I have always loved radio- that magic medium that has brought many hours of listening pleasure into my homes and vehicles over the years. As a young boy, I would spend countless hours listening to my favorite programs on the radio, and trying in vain to receive those distant stations from New York City and beyond. What I listened to in those early days was mostly Top-40 AM stations, and I still have an affinity for some of those songs- they can instantly make me recall a certain memory of a time and a place. That's the magic of radio and music- they really get ingrained into the core of your being.
My passion for musical exploration has never ceased. When I discovered "Album Rock" and non-commercial radio back in the 1980's, it unearthed just how much music there was out there for ME to discover- it never ends (it's kind of an addiction to me actually!) I recall sitting in the car in a parking spot because I just needed to hear what the next song the DJ was going to play! Hearing all that great music led me into becoming an active record collector, and I have built a personal collection of music spanning many genres.
On "What's Next??" I try to share my passion of music with the audience, in hopes that someone tuning the FM radio dial (or the internet) will stop on my show and discover something new, or rediscover an old favorite. I took a call from a listener who told me that while they had arrived at their destination, they sat in their car because they loved what they were hearing and wanted to hear what the next song would be! That's what I strive for when I produce a radio program, for listeners to feel the passion and love I have for what I do week after week.
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