Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.28.08 (HOUR 2)
Bens spins another set of songs from his favorite female artists - hear music from women of all walks of life from Dinah Washington to Duffy.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.28.08 (HOUR 1)
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.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.21.08 (HOUR 2)
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.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.21.08 (HOUR 1)
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.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.14.08 (HOUR 2)
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.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.14.08 (HOUR 1)
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!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.07.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben pays tribute to radio voices of the past with air-checks from Casey Kasem, Wolfman Jack, and lots more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 09.07.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres sits down with a guy who was front row (or more to the point, front seat), to witness true backstage action; limousine driver Ron Renier carted around artists like The Rolling Stones, The Pretender’s Chrissie Hynde, Jimmy Cliff and Neal Schon.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.31.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben pays tribute to Atlantic Records producer Jerry Wexler, with songs and stories from a pivotal era in music history.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.31.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage to get the behind-the-scenes info on Jefferson Starship’s new album with Starship co-founder Paul Kantner.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.24.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben sits down with Sylvie Simmons, who has written about Rock and Roll for over 30 years, and has interviewed some of the greatest rock artists of all time.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.24.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres reaches in to his vault of One Hit Wonders this Sunday; song titles include Running Bear, Love Is Strange, Liar Liar and Cool Jerk. Sound familiar? Listen and find out what happened to these one-hit artists!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.17.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben talks with Huey Lewis about the art that is karaoke.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.17.08 (HOUR 1)
Go backstage of Wine Country this weekend as Ben Fong-Torres gets into the movie Bottle Shock with producer Brenda Llormer, and he also sits down with The Doobie Brothers manager and wine maker Bruce Cohn.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.10.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben continues with Bay Area artists of the '70s plus he also has Ike and Tina Turnering cover a Beatles’ tune for the Backstage Rarity of the Week, and much, much more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.10.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres keeps it local this Sunday as he spins some of his favorite records from great Bay Area musicians of the seventies. Artists include Boz Scaggs, Jesse Colin Young, Jonathan Richman, Tower of Power and The Doobie Brothers.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.03.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben heads back to the good old days of Top 40 Radio. This hour is dedicated to radio nuts with airchecks from famous and infamoustop 40 radio deejays!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 08.03.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben digs deep into the early days of rock and roll and rhythm & blues with Josh Alan Friedman, author of "Tell The Truth Until They Bleed: Coming Clean in the Dirty World of Blues and Rock 'n' Roll."
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.27.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben has a guest DJ helping him out; the great Dan Hicks brings his hot licks to the airwaves and spins some of his favorite tunes.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.27.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres dips into his library of long songs for this weekend’s Backstage, including artists Stevie Wonder, Steve Winwood, Elton John, and Jefferson Starship. And don't miss the Rarity of the Week from Turley Richards.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.20.08 (HOUR 2)
Music designed for a party. Ben keeps the celebration rolling with party-inspired tunes to get you dancing!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.20.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage of a certain type of event that many people attend this time of year: Weddings. Ben plays wedding reception DJ, spinning some great songs sure to get everyone on the dance floor.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.13.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben talks to local author and friend Michelle Richmond about local culture and of course, local music
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.13.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben shares songs from his favorite female singers including Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole and Linda Rondstadt.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.06.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben plays records from the greatest bands to see live in concert.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 07.06.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage with musician Al Kooper to talk about what it was like playing with some of the greats, including Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Who and even a couple of the Beatles.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.29.08 (HOUR 2)
One Hit Wonders return: Ben also dives into his cache of one-hit wonders to spin some classics.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.29.08 (HOUR 1)
You say goodbye, I say hello. Ben says "hello" to a few favorite songs with greetings in the lyrics. And Ben goes backstage with musician Nils Lofgren to talk about playing with Bruce Springsteen and, before that, Neil Young.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.22.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben sits down with Bill Sagan, founder of the rock memorabilia company Wolfgang’s Vault. Bill shares his favorite music and fantastic Rock and Roll stories while Ben spins songs to go along.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.22.08 (HOUR 1)
It’s summertime and Ben Fong-Torres is ringing it in with songs from The Who, Sly and the Family Stone, the Beach Boys and lots more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.15.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben counts down some of the greatest guitar songs of all time from Rolling Stone magazine.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.15.08 (HOUR 1)
Happy Father's Day. Ben spins songs for dads, starting out the set with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.08.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben spins the longest and shortest songs in rock and roll history. Plus, a tune from Shortie Long to start out this hour's set!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.08.08 (HOUR 1)
It’s the "Long and the Short of It" on this weekend’s Backstage. Ben Fong-Torres is spinning abnormally long and short songs; you’ll recognize most of the long songs from their shorter (radio friendly) versions.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.01.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben catches up with DJ Fontana, Elvis' original drummer. As a member of the Blue Moon Boys, Fontana joined Sam Philips, Scotty Moore, Bill Black and Elvis Presley in the band that recorded and performed the majority of Elvis hits in the 1950s. From Jailhouse Rock to Heartbreak Hotel, Fontana tells Ben what it was like to work with The King.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 06.01.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben gets the music cookin' with Michael Lomonaco, executive chef at Porterhouse New York. Michael is also a guitar-playing rock fan and Deadhead who has performed with various chef bands around New York. Ben and Michaels talk about inspirations -in the kitchen and on the stage.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.25.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben is in the kitchen with Joey Altman from KRON TV’s Bay Café series, who is also a musician, to talk food and music.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.25.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage with Dr. Rock – professor of rock history. Hear how a lot of your favorite songs, genres and fads got started.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.18.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben sits down with Andrea the Astrologer to talk a little baseball and spin astrologically inspired records.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.18.08 (HOUR 1)
It’s false endings on Backstage this Sunday as Ben Fong-Torres plays songs that seemingly end, come back, and then end again. Artists guilty of putting fans on this audio rollercoaster include The Mamas and The Papas, Chubby Checker, the BeachBoys and the Beatles.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.11.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben plays slowed down versions of your favorite pop tunes and and hangs out with Robert Burke Warren, aka Uncle Rock – rocker turned kid’s entertainer.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.11.08 (HOUR 1)
It's Mother's Day and Ben is spinning songs for Mom. Ben sits down with author Sheila Weller, author of Girls Like Us about Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.04.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben visits the Morrison Hotel to check out the rock gallery scene in New York's SoHo. Hear Ben's interview with gallery founder Peter Blachley and photographer Bob Gruen's exhibit at the Bowery Gallery and find out which musicians are photographic favorites.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 05.04.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben catches up with legendary record producer and engineer Phil Ramone, whose credits include everyone from Ray Charles to the Rolling Stones to Paul McCartney and many more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.27.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben talks with Richard Finch of KC & The Sunshine Band about disco, the group, and some of Richard's favorite artists. And, Ben shines the spotlight on current artists including Shana Morrison.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.27.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben spins artists popular enough to top the charts . . . .once! It's an hour of One Hit Wonders on Backstage!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.20.08 (HOUR 2)
In the spirit of the presidential campaign, Ben’s going through the various songs candidates have tried to make their campaign theme songs.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.20.08 (HOUR 1)
Ever wonder what goes on in the back of a rock star’s limousine? Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage with San Francisco limo driver Ron Grenier. Ron drove the Stones, the Pretenders, ZZ Top, Journey and many more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.13.08 (HOUR 2)
More music - less cash with The Kinks, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and more. Tax Day is around the corner and Ben is spinning songs about money!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.13.08 (HOUR 1)
With guest Michael Zagaris, rock photographer and team photographer for the Oakland A's and San Francisco 49ers. Michael shares stories about photographing some of the greatest bands of all time!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.06.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage with Pattie Boyd for an in-depth look at her life as the wife of George Harrison, and then Eric Clapton. Hear the songs these two superstars wrote for and about her.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 04.06.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben sits down with diehard music fan and record promotion man Jeff Trager. It was Jeff's job in the sixties to get records played on the radio. Hear stories about Jeff and Santana, Joni Mitchell, and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.30.08 (HOUR 2)
The San Francisco Sound Flashback of the week features the boys of the summer of love - it's Country Joe and the Fish. Plus, hear Ben's exclusive interview and song recordings of Marvin Gaye, for the first time on the air!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.30.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben spins "fool"ish songs just in time for April Fool's Day! Songs about fools and songs that tried to fool listeners!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.23.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben is back with another edition of One Hit Wonders, including some Bay Area artists!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.23.08 (HOUR 1)
Go backstage with Ben Fong-Torres this weekend as he recounts a recent project he did for A&E talking about various musicians including Pink Floyd, The Who and the Stones.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.16.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben salutes St. Patrick's Day and music legend Quincy Jones' 75th birthday. "Soul Bossa Nova?" YEAH, Baby! YEAH!!!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.16.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben Fong-Torres along with special guest Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone Magazine’s first photographer, take KFRC listeners backstage this Sunday with some legendary artists, including: Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.09.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben plays songs from his favorite Rock and Rock Hall of Famers!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.09.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben plays music by artists many believe should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but are on the outside looking in.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.02.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben brings you the rarity of the week and hangs out Backstage with the Moody Blues!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 03.02.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben visits Eric Isralow, "Dr. Rock," who examines early rock and roll history with great songs of the Fifties.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.24.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben sits down with the Eagles’ Joe Walsh, Don Henley and Glenn Frey, and he also brings a little taste of New Orleans back from Mardi Gras.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.24.08 (HOUR 1)
Go backstage with Ben Fong-Torres and his guest, rock photographer Jay Blakesberg, for songs from and stories about Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Santana and many more of your favorite artists.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.17.08 (HOUR 2)
The Backstage Rarity of the Week - a song for the dogs! Plus, Ben celebrates the Year of the Rat on KFRC.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.17.08 (HOUR 1)
Go backstage behind the music with KFRC's Ben Fong-Torres, Sundays 7-9AM & 7-9PM!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.10.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben plays love songs that are anything BUT duets- solo artists, ensembles and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.10.08 (HOUR 1)
Classic duets and love songs just in time for Valentine's Day!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.03.08 (HOUR 2)
Cat songs: tunes about our feline friends. Plus, Ben digs up the San Francisco sound of the week featuring the Grateful Dead and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 02.03.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben plays one hit wonders from "Electric Avenue" to "Party Lights" and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.27.08 (HOUR 2)
More rock "immortals" plus a listen to the soundtrack from "Juno."
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.27.08 (HOUR 1)
Ben reviews the Rolling Stone list of music "immortals" with music by top-ranked artists.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.20.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben chats with rock photographer Lynn Goldsmith about her experiences with Sting, The Stones, Bob Marley and much more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.20.08 (HOUR 1)
The first step for any band is to have one great song, unfortunately some bands forget step two: have another. Ben Fong-Torres goes backstage into the world of one hit wonders, including "Just One Look," "Tell It Like It Is," "Spirit In The Sky," "Lady Marmalade" and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.13.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben spotlights local favorite Huey Lewis and talks with him about covering songs and singing karaoke!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.13.08 (HOUR 1)
Backstage with the ladies - Ben brings out the hits from Gladys Knight, Pheobe Snow, and Linda Rondstadt.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.06.08 (HOUR 2)
Ben's Birthday Playlist: Ben spins songs by theme including "Trains" and "Love" with Moby Grape, Jack Black, Leo Sayer and more artists!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 01.06.08 (HOUR 1)
It's Ben's Birthday! Listen as he spins freeform-style, with classic hits from Neil Young, Grateful Dead, David Bowie and more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.30.07 (HOUR 2)
Ben takes a look at some of the music moments of 2007.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.30.07 (HOUR 1)
The year in review: the hits & misses, the record industry's ups & downs.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.23.07 (HOUR 2)
Special holiday messages from your favorite KFRC classic hits artists.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.23.07 (HOUR 1)
Ben spins seasonal tunes from Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Money, Heart and more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.16.07 (HOUR 2)
Rarity of the Week: It's holiday vinyl from The Beatles Fan Club.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.16.07 (HOUR 1)
Lendendary rock photographer Jim Marshall recalls his favorite shots, from Ray Charles to the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.09.07 (HOUR 2)
More favorite Bay Area bands - it's The Tubes, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.09.07 (HOUR 1)
Ben's favorite Bay Area artists from the 1970s, including Boz Scaggs, Tower of Power and more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.02.07 (HOUR 2)
Ben talks with Judy Collins about her Beatles album, devoted to songs of the Beatles' Lennon and McCartney.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 12.02.07 (HOUR 1)
Movies that rock - Ben plays songs from the top 20 greatest movie soundtracks, including "Goodfellas," "Almost Famous," and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.25.07 (HOUR 2)
The Backstage Rarity of the Week: The Kinks. Plus, Holiday gift ideas and a new book on Jimi Hendrix.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.25.07 (HOUR 1)
Ben plays the music of The Last Waltz - The Band and more.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.18.07 (HOUR 2)
Can you tell the difference between the Four Seasons and the Jersey Boys soundtrack? Plus, Ben spins songs of thanks this holiday weekend.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.18.07 (HOUR 1)
Ben is joined by photographer Henry Diltz, who has taken pictures of some of the most famous rock musicians of all time. Plus, music we're thankful for.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.11.07 (HOUR 2)
Rock star photographer Robert Altman is back with Ben to talk about "The '60s."
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.11.07 (HOUR 1)
Ben plays the Top 12 albums of all time - including The Beatles, Van Morrison, and Bruce Springsteen!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.04.07 (HOUR 2)
A musician who is better known for the talent he's discovered than his own music - get to know Long John Baldry!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 11.04.07 (HOUR 1)
The worst songs in rock history. Ben takes a listen to some of Blender Magazine's list of terrible lyricists.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 10.28.07 (HOUR 2)
In light of the upcoming film "I'm Not There," Ben takes a look at the music of Bob Dylan and those following in his creative footsteps.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 10.28.07 (HOUR 1)
In the spirit of Halloween, it's artists in disguise. Hear John Lennon as Elvis, Elton John as the Beatles and more!
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 10.21.07 (HOUR 2)
Rock photographers Robert Altman and Pat Johnson talk about shooting stars, from Aerosmith to Tina Turner.
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Backstage with Ben Fong-Torres 10.21.07 (HOUR 1)
Ben spins songs from Rolling Stone's years in San Francisco, 1967-1977. Plus, a rarity by Mick Jagger.
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ON DEMAND: BACKSTAGE with BEN FONG-TORRES
