Podcasting
Daddy Dewdrop Interview
Here is our mystery star. He's got connections to Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, The Animals and Sammy Davis, Jr...just to name a few. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Daddy Dewdrop!
Steve Cropper Interview
Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, guitarist, songwriter, and producer...checked in with Scott to talk about his amazing career and more!
Al Jardine of The Beach Boys
Scott welcomed special guest DJ, original Beach Boy member Al Jardine to the studio.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 7/23/10
In LA, it was declared James Brown Day. Kicking off their 1st US tour, Judas Priest opened for Led Zeppelin.
Carl Giammarese from The Buckinghams interview
Contains web-only outtakes not heard on the air!
Mark Lindsay Interview
The original Paul Revere & The Raiders lead singer, Mark Lindsay checked in with Scott!
Phil Collins Interview
Scott sits down with special guest DJ PHIL COLLINS! They talk about the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Disney, his new project "Going Back," and much more!
Paul Petersen Interview
Scott talked to former child star, pop singer, writer, spokesman and child rights activist Paul Petersen!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 6/24/10
John Lennon published his 2nd book of drawings and poetry. The Who kicked off their tour in Toronto after not having toured in 7 years.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 6/23/10
Alice Cooper had an accident on his "Welcome To My Nightmare" tour (broken ribs). June Carter appears in the True Oldies birthday book on this day in music history.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 6/22/10
In 1959 Chuck Berry released a new single called "Memphis." Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were in the courtroom for drug possession.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/30/10
The Beatles began recording The White Album. In 1969, "Ballad Of John And Yoko" was released in England and went to #1 on the charts.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/29/10
Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas." Paul McCartney had a Top 30 hit with "Mary Had A Little Lamb."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/28/10
Grammy organization: National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences was formed. Ike and Tina Turner released "River Deep Mountain High."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/27/10
Connie Francis and Jackie Wilson performed live on The Ed Sullivan Show. Bob Dylan released his 2nd album "Freewheelin."
Gene Chandler Interview
The Duke Of Earl, Gene Chandler, checked in with Scott Shannon on the True Oldies Channel. Check out the interview and hear Scott sing with Gene!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/6/10
Led Zepp had 76,000 people go to see them in Pontiac Michigan, setting a record! James Taylor and Natalie Cole reserve honorary degrees.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/5/10
Stevie Wonder met President Nixon at the White House. Buffalo Springfield appeared at the Long Beach Sports Arena for what would be there last performance together.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/4/10
The first prime time rock and roll TV show hit the air. The first Grammy was given out.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/3/10
The Walker Brothers broke up. The Beach Boys kicked off their American Tour.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/2/10
Elvis began production of his 1st movie after getting out of the Army. The Who gave first concert after the death of their drummer Keith Moon.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 5/1/10
The Supremes put out their hit single "Back In My Arms Again." Elvis married Priscilla on this day in history in 1967.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/26/10
Harry Belafonte signs million dollar contract with RCA Victor. The Carpenters have own musical TV special in 1980.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/25/10
Elvis did a show in Michigan, last live Elvis recording ever made. In the True Oldies birthday book: blues great Albert King!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/24/10
Hammond pipeless organ was born. Grand Funk got a gold single. Barbara Streisand is in the True Oldies birthday book.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/23/10
The Rolling Stones do their first ever Canadian concert. The Four Tops receive star on Walk Of Fame.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/22/10
In 1968 Herb Albert sang a song to his wife on a CBS TV special. Blues Brothers sketch premieres on Saturday Night Live.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/06/10
Merle Haggard is on the birthday calendar. Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood was built.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/05/10
In 1981 Canned Heat lead singer passed away. In 1985, "We Are The World" was played on 5000 radio stations.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/04/10
Today in this day in music history, Buddy Waters appears on the birthday calendar. The Beatles held Top 5 songs in the Top 100, with "Can't Buy Me Love" at #1.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/03/10
Elvis received $3,000 to appear on the Milton Berle Show. Rod Stewart performed "Hot Legs" on Cher's TV Special.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/02/10
In 1963 Dick Clark welcomed PA's Bobby Vinton to American Bandstand. The Beach Boys hit the studio to record "I Get Around."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 4/01/10
John Lennon reunited with his father after not seeing him for 17 years. David Lee Roth announced he was leaving Van Halen.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/31/10
Jimi Hendrix kicked off a month long British tour. Genesis does first live show without Peter Gabriel. Drummer Phil Collins stepped in as lead singer.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/30/10
Guitar legend Eric Clapton celebrates a birthday on this day in music history. Sharing the birthday book today is Australian star Rolf Harris.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/29/10
Terry "Seasons In The Sun" Jacks is on the birthday calendar. Doctor Hook appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/28/10
The Beatles are cast in wax for London's Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. John Denver gets first gold single "Sunshine On My Shoulder."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/17/10
The Bee Gees perform "Words" on The Ed Sullivan Show. American Hot Wax hits the movie theaters.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/16/10
Nancy Wilson of Heart is born. Fats Domino was so popular on this day in music history that he had 2 songs on the R&B Top 10!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/15/10
Dick Clark introduced a brand new artist Dee Dee Sharp. T. Rex calls it quits.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/14/10
Quincy Jones is on the birthday calendar on this date in music history. 1958 Perry Como's "Catch A Falling Star" gets the first gold single.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/13/10
Kingston Trio almost gets killed in plane crash on Friday the 13th. Allman Brothers record double live album in New York.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/12/10
George Harrison gets arrested. Paul McCartney marries Linda. James Taylor shows up on the birthday calendar.
Guest DJ Tommy James 3/11/10
Scott welcomes Tommy James as his guest DJ! He talks about his new book "Me, The Mob, And The Music: One Helluva Ride With Tommy James & The Shondells."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/3/10
The Rolling Stones record "Under My Thumb" and "Paint It Black." The Jeff Beck Group plays their 1st official show in London.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/2/10
Chubby Checker headlines a limbo party in San Francisco. The Beatles release "Twist And Shout" in America.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 3/1/10
Sharing birthdays today: Harry Belafonte and Roger Daltrey.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/28/10
Frankie Lymon dies of a heroin overdose at the young age of 25. Led Zeppelin plays show under a fake name.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/27/10
The Guess Who and Simon & Garfunkel are two of the acts that make this Top 5 list in 1970!
Time Machine Top 5: 2/26/10
The year was 1972 and the Top 5 included "Precious And Few" and "Let's Stay Together."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/25/10
Buddy Holly finishes recording "That'll Be The Day." Christopher Cross wins 4 Grammys in 1981.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/24/10
Beach Boys are busy recording "Help Me Rhonda." Fats Domino gets a lifetime achievement award at the 1987 Grammys.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/23/10
The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show for the 3rd time. The Doors get a gold album for "Morrison Hotel."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/22/10
Birthday book includes: Ernie K-Doe known for his song "Mother In Law" and Oliver who recorded "Good Morning Starshine."
Time Machine Top 5: 2/21/10
In 1975, songs "Best Of My Love" and "Black Water" top the charts.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/21/10
The Beatles release "Nowhere Man." Sly Stone finds himself in jail on drug charges.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 2/20/10
Happy Birthday to J. Geils and others! 1949 Ricky Nelson joins the cast of his parents radio show.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/19/10
Do you think there are 5 hit songs with the state "Georgia" mentioned in them?
Time Machine Top 5: 2/18/10
The Top 5 included "Java," "Dawn Go Away," and "You Don't Own Me."
Time Machine Top 5: 2/17/10
"Rain" songs from the 60s/70s featuring bands such as CCR, The Carpenters, and Neil Sedaka.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/16/10
"Sing A Song" and Hot Chocolate's "You Sexy Thing" climb the charts.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/15/10
The songs "Can I Change My Mind" and "Crimson And Clover" make an appearance on this Time Machine Top 5.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/14/10
Happy Valentine's Day 1971 style! Gordon Lightfoot and "Knock Three Times" Tony Orlando And Dawn make this Top 5!
Time Machine Top 5: 2/13/10
Five hottest hits from '77 including songs "Torn Between Two Lovers" and "Crimson And Clover."
Time Machine Top 5: 2/12/10
Songs with the color "black" in the title including hits by Santana and The Rolling Stones!
Time Machine Top 5: 2/11/10
The Beach Boys make the list with "Barbara Ann" and The Beatles check in with "We Can Work It Out."
Time Machine Top 5: 2/10/10
The year was 1973 and Roberta Flack and Carly Simon were top of the charts!
Time Machine Top 5: 2/9/10
"Ruby Tuesday" and "I'm A Believer" make the Top 5.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/8/10
The Top 5 come alive! Songs such as "The Name Game" and "My Girl" took the charts.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/7/10
Flashback to 1970 with B.J. Thomas "Rain Drops Keep Falling On My Head" and Jackson 5 "I Want You Back."
Time Machine Top 5: 2/6/10
The Average White Band and The Eagles take the charts in 1975.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/5/10
The Temptations wish for rain! Remember this one - "Judy In Disguise"??
Time Machine Top 5: 2/4/10
Check out songs by Bad Finger and 3 Dog Night!
Time Machine Top 5: 2/3/10
Songs such as "Touch Me" and "Build Me Up Buttercup" show up on this Top 5.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/2/10
Get your Top 5 hits about horses! George Harrison, The Rolling Stones, and more.
Time Machine Top 5: 2/1/10
Chubby Checker makes the list with "Pony Time." Also checking in are The Capri's with "There's A Moon Out Tonight."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/23/10
Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is on the True Oldies birthday calendar. Hall & Oates get their 1st platinum album for "Private Eyes."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/22/10
Buddy Holly recorded his last batch of song demos, not knowing 12 days later he'd die in a plane crash. Gene Simmons becomes a Dad.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/21/10
Patsy Cline made her national TV debut. George Harrison got married.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/20/10
Paul Stanley of Kiss is on the list of birthdays. Bob Dylan plays at a Woody Guthrie Tribute Concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/19/10
Aretha Franklin, Loretta Lynn, and Linda Ronstadt perform at Jimmy Carter's innauguration. Ronald Reagan rocks with Donny & Marie and Frank Sinatra.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/18/10
Pink Floyd finished recording "Dark Side Of The Moon." Neil Sedaka gets a star on the Walk Of Fame in Hollywood.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/17/10
The Doors perform in New York City. Highway 51 renamed "Elvis Presley Boulevard" (the street where Graceland is.)
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/16/10
The Cavern Club opened in Liverpool and 4 years later they hired a house band named "The Beatles." One of many on the birthday calendar - Ronnie Milsap!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/15/10
The Supremes sign deal with Motown Records. The Rolling Stones appear on The Ed Sullivan show and were asked to change the lyric in "Let's Spend The Night Together" to "Let's Spend Some Time Together."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/14/10
Jack "Wives And Lovers" Jones is on the birthday calendar. Elvis plays show in Hawaii that was broadcast on TV all around the world.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/13/10
Eddie Fisher signed a radio/TV deal worth a million dollars. Eric Clapton plays 2 sold out shows at The Rainbow Theatre in London.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/12/10
Elvis stepped into a recording studio and finished "All Shook Up" in one day. Bob Dylan performs "Blowing In The Wind" on the BBC.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/11/10
The Beatles song "Please Please Me" hits stores in England. The Beach Boys head into the studio to record "Do You Wanna Dance."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/10/10
On the birthday calendar: Jim Croce, Pat Benatar and more! Loretta Lynn got married at the age of 13.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/9/10
Lou Reed got married. Super star Unicef benefit concert at the UN starring Rod Stewart, Abba, John Denver, and more!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/8/10
In the True Oldies birthday book: Elvis Presley, David Bowie, and more!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/7/10
Gary US Bonds files a law suit against Chubby Checker. Birthdays include: Kenny Loggins and Paul Revere.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/6/10
Elvis appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the 3rd time in 4 months. The Rolling Stones kick off their first big tour of the UK.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/5/10
Buddy Holly released his last single "It Doesn't Matter Anymore." Prince took the stage at his very first public concert in Minneapolis.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/4/10
Michael Stipe of REM was born. Ed Sullivan continued to deliver new music by artists such as The Temptations!
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/3/10
Jack Parr shows film clip of The Beatles performing "She Loves You." Aretha Franklin becomes 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/2/10
The late Roger Miller was born in Fort Worth, TX. Beatles begin filming "Let It Be."
Rock 'N' Roll Calendar 1/1/10
Hank Williams died at the young age of 29. Johnny Cash gave his 1st of many prison concerts.
