Sunday, August 31, 2008

My Early Years

Once in a while, I think I might use this blog to talk about my life experiences.

My dream is to work in radio, and thankfully over the majority of my life, I've had the opportunity to to just that.

In fact, I would say that I have been a DJ in one form or another most of my life.

My first DJ gig was at a roller rink. I worked at USA south, behind Southern Plaza in Indianapolis.

Next came a job at an under 21 club on Indy's south side. It was part arcade-part dance floor. I remember Henry Lee Summer coming to play one night. It was a bad situation for me as I was a major video game addict. OK so I still am, however...



One game at that under 21 club pretty much sucked all my money down the tubes: Dragon's Lair.


It was the first video game that used a laserdisc and you had to 'control' the hero to make it through.

In reality you 'guessed' what Dirk The Daring would do, and would move the joystick or press the button at the right time.

I loved that game. I think I even asked my boss at the time to pay me in quarters, rather than go through all that nonsense of taking the time to go to the bank and cash a check. All that time took away from my actual playing of the game!!

Next: My Army Years.

Pictures.


You can't have a blog without something interesting to see or say. The pic to the left combines both my interests: Star Wars & Radio.

It's the cover from a Los Angeles radio station survey from the late 70's. My friend, Paul Poteet, gave it to me.

He has a very entertaining blog as well, I can only hope my blog is half as good as his.


Saturday, August 30, 2008

First Post!

It's amazing what happens when you get a little free time on your hands.

For those who don't know, after 7 years of loyal service with the Mystar/Entercom radio stations in Indianapolis, Indiana. I got fired.

I always wanted to have my own blog...I'm not sure where this is going to lead. The journey starts with a first step though, so here it is.

I will write more as I get inspiration.