What I call “laughin’ and scratchin’, I’ve been doing a long time. I grew up in Chicago, and the long and winding road of radio brought me to Kalamazoo in January of ‘87. Had an awful lot of fun at one special radio station, next door, but like Tom Brady, let’s see what we can do here. Both my sons were born here. Michael lives here and is a long time Rocker listener, and David is now living the dream in Chicago, hoping to be a comedy writer. Proud to say they're my best friends.
Benson
Legendary Tigers, Michigan Broadcaster Frank Beckmann Dead at 72
Frank Beckmann took over for a legend, Bob Ufer, on Michigan Football, and became a legend himself. Beckmann worked along side a Baseball Hall Of Famer, Ernie Harwell on Detroit Tigers games, and over a 52 year career, he also called Detroit Pistons and Red Wings games, too. Beckmann died this weekend. He was 72.
The Time Pres. Gerald Ford Took A Stand For His Black U of M Teammate Willis Ward
This is a great story on so many levels. It's the time former President Gerald Ford took a stand for his University of Michigan football teammate Willis Ward.
What??? Ohio Mayor Says Ice Fishing Leads to Prostitution
This sure might raise some eyebrows. At a public meeting, the mayor of Hudson, Ohio, Craig Shubert, said ice fishing leads to prostitution.
In 1974, Blazing Saddles Was Released and Made This Detroit Lion A Star
Social media has great way of reminding you time flies. Today it was Mel Brooks' classic "Blazing Saddles" released 48 years ago. Blazing Saddles made Detroit Lion Alex Karras a star
‘Dibs’ Is A Chicago Thing: Claiming Your Dug Out Parking Space With Furniture
Every city has its own unique qualities and, in some cases, quirks. My hometown, Chicago, has one of those quirks. It's called "dibs".
Oberon Thermometer Is A Better Sign of Spring Than Seeing a Robin
A tweet from Bell's does remind us that Oberon Day is March 21st this year.
The Lone Ranger’s History Comes From Detroit But Ties To Grand Rapids
Many kids from the early part of the last century grew up with the famed fictional hero, the Lone Ranger. The radio program started in Detroit on this day in 1933.
‘Happiest/Scaredest I’ve Been'; My Memories of Chicago Blizzard of January ’67
About this time every year, the topic of "Great Blizzards" comes up. For Michiganders, the two blizzards of the late 1970's get people waxing poetic about how much snow there was, etc.
Paczki Day Vodka From Detroit is a Thing And Bigger Than Ever This Year
What started out as a niche product seems to have become a thing in Detroit, and parts unknown. Paczki Day Vodka distilled by Detroit City Distillery is back this year, after a sellout performance in 2021. According to a report, last year's batch of 4200 bottles sold out in a mere twenty two minutes. That's impressive.
Eagles To Perform ‘Hotel California’ At Little Caesars in March
The legendary Eagles will be coming to the Little Caesars Arena in March, complete with an orchestra and a choir, to perform their "Hotel California" album in its entirety.