Back in October 1990, I entered a contest offered on a Milwaukee radio station called, "Lazer103 Rock-Jock." The contest was simple, really; write them a letter & tell them why they should pick my entry. So, I wrote the letter and I WON, and the rest is history! Ten days later I would have my first radio gig. Since then I have worked in radio part-time (around my full-time jobs) in Beaver Dam and Appleton, WI, Tuscon, AZ, and for the past 14 years, right here in Rochester, MN. I enjoy going to concerts and supporting live music, My absolute favorite band live is ZZ - TOP, who I've seen LIVE 30 times, uncle Ted Nugent 26 times, and many more artists/bands multiple times. Some of my other 'favs' are Stone Temple Pilots & Black Sabbath. And yes, I have met both Scott Weiland & Ozzy. Add Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Pink Floyd, along with Neil Young & Foo Fighters, to new acts like Royal Blood and Greta Van Fleet. Basically, I like anything that ROCKS with a hard guitar edge. I have been to over 500 concerts, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I enjoy my gas grill, growing heirloom Hungarian peppers on my deck, playing acoustic guitar & harmonica, along with my full-time job working outdoors at a local, well-known garden center on 2nd St. in Rochester. Working here at Z-Rock is a true passion, and it is still as thrilling and fun as it was on my first day in radio. Oh yeah, I am a proud papa, grand dad, and five-year Navy aviation veteran, too! LONG LIVE THE MUSIC...........LONG LIVE ROCK! \m/\m/
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New Jerry Cantrell Solo Track – From the ‘John Wick’ Chapter 2 Soundtrack – Listen
Out on Varèse Sarabande Records Now - Watch the John Wick: Chapter 2 Visual Soundtrack - It gets the 'Train Wreck' 'Squeal Of Approval'!
Chuck Berry – Dead at 90
Chuck Berry's influence was so immense, reminiscent of the epitaph for Sir Christopher Wren: "If you seek my monument, look around you."
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How To Shoot a China-Made Grill Out of the Sky!
Kid Rock's American Badass charcoal grill is 100% made in the USA, right down to the very last screw.
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Upgrade Your Grilling Game at the Rochester Home, Vacation and RV Show
If you watched the video this past weekend for the 'Volcano Potato,' I have some slight revisions to report after testing the original recipe.
The trickiest part of this recipe comes after precooking your selected potatoes. I boiled mine in the skin, and did so keeping it on the firm side...
Making You Drool With a Potato – Watch the Video
Follow the instructions in the video, or take it outdoors to your grill. This one looks like a winner! Follow these easy steps and additional TIPS for success!
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Alice Cooper Responds to Pissed Off Lady’s Claim in Mankato, Minnesota
You read about it last weekend right here at The Rock Of Rochester and our Facebook Page. Alice Cooper has reached out to the mad lady in Mankato, Minnesota. His solution is GENIUS.......................READ ON!
Mankato, Minnesota Woman Claims She and Neighbors Being Tortured by Loud Music at Vetter Stone Amphitheater
A North Mankato, Minnesota resident claims that performing act's like 'Hairball' and 'Nelly' rattle her windows. Up next - Alice Cooper on Fri June 9th 2017. I
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Constantly on the Cruise for Covers That Don’t Suck
Here's one! Have YOU ever watched this GODSMACK video before?
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What the Heck Is Growing On? Beaver Dam Peppers
Some call me 'The Pepperazzi.' But, no, I just have an earthy side! If you're into gardening to help offset your food dollar, spring-like temperatures certainly gets you thinking about getting your hands dirty again, doesn't it? If you're contemplating what to grow this upcoming season, consider this...
Van Halen – Now Would Be the Time to Come Together!
Jeff's blog post from Thursday asking the question: 'Would This Be an Epic SB Halftime Show?' Yes, it would be the perfect opportunity for one of America's ultimate party bands to put aside the past and come together for the ultimate party in the north! I've got a plan.....