Buddy Magazine

08/30/2025

RIP Roc D

KNON Tejano DJ Roc D passed on Friday, August 22.

Roc D was a committed KNON DJ who worked hard for the Voice of the People—both on air and off.

At KNON benefits, he was one of the first to arrive to help out, and among the last to leave after the night was through.

He always drove his truck with KNON in the Mardi Gras and State Fair parades—able to mix, drive, and toss beads at the same time.

During his Saturday afternoon Super Tejano show, he played the best in Tejano and presented an upbeat and always entertaining program.

His love for his listeners was immense, and his talent as a DJ was unsurpassed.

Services will be held at Calvary Hill Funeral Home
📍 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas
Wednesday (Viewing) and Thursday

More information:
🔗 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dallas-tx/david-roc-d-12497265

08/30/2025

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Remembering SRV. These images were taken by Ron McKeown at Stevie’s last performance in Dallas, June 1990, and have never been published before. With BB King. Rest in peace to them all. Copyright 2025 Buddy Magazine.

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Check out the Eastside Kings Blues Festival in Austin, Oct. 18-19

08/15/2025

Kirby Warnock writes more about his early work on the Vaughan brothers, and how the documentary came together.

Part 1: The Good

08/13/2025

Our latest cover story features Jim Suhler. The Buddy Magazine photo archives on Suhler span decades, and this particular photo was shot by Chuck Flores. It stood out clearly as one of his best shots. Written by Andrew Daly. Link in comments below.

08/08/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that world-renowned guitarist Pasquale Grasso will be the guest artist with the One O’Clock Lab Band at our 65th Annual Fall Concert!

Grasso is redefining what’s possible on jazz guitar. With stunning classical technique and deep bebop roots, his playing channels the brilliance of Art Tatum, Bud Powell, and Charlie Parker — translated fluently to the fretboard.

“The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life,” says jazz legend Pat Metheny.

The concert takes place on Monday, November 17 at 8 PM in Voertman Hall. Tickets can be purchased at music.unt.edu/events

08/05/2025

Buddy Magazine’s Ian Saint talks with William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys, who reflects on his own experience of “trying to love two women.” TL;DR: It’s like a ball and chain. The Oak Ridge Boys perform at Longhorn Ballroom on Halloween night, get your tickets now while the gettin’s good.

Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden speaks to Buddy Magazine's Ian Saint, 60 years after his debut album, about overcoming grief through music.