Galaxy Guys Wrap Up "Tribute to KCBQ"

Co-Producers Mike Bragg and Gilbert Smith of Galaxy Nostalgia Network are proud to announce the premier of their joint venture video that profiles the history of San Diego AM Radio Top 40 powerhouse KCBQ. Although the station no longer plays music format, the memories live on. In August 2010, a monument was dedicated to the station and staff. Here's the KCBQ story, and the dedication of the monument with remarks by many radio pros who worked there.

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Visiting with the Dean of San Diego Radio Broadcasters (Podcast 67)

Jack Vincent was the overnight air talent for many years in the 1950s and 60s on KCBQ Radio in San Diego. On Podcast 67, Smitty and Mike pay a visit to Jack, and talk to him about his recollections not only on his radio career, but also his interesting life. Jack is approaching his 94th birthday, and he has the wonderful ability to recall in great detail many aspects of his fascinating life. We are also very pleased to announce that this marks the first one-hour episode of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. Look for more full hour episodes coming in the future!

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Tommy Sarmiento: Then and Now (Podcast 45)

What was it like to work on the air at a radio station on weekends, holidays, and as vacation relief? Former San Diego radio personality Tommy Sarmiento joins us on Podcast 45 to share the experiences from his early days in radio. He also tells us about the changes he saw in the radio industry and in technology during his radio career.

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KCBQ AM (1170) Monument Dedication This Saturday

The Galaxy Gang invites those who grew up to the music of KCBQ-AM to come on down to Kohls/Lowes parking lot in Santee (original site of KCBQ's transmission towers) this Saturday, Aug. 28th. at 12:10 p.m. We'll be dedicating a monument to station owners and employees that worked at KCBQ from 1958 to 1978. Please come join us, and catch up with "Shotgun Tom" Kelly (emcee of the ceremony), who will honor AM rock radio notables including Charlie & Harrigan, and Jack Vincent. Some of KCBQ's legenday personalities include Dex Allen, Harry "Happy Hare", Charlie Tuna, Bob Shannon, Perry Allen, Bobby Ocean, Lee "Baby" Sims, Jimmy Rabbitt, Rich "Brother" Robbin, Brian Roberts, China Smith, Chuck Browning, and Harry Scarborough. Shotgun will talk about these folks and many others behind the mic and behind the scenes over the 30 years that made 50,000 watt KCBQ-AM one of the most popular Rock and Roll stations in Southern CA.

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