Learn About LA Top 40 Radio in the 60s 70s

Author and Los Angeles radio historian Bill Earl was recently interviewed by Galaxy G-Men Smitty and Mike. Coming this summer, the interview that reveals the highlights of KRLA as the leader of LA Top 40 AM radio in the 1960s.

1950's LAPD Directory of Police Calls Booklet (Podcast 25)

In Podcast 25, Mike mentions the Directory of Police Calls issued by the Los Angeles Police Department. This directory was meant to help those listening to police calls on the radio to know what the different codes used by police officers meant. Here's a scan of the front and back of this item.

Unveiling the KCBQ Monument - August 28, 2010

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.