Share memories of growing up with the great music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. My background includes radio and television personality as well as V.P. A&R for A&M Records, where I signed Bryan Adams. In 1997, I began Treasure Island Oldies, the Home of Lost Treasures. I play the biggies, but extensively feature hard to find rare oldies. Listen live Sundays 6 to 10 p.m. Pacific and also the show archives at www.TreasureIslandOldies.com Let the memories flow!
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Jazz Trumpeter Kenny Ball Has Died At Age 82
Traditional jazz
trumpeter Kenny Ball died Thursday (March 7) from pneumonia at the age
of 82. The Ilford, Essex, England musician is best remember for the #2
hit, "Midnight In Moscow" in 1962. He was named an honorary citizen of
New Orleans in 1963 and played at the wedding of Prince Charles and
Princess Diana.