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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
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
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
Godspeed and farewell, Sam Rivers. #RIPSamRivers
October 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Released 45 years ago today…

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October 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
55 years ago today…the Cleveland concert debut of the Grateful Dead at Cleveland Music Hall on October 17, 1970. Originally scheduled for the Allen Theatre, the show moved to Music Hall due to high ticket demand.

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October 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
43 years ago today…the Clash at Kent State University Memorial Gym with special guest Spirit-I, a local reggae band.

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Photo: Daily Kent Stater
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM