The Rise and Fall of Rocshire Records and the loss of Stacy Davis

I received a contact a few days ago on an old blog I once operated before I joined up with the Times-Union.  And it brought back memories.  Both good memories and painful ones. Once again, we have to climb into the WABAC machine.  It’s the spring of 1983, and the college radio station I worked…

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My Betting Sheet for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Laugh if you want, but five of these twelve performing acts will be in the Class of 2010 in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Your potential inductees are, in alphabetical order: ABBA The Chantels Jimmy Cliff Genesis The Hollies KISS LL Cool J Darlene Love Laura Nyro Red Hot Chili Peppers The Stooges…

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Remembering 3WD, Schenectady’s Top 40 Radio Station

I received a note from a girl named Deborah, who contacted me from my earlier blog. Hi, Chuck … if you worked at 3WD in the 80’s you may have known “Dave Michaels” aka, David Brady, one of the original owners. He passed away in July 2009. I am truly saddened by the passing of…

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