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KCR 50th Party - Quick UpdateHey Everyone,
KCR's 50th anniversary & reunion is only 3 months away. I hope you have all saved the date. We have booked the Marriott in Mission Valley for the Saturday night party. We also have a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate, for those of you who are travelling to San Diego (or those who just don't want to drive home). Click here to make your reservation. Don't delay. We only have so many rooms at this price. Friday, September 20th: -Bruce Greenberg ![]() |
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Bruce Dunbar, one of the first KCR announcers in 1969-70 has passed away. During his 30 year broadcast career Bruce worked at 9 stations in 8 markets and spent the last 15 years at KSAZ-TV in Phoenix. This link will take you to a tribute: http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/phoenix/bruce-dunbar-obituary-6-11-2010 | ||
40th Anniversary Reunion Bash Watch this space for pictures of accounts of the attendees! |
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Get your limited edition KCR t-shirt from the 40th Anniversary Reunion Bash!
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![]() Leslie Carney, Brett Kelly & Keith Attarian |
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Keep on Spinnin' Bucky Dent |
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There is nothing worse than waking up to a phone call, "I just got
a call from the coroners office". That's what happened today, as I
found out that the 70's alumnus and a friend to so many, Jim Creasy, died
last night. Jim suffered from diabetes most of his life and was recently told that his heart could give out at any time. Apparently, last night it did. Jim, we will miss you terribly. -Bruce |
![]() Jim Creasy in the KCR Carpeted Cubicle circa 1970's
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What a sad day it is. Jim was such a generous and caring person. He'd
do anything for you if it was at all possible. I never heard him
complain about his illness, or pretty much anything else. He always took
pride in his KCR show and also tried to organize impromptu get-togethers
on occasion. He substituted for people all the time and, typical of
Jim, never complained. He and I worked a lot of days together on the air
in the 70's and he was a real gem. He called himself "Bucky Dent", but
I
always referred to him as "The Greasy Jim Creasy"; He always gave me that tired-looking smile when I used that line. I'm sure everyone who knew him learned not only something about music (and especially The Who) but how to conduct oneself as a human. I'm gonna miss that guy! -Joe Shrin Jim was a dear friend. Please keep me posted on any plans for memorial service, who to send condolences to, etc. Thanks. -rick ...a friend to so many...a spirit we were fortunate to know...we will miss you terribly - Amen. Keith I'm sorry to hear about Jim. I'm not sure if I ever met him or not. I'm sure he would have been a great interview subject for my film. My thoughts are with you, Eric I have an account on Tribe.net and I just posted a short piece about Jim on my blog there. Todd |
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If you are interested in being part of a memorial, please let me know. We are
all spread out, but we will come up with something. Also, I thought I'd also pass on some emails that I received. Thanks everyone. I know that Jim would have loved to know so many people cared about him. |
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CD Release Party Big Hit
Multitudes
Attend--Mayhem EnsuesThe much anticipated party
celebrating release of the highly acclaimed KCR Presents: Aztec Beach CD proved
to be somewhat more well-attended than had been anticipated by event
promoters. Held at the world renowned Whistlestop Bar, the party
attracted uncounted numbers of revelers to the popular South Park hot
spot. "We've had huge crowds before, but I never saw anything
like what's being described here" claimed club owner Sam Chammas, himself a Famous Former KCR DJ who now
operates a string of thriving entertainment establishments in Southern
California. "Usually our customers keep a lid on things, but this
party grew so big they were dancing in the streets. I haven't
seen so many cops ever!" According to a spokesperson,
authorities made no arrests but were unable to keep the boisterous
crowd from spilling out into the surrounding community.
"Things were fine until the band climbed onto the roof and adjusted
their amplifiers to eleven" stated officials. "We received noise
complaints from neighborhoods as far as seven miles away."
All told, the event brought nearly a thousand dollars to the KCR Coffers, with more on the way as sales of the surf music compilation soar. The first pressing is expected to sell out quickly, so order yours today or be forced to wait several months for the next run to be finished. ![]() |
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Aztec
Beach - Our first KCR Benefit
CD is Now Available!
This is a full-on compilation of original surf music and is hosted by our very own Clint Beachwood of "A Day at the Beach" fame. Order your copy now or be a total hodad for the rest of your life. Check out some excerpts! Aztec Beach CD - Shipped to you $18 |
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Aztec Beach
Electronic Download - $10 |
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Face
it, we were the very model
of hipness during our college radio days. The rest of the student body,
be they the Greeks, the football team, the marching band, even the gays
and lesbians, had their occasional moment in the spotlight, but they
couldn't quite measure up to a real live KCR On-Air Personality.
Our parties were that much wilder, our membership slightly better
looking, and our drama...well, it was just more dramatic. We were
it, and we knew it.
And while we may have gone on to lead successful and productive lives, perhaps achieve fame and fortune, never again will we be quite so cool as then. Even now as our own din slowly fades, our exploits become but the stuff of myth and legend, the tunes of those youngsters who follow after us blare into the future. |
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Join us as we relive our misspent youth and guide our descendants toward real radio, KCR style. |