DETROIT FREE PRESS: CKLW: ‘Ex-DJ Robin Bemoans Radio Trend’
(Above CKLW related article is courtesy freep.com newspaper archive. Copyright 2017. Newspapers.com).
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WDRQ-FMMarch 03, 1975WDRQ-FMMarch 03, 1975 (click on survey 2x for largest detailed view)
WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 01 * Detroit * AVERAGE WHITE BAND
WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 02 * Detroit * MINNIE RIPPERTON
WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 03 * Detroit * OHIO PLAYERS
WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 04 * Detroit * GEORGE McCRAE
WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 05 * Detroit * PATTI LABELLE
WDRQ FM RADIO. THIS WEEK 42 YEARS AGO
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WDRQ-FM, the Top 20 (also featured here the “Q” top 5 singles) for the week of February 24 – March 3, 1975. WDRQ legend Bill Bailey was featured on the week’s survey cover.
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Above WDRQ music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-01)
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-02)
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-03)
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-04)
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-05)
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-06)
A ‘BIG 8’ PRESENTATION * THE HISTORY OF ROCK and ROLL * 02/28/69 (HR. 01-07)
48-YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
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In conjunction withKHJ Boss Radio(Los Angeles),RKO General, andDrake-Chenault Enterprises, CKLWpresented ‘The History Of Rock & Roll‘ this week in 1969. This seminal, historic rockumentary comprised of 48 hours of programming from start to finish. Covering the first and second generation of rock, the program traces the early roots of rock ‘n’ roll from its origins in the early ’50s, of its influence impacting the hits of the ’60s. For four days, CKLW aired theBill DrakeHRR program in 12-hour blocks — 12 noon to 12 midnight — beginning Sunday, February 28 through Wednesday, March 3, 1969.
BILL DRAKE. The producer, the voice behind the landmark rockumentary, ‘The History of Rock & Roll.’ 1969.
THE HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL * TIME SWEEP (A.)
THE HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL * TIME SWEEP (B.)
THE ORIGINAL CKLW SURVEYFebruary 18, 1969
Motor City Radio Flashbacks presents today the first hour of ‘THE HISTORY of ROCK & ROLL’ as aired on CKLW 12 noon — 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 1969.
Original program concept conceived and created by Ron Jacobs, KHJ. Produced by Bill Drake and Gene Chenault.
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
TWELVE WEEKS on the singles chart, “Ruby Tuesday” by The Rolling Stones peaked this week at No. 01 (1 week) on the Billboard Hot 100, week February 26 through March 04, 1967. (source: Billboard)
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MCRFB Link: For the previous No. 1 record in the U.S.A. 1967GO HERE.
THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. 12/25/2016. Click on image 2x for largest detailed view. (Photo by: Jim Feliciano; 20161225 08:07:00 A.M.)THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. 12/25/2016. Click on image 2x for largest detailed view.(Photo by: Jim Feliciano; 20161225 08:06:41 A.M.)THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. 12/25/2016. Click on image 2x for largest detailed view.(Photo by: Jim Feliciano; 20161225 08:06:24 A.M.)
THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. 12/25/2016. Click on image 2x for largest detailed view. (Photo by: Jim Feliciano; 20161225 08:06:14 A.M.)THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. 12/25/2016. Click on image 2x for largest detailed view. (Photo by: Jim Feliciano; 20161225 08:06:47 A.M.)
“AINT NO PLACE LIKE MOTOWN . . . “
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A brief note on the photographs presented here. I was on my way home having completed my shift, Christmas Day (overnights) at the Detroit Medical Center. Going west on W. Grand Boulevard off the Lodge Fwy., I was drawn immediately to the beautifully decorated window at the Motown Museum. Its golden radiance stood out lit brightly from the boulevard under intense grey, wintry skies, much evident that very morning. WOW! I had to stop. Cut a quick U-turn around the center medium. Parked the car. Jumped out with my LG4 in hand to capture the view standing there right before me. Eerily silent, traffic, nowhere in sight. Nobody around but I. After all this was Christmas morning. “Not a creature was stirring . . . ” . . . a most beautiful sight.
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On this Motown Monday, I thought I’d share a few of these Motown Museum holiday images I captured on Christmas Day, 2016, with you today. As did I, hope you’ll enjoy these captivating views.
Jim Feliciano
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