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Jim Curtis' Story
I'm a local guy, from Hagerstown, MD.  I started in radio in 1977 at WQCM in Hagerstown, when top 40 on FM was a new thing.  From there I did some part time on air work in 1978 at the old Disco 93, WKYS.

In the early 80s I worked at WZYQ, Z-104 in Frederick, MD.  (A station from which I have been fired 3 times!) I also worked part time at WBSB, Baltimore, B-104 .  In 1985, I took the plunge and decided to try moving to another area to further my radio career.  I was midday DJ and music director at WNVZ, Z-104 in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. .  But I was homesick for Maryland, so in 1986 I took the Program Director/Morning Show at WQCM.

In 1987, I went back to Baltimore to do Mornings at WWMX, Mix106 . Then I finally made it back to DC in 1990 working for the New Mix 107.3, WRQX.   I did just about every shift there filling in from Mornings to weekends.  I stayed at  Mix until 1995, when I took the afternoon shift at a new radio station in town, The New Bright 99-5!  (Anyone remember that?) Soon, Bright 99-5 went back to it's old call letters, WGAY, and became Relaxing Favorites from Yesterday and Today.

In 1998, I had a short stint at WASH, then moved to Florida and Texas, before getting homesick again and returning to the area in June 2001.  Since then I've been doing part time work at both WASH and Big 100.3.

In 2008, I'm ecstatic to be playing the jammin dance hits of the 70s and 80s on WASH FM!

I ask for your support, please listen and tell all your friends to listen, so I don't have to move again!

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From the world of Entertainment and Jammin Music News...




Motown Marks 50 Years With Fakir, Reeves
The Four Tops' sole remaining original member, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, and Martha and the Vandellas' Martha Reeves will be on hand Monday in Detroit at a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Motown Records. In addition, city and state dignitaries will proclaim Jan. 12 as "Motown Day." Meanwhile, Fakir and Reeves will greet fans at a bookstore in Dearborn, Mich., on Jan. 16.

Jacko Watch....

Michael Jackson
 
Jackson Rep Shoots Down "Wild Allegations"
Reports of Michael Jackson needing a life-saving lung transplant apparently are false. Dr. Tohme Tohme, a rep for Jackson, issued a statement insisting that the singer is not seriously ill and that the story is a "total fabrication." "Mr. Jackson is in fine health," said Dr. Tohme, adding that Jackson is prepping for a world tour and is planning a series of televised appearances and specials.
Michael Jackson is being sued by Billie Jean Jackson, who claims to be the mother of the singer's youngest son, Prince Michael Jackson II (aka Blanket). According to the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Billie Jean is seeking $1 billion in child support. In addition, she is asking for joint custody of the child, weekend visits and involvement in Blanket's education. Michael's attorney had no comment on the matter.

Jackson Settles Lawsuit With Bahraini Sheikh
Michael Jackson has reached an amicable agreement regarding the breach-of-contract lawsuit brought against him by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, son of the king of Bahrain, according to a joint statement issued Monday. The pop star had been accused of reneging on a recording contract and other projects after the sheikh had paid him millions of dollars. Jackson's attorneys maintained that the funds had been meant as gifts. Terms of the out-of-court settlement were not revealed.


Dr. King To Be Honored by Aretha
Aretha Franklin is set to perform a free concert in Washington, D.C., to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. The Let Freedom Ring! event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 19, a day before President-elect Barack Obama is sworn into office. Tickets for the concert will be available on the day of the show.


It's a Jammin' Inauguration Ball!
Inauguration Ball To Feature Warwick in Host Role
Dionne Warwick has been tapped to host the Legends Ball in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. The star-studded gala, part of the American Music Inaugural Ball celebration for President-elect Barack Obama, will feature performances from Temptations Review Featuring Dennis Edwards, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes and Rufus singer Chaka Khan. "Through the language of music comes unity, which is the hope [Obama] symbolizes for all of us," says Warwick.

Brothers Gibb To Rerelease '69 Studio Album
The Bee Gees will reissue their 1969 studio effort, Odessa, on Jan. 13. Originally a double-album set, Odessa now has been bumped up to a triple. Each song off the original recording is now presented in both mono and stereo mixes, while the third portion of this new collection contains 22 previously unreleased tracks that consist of demos, alternate takes and alternate mixes. A promotional spot for Odessa rounds out the offerings.

Labelle
Concert Tour Around the Corner for Labelle
Labelle have scheduled a series of North American dates in support of their recently released reunion album, Back to Now. The group will first play a one-off show Dec. 19 at the famed Apollo Theater in New York. Then, Patti LaBelle & Co. will launch a 2009 outing that begins with a Jan. 10 concert in Chicago and currently is scheduled through a Feb. 14 performance in Atlanta.
Legal Action Against MJ Hits London Court
A breach-of-contract trial against Michael Jackson began Monday with a court hearing in London. Jackson is being sued by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the son of the king of Bahrain, for allegedly reneging on a recording contract. According to the suit, the sheikh paid Jackson $7 million upfront for two albums, an autobiography and a stage show. The singer contends, however, that those projects and the recording contract were never finalized.
Best Singer of All Time? The Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin has taken the top spot on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list. Other legends who stake claims to positions in the Top 10 of the countdown include Ray Charles (No. 2), Elvis Presley (No. 3), Sam Cooke (No. 4), John Lennon (No. 5), Marvin Gaye (No. 6), Bob Dylan (No. 7), Otis Redding (No. 8), Stevie Wonder (No. 9) and James Brown (No. 10).

Neverland Finally Given Up by Jackson
Michael Jackson's Neverland residence, which gained notoriety as the alleged scene of (never proven) improper behavior on the singer's part, and was the focus of years of legal squabbling, has finally been sold, for roughly $35 million. The purchasing company is a joint venture between the singer and a division of Colony Capital LLC, which owns several Las Vegas properties. The estate reportedly will be renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch.

Manilow Plans Valentine's Day Benefit Gig
A special Barry Manilow performance scheduled for Feb. 14 in Uniondale, N.Y., will be the first event of Stand Up for a Cure's 2009 Concert Series. Dubbed "Ultimate Manilow: The Hits . . . And Then Some," the show, which will be hosted by Kelly Ripa, will feature Manilow singing his best-known songs, such as "Weekend in New England" and "Copacabana (At the Copa)." Proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Tickets go on sale Monday.


Lionel Richie 
Next Dancing To Feature Lionel's "Dancing"
Lionel Richie will resurrect his No. 2 pop hit from 1986, "Dancing on the Ceiling," on Wednesday's Dancing With the Stars. He'll also trot out new single "Good Morning," from upcoming album Just Go, on the show. In addition, the singer is scheduled to ring in the new year with a performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest. For more details on Just Go, due Feb. 17, click here:
Jackson 5, Jacksons
Jackson 5 Reuniting for 2009 Tour
Looks like the Jackson 5 will indeed make a comeback in 2009. Original group member Jermaine Jackson says brothers Michael and Randy Jackson are among the siblings who have agreed to the reunion tour, which will feature sister Janet Jackson as the opening act. "This has been a long time coming for the Jackson family to get back together," says Jermaine. "We're in the studio, we're planning on being out there next year."


Friday, October 17, 2008
Levi Stubbs
Just InFour Tops' Stubbs Has Died
Legendary Four Tops frontman Levi Stubbs, who helped define the Motown sound on such hits as "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," "Reach Out I'll Be There," "It's the Same Old Song," "Standing in the Shadows of Love" and "Bernadette," passed away Friday at his home in Detroit. The singer, who was 72, had battled a number of health-related issues for several years. With Stubbs' passing, first tenor Abdul "Duke" Fakir becomes the only original member of the Tops who is still alive.



Natalie Cole                                
Cole Home After Recent Hospital Stay
Natalie Cole is out of the hospital and recuperating at her home in Los Angeles after suffering a setback last month in her ongoing battle with hepatitis C. "The hepatitis C is pretty much under control," said her rep Maureen O'Connor, who added that the 58-year-old singer will spend most of October on bed rest. O'Connor is optimistic that Cole will resume her tour in November. Her new album, Still Unforgettable, is in stores now.



Tina Rocks Crowd at Tour Opener
Tina Turner's long-awaited comeback tour kicked off with a bang Wednesday, as the legendary diva rocked the crowd at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The set featured sequins, feathers, high heels and higher hemlines, plus a long list of hits like "Proud Mary" and "What's Love Got To Do With It." "Once I saw some of [designer] Bob Mackie's costumes, I started getting excited," Turner says of the tour. Check out clips from opening night here.