tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post117076962995051463..comments2023-08-23T03:26:38.766-07:00Comments on KCAC lives!: CYBORG'S UNITE!Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09643496681251710136noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1171086198603275622007-02-09T22:43:00.000-07:002007-02-09T22:43:00.000-07:00Me too, lets keep on blowing it. I agree that he s...Me too, lets keep on blowing it. I agree that he should be inducted into AMEHOf and I will nominate him next time we have nominations. The Advisory Board votes, but the more they know about him, I wonder how they could say no? (o: Thanks for the great reply.Mariah Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644396380599355666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1171075004021055652007-02-09T19:36:00.000-07:002007-02-09T19:36:00.000-07:00THINGS WE NEVER KNEW DEPT:It was Ray's sister Bett...THINGS WE NEVER KNEW DEPT:<BR/><BR/>It was Ray's sister Betty who BUILT the "Living Room" (See picture at the bottom of The List) and it was Ron(co) who painted the word "YES" on the sign in the picture next to Hank and Pegi. The Living Room probably saw more things go up in smoke than any single location in Maricopa County, that year.<BR/><BR/>I DISCOVERED in that phone conversation that it was indeed our very own Ray Thomson who built the KCAC studio at Wallich's Music City - which probably explains why the Mexican guy was so bewildered when I/We/Us/ crazy hippies took over. <BR/><BR/>There was a lot of late-night rockin' at KRUX including some head-banging commercials for Steppenwolf that Bill and I did one night. The promoter gave us $70.00 each for two spots and took off in the night with the tapes, acting like he had just stolen a brick of cocaine. They were great commercials.<BR/><BR/>Ray should be inducted or at least saluted, for his contributions to Valley music and radio.<BR/><BR/>We've touched on "Astral Weeks" which Ray (even before Bill Compton), broke on KRUX Underground - Another was "Seven Bridges Road", the Ian Matthews version, I played at KRDS. Ray had sprung the original a year or so before.<BR/><BR/>Ray ain't much to blow his own horn. I am glad we are here to do it for him. <BR/><BR/>Roncofreespeak@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868459132414766816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1171066435287467132007-02-09T17:13:00.000-07:002007-02-09T17:13:00.000-07:00Ray,Great to hear from you! Wow, you wrote to the ...Ray,<BR/>Great to hear from you! Wow, you wrote to the blog AND you imparted words of wisdom! Pretty cool! I"ve got a story to tell about you! But first, it's great to hear that you talked to Ron! Sounds like he's still the feisty Oracle we all know and love. <BR/><BR/>Hey, Oracle Ron, have you considered recording some of those memories? No doubt we'd have loved to be a fly on the wall (or working for Homeland Security) so we could hear all the reminiscences you and Ray shared.<BR/> <BR/>Ray, I hope this is the start of a your posting frequently on the blog! You should definitely be an official contributor to this site! After all without the first KRUX Underground, who knows? Zillions of us were glued to the KRUX Underground from its inception. Do you have any tapes of the first ones? <BR/><BR/>Ok, here's my story to share about you and Bill Compton. I'm hoping the re-telling inspires you to post some stories about your own pioneering history in Valley radio. <BR/><BR/>When you were working at KRUX, thru a series of good people and good fortune, Bill Compton arranged for me to go to KRUX so you could record my first 'demo' on reel to reel in the KRUX studio. You didn't know me from Adam (or Eve!)<BR/><BR/>In the wee hours, my bf (who had some connection to radio, knew Bill and you too, I'm pretty sure)drove me to KRUX in his battle worn forest green 1966 VW bug. KRUX, at 75th Ave and Camelback (yes?) was a journey! I don't even think Camelback out there was paved, was it? <BR/><BR/>When my Yamaha guitar and my teenage view of the world showed up, you recorded my songs beautifully; much better than I actually sounded I'm sure! I was young and shy (no cracks from the peanut gallery, Ron!) <BR/><BR/>You were kind and generous, making me feel completely comfortable the first time I'd ever recorded my songs. I kept that tape for many years. <BR/><BR/>I wish I still had it or at least remembered the original songs I'd recorded on it. Ah well, it's one of life's great mysteries, but the hippie era did stunningly well without any of MY songs!!!<BR/><BR/>Ray, you had a real gift, and I have wondered since if you did any work later recording artists for local studios? <BR/><BR/>My heartfelt thanks to you. decades later, for a cherished memory.Mariah Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644396380599355666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1171059723122606892007-02-09T15:22:00.000-07:002007-02-09T15:22:00.000-07:00Hey RayTHANK YOU for the phone call today! What a...Hey Ray<BR/><BR/>THANK YOU for the phone call today! What a hoot.<BR/><BR/>Actually, we ran into each other at KUPD back in 1982 briefly.<BR/><BR/>Remeniscing was goooood medicine for me - still working on the motorcycle trip this summer.<BR/><BR/>Got wine?<BR/><BR/>Roncofreespeak@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868459132414766816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1171044357618476532007-02-09T11:05:00.000-07:002007-02-09T11:05:00.000-07:00Life is like Money :It doesn't come with Instructi...Life is like Money :<BR/>It doesn't come with Instructions...<BR/><BR/>Ray Thomson<BR/>still remembering the "Living Room"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170890240422762072007-02-07T16:17:00.000-07:002007-02-07T16:17:00.000-07:00To RoncoDirector Of Marketing and Suicide Training...To Ronco<BR/>Director Of Marketing and Suicide Training - KCACLives! BLOG<BR/><BR/>"Marketing and Suicide Training" Isn't that "THE" new major at Harvard funded by a huge grant from Enron and endorsed by Harvard's 'Skull and Bones' society?Mariah Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644396380599355666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170874774297513892007-02-07T11:59:00.000-07:002007-02-07T11:59:00.000-07:00WELL TOM.... Have you ever had sex with a vacum cl...WELL TOM.... Have you ever had sex with a vacum cleaner while listening to Miriam Makeba on an iPod?<BR/><BR/>It's a lot like that.<BR/><BR/>Roncofreespeak@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868459132414766816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170870485235487912007-02-07T10:48:00.000-07:002007-02-07T10:48:00.000-07:00I like the part about the pacemaker being reprogra...I like the part about the pacemaker being reprogrammable by medical technicians over the phone. So how does it react to other types of incoming calls: sales pitches, pranks, the IRS calling with a few questions, ungrateful children, spiteful ex-lovers, etc.? This could get interesting.<BR/><BR/>TomTom Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500489474089709179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170862591993333882007-02-07T08:36:00.000-07:002007-02-07T08:36:00.000-07:00SPAMMER in training, seeking access to the pages s...SPAMMER in training, seeking access to the pages so he/she/it can sell something.<BR/><BR/>Ronco<BR/>Director Of Marketing and Suicide Training - KCACLives! BLOGfreespeak@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868459132414766816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170862174884098322007-02-07T08:29:00.000-07:002007-02-07T08:29:00.000-07:00Hey its all good... i have sex with my modum all ...Hey its all good... i have sex with my modum all the time... but i use protection... a good anti virus program... Fornicatus... i like your take on it mariah, its a feel good word the way it just rolls o0ff your lips... phone sex... digital intercourse... I hope coming [no pun] generations dont think oral sex is just talking about it... maybe they will find greater pleasures in some digital/organic synthisis...<BR/>A word of caustion for you pleasure seekers... Pleasure has seven sisters... each more beautiful than the first... and Oh Yea Ron... you should keep jumper cables handy... for emergences!<BR/>From the BoZone<BR/>BruceBruce Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175481707353786833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170860267589311872007-02-07T07:57:00.000-07:002007-02-07T07:57:00.000-07:00HUH? Ron, Dan...do you know what anon is talking a...HUH? Ron, Dan...do you know what anon is talking about or is it spam?Mariah Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644396380599355666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170829381490140672007-02-06T23:23:00.000-07:002007-02-06T23:23:00.000-07:00Geez, Ron, you've got your rhythm AND your humor b...Geez, Ron, you've got your rhythm AND your humor back! Awesome. Truck on, amigo... and on, and on, and on, and... did they give you a little energizer bunny to go along with that? Ah, but cereally... I'm stoked you're feelin' better.<BR/><BR/>:~)vagabondvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147561699745315484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170804294914986582007-02-06T16:24:00.000-07:002007-02-06T16:24:00.000-07:00P.S. 'FORNICATUS' huh? FORNICATUS: n. 1) A NEW ...P.S. 'FORNICATUS' huh? <BR/>FORNICATUS: n. <BR/>1) A NEW BAND <BR/>2) THE POPE'S LATEST TREATISE ON SEXUAL MORES <BR/>3) NEW DESCRIPTION OF 'INFORMAL HANKY PANKY'<BR/>(LOOK IT UP!) (o:<BR/>4) A GREAT NAME FOR YOUR NEW BOOK!<BR/><BR/>Ron, you rock!Mariah Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644396380599355666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11627588.post-1170803277219524402007-02-06T16:07:00.000-07:002007-02-06T16:07:00.000-07:00Ron,Ok, I know it's not in a tortilla or anything ...Ron,<BR/>Ok, I know it's not in a tortilla or anything but that thing looks to me like a miracle!<BR/><BR/>Great to see you back on the blog!Mariah Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644396380599355666noreply@blogger.com