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HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - INDEX   1 -78

Chapter A    Sending Many Thanks to the following for over 42 Years of helping us
                     tell the History of Syracuse Music Story - Ron Wray

Chapter 1    A Look Back to the 1950's

Chapter 2    WOLF Radio Sandman Serenade & Dick Clark

Chapter 3    The Early Years & Big Bands

Chapter 4    First Syracuse Radio & Television Broadcasts

Chapter 5    Jimmy Cavallo, Alan Freed & The Early 1950's

Chapter 6    The Jazz Influence

Chapter 7    Dixieland, Sal Nistico & Mangione Brothers

Chapter 8   Birth of Syracuse Rock

Chapter 9    WNDR Radio, Dandy Dan Leonard, Rhythm Cadets, The Eldaros
                      Little Jan, Jeff and The Notes w/ Duane Hitchings

Chapter 10   Calm Before the Storm- Rock & Roll Loses Some of It's Biggest Stars

Chapter 11   Early 1960's - Part 1

Chapter 12   Early 1960's - Part 2
                      Ronnie Dio, Bobby Comstock, Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars

Chapter 13   Sam and The Twisters

Chapter 14   New Sounds, New Bands, Syracuse University Music Influences-
                     Felix Cavaliere, Lou Reed, Mike  Esposito & Garland Jefferies

Chapter 15   The Beatles & British Invasion, Mid 60's & Bud Ballou

Chapter 16   Bud Ballou Leaves, Dale Dorman Arrives

Chapter 17   Three Rivers Inn Nightclub 1934-2001

Chapter 18   Bobby Comstock, Alan Freed, American Bandstand

Chapter 19   John Lennon & Yoko Ono at the Everson Museum - 1971

Chapter 20   Jimmy Cavallo - Then & Now

Chapter 21   Howie Wyeth - From Sidewinders to Jam Factory

Chapter 22   50 Year Career of Jazz Great - Mark Murphy

Chapter 23   Sandy Bigtree & Bigtree Sisters

Chapter 24   Don Barber and The Dukes

Chapter 25   The Seven  (1969-1972) ** Updated**

Chapter 26   The Sermon  (1968-71)

Chapter 27   The Livin' Ennd (1967-1975)

Chapter 28   Ed Wool & the Nomads, Sure Cure, Pineapple Heard & Wool

Chapter 29   Great Record Stores in CNY 1950'S- 1980'S

Chapter 30   Suburban Amusement Park- Manlius, NY

Chapter 31   Ridgewoods are the roots of Dean Brothers, Joe Whiting, Mark Doyle,
                     Freewill & Jukin Bone

Chapter 32   Tex Roe- NYS Country Music Hall of Famer

Chapter 33   Dave Hanlon "Syracuse Hall of Fame Great"

Chapter 34   John Kane

Chapter 35   Irving Kaufman "Syracuse First Great Recording Artist 1914-1974

Chapter 36   Lloyd Baskin

Chapter 37   Famous Names Who Performed or Spoke in CNY 1940-45

Chapter 38   The WHO in Syracuse 1969 & 1981

Chapter 39   Jazz Great - Chris Powell and The Blue Flames

Chapter 40   Ronnie France a Hall of Fame Musician "Who Plays from the Heart"

Chapter 41   WOLF Radio Welcomes Led Zeppelin to Syracuse 1969 & 1971

Chapter 42  Jimi Hendrix in Syracuse- May 4, 1969

Chapter 43  Dan Elliott from SAMMY's to Doo-Wop Hall of Fame

Chapter 44   Eric Clapton w/ Derek & The Dominoes with special guest Duane
                     Allman Play Syracuse - December 2, 1970

Chapter 45   Elvis Presley Performs in Syracuse - July 25 & 27, 1976

Chapter 46   The Vikings (1962) to Carmen Licitra and The Vikings (1963-67)

Chapter 47   Jimmy Van Heusen

Chapter 48   Del Shannon's Syracuse Visits

Chapter 49   British Invasion - Searchers & Animals Play Syracuse in 1964

Chapter 50   Rolling Stones First Visit Syracuse- Oct 30, 1965

Chapter 51   First Syracuse War Memorial Rock & Roll Shows 1956-57

Chapter 52   Rolling Stones Return to Syracuse - July 6, 1966

Chapter 53   WOLF Radio Super Dances 1975-77

Chapter 54   Ten Famous Names Who Performed or Spoke in CNY 1861-1905

Chapter 55   Famous Names Who Performed or Spoke in CNY 1950-57

Chapter 56   Biggest Show of Star 1957 Review

Chapter 57   More Famous People Who Performed or Spoke in CNY 1916-1929

Chapter 58  More Famous People Who Performed or Spoke in CNY 1906-1915

Chapter 59   Do You Remember  1959-69 Syracuse Radio Hits ?

Chapter 60   Buddy Grealy Band

Chapter 61   Question- Ron During Your 40+ Years in Syracuse Music,
                     What are Your Top Ronnie James Dio Moments ?

Chapter 62   Clark Music Co. (1859- 2012), Syracuse Music icon closes it doors.

Chapter 63   Mark Bialczyk - "His Dedication Has No Bounds".

Chapter 64   Hall of Fame Fiddle King - Hal Casey Passes Away, Jan 17, 2012

Chapter 65   Women in Syracuse Music History 1950's- present.
                    Major listing of Women who contributed to our Syr Music success

Chapter 66   Sad to report the death of our friend Jean Gerber (Gerber Music)

Chapter 67   David "Rock" Feinstein Inducted into Syracuse Area Music Awards
                     Hall of Fame. Induction speech by Ron Wray - Nov 14, 2011.

Chapter 68    Syracuse Area Music Awards (SAMMYS) - Hall of Fame Inductees,
                     Lifetime Achievement & Music Educators Award winners. (1993-pres)

Chapter 69    More Famous People Who Performed or Spoke in CNY (1958-1959)

Chapter 70    Rock & Roll movies hit Syracuse theaters (Loews State, Paramount,
                       R.KO. Keiths, Loews Strand, North & Salina Drive-In, others)
                       ( listing still in process)

Chapter 71    Syracuse Area Music Awards "Hall of Fame" Class of 2013.
                     Inducted on March 7, 2013 at Dinosaur Bar B Que

Chapter 72   "New Dio" products to hit market on May 28 (DVD, Blu Ray, Cd, Vinyl)

Chapter 73   "The Madisons", "Billy Kidd & The Madisons"  including Chuck Roberts,
                      Johnny Whipple, Carl Irvine, Terry Golden, Jimmy Foran (1960-66)

Chapter 74    The History of Syracuse Music Album /Cd series celebrates 42+ years
                     since snowy December 1970. Here's who was there at the beginning

Chapter 75    More Famous People Who Performed or Spoke in CNY (1960-61)

Chapter 76    More Famous People Who Performed or Spoke in CNY (1962)

Chapter 77    Utica's famed "Mouseketeer" Annette Funicello dies at age 70.

Chapter 78    Jack Belle- "Mr Concert"  His concerts and professionalism brought
                      us to a new high". His concert list is amazing.
         
                             
             
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HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE"- CHAPTER 78 - JACK BELLE - GREAT CONCERT PROMOTER - "BROUGHT SYRACUSE TO A NEW HIGH"

Well where do I start with Jack Belle ? Lets take a look at Jack's musical beginnings in Central New York and that goes to the late 1950's. Syracuse bands were expanding not only playing popular instrumental hits of the days from Link Wray, The Ventures, Duane Eddy and others. One of CNY's most popular bands was "The Continentals" from the cities south side that included  Jack Belle (guitar) , Mike Money (guitar, lead vocals) & Dave McQuillan (drums). After winning many "Battle of the Band", making appearances live on WNDR Radio and playing at Hewiitts, Fayetteville Inn, P.L.A.V (West Genesee), Drumblins, Sports O Rama,, Grant Junior High Talent Shows, CBA, Three  Rivers Inn (June 10, 1962- with national recording stars Frankie Lyman & Timmy Yuro) and many college fraternity parties.....With the departure of Mike Money the band teamed up with Hall of Fame vocalist Don Barber to former Don Barber (had hit with I'll Be Blue") & The Continentals and a full summer playing at Lake George resorts. Following that great summer a new Continentals formed (with Ron Belle, Jack Belle & Dave McQuillan) managed by a third brother Dick Belle.

After some time in college in northern New York State, Jack Belle returned to CNY. It was at this period I met Jack while employed at J.D. Shaver repairing radio & TVs, and also more importantly tending bar at "The Big O". Well...then on to Jack's involvement in concert promotion.

The  "BIG O" is where Jack inched into the concert business with owner Carl Williams teaming to bring to the Syracuse War Memorial- Savoy Brown (Kim Simmonds) & Al Kooper (former Blood Sweat & Tears lead vocalist) September 18, 1971. After that successful venture they tried Jose Feliciano (November 10, 1971) but were disappointed with very poor attendance.

Jack and Carl went their different ways, with Jack staying in the concert business (Eastern Artists)  bring to Syracuse- Canned Heat (June 12, 1972). Well it was all upwards for Jack Belle & Eastern Artists from that point. Next came rock superstar Rod Stewart & The Faces with Badfinger (July 6, 1972), Cactus w/ Duane Hitchings (July 28, 1972) and  Frank Zappa (Oct 28, 1972).

1973 brought more highs first Feb 2, 1973 a sold out ELF Show (Dio, Feinstein Driscoll, Soule) with Dove & Bib N Tucker at the Shoreline Club in Liverpool.. Then another ELF /Dio show with headliner Fleetwood Mac at the Landmark Theater (March 18, 1973). The remainder of 1973 - King Crimson (Apr 30), Spooky Tooth,  Jo Jo Gunne & ELF (May 15), Leslie West Wild West Show (July 30) and ended the year with Slade (Sept 23).

1974- Johnny Winter & James Montgomery Blues Band (Jan 10) Bad Company & Golden Earring (July 18), Foghat & Montrose (Nov 7) Joe Cocker (Dec 19)

1975- Jethro Tull (Feb 24), Robin Trower (Apr 17), followed by  Edgar Winter w/ Rick Derringer (Feb 6), James Cotton (Feb 5), Gary Wright (Sept 6), Average White Band (Sept 8), Z Z Topp & Slade (Sept 25), Black Sabbath, Santana, J. Geils, Black Oak Arkansas & Foghat..

1976- Santana, Robin Trower, Rick Derringer (June 1976), Freddie King (Aug 15)

1977- Bruce Springsteen (Feb 10 in Utica)

1978- Santana (Feb 19), Doobie Bros & Eddie Money (Aug 26), Bruce Springsteen (Darkness Tour- Syracuse War Memorial  Sept 12), Patty Smyth

1979- George Thorogood (Jan 19), Good Rats (Feb 23), The Police (Mar 23), Ramones w/ Flashcubes (July 23), Edgar Winter (Sept 17), Peter Frampton (Sept 27)

1980- Humble Pie (June 28), Journey (Aug 12), John Cougar Melloncamp (Oct 4), The Cars (Utica Nov 18)., Santana

1981- REO Speedwagon (Mar 22), Todd Rundgren & Utopia (Apr 12), Santana (Apr 25), Judas Priest & Iron Maiden (July 19), Styx (July 3, Carrier Dome), Foghat,  (Aug 23), Pate Benatar (Sept 8) Journey & Loverboy  (Oct 9), Rossington Collins (Nov 14), Molly Hachett (Nov 28), 38 Special, Van Halen,

1982- J. Geils (Feb 26), Elvis Costello (June 18), Van Halen (Oct 9, Carrier Dome), 38 Special, Triumph, Billy Square & Nazareth (Oct 28), Barry Manilow (Nov 2- Binghamton), The Who (Dec 10 at Carrier Dome)

1983- Tom Petty, Eddie Money (3 times) Dio (Oct 22, Rochester, NY)

1984- Dio & Dokken (Glens Falls- Nov 4, 1984), Jethro Tull (Binghamton, NY- Oct 14, 1984)

1985- Bruce Springsteen (Jan 26-27, 1985- Carrier Dome- Syracuse, "Born in the USA Tour". Dio (Troy, NY- Sept 4), Supertramp (Oct 6- Lake Placid), Santana, Saga

1986-  Point Blank

1987- U2 & Los Lobos (Syr- Carrier Dome- Oct 10, 1987)

Others still working on dates- Boston, Cheap Trick & Bob Segar..if you know the date pass it on..

The final concert that Jack was involved with was U2 & Los Lobos held before some 39,000 fans at the Carrier Dome- October 10, 1987. This event was staged some five month after his death

Jack Belle's / Eastern Artists Company shared an office and secretary with DMR Enterprises for over 10 years, first in the Wilson Building (downtown) and later in Fayetteville, NY.

David Rezak (DMR) maybe the one of all of us that knew Jack the best, here's some of his quotes "I can say without a doubt he was a "Master of Promotions".  There was a reason he had such great track record of successful shows.  Jack brought in acts he believed in, cut deals he knew would be successful and them marketed the heck out of those show brilliantly. He used great professional voices on all his radio & television spots such as Howie Castle, Jim Sims and Rick Charles. They all had a great knowledge of the music industry and he trusted all of them. Jack was meticulous and was involved in every facet of his shows promotion." PS- Look at his list of concerts above- is it amazing or what....

In his concerts, Jack Belle included many local CNY bands as Sandy Bigtree Band, Alecstar, Bib N' Tucker, Dove, Elf w/ Ronnie James Dio & Rock Feinstein, Darlin, also The Velcros and Joe Whiting with Jack's help  became opening acts touring with Van Halen. Velcros were featured on two-segments with Van Halen, while Whiting graced the stage on 32 dates ranging from the Spectrum in Philadelphia (October 19, 1982) to Jacksonville, Florida (Dec 11, 1982). Belle also did studio sessions with producer Ron Wray at George Day's Dayson Studio playing bass on local releases by Nanci Hammond & Max in the mid 1970's. Always giving back, Jack also taught a Music Industry Class at Syracuse University.

Jack Belle was inducted into the Syracuse Area Music Hall of Fame (SAMMY's) by his good friend David Rezak at the Landmark Theater  April 22, 1994. Known as Central New York's greatest concert promoter our good friend Jack died on May 1, 1987, he  is buried in Onondaga Valley Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, a sister, and four brothers. Jack my great friend is deeply missed by me every day.. Mostly miss his laugh box calling me at 3 AM and laughing at me.....PS- In the late 70's and early 80's Jack Belle also published "The Wine Times" another one of his great passions.


Some on my great memories of Jack
Drove with Jack through sleet, rain, sometime blinding snow to get to Glens Falls, NY (Nov 1984) to see Dio perform his "Last in Line Tour". We arriving just five minutes before he took the stage. After the show said hi to Ronnie (who was very surprised to see us on such bad night) and drove back though the same bad weather conditions. This event was one of Jack's Eastern Artist shows.

Made the trip to Toronto (May 9, 1976) with Jack, David Rezak, Howie Castle, Sid Marshall, Rick Barry to see Paul McCartney & Wings (w/ Joe English on drums) "Wings Over America Tour". Then after the concert Jack and I drove all night back to Syracuse.

Did Jack & I speak everyday for years....almost.

And then there was Bill Graham and the Rolling Stones...well that's another story.

Jack Belle was a great personal friend, and true legend in our entertainment industry. Through his efforts made Syracuse a better place for all of us to live. - Ron Wray


Those who worked with Jack though the years include-  Special thanks to David & Linda Rezak, Donnalee Peden. Mike Peden, Chuck Chao, Howie Castle, Rick Charles, Jim Sims, Ronnie James Dio, Terry Mulhauser, Pete Shedd, Ron Howe, Sid Marshall, Rick Barry, Carl Williams, Ron Wray, Bob Perry, Gary LaVancher, Dick Murphy, T.J. Condon, Sandy Bigtree, Bill Baldwin, WOLF Radio, WAQX 95X, WSYR FM 94 Rock, and all the folks though the years at DMR Enterprises and Eastern Artists.... more names to be added....

Story still in process

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 77 - UTICA'S MOUSEKETEER ANNETTE FUNICELLO DIES AT AGE 70

Famed Mouseketeer Annette Funicello was born in nearby Utica, NY on October 22, 1942. Her parents Virginia & Joseph Funicello left CNY for sunny California  when Annette was age 4. There she started performing professional at age 12 eventually becoming a very well know singer,  actress and movie stars in our youth. She was selected as one of Walt Disney's Mouseketeers on his weekday show "The Mickey Mouse Club" (1955-59) where she not only sang & danced but appeared in popular Disney segments such as "Spin & Marty."

This led to many poplar hits records as- "How Will I Know My Love" (1958), "Tall Paul " (1959), Jo Jo The Dog Faced Boy" (1959), "Lonely Guitar" (1959),"First Name Initial" (1959),  "Oh Dio Mio" (1960), "Pineapple Princess " (1960) and "Hawaiian Love Talk" (1961) that mentions Utica all graced the airwaves of both WOLF & WNDR Radio here in Syracuse.

Her amazing popularity shifted to motion pictures  "Shaggy Dog", Babes in Toyland", " many Beach Party movies with Frankie Avalon and " Monkey's Uncle" (with the Beach Boys) to name just a few.

Annette also appeared here in Syracuse. First on November 10, 1961- for a contest run by WNDR Radio called "Have Dinner With Annette" where two lucky winners had dinner with Annette and WNDR's "Dandy Dan" Leonard.  The second back in 1964 for Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars Tour at the War Memorial with Paul Anka, Duane Eddy, LaVern Baker, Bobby Rydell, Lloyd Price and Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners.

Sadly Annettte passed away in Bakersfield, Ca. on April 8, 2013 at age 70. Seeing her aways brought us back to our youth.

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" CHAPTER A - SENDING MANY THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING WHO HAVE DEVOTED COUNTLESS HOURS OVER THE LAST 42 YEARS - RON WRAY (Updated)

We started this Syracuse Music History search some 42 years ago.  I would like to thank the following who have dedicated hundreds of hours helping me  collect information, photos, bios, posters, records, Cd's, cassettes, 8 track tapes, live recordings, artwork, giving interviews and sending items from all over the world. Thanks for making the The History of Syracuse Music Story what it is today - Ron Wray 

Very special thanks to the one guy who's put up with all the craziness through 42 years, almost every day, my friend - Pete Shedd. Also to super CNY music research expert John D'Angelo, Senior Internet Marketing Specialist- Jessica Harris and newest committee member Kate Kolb.

Still working on The History of Syracuse Music "Official" Book project now over 4,829 pages and that's not including photos..

The History of Syracuse Music "Official Site" has received over 32,341 hits and is viewed in 90 different countries.

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Special Thanks to

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Chet Andrews, Don Barber, Jack Belle, Mark Bialczyk, Sandy Bigtree, Don Bombard (Bob Shannon), Garry Bordinaro, Dick Bottoff, Brian Bourke, Carl Canedy, Guy Capone, Howie Castle, Chuck Cavallaro, Jimmy Cavallo, Jeff Chappelle, Dick Clark, Bobby Comstock,  John D'Angelo, Michael Davis, George Day, Dean Brothers (John, Bob, Peter),  Ronnie James Dio, Wendy Dio, Mark Doyle, Gary Dunes, Dan Elliott, Jim Falsey, David "Rock" Feinstein, Denise Feinstein, Mike Ferrante, Jan Fetterly, "Big Mike" Fiss, Tim Fox, Gary Frenay, Dave Frisina, Rick Gary, Bill Gerber III,  Jeff Gersbacher, Nancy Gersbacher, Joe Glisson, Bobby Green, Mike Greenstein, Holly Gregg, Dave Hanlon, Jessica Harris, Todd Hobin, Mark Hoffmann, Art Judge, John Kane, Jenna Kenyon, T.J. Kenyon, Sean Kirst, Kate Kolb, Joe LaGuardia, Ronnie Leigh,  "Dandy Dan" Leonard, Bob Lindberg, "Little Jan" Perolla, Sue Mackay, Skip Murphy, Dave Murray, Dave Novak, Liz Nowak, Jim O'Brien, Mickey Palumbo, Jim Pantas, Gary Podsiedlik, Dave Porter, David Rezak, Nick Russo, Tom Rozzano, Dean Schachtel (Niji Entertainment), Chuck Sgroi, Paul Shedd, Pete Shedd, Stephan Shedd, Bob Sherman (Bob Lowry), John Simone,  Jim Sims, Greg Spencer, Bill Weiss,  Joe Whiting, Jack Wolak, Al Wolf and the "Official" Ronnie James Dio Fan & Facebook Pages....

Thanks also to:

Colin Aberdeen, Jack Abert, Donna Accihone, Glenn "Gomez" Adams, Marc Albert, Marv Albert, Tommy Allen, Sam Amato, Andy Anderson, Tim Anthony, Larry Arlotta, Paul Armstring, Frank Arrigo, Jimmy Ashby, Paul Armstrong, Buke Babikian, Brook Babcock, Bob Baggett, Barry Baker, Bill Baldwin,  Bud Ballou, Sam Barone, Loren Barriger, Kevin Barriger, Bill Barry, Rick Barry, Howie Bartolo, Lloyd Baskin, Jeff Bishop, John Beardsley, "Stereo" Steve Becker, Ron Bee,  Greg Belinski, Charlie Bertini, Mary Bigtree, Len Bilotti, Jack Bocchino,  Brian Bourke, Gary Branch, Frank Brandon, Alan Braum, Lafayette Breland, Steve Brodie, Peter Brohl, Bill Brown, Dave Brown, Don (Ryan) Brown,  John Brown, John T. Brown, Rolland Brunet,  Dominick Bruno, Dave Bullard, Mike Burke,  John Cadley, Carl Cafarelli,  Jerry Cali, Jim Campagnia, Mike Campbell, Cresenzo Capece Jr, Eric Cappatto Jr, Rick Cappotto, Herm Card, Bill Carey, Mike Casale,  Felix Cavaliere, Chuck Chao,  Rick Charles (Rick Yacobush),  Rick Chisholm, Dan Christy, Skip Clark, Bernie Clarke, Donna (Brohl) Cochran, Len Colella, Stan Colella, Augusto Collacchi, Bobby Comstock Jr, Debbie Condon, T. J. Condon, Bill Cooper, Tom Corradino, Steve Corey, Joe Couch, Tom Coulter, Bob Couse, Ashley Cox, Jimmy Cox, Freddy Crittela, Buzzy Cua, Rick Cua, Ron Curtis, Frank Cutri.

Baron Daemon (Mike Price), Phil Dallesandro, John Dancks, Bill Davidson.,Tom DeAmbra,  Keven Dean, Kal Dee, Kent DeFelice, Joe DeFio, Frank DeFonda, Dick Deline, Joe DeMaso, John Denega, Gary Dennis, Ron DeRollo, Pat DeSalvo, Maria DeSantis, Mike Desnoyers, John Diano, Chuck Di Cosimo, Jack DiLauro, Rocco Di Mento, Dan DiShaw,  Scott Dixon, Joe Donelan, Mike Donohue, Dale Dorman, Kevin Dorsey,  Liz Lanza-Doyle, Gary Driscoll. Dan Dunn, Bill Dutch, Mike Easterly,  Dan "Cato" Eaton, Billy Elmiger, Tom Emmi, Joe English, Paul Fairbanks, Don Familo Vince Faraoni, Frank Farnsworth, Charlie Featherstone, Mike Featherstone, Frank Feinstein, Nancy Fetterly, Kim Fetters, Todd Fitzsimmons, Herb Flower, Debbie Foley, Jim Foran, Don Forbes,  Tommy Forest, Craig Fox, Ron France, Alan Frank, Mick Fury, John Gabriel, Joe Galuski, Mike Gentile,  Lisa Gentile, Dave Gersony, Howard Gersony, Mark Gibson, Dave Gnatowski, Gary Goal, Maury Goldberg, Terry Golden, Lee Goodman, Dan Green, Mimi Griswold, Curt Grow, Gary & Ed Grudynski, Isreal Hagan, Garry Hall, John T. Hall, Bob Halligan, Ed Hamell, Earl Hamilton, Nanci Hammond, B.J. Hayes, Mike & Eileen Heagerty, Peter Heitzman, Pete Hennessy, Duane Hitchings, Jerry Hludzik (The Buoys & Dakota), Shawn Hobin, Jack Holton, Jerry Horowitz, Fred Horton, Tom Hosmer, Larry Hoyt, Duane Hitchings, Tom Honan, Tom Hosmer, Larry Hoyt, Harold Hyde. Earl Irons, Carl Irvine, Greg Italiano, Mike Jachles, Greg Jackson, Ron Jarman, Joe Jewell,  Jeff Jones, Mike Julian, Mark Kalsuga, Lou Kaplan, Nick Kaplin, Ron Kaussner, Irving Kaufman, Ron Keck, Tapio Keihanen, Keith Kobland, John Kokot, Jack Kreischer, Dave Laird, Phil Lambrinos, Arthur Lane, Ralph LaRose, John Latocha, Gary Lavancher, Freddie Lawrence, Kim Lembo, Arty Lenin. Carmen Liberatore, Tony Licameli, Carman Licitra, Jack Lipton, Rocky Lockhart, Bob Lorenz, Wilma Lung, Larry Luttinger.

 Gordon MacRae, Joel Mackay, George Madigan,  Jack Maheu, Frank Malfitano, Vince Mangiamelli, George Mahoney, Harold Mantor, Steve Marcione, Phil Market, Syd Marshall, Don Martell, Don Martin, Mike Martineau, Dick Mastriano, Elliott Mattice, Todd Mattraw, Nick Mazza, Steve McCord, Pete McKay, Gael McGear, John McKenna, Kate McManus, Dave McQuillan, Chuck Mellone, Karen Michaels, Melissa Midgley, Brian Miles, Bob Mitchell, Bernie Milton, Doug Moncrief, Kim Monroe, Larry Monty, Jerry More, Jack Morse, Dave Moziak, Rick Mozzo, Terry Mulhauser, Tip Munger, "Austin" Jimmy Murphy, Ed Murphy, Dick Murphy, Mark Murphy, Mark Nanni, Tommy Nast, Mickey Nicotra, Jamie Notarthomas, Jon Notarthomas, Jessica Novak, Charley Orlando, Terry Quill, Beth Owens, Oz

Dan Padavona, Patsy & Anne Padavona, Bob Papaleoni, Lonnie Park, Claude "Red" Parton, Dave Pasternack, Tom Payne, Mike Peden, Alex Perialas, John Perialas, Bob Perry,  Bill Pfohl, Kaaren Pierce, George Plavocos, Penny Jo Pullus, Carl Pynn,  Missy Ragonese, Mike Ranger, Larry Rand, Leo Rayhill, Dave Reid, Dusty Rhodes, Frank Rhodes, Hanna Richardson, Dave Ridgeway, Joe Riposo, Mike Riposo, Art "Legs" Robbins, Charlie Robbins,  Tim Robinson, Tex Roe, Tommy Rogers, "Little Georgie" Rossi, Kathy Rowe, Al Ruscito, Michael P. Ryan, Rick Ryder (Tim Huppman), Billy Sanders, Tom "T.W." Saunders, Joe Sawmiller, Bob Scalione, Bob Scarlotta, Cecile Scott, Lou Segreti, Larry Serifini, Frank Sgroi, Duke Shanahan, Chris Shaw, Dick Sheridan, Doug Sherman, Wendy Shoen, Don Shoudy, Dennis Sick, Freddie Simmons, Mike Sims, George "Bebo" Singleton, Jimmy Singleton, Dave Smith, Otis Smith, Dennis Snow, Dick Snyder, Jerry Sorn,  David Soule, Mickey Lee Soule, Rob Spagnoletti, Ron Spencer, Dan Sperato, Rick Starmer, Steve Starmer, Scott Sterling, Dave Stevenson, Bill Storm, Ted & Shane Storto, Liz Strodel, Fred Sweet, Gael Sweeney, Ian Taddeo, Russ Tarby, Jim Tate, Chris Taylor, Greg Tearney, Doug Thaler, Ron Thompson, Carol Thoryk-O'Leary, Mark Tiffault, Sox Tiffault, Joe Toscano, Tom Townsley, Tony Trischka, Chris Tso, Alan Tyler, Andrew VanNorstrand, Mickey Vendetti, Mick Walker, Kat Walters, Stacey Waterman, Gary Weeks, Randy Wenner,  John West, Chuck Wheeler, Johnny Whipple, Mark Wildrick, Eric Will, Eddie Williamson, John Wisniewski, Billy Wolfe, Rod Wood, Ed Wool, Gregg Yeti, Gary Zamory, Bob Zenter, Phil Zeppetello, Roger Zinszer

Also to- Blue Wave Productions (Greg Spencer), D.M.R. Enterprises (Stacey Waterman), Hollywood Restaurant- Cortland, Landmark Theater, Dayson Studio, Gerber Music (Bill Gerber III), Niji Entertainment Group (Wendy Dio), Onondaga Historical Association (Dennis Connors Tom Hunter), Orange Pennysaver, Petcap Music, Post Standard Newspaper (Mark Bialczyk, Chris Baker, Sean Kirst, Tom Leo), Rise n' Shine Dinner (Pete Hennessy), SubCat Music Recording Studio (Ron Keck & staff), Syracuse Area Music Award (SAMMY's- Liz Nowak, Debbie Foley), Syracuse Blue Print, Syracuse New Times (Jessica Novak, Mike Davis, Joe Glisson, Bill Brod), Syracuse One Stop, Walt's Record Shop, Jack Wolak's Rare Necessities (Jack Wolak, Mike P.)

Syracuse Radio Stations- WAQX FM (95X),  WFBL, WHEN (AM 620), WNDR, WOLF, WSEN (FM 92.1), WSYR (AM & FM), WTKW- (Sunny 102 FM), WXTL FM (105.9 "The Rebel") & WYYY (Y-94 FM)

Syracuse Television Stations- WCNY TV-24 (Pete McKay, Bill Pfohl), WSYR TV-9 (Tim Fox, Dave Bullard, Rod Wood, Jim Campagnia), WSYR TV-9 Bridge Street (Chris Brandolino, Kaylea Nixon, Tim Fox), WSYT TV-3, WTVH TV-5 (Ron Curtis), YNN Channel 10 (Bill Carey), Time Warner Cable (Bob Papaleoni)

DEDICATED TO OUR FALLEN SYRACUSE - CNY MUSICAL COMRADES.....

Jack Abert, Fred Aboud, Sam Amato, Larry Arlotta, Bud Ballou, Jack Belle, Mary Bigtree, George Brewer, Dominick Bruno, Ronnie Bruno, Brian Bourke,  Lafayette Breland, George Brewer, Hal Casey, Jeff Chappelle, Dick Clark, Stan Colella,  Bob Couse, Freddy Critella, Buz Cua, Ron Curtis,  Tom DeAmbra, Roosevelt Dean, Dick Deline, Jim Deline,  John Diano, Ronnie James Dio,  Bobby Doyle, Gary Driscoll, Nancy Duffy, Rev. Larry Ellis, Charlie Featherstone, Frank Feinstein, Rolly Fowler, Jean Gerber, William Gerber, Dave Gersony, Gary Goal, Terry Golden, Art Goodwin, Dave Goodwin, Ray Green, Kurt Grow, Fred Hart, Tom Haskell, Pete Hennessey, Larry Hoppen, Fred Horton, Carl Irvine, Greg Italiano, Kelly James, Mark Kalsuga, Irving Kaufman, Jack Kaufman,  Joe LaGuardia, Norm Lavancher,  "Dandy Dan" Leonard, Myron Levy, Carmen Liberatore, Carl Mano,  T. Sherman Marshall, Gordon MacRea, Chuck Mellone, Bernie Milton, Mike Money, Larry Monty, Rick Mozzo, Tip Munger, Sal Nistico, Jim O'Brien, Russ Pace, Pat & Anna Padavona, Nick Pantas, Red Parton, Dave Pasternack, John Perialas, George Plavocos, Dave Ridgeway, Mike Riposo, Tex Roe, Nick Russo, Rick Ryder (Tim Huppman), Stephan Shedd, Jim Sims, George "Bebo" Singleton, Jimmy Singelton, Otis Smith, "Sox" Tiffault, Steve Uehlin, Johnny Van, Bruce Van Brocklin, Jimmy Van Heusen, Jay Walker (Joe Maston), Tom Walker,  Johnny Whipple, Eddie Williamson, Billy Wolfe, Bob Yauger, Gary Zamory and to the so many others we miss dearly.....

DEDICATED TO THE  NATIONAL ROCK & ROLL STARS WHO SADLY ARE NO LONGER WITH US... WHO GRANTED US THEIR TIME FOR  INTERVIEWS, PHOTO OPS, RADIO STATION NAMES DROPS AND PERSONAL VISITS.....WE SADLY MISS YOU ALL..

Here are just a few that we have photos with - Duane Allman, Trevor Bolder (Uriah Heep), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), James Brown, Dick Clark, Cub Coda (Brownsville Station), Lee Dorman (Iron Butterfly), John Entwistle (The Who), Melvin Franklin (Temptations), Jimi Hendrix, Bob "The Bear" Hite (Canned Heat), Richard Hite,  Janus Joplin, John Lennon, Johnny Maestro (Crests, Brooklyn Bridge), Keith Moon (The Who), Del Shannon, Alan "The Owl" Wilson (Canned Heat),  and our good friend Ronnie James Dio.

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 76 - MORE FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO PERFORMED OR SPOKE IN CNY (1962)

Jan 29, 1962         Ernie Davis (Heisman Trophy)   Sports O Rama

Feb 2, 1962          Gene Cornish                            3 Rivers Inn
                             Don Barber & The Dukes

Feb 8, 1962          Freddie Cannon                         3 Rivers Inn
                             Don Barber & The Dukes

Feb 21, 1962       Chubby Checker                       Sports O Rama

Apr 22, 1962       Gene Pitney                               Sports O Rama
                            Brian Hyland
                            Jean Thomas  (Moon River)
                            The Eternals (Rozzano, Simmons,  Nicotra etc)
                            The Keystones
                            Paul & The Velvets

May 7, 1962        Santo & Johnny                          3 Rivers Inn
                            Don Barber & The Dukes
                            Daquires (Mike Esposito)

May 25-June 4    Bobby Darin                                3 Rivers Inn
                           Jimmy Cavallo
                           Salt City Six

May 27, 1962     Ernie Maresca                             3 Rivers Inn
                           H.B. Barnum
                           Tico & The Triumph  (Paul Simon)
                           Ed Wool & Nomads

June 4-9, 1962    Frankie Lymon                           3 Rivers Inn
                           Timmy Yuro
                           Eden Kane
                           The Continentals (Jack Belle)

June 15, 1962     Ronnie Dio & The Prophets         Forest Hotel- Syl Beach
                           Terry & The Renegades

June 24, 1962     Shelly Fabres                              3 Rivers Inn

July 27- Aug 5    Connie Francis                            3 Rivers Inn

Aug 13, 1962      Little Eva                                    3 Rivers Inn
                           Linda Scott
                           Janie Grant
                           Cathy Carol

Sept 5, 1962       Bobby Vee                                  Sports O Rama

Oct 11, 1962      Babs Tino                                     Sports O Rama
                           Ronnie Dio & The Prophets

Nov 16-18          Sammy Davis Jr.                          3 Rivers Inn

Dec 31, 1962      Jay & The Americans                   3 Rivers Inn


                         

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" CHAPTER 75 - MORE FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO PERFORMED or SPOKE IN CNY (1960-61)

Jan 5, 1960           Johnny Horton                          Brighton Theater

Feb 27-Mar 10     Faron Young                            3 Rivers Inn
                             Eddy Arnold

Mar 17, 1960       Mickey Rooney                        3 Rivers Inn

Mar 5-27, 1960     Sandra Dee                             Hotel Syracuse

Apr 18, 1960         Shelly Berman                         Lincoln Aud.

May 8-18               Jimmy Rodgers                       3 Rivers Inn

June 3-12, 1960      Paul Anka                              3 Rivers Inn

June 15-23              Johnny Mathis                        3 Rivers Inn

June 24-July 5          Bobby Darin                          3 Rivers Inn

Aug 5-7, 1960          Johnny Cash                         3 Rivers Inn
                                 The Browns

Sept 9-12, 1960       McGuire Sisters                     3 Rivers Inn

Sept 29, 1960          John F. Kennedy                    Hotel Syracuse

Oct 16, 1960            Kingston Trio                        War Memorial

Dec 12-22, 1960      Bobby Rydell                         3 Rivers Inn

Feb 7, 1961              Dion                                     Sports O Rama
                                 Bobby Vee
                                 Buddy Knox
                                 Ersel Hickey
                                The Sabers  (Ron Laubach)

Apr 2-9, 1961          Neil Sedaka                            3 Rivers Inn

Apr 25-May 7          Dion & The Belmonts              3 Rivers Inn

May 6, 1961             Bob Newhart                          Lincoln Aud,

May 18, 1961           The Marcels                           3 Rivers Inn
                                  Ernie K. Doe
                                  Jerry Butler
                                  Maxine Brown
                                  Roosevelt Grier

June 6-29, 1961         Lloyd Price

Aug 11, 1961             Dick Clark Caravan of Stars    War Mem.
                                  Chubby Checker
                                  Duane Eddy
                                  Shirelles
                                  Linda Scott\
                                  Frogman Henry

Aug 3, 1961               Ray Stevens (Ahab the Arab)   3 Rivers Inn

Oct 4-12, 1961          Frankie Avalon                          3 Rivers Inn
                                  Jimmy Cavallo

Oct 27-Nov 5           Jimmy Durante                             3 Rivers Inn

Nov 5, 1961             Ray Charles                                  War Memorial

Nov 10, 1961           Annette                                   Dinner with Dan Leonard

Nov 22, 1961           Bobby Vee                                  Sports O Rama
                                 Troy Shondell



                                           

HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC "OFFICIAL SITE" - CHAPTER 74 -THE HISTORY OF SYRACUSE MUSIC ALBUM / CD SERIES CELEBRATES 42+ YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Back on a very snowy day December 1, 1970 the concept of producing a vinyl album that contained and documented our Syracuse Music History came to reality. Don Bombard (now Bob Shannon) at this time had left WOLF Radio and had shifted to my competition WNDR. Don and I teamed together many times at WOLF producing All Request Radio, a nine hour Beatles special, The WOLF Story (a history of WOLF Radio 1940- 1970), 15 hour History of Rock & Roll special, and a complete Woodstock documentary to name just a few.

The History of Syracuse Music- Volume 1 arrived in late January 1971. Each vinyl volume issued was limited to 500 copies. It was very unusual that two people from different competitive radio stations teamed together with one goal to document our Syracuse Music History. My one memory was asking "Dandy Dan" Leonard to be involved since he had produced many of the great records we included. Dan's response "Ron no one's going to be interested or buy an album of just local music." Well here we are 42+ years later still going. We have switched gears a bit after 14 Volumes on vinyl & cd. We currently have this new website and in the process of writing a book, to date has 4,818+ pages.

I would like to thanks the following who were there at the beginning- Jack Abert (Monterays), Chet Andrews, Don Barber,  Jack Belle, Sandy Bigtree, Don Bombard (Bob Shannon), Howie Castle, Ronnie James Dio, David "Rock" Feinstein, Mike Ferrante, Jan Fetterly, Rick Gary, Terry Golden (Madisons), Mike Greenstein, Pete Hennessey, Mark Hoffmann, Mark Kalsuga (Walt's Record Shop), "Dandy Dan" Leonard, Bob Lorenz (New Times), Sue Mackay, Chuck Mellone (The Seven), The Monterays, Larry Monty, Dave Moziak, Rick Mozzo,  Ed Murphy, Dave Murray, Dave Novak, Mickey Palumbo, John Periales, "Little Jan" Perolla, Gary Podsiedlik, David Rezak (DMR), Dave Ridgeway, Rick Ryder,  Pete Shedd, Bob Sherman (Bob Lowry), Tom Shine, Jim Sims, Bebo Singleton, Dave Stevenson (Fallen Angels), Joe Whiting, Al Wolf, WOLF Radio, WNDR Radio,  WNYS TV (now WSYR TV-9),  WCNY TV, Orange Pennysaver, Syracuse New Times, Syracuse One Stop  & The Brookside in Dewitt.