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Podcasts of various radio shows and specially produced programs from many genres of heritage music, as well as non-music features of general and specific interest.
Bob has been a pop music radio dj since 1965 and has worked both as an announcer and programmer. For nearly 25 years he was one of the top-rated djs at the legendary WCBS-FM/101.1 in New York City, until its untimely demise in June of 2005. As the co-author (with John Javna) of the book Behind The Hits in the late 80s Bob established himself as a music historian. While at CBS-FM he introduced many specialty programs and features that tied in with the book. He also hosted nationally syndicated radio shows including The Oldies Countdown and Keepin The 70s Alive. Additionally, with fellow dj Bobby Jay, Bob Shannon was one of the original hosts for radio broadcasts from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Bob maintains a flourishing website dedicated to the Behind The Hits concept. His spouse Connie T. Empress was a founder in the 80s of the Empire State Soul Club, the first club of its kind in the United States. She maintains a separate website at ESSC.us with Soul Club history, current events and soul show archives. Bob and Connie's on-air projects include Internet radio shows on RadioMaxMusic and on WLNG Radio in Long Island. Both were also heard on the VIP satellite channel in the UK. Most recently, Bob re-joined WCBS-FM radio in New York City when it returned after a two year absence.
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Ryan Shaw is now well on his way to becoming a solo star, but he first gained fame as a member of The Soul Shakers -- a New York area group that authentically presented the great group sounds of the '50s and '60s. Connie T. Empress had them in-studio to discuss their careers and sing live, a capella.
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Connie T. Empress with an overview of the pivotal punk year that saw the emergence of The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Elvis Costello and more -- along with the New Wave that brought in The Talking Heads, Blondie and others.
Some different sides of "The Empress of Soul".
Originally aired on RadioMaxMusic.com
In 2004, the legendary WOLF Radio in Syracuse held an on-air reunion. Although it is now a Radio Disney station, the owners turned over the airwaves for two days to host some of the djs who worked at WOLF in the '60s, '70s and early '80s. This is a complete air check of Don Bombard (later know in NYC as Bob Shannon). Featured are many "Syracuse-only" hit records.
As originally aired on RadioMaxMusic.
CONNIE T. EMPRESS of the Empire State Soul Club counts down the Top 10 Soul Hits from April, 1966 -- with lots of Bonus Hits too.
