Godhead
I haven't listened to KROQ since I was in high school and it was the "Roq of the '80s." Back then, Raymondo and the Blade picked on surf reporter Poorman in the morning show, the Swedish Egil didn't play techno, and the Young Marquis had the Sunday night's comedy slot. Before that was Rodney on the Roq--the DJ/scenester was already a glam, punk, and girl-band god even back then. He played the Beach Boys, Ramones, Bad Religion, and Annette Funicello, and he still does now. The funny thing was that the music was awesome and unpredictable, but you could barely understand his squeaky voice!
Next week, he's getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and there's a great show to celebrate it. Redd Kross and Channel 3 are total GR bands, and the Donnas and Nymphs are nothing to scoff at, either. It sounds like KROQ is actually doing something good for him. Someone should give the legend a decent slot, or convince him to move on to Indie 103, where listeners will appreciate him!
PRESS RELEASE!! Rodney will be receiving his OWN star on Hollywood Boulevard on March 9th at 11:00 a.m. The exact address is 7021 Hollywood Blvd! Lots of surprise guests! Be there to support Rodney! More details about this event will be forthcoming!
The concert will take place that evening at the Fonda theater
The bands playing are The Nymphs, CH3, Redd Kross, AND THE Donnas!!!!!! tickets are $10.67.
Next week, he's getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and there's a great show to celebrate it. Redd Kross and Channel 3 are total GR bands, and the Donnas and Nymphs are nothing to scoff at, either. It sounds like KROQ is actually doing something good for him. Someone should give the legend a decent slot, or convince him to move on to Indie 103, where listeners will appreciate him!
PRESS RELEASE!! Rodney will be receiving his OWN star on Hollywood Boulevard on March 9th at 11:00 a.m. The exact address is 7021 Hollywood Blvd! Lots of surprise guests! Be there to support Rodney! More details about this event will be forthcoming!
The concert will take place that evening at the Fonda theater
The bands playing are The Nymphs, CH3, Redd Kross, AND THE Donnas!!!!!! tickets are $10.67.
posted by gr at
6:04 PM
omg, awesome. google tells me kenny loggins, carole bayer sager, sonny and cher, patrick swayze, and david bowie are all at 7021 as well. well done, rodney!
Martin- I totally agree with you that Rodney should move to 103.1- his listeners are there and people would appreciate him more- he has really gotten the shaft with KROQ. He would benefit from a good agent!
I met him many years ago, and although many thing he is rather strange, he has a great soul and is an invaluable asset to LA pop culture. Thanks for remembering him in your blog!
I checked on tickets this afternoon and they're still available! Tickets for the massive weiner roasts vanish in minutes, and the Fonda isn't sold out yet? What's wrong with that station? They should be pushing it like crazy! I guess it doesn't help that no other KROQ deejays play any of those bands!
-mw
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