Ben remembers the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and catches up with Dick Smothers to talk about some of the biggest names in music who appeared on the Show from Ray Charles to The Doors.
Ben travels from 1956-1959 when Rock and Roll wad on the rise and you never knew what you'd hear next on the jukebox – from Little Richard & Eddie Cochran to Elvis, Chuck Berry and Richie Valens.
Join Ben Fong-Torres as he takes us through the transitional period from 1956-59 – as Rock and Roll was taking to the mainstream – of the late 1950’s; Little Richard, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry and Richie Valens are just a few sharing the stage this weekend.
Ben sits down with author Joe Nick Patoski to talk about Willie Nelson, and catches up with Jackie DeShannon to hear about all the hits she was a part of through the years.
Join Ben Fong-Torres as he goes backstage of The Bay Area. That’s right Ben will be spinning records about San Francisco, Oakland, and other cities around The Bay. Don't miss the hit from an elementary school in Mill Valley and more!
