Category Archives: Les Paul

WGN Radio Dec. 9th Podcast & Show Bumps!

Posted on December 10, 2023 by steveandjohnnie

2 time GRAMMY winning legend and Blues Hall of Famer, Bobby Rush is one seriously amazing cat! That was one of the stand out highlights from our Dec. 9th show. Steve, Bobby Rush, Stephen Lloyd Helper, Johnnie & Lynn Orman … Continue reading →

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Happy 108th Birthday, Les Paul!

Posted on June 9, 2023 by steveandjohnnie

June 9th, 2023, would have been Les Paul‘s 108th birthday. If, Les were still alive today (And, honestly, none of us who knew him would have been surprised if that were the case!) we know the “Wizard Of Waukesha” would … Continue reading →

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WKGC Podcasts & Pictures

Posted on June 20, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

We always enjoy getting the chance to play radio with our friends at WKGC. The pandemic curtailed our trips to Florida and our visits to their studios but, now that we’re starting to make the Chicago to Panama City Beach … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Thom Bresh

Posted on May 24, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

We’re so sorry to hear the news that Thom Bresh has passed away. Among the many hats he wore, Thom (The biological son of legendary guitarist/entertainer Merle Travis) was one of the world’s great fingerstyle guitarists, a wonderful humorist and … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Ten Years After

Posted on December 9, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

December 9, 2011 we closed out a major chapter in the history of HimNHer when we did the last of a full WEEK of shows celebrating the over a quarter of a century we spent at WGN radio. Has it … Continue reading →

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Has It Really Been That Long?

Posted on July 25, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

The answer was “yes!” The question that started the conversation was “Have we really not driven down to the WGN radio studios since the pandemic began?” As preoccupied as we were with figuring out what was going on when everything … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Roy Rogers!

Posted on November 5, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Roy Rogers (1911–1998) was born on November, 5th. With everything else that’s occupying our headline space and head space right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if remembering the legendary ROY ROGERS on his birthday wasn’t on your radar. When I … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Lou Pallo

Posted on October 28, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

We were saddened to hear the news that our friend, New Jersey guitarist, Lou Pallo, who was part of the Les Paul Trio, died on Wednesday, October, 28, at 86. We first met Lou in 2003 when we were in … Continue reading →

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R.I.P Charlie Daniels

Posted on July 6, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Charlie Daniels has been a part of the soundtrack of our lives for a long time.  In the days of our solo radio careers, Charlie’s records were regularly a part of our respective radio lives. In fact, before radio was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rhubarb Red!

Posted on June 9, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Today, June 9, 2020, would have been Les Paul‘s 105th birthday. “The Wizard Of Waukesha” or “Rhubarb Red” (One of his stage names) spent his life chasing sound and, along the way, cast a long shadow over popular culture while … Continue reading →

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