Category Archives: Music

Elvis 42 Years Later

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

As I (Steve) write this, it’s August 16th, 2019.  Elvis Presley died 42 years ago.  When he died, he was 42 years old. A few thoughts 42 years on: I clearly remember the night, in 1956, when my mom and … Continue reading →

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One Hundred and Four

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

One hundred and four years is a long time.  It’s highly doubtful that most of us will be remembered around the world one hundred and four years after our birth. But then, Les Paul wasn’t most people.  June 9th, 2019, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night With Patti!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

Just a heads up that, because it’s been much too long, this Wednesday night (June 5th) at 10PM (CST) HimNHer will be sliding back in to the WGN Radio studios, studios to hang out for a while with Patti Vasquez.  … Continue reading →

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See You This Saturday In Elmhurst?

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

This Saturday, (Jan. 12) at 2:30PM, we’ll be doing an appearance/book signing at the Elmhurst Public Library (125 S. Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126). We’ll share some behind the scenes stories about the legendary Les Paul who we were privileged … Continue reading →

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Well THAT Went By Quick!!

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

After being used to doing 5 and 6 hour shows, WOW, 2 hours goes by fast!! We had a terrific time hosting our second night in the new WGN Radio studio.  We got to talk with our old friend Tom … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. D.J. Fontana

Posted on June 14, 2018 by

We’ve lost the man who defined the backbeat of Rock & Roll.  More importantly, we’ve lost a gentle, humble man with an easy, shy smile who we were privileged to know, Dominic Joseph Fontana, better known throughout the world as … Continue reading →

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We’re Celebrating Les Paul’s 103rd Birthday!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

This Saturday, June 9, would have been Les Paul’s 103rd birthday and we’ve got a party planned! We hope you can join us at the Woodstock Public Library (414 W. Judd, Woodstock, IL, 60098).  This event is being hosted by … Continue reading →

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