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J.D. Kunes
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Analog Dude In A Digital World

Former Brand Manager/Director of Fun & #Music at WLVQ-FM Qfm96, 97.5 WONE, 98.9 Jack-FM, Radio One Inc., WCKX Power 107.5, WDHT HOT 102.9. Cleveland native & Kent State grad. https://linktr.ee/jdkunes
Todd Snider at Peabody’s Cafe in Cleveland Heights on June 29, 1995. #RIPToddSnider

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November 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Devastating news. Godspeed and farewell, Todd Snider. #RIPToddSnider
November 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
51 years ago today…Aerosmith with Joe Vitale at Firestone High School on November 15, 1974.

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November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Prayers up for Todd Snider. Sending strength and healing energy, along with positive vibes and thoughts. Get well soon. 🙏🏻
This was just posted on Todd Snider's Twitter account. Asking everyone who loves his music to send him good vibes right now. Really hoping he pulls through.
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Godspeed and farewell, Kevin Mackey. The 1986 NCAA Sweet 16 Cinderella run by the Cleveland State University Vikings was magical. #RIPKevinMackey
Former Cleveland State men's basketball coach Kevin Mackey, who led Vikings on improbable run to Sweet 16 in 1986, dies at 79
Kevin Mackey, legendary Cleveland State basketball coach, has died at the age of 79.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
50 years ago today…Patti Smith released “Horses.”

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November 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
50 years ago today…the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior northwest of Whitefish Point, Michigan. All 29 crew were lost. #EdmundFitzgerald
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Godspeed and farewell to the great Lenny Wilkens. #RIPLennyWilkens
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Squeeze with Syl Sylvain and the Teardrops at the Cleveland Agora on July 27, 1981. #RIPGilsonLavis

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November 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Godspeed and farewell to former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis. #RIPGilsonLavis
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
37 years ago today…the Cleveland premiere of the U2 movie “Rattle and Hum” opened in theaters across Northeast Ohio.

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November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Godspeed and fare thee well, Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay.
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux Dead at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux, who spent the Seventies singing with the Grateful Dead and provided vocals on an Elvis Presley hit, has died at the age of 78.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
32 years ago today…Nirvana with special guests Meat Puppets and Boredoms at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the campus of the University of Akron.

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October 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
45 years ago today…Talking Heads and the Psychedelic Furs at John Carroll University Gymnasium.

The concert came close to being cancelled the day of the show, because the tarps used to protect the gym floor were deemed a fire hazard.

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October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
You know you’re from Cleveland…
#HappyHalloween

Cleveland Press pumpkin photo courtesy of @skrticx.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
31 years ago today…the Pretenders with special guests Material Issue and Kent’s own Numbers Band at the Kent State University MAC Center.

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October 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Godspeed and farewell, Pierre Robert. A Philadelphia radio and industry legend. A master of his craft. The airwaves will never be the same. Condolences to his family, friends, and fans. #RIPPierreRobert
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Sending good vibes, positive thoughts, and healing energy out to Brian Setzer. Get well soon. 🙏🏻
October 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
40 years ago today…Dio with Rough Cutt at the Coliseum Theatre on October 25, 1985.

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October 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
50 years ago today…
October 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
37 years ago today…Robert Plant with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at the Richfield Coliseum.

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October 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
40 years ago today…the Cure at Cleveland Music Hall on October 22, 1985.

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October 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
49 years ago today…the Michael Stanley Band began recording the first of three live performances at the Cleveland Agora, which ultimately became the legendary Stage Pass album.

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October 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
46 years ago today…Joe Walsh officially declares himself a candidate for the U.S. presidency while in Cleveland for a two night concert stand with the Eagles. Walsh made his announcement on WMMS radio. #Vote #RockTheVote #ClevelandRocks
October 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM