From San Diego, Calif. I have to say one thing about my life is having had a chance to see many parts of the world, whether it be as vacation or through the military (served six years in USAF), or because of a new job. I have two daughters both of whom have graduated from college with honors ( they got their brains from me), Single ladies!! I went to Wright State in Dayton Ohio, also a graduate from Long Ridge Writers Group in New Britain, Ct. I am a SYFY freak, love horror movies, but no movie without popcorn. Love the ocean and surfing, Dallas Cowboy fan and NY Mets fan. Enjoy theater and have performed in many productions. Without listing every radio station I've worked at, I'll at least start with the first one which essentially was the Armed Forces Radio Network (1976-77) in Turkey. That adventure eventually led me to commercial radio. Some of my favorite markets that I worked in are San Antonio, Texas (KMMX) and the Twin Cities (KEEY, KLXK, KJJO). I have been in the radio business for about 36 years and it has been a thrill to entertain, whether it be on the air or on location or even on-stage with National recording acts. Thanks for listening!
Mark Alan
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A Great Year For Classic Rock: 1975 Aerosmith [VIDEO]
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‘Live Johnny Winter And’, The Series (Part Five) [VIDEO]
This explosive live album that was released in 1971 put Winter in a new and greater level of popular appeal and a great deal of commercial success.
A Great Year For Classic Rock:1975 Fleetwood Mac [VIDEO]
The first group effort featuring Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
'Fleetwood Mac' released on July 11, 1975.
Some of the essential Tracks:
"Rhiannon" (video below): Stevie Nicks wrote this on a piano with her boyfriend at the time Lindsey Buckingham...
‘Johnny Winter And’, The Series (Part Four) [VIDEO]
Having split from his original trio and hooking up with members of The McCoys which includes guitarist Rick Derringer, Winter takes an even more aggressive rock path.
A Great Year For Classic Rock: 1975 Pink Floyd [VIDEO]
'Wish You Were Here" is Pink Floyd's followup to 'The Dark Side Of The Moon', released on September 12, 1975.
'Wish You Were Here' was easily a chart topper in both the United States, as well as; Great Britain.
Some of the essential Tracks:
"Wish You Were Here" (VIDEO below)
"Have A Cigar"
"Shine On You Crazy Diamond"
"Wish You Were Here" is a song abou
Legacy Edition: Johnny Winter, The Series (Part Three) [VIDEO]
Winter's second release for Columbia was a very interesting affair as to insure superior quality the original fourth side of this double album was blank.
The Latest Breaking Loon News With Mark [VIDEO]
Every single day there is some kind of news, some good, some bad but it doesn't hurt to put a little light on the top stories.
A Great Year For Classic Rock: 1975: Led Zeppelin [VIDEO]
'Physical Grafitti' released on February 24, 1975 would be the followup to 'Houses Of The Holy.'
Rocking The Blues With Johnny Winter, The Series (Part One) [VIDEO]
Johnny Winter won a Grammy (2015) for his album ' Step Back' and what a victory it was for the artist. The blues-rocker passed away in July of 2014 in Switzerland.
Mark Explains The Best Way To Fix Pasta [VIDEO]
There are right and wrong ways to make pasta, in my VIDEO I'll explain the best method so your pasta is perfect.
The Woodstock Experience: Johnny Winter, The Series (Part Two) [VIDEO]
Johnny Winter must have been quite a sight to the multitudes gathered at Woodstock in 1969 considering he was barely known.