Nickname: Swanny

Age: Older than Tom, younger than Bob

Hometown: Western Springs, Il

My first experience with radio was when I was 10. I was given an AM Broadcaster by Allied Radio. I read news and commercials from newspapers and magazines, and played some "45"s...and the legend was born. When I was 20 I went to Midwest Broadcasting School in Chicago. A month after graduation I started my first radio job in Missouri, and I've been on the air ever since. (32 years) Coincidentally I've been married to my wife, Marcia for the same amount of time. My son Eric also works in radio...isn't life Grand.

Favorite Classic Rock Band: Grand Funk Railroad

Favorite Classic Rock Album: Led Zeppelin "Led Zeppelin"

Best "Live" Concert: Goose Lake Music Festival, early august 1970. Held outside Jackson, Michigan. Featured artists included 10 Years After, Mountain, Bob Seger, Jethro Tull, Joe Cocker, James Gang, The Stooges and many more. An attempt to duplicate Woodstock. It was one hell of a good time and if you were there, let me know.

Favorite Libation: Whisky and Coke.

Most Memorable Encounter with a "Personality": meeting and having dinner with the late Sam Kinison.

Favorite TV Show of All Time: "Green Acres".

Best Vehicle Ever Owned: My 1957 Chevy Bel-Air, the first car I ever owned. Only downside, it was a 4-door.