1959.

  1. “I Want A Rock N Roll Guitar” Johnny Preston; 1960

This song was originally released in 1960, the artist (1939-2001) was from Port Arthur, TX. from the same “Cool Yule” CD.

  1. “Dancing With Santa” The Trashmen; 1964

All the way from Robbinsdale, MN. and Dal Winslow personally came into Mr. Zero’s 55113 and thanked me for getting that right! This was their 6th 45 Single from 1964 on Garrett Records. My Dad (Bill) was in a band that played on the same concert bill as the Trashmen in ’63 in Brooklyn Park – Osseo, before he was shipped off to Vietnam.

  1. “Rain, Sleet, Snow” Paul Revere & The Raiders; 1967

One of the few bands I discovered on my own in my youth, I saw the did the song “Louie, Louie” so I bought their “Greatest Hits” this band’s 2nd home was Portland, OR. they recorded a Christmas LP to by some time for their new members change.

  1. “Christmas ’68” The Beatles: 1968

In the UK only, The Beatles, recorded a Christmas Flexi-Disc  from 1963 to 1969 (7 total) and mailed them out to the UK Fan Club members, in 1970 they put them all on an album and sent that LP out to the UK fans, this LP was one of the most Pirated albums ever. The original version is 7:51min long I trimmed this down in the vein of George Martin’s 1995 edit. Worth noting Tiny Time performs “Nowhere Man” on this recording (I had Tiny Tim sign my vinyl copy) also my 15 seconds of fame last year I received a Cease and Desist from The Apple Record Corp. for sharing this recording.

  1. “Yesterday’s Christmas” Bobby Sherman; 1970

When I was a kid on Douglas St. in Sioux City, Post cereals put flexi-records on the back of cereal boxes, I had several of The Monkees, The Archies & Bobby Sherman and maybe even the Jackson 5, so I know who Bobby was, but I found this song on a CD titled “T.V. Family Christmas” I just love this song, it totally takes me back to that Christmas of 1970 on Douglas St. Bobby was born in Santa Monica in 1973.

  1. “Pine Cones & Holly-berries” The Osmonds; 1976

It was my Uncle Johnny who turned me onto the Osmond Bros. with the album “Crazy Horses” in ’72. My sister Michelle loved the “Donny & Marie Show” I didn’t much care for it, but it did result in a Christmas album. By the way The Osmonds are from Ogden, UT.  and began performing back in 1958.

  1. “Christmas Vacation” Mavis Staples; 1989

Everyone should know this song being the opening theme to the film of the same name, except this 45 Single was never for sale to buy! At the time she was signed to Prince’s Paisley Park Records. Eventually this song was released on a Various CD in 1996. Mavis was from the Vocal Group “The Staple Singers” she was born in Chicago in 1939.

  1. “Looking For Christmas” Clint Black; 1995

Admittedly, I am not a Country Music fan, but every now and then a song comes out and grabs me by the heart this is one of them. Whenever I hear this song it takes me right back to 1995 when I lived on the south-side of Des Moines. Who would have thought a Country Singer would be born in New Jersey, Long Branch in 1962 to be precise.

You can listen past episodes of “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Show” at www. MrZeroS.Com – Podcast over 70 Episodes to choose from.

There you have it folks, my 2 Xmass Shows of the year, tune in next year and see what I pick out for your listening enjoyment.

Be sure to catch KISSin Time’s Annual Xmass Ball Thursday 20 December 2018 @ 8pm in St. Paul at the Minnesota Music Cafe #651.776.4699 on 500 Payne Ave. 55130 a special event celebrating KISS Drummer Peter Criss’ birthday & in conjunction with the Mn. Food Shelf & Toys For Tots. Sponsored by: Mr. Zero’s 55113, Music Go Round Roseville, Impact Guitar Picks; St. Croix Falls, Wis, Immure Recordings; Blaine, VIG Guitars St. Paul, RD Electronics; Cottage Grove, Lola Salon; Maplewood & Just Ask Paul Computer Repair; Andover. Nerd Is The Word …. MrZerr0- StarChild

 

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Roseville, MN. 55113

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Aquaman -2018

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“Aquaman”

21 Dec 2018; WB 143min

Director: James Wan

“Mr. Zero’s TimeMachine”

Article #21 Dec- 2018

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0

 

As a kid in Sioux City, I was more into listening to 45 Records than I was comic books, but there were a few comics I collected those being; Iron Man, Hawk Man & Aquaman. So I was fairly excited when the 2017 “Just League” film had Aquaman in it. Then in 2018 will release the film “Aquaman” I was able to see an advance of this film recently.

To my surprise Joseph Momoa was (1 August 1979) was raised and went to school in Norwalk, Iowa a mere 15 min. from Southridge Mall, where I worked at the very same time (1991- 1995), being a music fanatic & musician Momoa and his classmate, as teenagers (they graduated in 1997) Brandon Routh (9 October 1979 Des Moines, Iowa) “Superman/ The Atom” surly visited the “RecordShop” I worked at in those days. How cool is that 2 DC characters came from the same High School in a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa.

Well the powers that be did a great job hiring such a good looking cast, Momoa for the women to dream about, & Amber Heard (22 April 1986: Austin) to me, a ringer for a 1989 version of Christina Applegate, and one of the most popular actress’ of our time, none other than Nicole Kidman (20 June 1967: Honolulu) who deserves a humanitarian award, award as far as I am concerned. It was cool to see Dolph Lundgren in a film again and using Julie Andrews: Voice as “Karathen” a nice bone to throw. The introduction of “Manta” is a nice touch, although clearly it is to set up a “Part 2” hopefully next year, I will go see it for sure.

The film, Momoa, his humorous enough to satisfy the masses, the film has plenty to take in and look at (thanks to CGI) lots of color and lights & imagery, and it moves fast enough for the “Cellphone Crowd” and the obligatory “Love Story”. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sorry folks, I only do facts & preferences NO spoilers. But like I always say “Go see it and decide for yourself, you may not like what I enjoy”

See ya next time …. MrZerr0

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Roseville, MN. 55113

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WFNU 94.1 “Evolation Show”

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94.1 fm

Mr. Zero’s Evolation Show” 

Nov- 2018 Article #93 for Radio WFNU 
By: RLSchwinden 
So in October of this year I met and talked to Russ a Local DJ on WFNU 94.1fm “Frogtown Radio”, he and I began talking, I had mentioned I had a Radio Show on WDGY every Sunday covering a different artist each week since June 2017. Russ asked “How did this come about?” I said “It all started as a yearly guest spot on the Radio Show “The Pop-Shop” with  DJ Izzy & Liberty Finch for 2 hours on KFAI 90.3am & 106.7fm doing a show focusing on music from 1965 to 1969 called “The PsychoGello Show” since October 2012, and every year since. In May 2017 the Show Producer for “Ground Breakers” on radio WDGY 740am  & 92.1, 103.7, 107.1 fm approached me about doing a music history show using vinyl records. I came up with a theme of 1 artist per show, playing 1 song (usually a deep cut) from each of the artist’s albums in order from beginning to end. Since Keith was the show’s producer I was able to side-step the long standing FCC rule from 1962, “A radio station may not play more than 2 songs by 1 artist in a 1 hour period”, allowing me to make a half hour show on a single artist every week.

Russ said “That sounds really cool, we should have you guest on my radio show on WFNU 94.1 fm “The 90 min Radio Hour” Wednesday mornings at 7 am. So on Halloween of this year I made my 1st guest appearance, the 1st show I did was the “Mr. Zero Show”
1. “Mr. Zero” by: Keith Relf/ Yardbirds a #50 hit from 1966; (we named our store after this song that we opened in 2009)
2. “Words” by; The Monkees a #11 hit from Sep 1967 (my favorite song by my favorite band)
3. “Kissin Time” by: KISS from April 1974 (I perform in a KISS tribute band since 2013)
4. “Someday Will Bring Our Love Home” by: Tommy Bolin from Sep 1976 (this artist is from my hometown of Sioux City, Iowa)
5.”It’s All Too Much” by: The Beatles from Jan 1969 (the mascot for our store was created by the man who worked on “Yellow Submarine”)
6.”Nerd Is The Word” by: PsychoGello from Jan 2017 (one of the many theme songs for our store, this one I wrote & performed)

This show went over so well, Russ asked me to come back each week, but he wanted a theme for us to follow moving forward. I suggested a we do a version of the last show I did on KFAI in March 2018. I titled the new show “Mr. Zero’s Evolation” taking and combining the words “Evolve” & “Revelation” we focus on 1 band each and how they evolved, then upon hearing the show, the listener may arrive at a revelation of “I did not know this came from that” the problem still being you can not play more than 2 songs per artist in a 1 hour period.
So I decided to start with The Beatles, as the are probably the most influential bands of all time and defiantly the best selling artist of all time. The premise of the “Evolation Show” is a studio track, a live track, a cover version, and 3 to 5 solo songs from the band’s members. Here we go;
The Beatles Show: Wed. 7 Nov 2018 (Epi #1)
“Nerd Is The Word” by: PsychoGello from Jan 2017
1. “Fixing A Hole” from May 1967 from the album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band”
2. “How Do You Sleep?” by: John Lennon from Sep 1971 from the album “Imagine”
3. “Junior’s Farm” by: Paul McCartney from Oct 1974 a #3 hit from the album “Wings Greatest”
4. “Beware Of Darkness” by: George Harrison from Nov 1970 from the album “All Things Must Pass”
5. “Photograph” by: Ringo Starr from Nov 1973 a #1 hit from the album “Ringo (I’m the Greatest)”
6. “Baby’s In Black; Live ” from Aug 1965 from the CD “Anthology Vol.1” Nov 1995
7. “It’s All Too Much” by: Journey from Jan 1976 from the album “Look Into The Future”
8. “You And I” by: The Monkees from Feb 1969  from the album “Instant Replay” (Neil Young plays Lead Guitar on this track)
“Mr. Zero’s Recordstore” by: Norell from April 2014
The Monkees Show: Wed. 14 Nov 2018 (Epi #2)
“Mr. Zero’s Recordstore” by: Norell from April 2014
1. “Love Is Only Sleeping” from Nov 1967 from the album “Pisces Aquarius Capricorn & Jones Ltd.”
2. “Look At Me” by: Davy Jones from 1971 from the album “Bell”
3. “Mama Rocker” by: Michael Nesmith from Feb 1972 from the album “Tantamount To Treason”
4. “Love War” by: Micky Dolenz from 1973 from the album “MGM”
5. “Cuckoo (jack of diamonds)” by: Peter Tork from 2006 from the CD “Live at the Coffee Gallery”
6. “I’m Not Your Steppenstone; Live” from Aug 1967 from the album “Live 67” originally a #20 hit
7. “Words” by: The Boston Tea Party from Jun 1967 from  Challenge Records
8. “Sweet Burgundy” by: Tommy Bolin from Sep 1976 from the album “Private Eyes”
“Mr. Zero’s Zero” by: Westside Mikey from April 2015
The Tommy Bolin Show: Wed. 21 Nov 2018 (Epi #3)
“Nerd Is The Word” by: PsychoGello Jan 2017
1. “Sun’s A Risin” by: Zephyr from 1969 from the album “Probe”
2. “Stratus” by: Billy Cobham (& Tommy Bolin) from Oct 1973 from the album “Spectrum”
3. “Standing In The Rain” by: James Gang from Sep 1973 from the album “Bang”
4. “Carbon Dioxide” by: Alphonse Mouzon (& Tommy Bolin) from 1975 (recorded Dec ’74) from the album “Mind Transplant”
5. “Fantasy” by: Moxy from 1975-76 from the album “Black”
6. “Gettin Tighter” by: Deep Purple from Oct 1975 from the album “Come Taste The Band”
7. Wild Dogs” by: Tommy Bolin from Nov 1975 from the album “Teaser”
8.”Slow Driver” by:Kimberly Dahme from 2010 from the CD “Mr. Bolin’s Late Night Revival”
9. “Long Time Gone” by: Crosby Stills Nash from 29 May 1969 the B-Side to a 45 Single that hit #21
“54321 Zero” by John X & Snellebration from April 2014
The Crosby Stills Nash & Young Show: Wed. 28 Nov 2018 (Epi #4)
“54321 Zero” by: John 10th & Snellebration
1. “Ohio” from Jun 1970 a #14 hit from the album “So Far”
2. “Yes, I Will” by: The Hollies from Jan 1965 from the album “Greatest Hits”
3. “Lady Friend” by: The Byrds from Jul 1967 a #82 hit from the album “Never Before”
4. “Bluebird” (version #3)  by: Buffalo Springfield Nov 1967 a #58 hit form the album “Again”
5. Cinnamon Girl” by: Neil Young from Apr 1970 a #55 hit from the album “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere”
6. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes; Live” from Aug 1969 a #21 hit from the album “Woodstock; Soundtrack”
7. “Wooden Ships” by: Jefferson Airplane from Nov 1969 from the album “Volunteers”
8. “Land Of Confusion” by: Genesis from Nov 1986 a #4 hit from the album “Invisible Touch”
“Some People Just Don’t Get It” by: Phil-Tyr from April 2016
If you miss the “Live Broadcast” you can hear the shows on-line @ MixCloud.Com under “RussTheDJ” on Thursday the  following day after the show. Shows planned for the rest of 2018 are:
94.1 fm

Frogtown Radio

Shows planned for the year of 2019 are: YES, Prince, Queen,  New York Dolls, Byrds, Deep Purple, Boyce & Hart, Black Sabbath,  Jefferson Airplane, Journey, Yardbirds, Temptations, 60s Mod, Mississippi Blues, 60s R&B, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin &  Pink Floyd.
So please tune-in Wednesday’s 7 -8:30am on WFNU 94.1 fm or MixCloud.Com under “RussTheDJ”  as well as Sunday’s 10:30 -11am on WDGY 740am, Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1 or use the FREE Ap “TuneIn” radio or go to www.MrZeroS.Com – Podcast.
So my listeners we will hear you in the Starz ….. MrZerr0 
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer: 1970 -78

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Episode #60

“ELP: Still … you turn me on”

Emerson, Lake & Palmer: 1970 -1978

Dr. Rox Remember When? for WDGY Radio

Article #92: Oct 2018

By: RLSchwindfen: MrZerr0 

So my grandma Marge passed away in Jan of this year (2018), while I was at her funeral in Phoenix, I was thinking of my best memories of her. One was in Dec ’78 I was at her house, she was in the kitchen making Xmas cookies, I was sitting in the living-room in her favorite chair, it was about 4:30- 5 pm, I was watching the lights on the Xmas tree, Grandma always had the radio on KMNS (I believe it was) and ‘ELP’ s “Lucky Man” came on, now I had heard this song before, but that day it really moved me. I always liked that one. This later prompted me to start playing this song in my pick-up band “The Lay-abouts” in ‘93. This article is a companion to my “PsychoGello Radio Show” Episode #60 (Sep 2018) w/ DJ Evangeline on “Emerson, Lake & Palmer”  

 

> In The Beginning: 1970 <

   The band was formed in London by 3 members, from 3 other British bands; Keith Emerson (Keith Noel Emerson: 2 Nov 1944: London – 11 Mar 2016; Santa Monica, CA.)He was the keyboardist in the band ‘The Nice’ from 1967 – 1970 for 4 albums. Greg Lake (Gregory Stewart Lake: 10 Nov 1947: London – 7 Dec 2016) the Vocalist & Bassist in the band ‘King Crimson’ 1968 – 1970 for 2 albums.  Carl Palmer (Carl Frederick Kendall Palmer Birmingham 20 Mar 1950) the Drummer in the band ‘Atomic Rooster’ 1969 -1970 for 1 album. Lake & Emerson met on tour in ’69 playing in San Francisco, they found Palmer through a series of auditions. Their 1st gig was ion 23 Aug 1970 followed by their 2nd gig not a week later on 29 Aug 1970 at the legendary “Isle Of Wight Festival”. The band’s 1st album ‘Emerson, Lake & Palmer’ was released in January 1971 and rose to #18 on Billboard Charts, with the single “Lucky Man b/w Knife- Edge” which hit #48 on the Billboard Charts in May 1971, the “A-side” was the 1st song Lake had written as a child.

> Infinite Space: 1971 – 1972 <

   The band release their 2nd album ‘Tarkus’ in  June 1971, it rises to #9 on Billboard Charts, they release 2 singles from the LP “Stones Of Years b/w Time And Place” & “Hoedown” the band almost dissolved over the recording of this album, as Lake was not too thrilled over Emerson’s (entire Side 1) composition. Their 3rd album was recorded and intended to be the 2nd but Atlantic records dissuaded them.

Their 3rd album ‘Pictures At An Exhibition’ a live concert LP recorded in Mar 1971, but released in November 1971 rises to #10 on Charts, the 45 Single form this album is “Nutrocker b/w Great Gates Of Kiev” which makes it to #70 in Apr 1972.

The band’s 4th LP ‘Trilogy’ is released in July 1972, Lake’s personal favorite of their catalog, hits #8 on Charts, with their highest charting 45 single “From the Beginning b/w Livng Sin” a  #39 hit on the charts in Oct 1972.

> Karn Evil 9: 1973 -1974 <

   Now at the zenith of their popularity their 5th album ‘Brain Salad Surgery’ is released in November 1973 on the band’s own label Manticore Records this LP rises to #11 on the Charts. The cover art is by:H.R. Giger (Alien fame) and probably one of the most memorable covers of all time, with a non-typical gatefold jacket that contained a poster. This is their 1st to be on Vinyl, 8-Track & Cassette, to promote the forth coming album a  Promo Flexi-Disc of the song “Brain Salad Surgery” and excerpts of several others is released (very rare as I have never seen one) the strange thing is the title song is not on the album?  The 45 single released for this LP is “Jerusalem b/w When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmills of Your Mind I’ll Be Your Valentine” the B-Side is also a Non-LP track. ELP plays a concert here in town on: (here is the setlist).

1 Dec 1973  Sat. in Bloomington, MN. @ the Met Center.

Hoedown
Jerusalem
Toccata
Tarkus
Benny the Bouncer
Take a Pebble
Still… You Turn Me On
Lucky Man

Emerson Piano Solo
Karn Evil 9
Pictures at an Exhibition

The band was so popular they were the headliner of the legendary ”California Jam” in  April 1974 at  the Ontario Speedway, the show was broadcast on  on ABC TV, 10 songs were performed. The trend in those days was after a very successful tour a band would release a live album from that tour, the idea being that most of the people who attended their concerts would but the “Live” album from that tour, it worked,  the band release their 6th album; ‘Welcome Back My Friends’ in August 1974 it rises to #4 on the Billboard Charts, their highest charting LP, and a “Triple Album” on top of that, not many artists ever released a 3 LP set in those days, after the tour The band went on hiatus from Aug ’74 to sometime in 1976. While on hiatus Greg Lake releases the solos 45 single “I Believe In Father Christmas b/w Humbug” in Nov 1975 it misses the “Christmas #1” coming in at #2 in the UK this is the original alternate version which was re-recorded and released later on.

> Honourable Company: 1977 -1979 <

  After a 3 year break the band release their 7th album the double LP ’Works Vol.1′ March 1977 with one side per member: Emerson Side 1, Lake Side 2, Palmer Side 3 & the group on side 4 (the Monkees were to do this same concept in 1968-69) 2 singles are released from this album; “Fanfare For The Common Man B/w Brain Salad Surgery” & then “C’est la Vie b/w Jeremy Bender” it climbs to #12 on the charts. Later in the year their 8th LP is released ‘Works Vol 2’ in November 1977 and hits #37 on the Charts, probably because of the inclusion of the re-recording of “I Believe In Father Christmas” this is more of a leftovers, compilation album as many tracks were recorded earlier, again 2 singles are released for this LP the 1st one “Tiger In A Spotlight b/w So Far To Fall” & the 2nd “Maple leaf Rag b/w Watching Over You”. The band makes a rare TV appearance on the “Midnight Special” on 13 Jan 1978.

In ’78 the band owe their contract an album, so the 9th album ‘Love Beach’ is released in November 1978, this album gets over looked if for nothing else, other than the cover, it’s actually a really good album, again 2 singles are released; “All I Want Is You b/w Tiger In  A Spotlight” & following with“Canario b/w All I Want Is You” once again the band appear on TV to promote their new LP on the show “Top Of The Pops” on 23 Nov 1978. Their 10th album is their 3rd “Live” album from the ’77 Tour ‘In Concert’ is released in November 1979, with the 45 single

“Peter Gunn b/w Tiger In A Spotlight”. The band’s final album until the reunion is ’Best Of’ released in 1980, this is worth having for some edited versions of previously released songs.

I did see ELP in Ames, Iowa at C.Y. Stephens auditorium in Feb 1993 on the reunion tour for the new CD “Black Moon, released in June 1992 I was so impressed, Emerson was a sight to behold, I did, later see Greg Lake w/ Ringo Starr at the MN State Fair on 23 Aug 2001. In closing I do really like this band, admittedly more for the Greg Lake material, but the rest is worth a listen to, 3 fabulous musical minds melded together to create some outstanding music.

Be sure to check out my weekly radio show on WDGY 740am & Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1, Sunday’s 10:30am. Hear back show on www.MrZeroS.Com – Podcast key.

 

Until the next time from beyond the stars …. Mr. Zerr0

Mr. Zero’s

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Top Favorite Vinyl Record Albums

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1970

Mr. Zerr0’s Favorite Vinyl Records

Dr. Rox Remember When? Article #92-FR for WDGY

Sep -2018 By: RLSchwinden

    So recently I was interviewed I was interviewed by ” Vinyl Times Magazine” New York 10165, about my 2 favorite Vinyl Record Covers. As I was talking to David of “Vinyl Times”, it got me to thinking about a film that could have been written about my life “High Fidelity” (2000 Touchstone), where the Star “DJ Rob Gordon” continues to talk about his “Top 5” everything …so I decided to create a list of my Top 15 Vinyl Records. Please Note: the USA virtually stopped all Vinyl Production in Dec 1987, as most customer purchased Cassettes or CDs at that time in history, so this list will contain nothing after 1987 even though there was some great music put on CD only after 1987, 99% of it  was not released on Vinyl.

 

  1. Monkees: “1st LP” 1966 – Colgems

According to my Father & my Mom I was a fan of the TV show very early on, as it aired about the same time as “Batman” did in 1966. I have met the Monkees, many times. My 3 favorite tracks: “Last Train To Clarksville” “Saturday’s Child” & “Sweet Young Thing” 

 

  1. Beatles: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” 1967  -Capitol

My Uncle Jeff, (who was acquaintances of Tommy R. Bolin) lived with us for awhile in 1971, he brought with him, his record collection, which included this gem. One of the very few perfect LPs. My 3 favorite tracks: “Fixing A Hole” “Sgt. Pepper’s” & “Within You, Without You”

  1. Mama’s And Papa’s: “Farewell To The First Golden Era” 1967 -Dunhill

My Mom & I lived her friend Carol in late ’68 she bought this LP, one of the few I ever remember her buying, she played it all the time, I remember watching  the Christmas tree lights and hearing this album, over and over. My 3 favorite tracks: “12:30 young girls are coming to the canyon” “California Dreamin” & “Monday Monday”

  1. Jimi Hendrix: “Smash Hits” 1969 -Reprise

I think my Uncle Jeff had this LP too. I do distinctly remember seeing it somewhere in my young childhood. The cover was great the music even greater. My 3 favorite tracks: “All Along The Watchtower” “Purple Haze” & “Foxy Lady”

  1. Steppenwolf: “7” 1970 -Dunhill

My Dad had a ’68 white VW Beetle with an 8-Track player & a whopping 3 tapes, this was one of them, he played it everywhere we went. Another perfect LP. My 3 favorite tracks: “Foggy Mental Breakdown” “Hippo Stomp” & “Renegade”

  1. Partridge Family: “Sound Magazine” 1971 -Bell

This was when I was at the right age to watch this show on TV. My Aunt Cathy was a huge fan so I got to hear her play these records. this one was one of my favorites. I did meet Cassidy in 1992. My 3 favorite tracks: “Summer Days”  “Rainmaker” “I’m On My Way Back Home” 

  1. Osmond Bros. “Crazy Horses” 1972 -MGM

My Uncle John was the Drummer in a band “Freedom Of Wild Water II” in the band he sang a song of this LP. I gave it a listen and it became one of my favorites, my copy is autographed by all 5 bothers. My 3 favorite tracks are: “Hold Her Tight” “Life Is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes” & “Hey Mr. Taxi” 

  1. Black Sabbath: “Vol. 4” 1972 

My Uncle John’s 1st wife loaned me this LP, summer of ’78, it changed my life, another perfect album. I was the singer in a “Black Sabbath Tribute” band. My 3 favorite tracks: “Supernaut’ “Snowblind” & “Wheels Of Confusion”  

  1. New York Dolls: “1st LP” 1973 -Mercury

In the early 80s I wanted our band have a look which was a variation of KISS, this was shortly before “Motley Crue” our Guitar Player Eric D. told me “Here, try this” and handed me this LP. I was Blown Away … This was in fact the look I was searching for. The music had the attitude I wanted also. I have met Johansen & Sylvain from the band. My 3 favorite tracks: “Jet Boy” “Private World” & “Lonely Planet Boy”

 

  1. KISS: “Hotter Than Hell” 1974 -Casablanca

I had heard KISS on the radio I was not impressed until my neighbor Jimmy played the song “Flaming Youth” for me, I was hooked. My friend Greg A. gave me this LP for my Bday since then this has been my favorite of their albums, so much so I am in a KISS Tribute band (KISSin Time MPLS) focusing on this album & time period. Of course I have met these guys. My 3 favorite tracks: “Got To Choose” “Parasite” & “Strange Ways” 

 

  1. Tommy Bolin: “Private Eyes” 1976 -Columbia

Being from Sioux City, Iowa, birth place of Tommy, everyone I knew had this LP, I can remember anytime I walked into our local recordshop “Uncle John” “Bustin Out For Rosie” would inevitably be playing, so how can I not love this album. I have been working on a book on Bolin for many years; someday I will finish it up. My 3 favorite tracks: “Hello Again” “Post Toastee” & “Sweet Burgundy”

 

  1. Aerosmith: “Rocks” 1976 -Columbia

I had heard this band at school & a church dance, I thought they were pretty good, this was next next new release form them, so I bought it. I think it’s the best of their albums; I met Kramer & Tyler sometime ago.  My 3 favorite tracks: “Lick And A Promise” “Back In The Saddle” & “Sick As A Dog” 

  1. Journey “Infinity” 1978 -Columbia

When I lived in Mississippi Van Halen & Journey performed a concert there my friend Greg gave me a cassette with “Infinity” on one side & “Van Halen 1” on  the other. This 4th LP from Journey is another perfect album, I met Rolie & Dunbar from this lineup. My 3 favorite tracks: “Opened The Door” “Winds Of March” & “Feeling That Way”

  1. Cheap Trick: “All Shook Up” 1980 –Epic

My last year of school one of my best friends Brett R. was a huge fan and played this new release for me, I knew their older material, and I was not impressed, but I loved this Album. I have met all of the band members from this lineup. My 3 favorite tracks “Love Comes A Tumblin Down” “Stop This Game” & “I Love You Honey But I Hate Your Friends”

  1. Thin Lizzy: “Thunder And Lightning” 1983 -Warner Bros.

I was already a fan of Thin Lizzy from ’76, but while I was on tour with “High Fever” in the mid-west (somewhere in South Dakota), they released this perfect LP. My 3 favorite tracks: “Bad Habits” “Sun Goes Down” & “Holy War”

  1. Hanoi Rocks: “2 Steps From The Move” 1984 -CBS

About the same time Eric D. gave me the “New York Dolls” record, he informed me of this band from Finland. They had an updated look and sound, I met Monroe  & Yaffa who signed my copy  of this album. This perfect LP was their last release. My 3 favorite tracks: “I Can’ Get It” “Underwater World” & Cutting Corners”

*Vinyl Albums Came to an END in Dec 1987 so I will NOT List Anything After 1987 on this particular list.   

   It is worth noting I have played songs off of every single one of these albums on my weekly WDGY Radio (Radio) Show “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Vinyl Radio Show”. I was talking with someone the other day about my radio show, and I had to bring it their attention that the Sound Exchange- FCC rule states “A Terrestrial Radio Station may not play more than 2 songs by a single artist in a 1 hour period, without receiving a substantial fine” so the beauty of my radio show is I have a Producer (Keith Johnson: Ground Breakers: 4-17) that allows me to do a 1/2 hour show on one artist – band each week. I have done over 63 shows so far for WDGY (and 7 for KFAI). I would like to explain how the idea for my show started, it was all the way back in Summer 1992 in Des Moines, Iowa, I went down to KIOA to interview local legend Dic Youngs, while talking with him I presented the idea of doing a 1 hour radio on the 60s Pop-Duo “Boyce & Hart” Dic replied “Do you have a producer?  Do you have a sponsor? If not, then you cannot, and you can thank Dick Clark, for getting busted back in April 1960  for taking “Payola” and the end result creating the FCC rule in 1962, ‘No more than 2 songs per artist per 1 hour’ So unless you get a producer there’s no way you can do this type of Radio Show”.

I would like to also mention the title of my show came from a combination of 2 “Monkees” TV show Episodes #52 & #58. In episode #52 “Mr. Zero” ran the pawn shop where Peter Tork sold his soul to play the harp. And in episode #58 Mike Nesmith uses the term “Psychojello” to make fun of the current “Psychedelic Hippy Movement” in April 2017 Keith Johnson approached me to create a “Vinyl Radio” show for his program block “Ground Breakers” on WDGY. So I booked some time at “Wishing Star Studios” in St. Paul and created a 30 min Demo of my Show idea on “The Monkees” (it was the quickest show I could slap together in the shortest amount of time). The idea is 1 song from each of the albums in the order of their release, by a single artist, doing the best we can with the time constraints.  I turned it in to Keith and he gave me the green light. My first show aired in June 2017 and we have aired 61 episodes so far, you can hear all of the past episode at www.MrZeroS.Com -Podcast, and check out  upcoming info on the “fb” page “Mr. Zero’s Music  history Show” also you  can read about the artists we cover here at “RosevillePatch.Com” and www.MrZeroS.Com -Blog over 90 articles are available.

Here’s a list of the Artists from the Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Radio Show (since Jun 2017):

Monkees, KISS (x2), Tommy Bolin (x2), Nilsson, George Harrison, Boyce & Hart (x2), BYRDS, YES (x2), Bad Company, New York Dolls (x2), Black Sabbath,Buddy Miles, Thin Lizzy, Journey (x2), Partridge Family, Little Richard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Xmas Show, T-Rex, Michael Nesmith, Mamas & Papas,Queen (x2), David Bowie, Black Oak Arkansas, Cheap Trick, AC/DC, ABBA, Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr, U2, Jimi  Hendrix, Everly Bros. RUSH, Badfinger, Gypsy (x2), Underbeats, Four Tops, Steppenwolf, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Trashmen, Deep Purple, 60s R&B, Kinks, Peter Tork, James Brown, Derek St. Holmes, Osmond Bros, Temptations, Bay City Rollers, Bangles, Rascals, Emerson, Lake, Palmer, ACE Frehley, Yardbirds, 60s Mod Show, Mississippi Blues Show,  Hanoi Rocks, Dave Clark 5, (Please Note: there Is NO: Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd or Guns N Roses).

So tune and check it out, if you want to hear some different music from some familiar artists or bands; you may think you already know.

Same time next week … Sunday’s 10:30am on WDGY.

I am MrZerr0 and this was my show.

Mr. Zero’s 

*Est. 2009

1744 Lexington Ave. N.

Roseville, MN. 55113

www.MrZeroS.Com

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