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01/12/2026

January 12, 2023
On this day, the music world was shaken by the loss of Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away at her California home at the age of 54 due to complications from a small bowel obstruction.
As the only child of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie carried one of the most famous surnames in music history — yet she worked hard to carve out her own artistic identity. She was an accomplished and deeply personal singer-songwriter, releasing three albums during her career. Her 2003 debut, To Whom It May Concern, struck a powerful chord with listeners and was certified Gold, selling over 500,000 copies in the United States.
Lisa Marie’s music was introspective, raw, and unfiltered, often exploring themes of love, loss, legacy, and survival. While she lived much of her life in the public eye, her artistry reflected a private soul navigating extraordinary circumstances. Beyond music, she remained a devoted mother and a passionate steward of her father’s legacy, preserving Graceland as a living piece of American cultural history.
Her passing marked the end of a remarkable chapter in rock and roll history — one defined not just by lineage, but by courage, creativity, and emotional honesty.

What Lisa Marie Presley song or memory stands out most to you?

01/12/2026

January 12, 1963
After a couple of earlier singles failed to make an impact, the New York doo-wop quintet The Earls finally broke through when their recording Remember Then entered the Billboard Hot 100.
The song would climb to #24, becoming the group’s only U.S. Top 40 hit, but its legacy has far outlived its chart run. “Remember Then” became a defining doo-wop slow dance classic, capturing the innocence and romance of early-’60s street-corner harmony. While The Earls never duplicated that chart success, this one record ensured their place in rock and roll history and remains a staple on oldies radio to this day.
Some songs don’t need to hit #1 to become timeless.

Does “Remember Then” take you back to a first love, a school dance, or a special moment from your younger days?

#1963

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This Thursday Night on Roots & Rebels with Caroline Cotto 7pm CT www.johnnyrockandrollradio.org

01/12/2026

January 12, 1939 – William Lee Golden

Born on this day in 1939, William Lee Golden is one of the most instantly recognizable and influential voices in American music history. Best known as the iconic baritone of The Oak Ridge Boys, Golden helped define the group’s signature sound during their groundbreaking crossover years.
Joining the group in 1965, William Lee Golden became a cornerstone of their success as they transitioned from gospel roots into mainstream country superstardom. His deep, resonant baritone anchored classics like “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “American Made,” and “Thank God for Kids,” songs that bridged generations and expanded the reach of country music in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Beyond his unmistakable voice, Golden’s image became just as iconic — particularly his long beard, which symbolized authenticity, individuality, and a connection to traditional values in an era of polished pop-country. After a brief departure in the late 1980s, he returned to the group in 1995, reaffirming his essential role in their harmony-driven legacy.
A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame as part of The Oak Ridge Boys, William Lee Golden remains a respected figure whose contributions helped shape both gospel and country music for decades.

What’s your favorite Oak Ridge Boys song featuring that unforgettable William Lee Golden baritone?

01/12/2026

January 12, 1926 – Ray Price

On this day in 1926, one of the true architects of modern country music was born.
Ray Price didn’t just have hits — he helped change the sound of country music. In the 1950s, his hard-driving shuffle beat, later known as the Ray Price Shuffle, became the backbone of honky-tonk and influenced everyone who followed. Songs like “Crazy Arms” rewrote the rulebook, blending dance-hall energy with emotional depth and setting the stage for country’s evolution.
As the years went on, Ray Price proved he was never afraid to grow. He moved seamlessly from raw honky-tonk into the smoother, orchestrated countrypolitan sound of the 1960s and ’70s, delivering elegant classics like “For the Good Times”, “Heartaches by the Number,” and “Night Life.” Few artists managed that transition with such grace — and fewer still earned respect across every era of the genre.
A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ray Price was admired not only for his voice, but for his musicianship, professionalism, and deep influence on generations of singers, songwriters, and bandleaders. From Texas dance halls to Nashville studios, his legacy still echoes every time a shuffle beat kicks in.

What’s the Ray Price song that takes you right back to a special moment in your life?

01/11/2026

🌟 TONIGHT at 8 PM CDT 🌟
It’s time to saddle up for another edition of Classic Country Gold on Johnny Rock and Roll Radio!
We’ll be spinning the timeless voices and stories that built the foundation of country music—
🎶 Hank Williams
🎶 Patsy Cline
🎶 Johnny Cash
🎶 Loretta Lynn
🎶 Merle Haggard
🎶 George Jones
…and so many more legends that defined an era.
From honky-tonk heartache to boot-stompin’ barroom anthems, this is the soundtrack of real country living. Let the steel guitars cry, the fiddles sing, and the memories roll back as we honor the golden years of classic country.

Don’t miss it—Classic Country Gold starts tonight at 8 PM CDT, streaming worldwide.

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01/11/2026

6pm to 8pm CT, turn it up and clear the room — 70’s Gold with DJ Ernie T is throwing a full-blown 70’s Kegger Party on the radio.
From arena rock to funk, disco to pure power pop, DJ Ernie T is stacking the night with wall-to-wall hits and party anthems that defined the decade. This is the kind of playlist where the needle barely lifts and the memories come rushing back fast.
You’ll hear the groove and fire of Earth, Wind & Fire, the stadium swagger of Queen, the instant rush of Wild Cherry, the punchy hooks of The Knack and Cheap Trick, plus disco royalty from Donna Summer.
Add in genius from Stevie Wonder, Southern heat from Lynyrd Skynyrd, raw rock and roll from The Rolling Stones, glam stompers Sweet and T. Rex, West Coast perfection from The Eagles, soul and funk power from The Isley Brothers, the unstoppable force of James Brown, and the revolutionary groove of Sly and the Family Stone — with plenty more surprises in between.
This isn’t background music. This is crank-it-up, windows-down, dance-like-nobody’s-watching 70s radio the way it was meant to be heard.
Join the party tonight from 6pm to 8pm Central Time and ride straight through the decade with 70’s Gold with DJ Ernie T.

If you were throwing a real 70’s kegger, which song would you demand gets played first?

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01/11/2026

January 11, 1966
Herman’s Hermits receive a Gold record for the album The Best of Herman’s Hermits.
The compilation reached #5 on the Billboard album chart in the United States, underscoring just how massive the band was during the height of the British Invasion. Packed with hit singles and fan favorites, the LP capitalized on the group’s enormous American popularity — even though it was never released in the UK, making it a uniquely American success story for a British band.
Fronted by the boyishly charming Peter Noone, Herman’s Hermits delivered a string of upbeat, sing-along classics that dominated mid-60s radio and helped define the lighter, playful side of the British Invasion.

Do you remember owning this album, or was Herman’s Hermits one of the first British groups you discovered on AM radio?

#1966

01/11/2026

Brenda Lee — the little girl with the biggest voice in rock and roll.

Brenda Lee was barely a teenager when she began delivering vocals that sounded wise beyond her years. Nicknamed “Little Miss Dynamite,” Brenda possessed a powerhouse voice packed with emotion, control, and grit — a combination that made her one of the most versatile and respected singers of the late 1950s and 1960s.
She could rock hard, break your heart with a torch song, and then slide effortlessly into country and pop. Hits like Sweet Nothin’s, I’m Sorry, and I Want to Be Wanted showcased her emotional depth, while Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree became one of the most enduring holiday recordings of all time — recorded when she was just 13 years old.
What made Brenda Lee truly special was her ability to sound both vulnerable and powerful at the same time. She wasn’t just singing lyrics — she was living them. Her influence can be heard across generations of pop, rock, and country artists who followed.

Which Brenda Lee song hits you the hardest or brings back the strongest memories for you?

01/11/2026

Clyde McPhatter — one of the greatest voices ever committed to vinyl.
Before soul music had a name, Clyde McPhatter was already laying the foundation. His gospel-trained tenor brought raw emotion, vulnerability, and spiritual fire straight into rhythm & blues and early rock and roll.
As the original lead singer of The Drifters, Clyde helped define the vocal-group sound with records like Money Honey, blending church phrasing with street-corner storytelling. When he went solo, his voice only grew more powerful and expressive. Songs like A Lover’s Question and Without Love (There Is Nothing) weren’t just hits — they were emotional sermons set to music.
Clyde McPhatter directly influenced an entire generation of singers, including Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson. That soaring, pleading, heartfelt delivery became the blueprint for soul music itself. When Clyde sang, you felt it — every note, every word, every breath.

In your opinion, which Clyde McPhatter song best captures the magic of his voice and why?

01/11/2026

January 11, 1962

Cliff Richard made UK chart history when The Young Ones debuted at number one, becoming the first record by a British artist to enter the UK Singles Chart straight at the top.
Fuelled by advance orders of more than 500,000 copies, the song dominated the chart for six consecutive weeks and remained on the listings for a remarkable twenty weeks. The track also served as the title song to Richard’s hit film The Young Ones, cementing his status as Britain’s first true homegrown pop idol at a time when American rock and roll still ruled the airwaves.
This moment marked a turning point for UK pop music, proving that British artists could not only compete with American acts—but lead the way.

Do you remember the first time you heard The Young Ones, or was Cliff Richard part of your early record collection?

#1962

01/11/2026

On This Day in Music History – January 11, 1956

On this day, after changing their name from The Robins, The Coasters stepped into an Atlantic Records studio in Hollywood to record their very first single, Down in Mexico.
That session marked the true beginning of one of the most entertaining, influential, and instantly recognizable vocal groups in rock and roll history. Blending sharp humor, streetwise storytelling, and airtight rhythm and blues, The Coasters created records that sounded like mini-movies — vivid characters, punchlines, and grooves you couldn’t forget.
The original lineup of The Coasters featured four voices that defined the group’s sound from the start:
Carl Gardner, Billy Guy, Bobby Nunn, and Leon Hughes. Together, they brought personality, precision, and personality-driven storytelling that set them apart from every other group of the era.
The following year, the Los Angeles quintet would crack the Hot 100 with the double-sided smash Young Blood / Searchin', launching an incredible run that placed six consecutive singles in the Billboard Top Ten. Guided by the legendary songwriting and production team of Leiber and Stoller, The Coasters proved that rock and roll could be smart, funny, and musically tight all at once.

When you hear a Coasters record, which song immediately starts playing in your head?

#1956

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