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Reinventing #radio. The Soundtrack of #Detroit is #music to our ears.
Happy heavenly birthday to #DanHartman (1950–1994). A brilliant multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose legacy lives on through “Free Ride,” “Instant Replay,” and “I Can Dream About You.”
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happy heavenly birthday to #DanHartman (1950–1994). A brilliant multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose legacy lives on through “Free Ride,” “Instant Replay,” and “I Can Dream About You.”
Released Dec. 8, 1976, “Hotel California” was the #Eagles’ fifth studio album, Joe Walsh’s debut with the band and Randy Meisner’s last. The iconic cover? A shot of the Beverly Hills Hotel by photographer David Alexander.
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Released Dec. 8, 1976, “Hotel California” was the #Eagles’ fifth studio album, Joe Walsh’s debut with the band and Randy Meisner’s last. The iconic cover? A shot of the Beverly Hills Hotel by photographer David Alexander.
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today in 2014, #PinkFloyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon returned to the Billboard chart at No. 13 after it shows up at the Google Play store discounted to 99 cents. Although it held the No. 1 spot for only a week when released in 1973, it remained in the #Billboard album chart for 741 weeks.
December 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Today in 2014, #PinkFloyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon returned to the Billboard chart at No. 13 after it shows up at the Google Play store discounted to 99 cents. Although it held the No. 1 spot for only a week when released in 1973, it remained in the #Billboard album chart for 741 weeks.
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In memory of J.J. Cale, Dec. 5, 1938-July 26, 2013. Nobody ever sounded like him, and nobody ever will. Hero.
J. J. Cale - After Midinight - Paradise Studios Session
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December 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
In memory of J.J. Cale, Dec. 5, 1938-July 26, 2013. Nobody ever sounded like him, and nobody ever will. Hero.
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#PaulMcCartney and wings released “Band on the Run” today in 1973. How many of the people on the album cover can you name?
December 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
#PaulMcCartney and wings released “Band on the Run” today in 1973. How many of the people on the album cover can you name?
#JimMessina has 78 candles on his #birthday cake today.
December 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#JimMessina has 78 candles on his #birthday cake today.
Here's what was hot in the Motor City the week of December 5, 1966. You can hear many of these tunes at Keener13.com, still "The Soundtrack of Detroit."
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Here's what was hot in the Motor City the week of December 5, 1966. You can hear many of these tunes at Keener13.com, still "The Soundtrack of Detroit."
Jeff Bridges is 76 today. A truly lifelong actor, "The Dude" made his film debut in 1951 at the age of six months, playing alongside his mother, Dorothy Bridges, in "The Company She Keeps" along with bit parts in his dad, Lloyd Bridges legendary "Sea Hunt" television show.
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Jeff Bridges is 76 today. A truly lifelong actor, "The Dude" made his film debut in 1951 at the age of six months, playing alongside his mother, Dorothy Bridges, in "The Company She Keeps" along with bit parts in his dad, Lloyd Bridges legendary "Sea Hunt" television show.
Number one on Keener in the fall of 1965 and the final song to be played on WKNR in April of 1972 when the station signed off. Based on the book of Ecclesiastes and still meaningful today.
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Number one on Keener in the fall of 1965 and the final song to be played on WKNR in April of 1972 when the station signed off. Based on the book of Ecclesiastes and still meaningful today.
On December 3, 1961, future manager, #BrianEpstein, meets the #Beatles.
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On December 3, 1961, future manager, #BrianEpstein, meets the #Beatles.
Today in 1965, The Beatles released their 6th album, Rubber Soul, recorded in just over four weeks for the Christmas rush. Now considered one of the greatest albums in pop history, Rolling Stone ranked Rubber Soul No. 5 on its 2012 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list. youtu.be/AYZlME0mQB8?...
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today in 1965, The Beatles released their 6th album, Rubber Soul, recorded in just over four weeks for the Christmas rush. Now considered one of the greatest albums in pop history, Rolling Stone ranked Rubber Soul No. 5 on its 2012 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list. youtu.be/AYZlME0mQB8?...
Georgia-born rocker Mickey Thomas turns 76 today. Best known as the voice of Jefferson Starship, his finest moment might just be the soulful lead vocal he delivered on Elvin Bishop’s biggest hit, while Bishop handled the guitar. youtu.be/K7nozwdIvY4?...
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Georgia-born rocker Mickey Thomas turns 76 today. Best known as the voice of Jefferson Starship, his finest moment might just be the soulful lead vocal he delivered on Elvin Bishop’s biggest hit, while Bishop handled the guitar. youtu.be/K7nozwdIvY4?...
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Happy birthday to the incomparable Jack Davis!
One of EC's mainstays, and the artist on the infamous "Foul Play" from Haunt of Fear in 1953. This one sent Dr. Wertham into a rage.
In the 1960s & 70s Davis became one of the most sought after magazine cover illustrators. I used to collect them!
One of EC's mainstays, and the artist on the infamous "Foul Play" from Haunt of Fear in 1953. This one sent Dr. Wertham into a rage.
In the 1960s & 70s Davis became one of the most sought after magazine cover illustrators. I used to collect them!
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy birthday to the incomparable Jack Davis!
One of EC's mainstays, and the artist on the infamous "Foul Play" from Haunt of Fear in 1953. This one sent Dr. Wertham into a rage.
In the 1960s & 70s Davis became one of the most sought after magazine cover illustrators. I used to collect them!
One of EC's mainstays, and the artist on the infamous "Foul Play" from Haunt of Fear in 1953. This one sent Dr. Wertham into a rage.
In the 1960s & 70s Davis became one of the most sought after magazine cover illustrators. I used to collect them!
Detroit’s own #DaveCoulier is fighting cancer again with the courage of a true Michigander. After beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year, he’s now undergoing treatment for p16 squamous cell carcinoma. Doctors say his prognosis is very good thanks to early detection.
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Detroit’s own #DaveCoulier is fighting cancer again with the courage of a true Michigander. After beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year, he’s now undergoing treatment for p16 squamous cell carcinoma. Doctors say his prognosis is very good thanks to early detection.
Today in 1963 - As Long As I Know He's Mine by the Marvelettes is Keener Hit Number One.
December 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today in 1963 - As Long As I Know He's Mine by the Marvelettes is Keener Hit Number One.
Today in 1967 - The Monkees' album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies. Pleasant Valley Sunday was the biggest hit on the LP.
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Today in 1967 - The Monkees' album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies. Pleasant Valley Sunday was the biggest hit on the LP.
A classic MAD Magazine cover from January of 1962. Here's a link to the entire publication. Still a fun read! This one's for @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social and any of us who snuck Mad into the house without our parents' knowledge.
archive.org/details/mad-...
archive.org/details/mad-...
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A classic MAD Magazine cover from January of 1962. Here's a link to the entire publication. Still a fun read! This one's for @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social and any of us who snuck Mad into the house without our parents' knowledge.
archive.org/details/mad-...
archive.org/details/mad-...
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Harrison Ford worked as a roadie for The Doors. He stated that after the job was done he was “was one step away from joining a Jesuit monastery” and that he “couldn’t keep up with those guys. It was too much.”
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Harrison Ford worked as a roadie for The Doors. He stated that after the job was done he was “was one step away from joining a Jesuit monastery” and that he “couldn’t keep up with those guys. It was too much.”
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Saturday Evening Post (November 30, 1968)
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Saturday Evening Post (November 30, 1968)
Today in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and sparked a movement. For 381 days, people boycotted Montgomery’s buses, walking, carpooling, and organizing every single day until the machinery of segregation finally began to crumble.
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and sparked a movement. For 381 days, people boycotted Montgomery’s buses, walking, carpooling, and organizing every single day until the machinery of segregation finally began to crumble.
Keener Birthdays for December 1.
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Keener Birthdays for December 1.
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
Today in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring #ChevyChase and #BeverlyD'Angelo, hit US theaters, with a theme song written by the powerhouse songwriting duo #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil, and sung by #MavisStaples.
December 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring #ChevyChase and #BeverlyD'Angelo, hit US theaters, with a theme song written by the powerhouse songwriting duo #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil, and sung by #MavisStaples.
Today in 1978 - Suzi Quatro released her 5th studio album, If You Knew Suzi. It features the singles "If You Can't Give Me Love," "The Race Is On," "Don't Change My Luck,” and her biggest hit, the duet "Stumblin' In," with Chris Norman.
December 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today in 1978 - Suzi Quatro released her 5th studio album, If You Knew Suzi. It features the singles "If You Can't Give Me Love," "The Race Is On," "Don't Change My Luck,” and her biggest hit, the duet "Stumblin' In," with Chris Norman.