Hey there, Rick Andrews here. I thought I would give you a little background about me. I was born and raised in Bangor, Maine and was bitten by the radio "bug" since the age of 7. By the time I was 14 years old I got my dream job and "cracked the mic" for the first time and have never looked back. My career has taken me from Maine, New York, California and New Mexico. Rick has been described as a "walking encyclopedia" of music info and trivia. When not on the air at Mix 94.1, I enjoy reading entertainment Biographies, Sci-Fi and management books. I also enjoy sketching, painting, drawing and practicing card & coin magic. You usually can find me on the air Monday through Friday from 3pm-7pm.
Rick Andrews
Lost Classic: Magnet & Steel [VIDEO]
First off, let me state for the record, I love "cheesy" pop songs. Always have-always will. Today's "Lost Classic" has to fall into that category.
It's not a bad thing, at all. It reflects a simpler time in music, in my opinion.
MyPod: Lenny Kravitz [VIDEO]
I will admit that I am not a huge fan of Lenny Kravitz, but I do respect him as an artist.
What I find incredible is how every one of his songs can take on a whole new music genre. He can be a rocker, pop artist and, at times, sound like he came out of the Motown era. Which is what brings me to this week's "MyPod."
Scary News For Us And The Post Office
Because a lot of use the internet to pay our bills and talk to friends through e-mails, the Post Office is having a hard time making a profit, so they have to cut back somewhere.
How will these cutbacks effect us?
Jack LaLanne Dies At Age 96
I was very sad to hear about this.
I spent 11 years in San Luis Obispo, California and Morro Bay was just a short drive up Highway 101 where Jack lived. I had bumped into him a few times over the years.
#1 This Week: Bolton Takes On Branigan [VIDEO]
January 27, 1990
This week's top 5 on the Billboard chart had a more of a dance feel to it, and there are 3 songs that have pretty much gone into obscurity. Remember Technotronic, Jody Watley or Seduction?
Behind The Music: Sister Christy? [VIDEO]
Sister Christian-Night Ranger
This was written by drummer Kelly Keagy for his 16-year old sister.
You Gotta Have Faith-Again [VIDEO]
The visuals have become iconic. The leather jacket, the stubble, the jukebox and more.
Lost Classic: We Don’t Talk Anymore [VIDEO]
Cliff Richard-"We Don't Talk Anymore"
Cliff Richard was born Harry Rodger Webb on October 14, 1940 in India. Although he is not a popular in America as he is in England, he did have a few memorable chart hits in the U.S.
MyPod: The Little River Band [VIDEO]
While shuffling through my ipod this past weekend, I landed on the Little River Band. Some of their bigger hits included; Reminiscing, The Night Owls and Lonesome Loser, but the tune that grabbed my attention was a song that peaked at #16 on the charts in 1978.
2011 Movies: Sequels & Superheroes & Sparrow, Oh My! [VIDEO]
Entertainment Weekly just came out with their preview of movies hitting theaters this year.
Which ones are you looking most forward to seeing?
Here are a select few along with their release dates:
#1 This Week: Is This Song About You? [VIDEO]
January 20, 1973
Loggins & Messina, Elton John, Billy Paul and Stevie Wonder were all in a good position to head to number one this week on the charts, but the power of one woman would hold them back for the third and final week.
Behind The Music:13 Years To #1 [VIDEO]
Tina Turner had her first big hit in 1971 with her then husband Ike. They peaked at #4 with a cover version of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary".