The works of Jeff Colson, also known as Jay Stone from Las Vegas and Phoenix is now available for download. Thanks to Jeff’s friend Dave Wilmont for taking the time to convert the files to mp3 from various sources. El Stonero passed in June, 2002. http://tinyurl.com/r8xazp
My name is Barbara and I first met Jeff when I turned 15 and he was 17. We became good friends and were for many, many years. It was actually 1964 when he started working on the air at KENO radio. His birthday was in July and he hated anyone mentioning his birthday. So it was decided that since the Beatles were coming in August that would be a great way to let everyone see what he looked like and sneak in a birthday present without him knowing it. He was the one who got to introduce the Beatles on stage. He was so scared for people to see him. He did a crazy Ed Sullivan inpersonation and had to take his french horn(Bruce)out there. I thought I would die, but I was so happy for him. Can you imagine just turning 18 and being able to do that. We shared alot of memories and Jeff used to tell people that we had been friends for 500 years. He is missed and I thank you for allowing me to at least hear his voice once in a while. It does make it easier.
I forgot to mention that today would have been Jeff's birthday. "Happy 63 my friend. You're not here to tell me I can't say it" July 12th will never be the same.
I just thought I tell you the lineup on the air in 1964:
Jeff started out working Sat.& Sun. until the end of May. Then it was;
Jim Blaine – 12am-6am
Coffee Jim Dandy-6am-10am
Jeff Colson – 10am-2pm
Bill Wood Jr(Program Director) – 2pm-6pm
Mark Lane – 6pm-12am
When Bill left in June 65' Dave Ambrose came in.
I hope this helps somebody.
I forgot to mention that today would have been Jeff's birthday. "Happy 63 my friend. You're not here to tell me I can't say it" July 12th will never be the same.
I just thought I'd tell you the lineup on the air in 1964:
Jeff started out working Sat.& Sun. until the end of May. Then it was;
Jim Blaine – 12am-6am
Coffee Jim Dandy-6am-10am
Jeff Colson – 10am-2pm
Bill Wood Jr(Program Director) – 2pm-6pm
Mark Lane – 6pm-12am
When Bill left in June 65' Dave Ambrose came in.
I hope this helps somebody.
Hi, I have done extensive research into Radio History fro Las Vegas Radio History. Mr. Colson’s incredible broadcasting history is fascinating. I have listened to all the audio files. I am researching a Led Zeppelin Concert Date in Summer ‘69 at Ice Palace in Las Vegas. I believe Mr. Colson was on air at that time. There is no sufficient proof, and Mr. Colson’s input is vital.
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