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RIP: The Real Johnny D

John P. Dempster passed away of natural causes in Spokane on June 19, 2025. He was 74 years old. Baby…

5 months ago

The Unusuals: A Bellingham, WA Garage Band

Becoming the Unusuals The Unusuals evolved from five earlier 1960’s era Whatcom County rock 'n' roll bands. The beginnings trace…

1 year ago

The Road to Top 40: Bellingham – PT. 2

This is Part 2 of an article that began in 2022 when I contributed material for the book Sock Hops…

2 years ago

The Road to Top 40: Pacific NW Radio – PT. 1

When baby boomers speak of the first "rock 'n' roll" radio station in town, usually a station that began playing…

2 years ago

Mark Scholten of KPUG & KGMI Unexpectedly Passes

Editor's note: This article provides more detailed information on a story that was reported earlier today at QZVX. Sports fans…

2 years ago

Remembering Kirk Wilde

Wilde Man I became aware of Kirk Wilde in Feb. 1966 when I was 13 years old and walking down…

3 years ago
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