Official professional page for Leif Erickson, afternoon personality on 107.5 Frank FM since 2005. Weekday 2p-7p host on Frank 107.5. Also the station's Music Director and Assistant Program Director.
I am also the Public Affairs director for all of Binnie Media's Maine radio stations and host of weekly public affairs program "Community Connections." Outside of my FRANK FM duties, I am a nationally-heard ski conditions reporter for www.snocountry.com. I also provide freelance voicework at www.leiferickson.net.
Operating as usual
Happy Father’s Day!
And happy 76th birthday to one of rock’s finest artists, Ray Davies of the Kinks!
Music video by The Kinks performing Attitude (from One For The Road). (C) 1980 Kinks Properties Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment h...
Ring out the old, ring in the new. May 2020 be your best year yet!
Listen & Buy more of George Harrison’s music here: https://lnk.to/GeorgeHarrisonEssentials Visit the official website and store http://www.georgeharrison.com...
The late Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys would have turned 73 today.
Happy 61st birthday to R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills. Mike might be my all time favorite backing vocalist in any band! He was the chief architect of one of R.E.M’s all-time classics, “(Don’t Go Back to) Rockville.”
Happy birthday to a guitar hero, style icon and a guy who always sings with a bit of a wink and nod... Billy Gibbons is 70 today! Here he is burnin' cool onstage with his 1975 classic "Blue Jean Blues."
From the DVD "Live From Texas"
A happy 80th birthday to a true powerhouse performer, Tina Turner! Bob Seger famously covered this Tina original.
http://tinaturnerblog.com Rock Legend Tina Turner performing her classic hit 'Nutbush City Limits' live in 1999 as part of the 'Celebrate' show! #TinaTurnerBlog
Every few months, Neil Young releases something from his archives that causes me to give him money, and he's up to his old tricks again. TAKE MY MONEY NEIL
“A record full of love lost and explorations,” Young says. “A record that has been hidden for decades. The unheard bridge between ‘Harvest’ and ‘Comes a Time'…
Today marks the 50th anniversary of an album that was central to my developing love of music as a child. The Moody Blues' fifth album, "To Our Children's Children's Children" was released on this day in 1969. Though it wasn't their biggest seller, it remains my all-time favorite album by the Moodies, and perhaps their most cohesive album of their late 60s psychedelic period.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Sun Is Still Shining · The Moody Blues To Our Children's Children's Children ℗ A UMC Recording; ℗ 1969 Universal...
Couldn’t let the day pass without a birthday shoutout to the incomparable Joe Walsh, who turns 72 today. He’d still be a legend even if he had never joined the Eagles. He’d probably have less money, though.
Joe Walsh performing "Walk Away" 11-26-75
On this day in 1974, Genesis released the most ambitious album of their Hall of Fame career, "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway." It was also the final Genesis album to feature founding member Peter Gabriel on lead vocals; Phil Collins would step out from behind the drumkit to take over that role following Gabriel's departure.
He returns from his mixed-up memories to the passage he was previously stuck in. This time he discovers a long carpeted corridor. There is lambswool under my...
Never again, said Mötley Crüe. Oops!
(Looks like R.E.M. is still champion of bands who sincerely promised not to get back together, and haven't.)
“There is no amount of money that would ever make me do it again because I have such pride in how we’re ending it,” Nikki Sixx said in 2014
From the “shoulda, coulda, woulda” files: the late Gene Clark would have turned 75 today. This founding member of The Byrds released several incredible albums after departing The Byrds, none of which achieved much commercial success in spite of their quality. Start with “No Other” and go from there.
From: "No Other" (1974)
Happy 70th to founding Styx guitarist James "J.Y." Young! He handles the lead vocal on this early Styx classic.
Styx - Midnight Ride Recorded Live: 4/2/1976 - Winterland - San Francisco, CA More Styx at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Music Vault on...
Happy 74th birthday to Neil Young, a legend amongst legends.
Provided to YouTube by Reprise Don't Cry No Tears (2016 Remaster) · Neil Young · Crazy Horse Zuma ℗ 1975 Warner Records Inc. Bass, Vocals: Billy Talbot Maste...
Come join me from now until 3pm for the Grand Opening of AT&T’s Authorized Retail store! Check out the latest in devices and plans that AT&T offers for you and your family’s wireless and entertainment needs! We’re at 29 Western Ave, South Portland until 3pm! Come spin the prize wheel, you could win Frank gear, Maine Mariners tickets and even a FREE PHONE!
"Whatever came of you and me, America's new bride-to-be?"
Happy 45th anniversary to Queen's third album, "Sheer Heart Attack," the first Queen album to reach the Top 15 of the charts in America.
Taken from Sheer Heart Attack, 1974. Click here to buy the DVD with this video at the Official Queen Store: http://www.queenonlinestore.com The official 'Now...
107.5 Frank FM has a BRAND NEW and FREE app. The cool thing is, if you go to http://app.1075frank.com/ and download it, you can enter to win a HOT TUB from Mainely Tubs! Nothing helps you beat the winter blues like a good soak and good tunes, right?
Hey South Portland! Can't wait to help AT&T kick off the Grand Opening celebration of their brand new Authorized Retail store at 29 Western Ave., South Portland on Saturday from 1-3pm! Come say hi!
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Chillin’ with the Woofa Goofa. Peter Wolf about to take the stage at Aura!
ICYMI: Here's the full chat with Peter Wolf. Not only is he one of rock's finest frontmen, he's a genuinely nice dude too. Don't miss his show at Aura Friday night!
Peter Wolf of J Geils Band fame talks about his upcoming show at Aura in Portland, ME, as well as his record collection, his days as an on air personality at WBCN in Boston, how he met a young Van Mor
Happy 80th birthday to one of the leading lights of the San Francisco scene, spanning the decades from the Airplane to Starship. Grace Slick was born on this day in 1939! Outside of a couple of guest appearances, she has been mostly retired from music since the early 1990s.
rare clip of jeffersons playing live. for all the fans ,enjoy!!!!!
This afternoon! A little after 4pm! The one and only Peter Wolf joins the show! I'll rap with the Woofa Goofa about his upcoming Friday night show at Aura, and we'll see where it goes from there!
Peter Wolf Friday, November 1st 18+ Show Doors 8PM :: Show 9PM ADV: $29.50 – $49.50 | Day of: $35.00 – $55.00 Growing up in an artistic, politically engaged family in the Bronx, he became an early rock ‘n’ roll convert after attending an Alan Freed[...]
The Woofa Goofa is coming to Portland! The legendary Peter Wolf of J Geils Band fame is playing Aura Friday night... and I'll get to interview him on the show tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon a little after 4pm. Always wanted to rap with this dude. Hope you can tune in!
Sad news for one of rock’s finest-ever live bands. Longtime Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere has passed at age 71. Though not a founding member, he joined them in 1972 and has been a part of the band ever since.
He joined the funky roots-rock band in 1973
On this day in 1975, Elton John released an album that's been largely overshadowed by his other work of the Seventies, "Rock of the Westies." This was a standout track.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) · Elton John Rock Of The Westies ℗ 1975 This Record Company Ltd...
Happy 74th to the perpetually underrated and undervalued Leslie West, guitarist and vocalist for hard-rock legends Mountain. His work with Jack Bruce and his solo career are also worth looking into.
Leslie West - The Great Fatsby (1976) Leslie West at his shmoozenist, oozinest, heaviest best. Lovely ballads walk arm-in-arm with ass-booting heaviness. Mic...
Let the debate begin!
Judas Priest, Nine Inch Nails, Pat Benatar, Kraftwerk, Motörhead and Depeche Mode among 16 possible inductees
He may well have been rock’s finest drummer. And I’ll step on a pile of Rush, Led Zeppelin and Who records and make this claim. But you’d never want to say that to Ginger Baker’s face as he considered himself a “jazzer.” RIP to a true original, Ginger Baker, who has passed at the age of 80.
A song by Cream. All rights reserved by Cream. All wrongs reversed by John Evans. I hold no rights to this tune. All rights reserved by Cream.
Growing up listening to Boston radio stations like the dearly departed WBCN meant a healthy selection of hometown heroes The Cars on the radio. If there was one song that I always would CRANK on a hot summer day on the car radio with the windows down, it was this one. It never sounded better than in those moments. I still crank this one loud. RIP Ric Ocasek.
from The Cars (1978)
On this day in 1972, Yes released their fifth album, "Close To The Edge." Not only is it regarded as one of their masterpiece albums, but it also represents a high watermark for the progressive rock movement of the 1970s. A longtime favorite of mine!
Yes - And You And I (Close To The Edge-1972) Lyrics: A man conceived a moment's answer to the dream Staying the flowers daily, sensing all the themes As a fo...
Happy 66th to longtime Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw. This was his first prominent lead vocal with the band, after succeeding original guitarist John Curulewski who left Styx in 1975.
Tell me where are you going Sweet mademoiselle To London or Paris To the Grand Hotel Where do you go at the end of the day Where do you go, when you spend ti...
Awful song or guilty pleasure? The debate rages on, but on this day in 1985, the band formerly known as Jefferson Airplane and then Jefferson Starship officially achieved liftoff as just "Starship" with the release of their "Knee Deep in the Hoopla" album. The album spawned numerous hits, most notably the polarizing "We Built This City."
You're watching the official music video for Starship - "We Built This City" from the 1985 album 'Knee Deep in the Hoopla'. Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! h...
On this day in 1982, Rush released their "Signals" album. The leadoff track is one of my favorite Rush songs of the 1980s portion of their career.
Watch the official music video for "Subdivisions" performed by Rush Amazon: http://bit.ly/Rush2112SDE_Web #Rush #Subdivisions #Vevo #Rock #GeddyLee #Official...
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Busy week here at the Frank 107.5 studios! Join me in a few, as I’ll be filling in for Holly on the On Demand Lunch!
A few David Bowie thoughts a year after his passing. Later tonight, I'll play four great Bowie classics in the 10 O'Clock Block.
I love our morning show. I really do
We like to talk tunes on this show. Some J Geils thoughts
Important Maine Election Update from the studios of Frank 107.5
It sounded like someone was butt-dialing me several times in a row during our "Frank Pays Your Bills" contest. Fortunately they figured out their error in time and were able to secure their winnings successfully! Are you a serial butt-dialer?
Just listening to the news on Frank FM, fitting descriptions of perps, NO BIG DEAL
Back from a quick trip to New Hampshire, and I have a moose story to share...
Enjoying some skiing at Loon! As some of you know, I am also a longtime ski conditions reporter for SnoCountry Mountain Reports in addition to my career with Frank FM. Here are some general thoughts on the 2015-2016 ski season as we head down the homestretch.
Thanks to Holly for hanging out a little later to cover me the next couple of days. Enjoying a little fresh snow at Loon Mountain!
It's Frank Cares for Kids Radiothon time! Call 1-800-352-6865 to donate $10 a month to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Okay... I had to do it... it's #ALSicebucketchallenge time. I made my donation at alsa.org, and I hope you do the same. I was nominated by my friend Nichole Davis, a longtime Boston-area traffic reporter. I hereby nominate my co-workers Heidi Knight and Don Shields, fellow radio broadcaster Mike Violette, and a couple of TV pals, Danielle Waugh of NewsCenter and Jessica "Meteorolojess" Conley of WABI in Bangor. And you, Frank Nation! Bottoms up!
