“I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE” (EXT. INSTRUMENTAL; w/VOCAL) * GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS * 1967
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From the MCRFB MUSIC NEWS archive: 1964
‘Top Teenage Idols Regale Fans at Michigan, Fox’
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DETROIT (December 30) — Non fans of rock-and-roll music are hereby alerted that, on the pretext of making a sociological trip, they have had an opportunity to discover new worlds at the Michigan Theater these early mornings while watching a proceeding called the first annual T.A.M.I. Show. Tonight’s show completes the engagement.
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— DETROIT FREE PRESS


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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of April 23, 1968

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In Memory of George Griggs
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

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If you were just one of the hundreds of thousands who signed up to be a member of the “Burger Club,” you made it a point to stay tuned nightly to the Scott Regen Show.
The popular Keener 13 deejay “Scott Burger” (whose picture bore on the card as well) would call out a selected member’s number (printed on the card; registered to the card holder) for various station prizes and cash giveaways for Burger Club members — exclusively — listening to his 7-10 nightly show in 1966 and 1967.
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A special THANK YOU to KATHLEEN DUFF (formerly R.O.R.B Member), of Melvindale, Michigan, for recently sharing this WKNR (1966) memory with Motor City Radio Flashbacks! 🙂


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WDRQ-FM the Top 18 for the week of April 18 – April 24, 1975. WDRQ personality Don Christi featured on the week’s survey cover.
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In Memory of George Griggs
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Above WDRQ music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

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