The concept of recycling vinyl is simple . . . just like the medium it fueled, powered . . . Radio. Radio was simply a vehicle, a delivery system for the world to receive information and be entertained. 1965 - 1985 were considered the greatest years in radio . . . not to be confused with the Golden Years of Radio . . . before TV (early 1900s). During the 60s, 70s and 80s Radio was King . . . The VR2 Show celebrates these great years with the music that filled the airwaves and impacted our lives in so many ways . . . We'd love to keep our show relevant, fun and interesting . . . please share your ideas, memories and passions for this medium and the music that made it great. VR2 is Vintage Rock Radio
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Chris Krause
9/14/2011 12:14:43 am
I love our new approach to the radio show and the
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VR2 Chris Krause
11/6/2011 12:25:31 pm
I might be the luckiest woman in the world to have the greatest co-host in the world. I'm talking about
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Marti Lewis
11/7/2011 01:53:01 am
What a powerful night, Only Chris and Mike could help us experience that night. It appears that Mike has made Chris' dream of living a it with ARETHA.......I do hope you will dedicate another show to ARETHA She is such a queen of SOUL and would be so much fun to relive it with you.... I cant believe that all those fabulous entertainers were all on one stage. A night to remember.
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Marti Lewis
11/7/2011 01:54:46 am
OOPs Chris' DREAM of Living the Dream with ARETHA Come True...... goes with post above
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Gary Drake
11/23/2011 05:34:18 am
Mike and Chris,
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Marti
12/12/2011 11:01:42 pm
Easier said than done is a fun and movin song that throws me back to the fun years and I remember the "guy" that I would sing it to in my mirror. Now I sing it too him in person. Of course, I lip sinc otherwise I might be singing it back at the "mirror".
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marti
12/14/2011 10:58:33 am
'Tis the Season' for Peace On Earth and Good Will to men" Let's live that this Christmas Season. I was reading The Cleveland Plain Dealer on Sunday about Providence House, a respite for abused children,it is a crisis nursery that cares for children 24 hr to 90 days. The center is limited as to how many children it can care for and is in need of supplies,monetary donations, and volunteers.There are Providence houses in many cities and states so wherever you are please consider giving a baby or young child a chance at PEACE and Comfort. There are two little babies 2 and 4 Providence is caring for them at the center while their mother is dying of leukemia. Please remember that when we are deciding what we should have for Christmas dinner, what should I buy for Uncle Joe, or do we have to invite this person or that , there are children that are just hoping for safety. Let's share just a little of our own blessings this year.... VR2 PEACE 2 You...Merry Christmas.
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Marti
1/17/2012 03:34:06 am
Well, we are 17 days into 2012 and have we stuck to our resolutions. I am bragging I have definitely stuck to mine. My First resolution was : I will not make any resolutions, Number 2: I will not be stressed this year trying to keep my resolutions, ' cause I did not make any resolutions. Number 3: I will definitely listen to VR2 and that doesnt have to be a resolution cause I do that each week and over and over during the week.
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Marti
1/19/2012 02:12:22 am
O.K. back in the day, that would be the "sixties" music lovers either liked bubblegum surfer music, or if you were like me you were a motown connoisseur. The dress for guys was black leather jackets and greased back hair hence the term " Greasers" . Ladies in that classification wore black skirts hiked above their knees, many being sent home from school follow the "dress code" . Now,the other group were considered " Surfers" this group loved groups like the" Beach Boys" . They dressed in bright colors wore "tennis shoes" and the girls were cheerleaders and dressed preppy and the guys wore striped tees. Looking back, I remember jumping back and forth between dress styles but my music was mostly 'MoTown" Stay Tuned , next blog will feature memories of " Leo's Casino" , and the awesome groups and performers that this writer remembers as if it was yesterday, and what a challenge to learn the "Temptation Strut". If any of you are from my era, join us with your memories.
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Marti
1/19/2012 10:01:56 am
In Cleveland, Ohio known for being the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , the sixties and seventies was a hot spot for Concerts by the Greats like The Temptations, The Four Tops, The O'Jays, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Tom Jones, Franki Valli and The Four Seasons . And opening acts of new performers like Gladys Knight and the Pips , opening act for The Four Tops.
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Marti
1/20/2012 08:51:20 am
Etta James went to that Great Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in the Sky. What a fabulous voice, she will be missed but thanks to "Vinyl, CD's , etc" Her voice will live on. Sympathies to her family and friends and all the followers she had during her sixty year career. Eternal Rest, Grant her Lord... VR2 " In the Basement" , At last, I'd rather go blind, and Dance with me Henry" Just a few songs she is well known for more not the least of which is " At last"... Love and Peace Etta.
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Chris Krause
1/20/2012 09:54:27 am
My heart is so heavy today. What an absolutely fabulous woman,
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Katia
1/21/2012 02:05:33 pm
Truly a strong soul, an amazing woman, and touching artist (though, I came to truly appreciate her voice and music these past few years) tonight, with the Winter storm passing by the High Rockies, I'm honoring her memory listening to her wonderful "Stormy Weather". RIP Ms Etta James.
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Chris Krause
1/24/2012 07:57:19 am
"Stormy Weather" is a great choice, Katia, she struggled with
marti
1/20/2012 10:49:56 pm
Does anyone remember their first record player, mine was a little suitcase with a turntable, I thought I had died and gone to rock n roll heaven, My first 45 (for those of you tooo young to know what a 45 rpm record was it was a small circle with a hole in the middle and had two sides and my allowance every week went to buying 99cent records each week, ' Travelling Man" by Rick Nelson , then came "Where The Boys Are" by Connie Francis. Okay, so now you know that not only was my record player and antique but I may be "Travelling" toward that title soon.......Chris I can relate to your record case but mine was red to match my record player. Oh , when things were so simple and truly "Green"
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Marti
1/27/2012 12:28:46 am
The snow is softly hitting the ground with the putting a chill in the air. Well, I am sitting here with a big cup of hot chocolate filled with marshmallows and topped with whipped cream, and wrapped in my soft pink blankie. Can life get any better. Yep, Listening to the latest VR2 at my leisure. I love it. Now, I know that some of you out in VR2 land are sitting out on the hot white sand with a large frosty glass of lemonade and swaying to the melodies. I am, putting out a challenge, name your favorite song from the latest VR2 show,. I will be naming mine after I listen to the show... Happy Listening
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Chris Krause
2/1/2012 03:03:05 pm
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Marti
2/5/2012 07:02:55 am
What a beautiful tribute Mike and Chris. All I can add is that though I was not dancer out in the public, Soul Train gave me a chance to dance the night away in the privacy of my home. I loved the music and watching the performers of all the "Soul" that I adored.
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gary drake
2/8/2012 08:16:50 am
I've been waiting for the alert for your first show since the Don Cornelius passing and...worth the wait! Great job, kids.
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CHRIS KRAUSE
2/10/2012 10:17:08 pm
Gary, in response to your question in the last blog after the passing of Don Cornelius, certainly a legend in our lifetime.....your question asked about losing legends and are there new legends to replace them? I have a one word response to your question, ADELE! Time will play out the truth of this possibility but for me, no one contemporary artist out there affects me the same way Aretha does better than ADELE! I am not saying that Aretha, who has earned her title as "Queen of Soul" and whose musical genius, influence and contributions over the last fifty years could or should be measured against Adele, that is NOT my point.
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Gary
2/11/2012 07:28:15 am
Well, Chris, musical singing legends may not be extinct, I agree. 2/10/2012 11:21:50 pm
Thank for your question, Gary . . . Of course . . . however, in my opinion, the legendary pioneers of the music industry, who forge the way for today's stand out talent, cannot merely be replaced, it just isn't possible. Most of today's artists, are simply beneficiaries of the genius efforts of the artists who preceded them. Today's technology like the internet, social media, etc. has cluttered the industry with many sensationalize and hyped-up talent that would otherwise, be lost in the shuffle. The early rock era pioneers didn't have the luxury and access to modern day media tools such as, search engines, blogs, podcasts, internet, and other forms of "new media" to help them gain exposure, acceptance or fame. They had to rely on true talent to be discovered. So, I would venture to say that back in the day, acts like Justin Bieber wouldn't be appearing at the Apollo Theatre. My greatest hope is that someday, modern technology will be designed and used to uncover tomorrow's "true" superstars, like the ones brought to us by the legendary, Don Cornelius.
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Chris Krause
2/11/2012 09:07:30 am
Gary, it is a great cover, to "Make You Feel My Love", when I first saw this video I felt it was reminiscent of my first marriage....and again I say, her voice is captivating. In the lyrics of Dylan and the disposition of the video, she looks like she's "toiling in the danger and in the morals of despair."...but sometimes truth just takes you there! In this video she's in tremendous emotional pain,
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Gary
2/23/2012 08:50:39 pm
Chris, don't miss Adele's "recorded live at WPXN" version of this cover. It's on Disc 2 of the Amnesty International's just-released Songs of Bob Dylan. I'm listening to it on my terrace right now beneath a brilliant sicilian sunshine!!!
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Chris Krause
2/11/2012 10:37:05 am
WHAT, HAS THE WHOLE WORLD GONE MAD! I AM SO TERRIBLY TROUBLED BY WHITNEY HOUSTON'S DEATH!
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marti
2/12/2012 10:45:00 pm
“ In One Moment Of Time” Our “Greatest Love” has slipped away from us. Unfortunately, she did not feel the love. Drugs were a major factor with her struggle with life, whether or not they were the actual cause the actual physical death of Whitney Houston. Sympathies go out to her beautiful daughter, mother, aunt, Godmother, as and friends. Only God knows what else was behind her death. But nonetheless, she is gone way to soon.
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Marti
2/13/2012 11:46:48 pm
Happy Valentine's Day, Wow what a great Jib Jab Valentine. Love the hairstyles Mike and Chris. How many valentines can say they have ever gotten such a fun valentine. Looks like there is a cool underlying message for us all. Whether you get candy, roses, a dinner out, or just and I love you.....Carpe Diem
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Chris Krause
2/29/2012 09:31:30 pm
Farewell to Davy Jones and to his family and friends Mike and I offer our condolences and blessings!
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Marti
3/4/2012 11:33:01 pm
I agree Chris, it is so hard to fathom the loss of someone we are close too, someone we have watched climb the charts, or just acquaintances. It seems that so many have taken the big journey home in the past several months. We are so lucky to have them on film and music media that we can keep them close to us. Maybe we should consider doing that with all of our loved ones, then when we want to hear their voices and laughter once more we have these great memories.. Rest in Peace Davy Jones, join the others that have paid their dues and are reaping the rewards.
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marti
3/17/2012 12:28:48 am
Happy St. Patty's Day for all you Irish vr2 lovers and for the once a year Irish lasses and laddies.
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Marti
3/19/2012 11:15:01 pm
Wondering what to do with the stacks of old vinyl records that are collecting dust. If you dont want to pick up a back a record player back in the day stereo phono, consider melting them down and making bowls to keep mail, fruit, candy, whatever your imagination can conjure up. And that's my green recycling idea for today. Happy Recycling .
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Chris Krause
4/16/2012 12:02:33 am
It was exciting to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2012!
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Chris Krause
4/16/2012 12:12:01 am
(Continued).....Darlene Love’s vocal performance of the Shirelle’s song “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”
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Mike & Chris
4/21/2012 11:28:05 pm
VR2 Salutes Dick Clark – Music Pioneer & Legend!
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Chris Krause
4/22/2012 01:45:22 am
Aretha, Aretha, Aretha! IS THERE ANY OTHER ARTIST?
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Chris Krause
4/22/2012 01:51:26 am
The evening was filled with some of her greatest songs and
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Chris Krause
4/22/2012 01:55:59 am
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Marti
12/9/2012 02:38:58 am
Hey Mike and Chris Congrats on your Radio Station running 24/7 Dr. FrankenStein....... and His Diva..... Awesome..... Keep the great music coming. Fans of the Show should send comments All the Radio stations carrying the broadcasts especially WLFC letting know how awesome this is.....
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Hey! I just wanted to let everyone know about an awesome Street Festival happening this weekend!
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Chris Krause
5/17/2013 03:20:16 am
It's always fun to attend Hessler. Love the jewelry, artwork
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Chris Krause
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