KGON's Gloria Johnson caught up with Janie Hendrix, Jimi's sister, and the CEO of Experience Hendrix, the "keeper of the flame" for the last 43 years following Jimi's death. She talks about a new book, videos, and more to come in the future. She also reflects on personal memories of Jimi from her
Danny Schauffler is not only the gifted sax player for the Crazy 8's, but a great session guy for many other players. The 8's went into the OMHOF a few years ago and have played at several of the induction concerts, so this is his second time being recognized for his musical contributions that keep
When Art Alexakis moved to Portland and formed his band, Everclear, it was the early 90's and KGON was still just a rock station, not Classic Rock, and we played their music. I asked Art about his musical influences, how he feels about the induction into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and how he ...
2011 - John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" are sold at auction in Los Angeles for $200,000. 2005- Carl's Junior debuts a commercial featuring Paris Hilton, clad in a skimpy black bathing suit and standing next to a Bentley, wolfing down a spicy burger while dancing
2008- Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman," Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "Tracks of My Tears," Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the Joni Mitchell album For the Roses are added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. 2002- Rush release Vapor Trails, their first studio album in six
2008- A 42-cent postage stamp honoring Frank Sinatra goes on sale on the 10th anniversary of his death. 2008 - Filter's Anthems for the Damned album arrives in stores. 2007 - Pope Benedict the 16th condemns both communism and capitalism as "systems that marginalize God" during a speech in Brazil.
PEEK AT THE WEEK: PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL CityFair kicks off at Waterfront Park this Friday. Fireworks, music, carnival rides...all the usual fun stuff to do, especially if you want to show off our city to visitors from out of town. Leading up to Friday: BILL PAYNE of LITTLE FEAT puts on a show at
