Index-a The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Peggy Lee Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Herb Alpert Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? The Shadows Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Jordanaires The Stratocaster is a model of which guitar maker? Fender Which piano-playing singer's first hit was The Fat Man? Fats Domino Which American rock'n'roll star caused controversy when he married a young teenager? Jerry Lee Lewis Who made the highly rated 1959 jazz album Kind of Blue? Miles Davis Which iconic British female singer made the highly regarded album titled '(her first name) in Memphis' ? Dusty Springfield Whose band was the All Stars? Junior Walker (Jr Walker) Larry Adler played what instrument? Harmonica Whose childhood hit was Fingertips? Stevie Wonder Which guitar innovator and player has a range of Gibson Guitars named after him? Les Paul The founding brother members of the Kinks were Ray and Dave what? Davies What was Smokey Robinson's most famous band called?

The Miracles Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen's 1962 hit was called March of the ... what? Siamese Children Who sang the hit theme song Rawhide? Frankie Laine John Mayall's band which helped launch Eric Clapton's career was called what? Bluesbreakers Rock Around the Clock was a hit for Bill Haley and his ... what? Comets Which comedy actor had a novelty hit with My Boomerang Won't Come Back? Charlie Drake Who sang with Serge Gainsbourg on the hit Je t'aime? Jane Birkin Colin Blunstone fronted which 1960s group? The Zombies What Eastenders star sang on the novelty hit Come Outside? Wendy Richard Jiles Perry (JP) Richardson Jr, who died in the same plane crash as Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly was better known by what name?Big Bopper Which later-to-be-famous solo singer and guitarist toured as a member of the Beach Boys in the mid 60s? Glen Campbell Who had sang the hit song Little Old Wine Drinker Me? Dean Martin What famous 'two-fingered' jazz guitarist died in 1953?

Django Reinhardt (Jean-Baptiste Reinhardt) What song, released to promote the film The Millionairess, featured its stars Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren? Goodness Gracious Me Who managed the Beatles' prior to his early death in 1967? Brian Epstein Whose nickname was a derived from the term satchel-mouth? Louis Armstrong (Satchmo) What's the name of the motorbiker who dies in the Shangri-Las' hit The Leader of the Pack? Jimmy Which singing-songwriting founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers died age 26, after which his body was 'stolen' by a friend and burnt in the Joshua Tree National Park? Gram Parsons Which American singer and entertainer was nicknamed Schnozzola, because of his large nose? Jimmy Durante Who wrote and had a hit with the instrumental Classical Gas? Mason Williams Who wrote Patsy Cline's hit Crazy? Willie Nelson What city hosted the Beatles as the resident band at the Kaiserkeller and Top Ten Club? Hamburg The Isley Brothers' hit was called Behind a ... what?

Painted Smile 1950-60s record turntables commonly offered four speeds: 33, 45, 78, and what other? 16 (technically the speeds were 33⅓ and 16⅔ but record decks tended to show only the whole numbers) American DJ Robert Weston Smith was better known by what stage name? Wolfman Jack What ridiculously titled song was a hit in 1954 for Max Bygraves in the UK and the Four Lads in the USA? Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea Who had the 1965 instrumental hit Spanish Flea? Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass What was Emile Ford and the Checkmates' 1959 hit, supposedly the longest ever question in a UK No1 song title? What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? Who singer-guitarist's backing band was The Bruvvers? Joe Brown Which Rolling Stones guitarist died in a swimming pool in 1969? Brian Jones Who founded the Tamla Motown record label?

Berry Gordy What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? Roger Whittaker What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Tom Parker managed which huge star? Elvis Presley Who won (barefoot) the British Eurovision Song Contest in 1967 with Puppet on String? Sandie Shaw The 1956 inaugural Eurovision Song Contest featured Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy and which other country?Switzerland Who originally fronted Herman's Hermits? Peter Noone Which jazz singer, whose career actually spanned the 1930s-90s, was known as the First Lady of Song? Ella Fitzgerald Which singer played Alfie's girlfriend Siddie in the 1966 film?

Millicent Martin What name was given to the 1950-60s mainstream country music style of artists including Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Jim Reeves, and Charlie Rich?Nashville Sound What Canadian-born teen idol of the 1950s-60s wrote the lyrics to Sinatra's song My Way? Paul Anka Which harmonica-paying frontman of Manfred Man sang on their early hits and later became a successful radio presenter? Paul Jones Which motor city was the original the base of Tamla Motown? Detroit What group became famous in the 1960s for their parody impressions of other hit songs? The Barron Knights Peter Potter in the USA and David Jacobs in the UK presented which pop music TV show? Juke Box Jury What was the 1962 space-age instrumental hit by the Tornados? Telstar Who wrote and sang the novelty hit Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, about Camp Granada?

Allan Sherman Who was the famous rock guitarist in the group Love Sculpture, notably featuring on their breakneck hit version of Khachaturian's classical piece Sabre Dance?Dave Edmunds Rolf Harris endorsed what new musical instrument, which supposedly features on David Bowie's hit Space Oddity? Stylophone Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior were among several entertainers given what collective nickname? The Rat Pack Who originated the 'Wall of Sound' record production technique? Phil Spector The Rolling Stones first record label was what? Decca Simon and Garfunkel's song Mrs Robinson featured in what 1967 film? The Graduate What American DJ was nicknamed Moondog? Alan Freed What was Stephane Grappelli's instrument? Violin Which gravel-voiced English singer was previously a gas-fitter from Sheffield? Joe Cocker Who made the 1962 hit Monster Mash? Bobby 'Boris' Pickett (and the Cryptkickers) Who sang the title song of the film The Girl Can't Help It? Little Richard What was Gary Glitter's earlier stage name in the 1960s?

Paul Raven Lulu sang the theme song to which 1967 film about an inner-city school, starring Sidney Poitier? To Sir, With Love What Eddie Cochran song, covered by the Who, told of frustrations with his boss and his congressman? Summertime Blues Who was the main singing star in the musical Half a Sixpence? Tommy Steele Which comedian's recordings featured hilarious telephone routines about King Kong and the introduction of Tobacco? Bob Newhart What long-running BBC Radio chart show began on the Light Programme in 1955, and later becoming hugely popular when presented by Alan Freeman?Pick of the Pops The Crickets backed which famous singer-songwriter? Buddy Holly Dizzy Gillespie played what instrument? Trumpet Who made the novelty song Jake the Peg? Rolf Harris Which 1960s British rock'n'roll star founded the Official Monster Raving Loony Party? Screaming Lord Sutch (David Sutch, or fully 'Screaming Lord Sutch, 3rd Earl of Harrow') Who was nicknamed 'The Big O'? Roy Orbison Which member of the Hollies went on to join the hugely successful American band commonly known by their initials CSNY?

Graham Nash What record label did the Beatles establish? Apple Who had a 1960s hit with Step Inside Love? Cilla Black The record label and music company name HMV stood for what? His Master's Voice Who sang the theme song to the film Born Free? Matt Monro Congratulations was Cliff Richard's Eurovision Song Contest entry in what year? 1968 Which singer's Eurovision Song Contest entry was Knock Knock (Who's There?)? Mary Hopkin Whose big hit was I love You Because? Jim Reeves Who wrote the instrumental A Swingin' Safari and led the orchestra which played the original hit version? Bert Kaempfert The Copacabana nightclub was in which city? New York Which British comedian had the massive-selling 1965 hit Tears? Ken Dodd Who sang the 1964 hit My Boy Lollipop? Millie (or Millie Small) Cher's partner was Sonny ... who?

Bono Who made the hit comedy version of the Banana Boat Song, and other similar spoofs including versions of Presley's Heartbreak Hotel and Johnnie Ray's Cry?Stan Freberg Which 1960s easy-listening Irish crooner was famed for his rocking chair and knitted jumpers? Val Doonican What was Chuck Berry's first hit record? Maybellene What number gives its name to the cultish 'club' celebrating rock stars who died at that age? 27 (The 27 Club) PAGE 8 Index-a Puzzles Well, here's the ultimate test for Baby-boomers. How well can you answer these 100 questions about the music, bands and stars you used to listen to? The live album Beauty and the Beat featured pianist George Shearring and which singer? Whose band was the Tijuana Brass? Who were Cliff Richard's backing group through the 60s? Who were the famous backing singers on most of Elvis Presley's early hits? The Stratocaster is a model of which guitar maker? Which piano-playing singer's first hit was The Fat Man? Which American rock'n'roll star caused controversy when he married a young teenager?

Who made the highly rated 1959 jazz album Kind of Blue? Which iconic British female singer made the highly regarded album titled '(her first name) in Memphis' ? Whose band was the All Stars? Larry Adler played what instrument? Whose childhood hit was Fingertips? Which guitar innovator and player has a range of Gibson Guitars named after him? The founding brother members of the Kinks were Ray and Dave what? What was Smokey Robinson's most famous band called? Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen's 1962 hit was called March of the ... what? Who sang the hit theme song Rawhide? John Mayall's band which helped launch Eric Clapton's career was called what? Rock Around the Clock was a hit for Bill Haley and his ... what? Which comedy actor had a novelty hit with My Boomerang Won't Come Back? Who sang with Serge Gainsbourg on the hit Je t'aime? Colin Blunstone fronted which 1960s group? What Eastenders star sang on the novelty hit Come Outside?

Jiles Perry (JP) Richardson Jr, who died in the same plane crash as Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly was better known by what name? Which later-to-be-famous solo singer and guitarist toured as a member of the Beach Boys in the mid 60s? Who had sang the hit song Little Old Wine Drinker Me? What famous 'two-fingered' jazz guitarist died in 1953? What song, released to promote the film The Millionairess, featured its stars Peter Sellers and Sophia Loren? Who managed the Beatles' prior to his early death in 1967? Whose nickname was a derived from the term satchel-mouth? What's the name of the motorbiker who dies in the Shangri-Las' hit The Leader of the Pack? Which singing-songwriting founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers died age 26, after which his body was 'stolen' by a friend and burnt in the Joshua Tree National Park? Which American singer and entertainer was nicknamed Schnozzola, because of his large nose? Who wrote and had a hit with the instrumental Classical Gas? Who wrote Patsy Cline's hit Crazy?

What city hosted the Beatles as the resident band at the Kaiserkeller and Top Ten Club? The Isley Brothers' hit was called Behind a ... what? 1950-60s record turntables commonly offered four speeds: 33, 45, 78, and what other? American DJ Robert Weston Smith was better known by what stage name? What ridiculously titled song was a hit in 1954 for Max Bygraves in the UK and the Four Lads in the USA? Who had the 1965 instrumental hit Spanish Flea? What was Emile Ford and the Checkmates' 1959 hit, supposedly the longest ever question in a UK No1 song title? Who singer-guitarist's backing band was The Bruvvers? Which Rolling Stones guitarist died in a swimming pool in 1969? Who founded the Tamla Motown record label? What folksy British singer-songwriting guitarist was famous also for his whistling? What was Hugo Montenegro's instrumental hit, composed by Ennio Morricone for the film of the same name? Tom Parker managed which huge star?

Who won (barefoot) the British Eurovision Song Contest in 1967 with Puppet on String? The 1956 inaugural Eurovision Song Contest featured Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy and which other country? Who originally fronted Herman's Hermits? Which jazz singer, whose career actually spanned the 1930s-90s, was known as the First Lady of Song? Which singer played Alfie's girlfriend Siddie in the 1966 film? What name was given to the 1950-60s mainstream country music style of artists including Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Jim Reeves, and Charlie Rich? What Canadian-born teen idol of the 1950s-60s wrote the lyrics to Sinatra's song My Way? Which harmonica-paying frontman of Manfred Man sang on their early hits and later became a successful radio presenter? Which motor city was the original the base of Tamla Motown? What group became famous in the 1960s for their parody impressions of other hit songs? Peter Potter in the USA and David Jacobs in the UK presented which pop music TV show?

What was the 1962 space-age instrumental hit by the Tornados? Who wrote and sang the novelty hit Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, about Camp Granada? Who was the famous rock guitarist in the group Love Sculpture, notably featuring on their breakneck hit version of Khachaturian's classical piece Sabre Dance? Rolf Harris endorsed what new musical instrument, which supposedly features on David Bowie's hit Space Oddity? Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior were among several entertainers given what collective nickname? Who originated the 'Wall of Sound' record production technique? The Rolling Stones first record label was what? Simon and Garfunkel's song Mrs Robinson featured in what 1967 film? What American DJ was nicknamed Moondog? What was Stephane Grappelli's instrument? Which gravel-voiced English singer was previously a gas-fitter from Sheffield? Who made the 1962 hit Monster Mash? Who sang the title song of the film The Girl Can't Help It? What was Gary Glitter's earlier stage name in the 1960s?

Lulu sang the theme song to which 1967 film about an inner-city school, starring Sidney Poitier? What Eddie Cochran song, covered by the Who, told of frustrations with his boss and his congressman? Who was the main singing star in the musical Half a Sixpence? Which comedian's recordings featured hilarious telephone routines about King Kong and the introduction of Tobacco? What long-running BBC Radio chart show began on the Light Programme in 1955, and later becoming hugely popular when presented by Alan Freeman? The Crickets backed which famous singer-songwriter? Dizzy Gillespie played what instrument? Who made the novelty song Jake the Peg? Which 1960s British rock'n'roll star founded the Official Monster Raving Loony Party? Who was nicknamed 'The Big O'? Which member of the Hollies went on to join the hugely successful American band commonly known by their initials CSNY? What record label did the Beatles establish? Who had a 1960s hit with Step Inside Love? The record label and music company name HMV stood for what? Who sang the theme song to the film Born Free? Congratulations was Cliff Richard's Eurovision Song Contest entry in what year?

Which singer's Eurovision Song Contest entry was Knock Knock (Who's There?)? Whose big hit was I love You Because? Who wrote the instrumental A Swingin' Safari and led the orchestra which played the original hit version? The Copacabana nightclub was in which city? Which British comedian had the massive-selling 1965 hit Tears? Who sang the 1964 hit My Boy Lollipop? Cher's partner was Sonny ... who? Who made the hit comedy version of the Banana Boat Song, and other similar spoofs including versions of Presley's Heartbreak Hotel and Johnnie Ray's Cry? Which 1960s easy-listening Irish crooner was famed for his rocking chair and knitted jumpers? What was Chuck Berry's first hit record? What number gives its name to the cultish 'club' celebrating rock stars who died at that age?

October 1 edition of the Oakmont News by Oakmont Village (page 23) - issuu issuu The Oakmont News / October 1, 2015 Bocce News Boomers nLynn Wycoff The Harvest Moon Tournament was held on September 12 and though the moon wasn’t showing, the sun was there in all of its glory. Fortunately it had cooled down some from the very warm days preceding it so that the candy prizes didn’t melt! The happy winners are shown below. Tom Bonomi, Barbara Newton, Bob and Eddi Pelton. Kathy D’Agosta, Cindi Clemence and John Magers. Steve and Piilani Edwards, and Tony D’Agosta. nPeggy Dombeck Next on the calendar is the October potluck and annual meeting. This is an important event not only for the delicious food and socializing but to choose our board for the coming year. It will be a short meeting as members will want to fall asleep after such a meal, but it is a time to be informed of what has been and will be happening with the group. It is also a chance to discuss any concerns and questions members may have. So don’t miss it!

When the board met recently it was called to their attention that with the club playing six days a week, plus other individuals playing many afternoons and groups reserving the courts for late afternoon/early evening events, we must be especially aware of the noise level we create. Noise travels upward and there are several residents above the courts who are affected by this. Please keep this in mind when playing and try to monitor your sound level. We need to be good neighbors! Another item mentioned at the board meeting was the matter of returning the balls at the end of a frame. The rules state that the balls should be picked up after a frame has ended and not kicked or thrown. This is to insure player safety. We have had some sore ankles and many near misses. Please remember to observe this rule. Court repair is ongoing and sometimes slower due to excessive afternoon heat (can’t be done while morning play is taking place), afternoon players on the courts and other busy schedules. It will be completed in the near future. My mother taught me that patience is a virtue, your patience is appreciated. A potential new member showed up last week but players on the court were not ready to approve him.

Seems that a large buck appeared at the end of one court and was not deterred by yelling and even the throw of a long loud ball hitting the far wall. The buck just looked at the ball and then ambled onto the court and proceeded to nose the ball around for some time before players were finally able to send him on his way. Wow I know the game has become very popular but perhaps more than we think. Too bad no one got a video of that! Mark your calendars and don’t forget to sign up for the potluck. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board. Garden Club GARDEN QUOTE “The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry’s cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town. The maple wears a gayer scarf, The field a scarlet gown. Lest I should be old-fashioned, I’ll put a trinket on.” Emily Dickinson OCTOBER MEETING Dennis Przybyeien, Master Gardener, will talk about Minimum Impact and Maximum Output Gardening.

WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, October 20 at the Berger Center TIME: Coffee, tea and socializing at 9:30 a.m., followed by the meeting from 10–11:15 a.m. OCTOBER 1 GARDEN ADVICE • This may be the very best month of the year for planting perennials, shrubs, trees in your yard, so enjoy it. Let them get a good start before the cold of winter hits, and next spring they will take off with frenzy. • This is also a great time to transplant perennials as the winter rains (we hope) will enable the plants to withstand the heat next summer. • If you haven’t been raking up those rose leaves as they fall be sure to do it now. A single rose leaf can carry millions of tiny spores that can overwinter and plague the roses next year. Don’t compost them! • As the days get cooler—and shorter—you can begin to divide grasses and clump-forming perennials. Keep the divisions well-watered until it rains. • If you have soil that is too high in clay content, you should apply serious amounts of compost this fall.

Spread it out about 3 to 4 inches deep. This compost will slowly breakdown and will improve the structure of your soil over time. • Perennials should be completely dormant before you begin to remove the foliage to just above ground level. This may range from November to January. It’s too early to start now, but not too early to take note and make lists! The reason you need to leave the foliage alone is that as a general rule, the leaves will continue to feed the root system throughout the fall. You can cut back the flowering stems and trim some of the most unsightly leaves, but leave well enough alone until the leaves are killed by the frost. Those dead or dying leaves also provide habitat for wildlife and often seeds for birds throughout the winter. • Set out large fall and winter blooming plants such as pansies, Iceland poppies, calendulas and chrysanthemums. For the winter vegetable garden, plant bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, Chinese cabbage, garlic, leek, lettuce and spinach and beets, carrots. nSusan Lynn Have you missed a Boomers event because you just didn’t get to the OVA Office fast enough?

Our events sell out quickly, so registering online gives you a distinct advantage. To register for an event on our website, all you need is an E-mail address and a few minutes of your time. Here is a quick tutorial: How to Register for a Boomers’ event 1. Log in to oakmontboomers.org with your E-mail address and password. • If this is your first time using the oakmontboomers. org website, click “How Members Can Log In” on the upper left side of the “About Us” page. (“Click ‘Forgot Password’ if you don’t remember your password.) • To join the Oakmont Boomers club, click on “Apply for Membership” (see the upper left side of the “About Us” page) and follow the instructions. • If you are registering directly from our E-mail announcement, click the Register button and follow the instructions. 2. Click on “Club Events” in the left side panel, locate the correct event, and click the “Register” button. Choose Reserved or Unreserved Seating. • Reserved Seating for Eight—Register all eight people separately using the “Add Guest” button in the online registration form. You may register other members as well as non-member guests.

Limit: one non-member guest per member at this table. • Unreserved Seating 3. Your E-mail address will appear in the “Enter registrant email” field. 4. If you are not registering another member or a guest, choose “Next” and proceed to register (and pay for, if appropriate) your own reservation. To register another member or guest, do NOT click “Next.” Instead, go to Step #5. 5. To register another member or a guest: • Stay signed in. • Select the “Add Guest” button. On the next screen, enter the name and email address (if available) of the other member or guest. If you don’t have the name of the guest, enter “Guest 1” in the Last Name field. If you are registering more than one guest (or are buying a Table for 8), enter Guest 2, Guest 3, etc., if you don’t know the names of those guests. (Be sure to select meal choices if the event includes dinner.) • When you have entered all of your guests, select the “Done” button at the bottom right of the screen and go to the payment screen.

If you have a PayPal account, you can use it to buy your ticket, but you do not need an account. Simply use your credit card, just as you would to buy any product online. You will receive E-mails confirming your registration and payment. If you’re not receiving our E-mail notices or you have changed your E-mail address, check with us at info@oakmontboomers.org to confirm that we have your correct E-mail address. If you need more help, contact support@ oakmontboomers.org. One of our tech-savvy board members will walk you through the process. Boomer Trivia: American DJ, Robert Weston Smith was known by what stage name? 45^ﬁﬂ¢∞ Robert Smith - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki More info on Robert Smith Wikis Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles .

Related top topics Top rankings for Robert Smith 56th From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Smith or Bob Smith may refer to: Contents Robert Paul Smith (1915–1977), American writer Music Rob Smith (British musician) , contemporary DJ, musician, and remixer Robert Smith (composer) (c.1648-1675), English composer Rob Smith (Irish musician) (born 1982), singer/songwriter and former street busker based in Ireland Robert Smith (musician) (born 1959), lead singer/guitarist of The Cure Bobby Smith (R&B singer) , lead singer of the (Detroit) Spinners Robert Archibald Smith (1780-1829), Scottish composer Robert W.

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Smith (naval officer) (1898-1943), submariner in the United States Navy Others (Redirected to Robert Smith (musician) article) From Wikiquote Robert James Smith (born April 21 , 1959 ) is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He has been the lead singer and driving force behind British post-punk band The Cure since its founding in 1976. Sourced A couple of years ago, we went to Eurodisney. That too was bearable, although it was a bit weird when Mickey Mouse came to ask for an autograph. (Humo Magazine, 2000) But everyone I know reaches a point where they throw out their arms and go beserk for a while; otherwise you never know what your limits are. I was just trying to find mine. (Guitar Player magazine 1992) I could write songs as bad as Wham's if I really felt the urge to, but what's the point? (The Hit magazine 1985) I don't think of death in a romantic way anymore. (L'Express newspaper 2000) I don't understand this obsession with banging out records.

What a stupid attitude! Like the world is holding its breath waiting for the next Cure album. It isn't. (Papermag Paper Daily 1996) I have a bag full of words, and when one of us comes up with a good piece of music, I look in the bag to see if anything there will fit. If nothing does, I sit down and try to put down on paper what the music makes me feel; very rarely will a piece of writing inspire a piece of music. (CANOE 1996) I honestly don't class myself as a songwriter. I've got 'musician' written on my passport. That's even funnier. (The Hit magazine 1985) I think the rock'n'roll myth of living on the edge is a pile of crap. (Spin magazine 1987) I think we're in the Top 10 most bootlegged bands in history according to a web-poll. Pretty much every show we ever do is bootlegged, but it's very rare that one is of good enough quality to be listened to by anything other than the most fanatical people though I suppose only fanatical people buy bootlegs.

(X-Press magazine 2000) I wake up and look at myself and think, 'yuck!'. (MTV) I wouldn't want to think people doted on us, hung on every word, or wanted to look like us. (Trouser Press 1980) I'm not going to worry about the Cure slipping down into the second division; it doesn't bother me because I never expected to be in the first division anyway. [A soccer reference] (Alternative Press) I've always spent more time with a smile on my face than not, but the thing is, I don't write about it. (Rolling Stone magazine 1997) I've experienced such extremes both in the band and in my personal life, feelings that last for just a few seconds at a time, that it's like a drug. After a while, when they're not there you notice the absence of it and nothing seems real anymore and nothings quite sharp enough or focused enough. (Spin magazine 1989) Jimi Hendrix changed my life. Each generation influences the following one and as a consequence brings it back to the past.

(L'Express newspaper 2000) Most of the time I'm a professional idiot. I really don't care about what other people think, which can be a bad thing. (The Hit magazine 1985) No, come to think of it, I don't think the Cure will end, but I can make up an ending if you want me to. (Spin magazine 1989) Originally I was going to take perverse satisfaction in making a depressing album. (Spin magazine 1989) Refusing to grow up is like refusing to accept your limitations. That's why I don't think we'll ever grow up. (Melody Maker magazine 1992) The Cure, is the kind of band that wanders in and out of the mainstream's gaze. (The Boston Globe newspaper 1997) There have been very few virtuosos in the history of the group, but there have been a lot of really nice people. The Cure backstage is a notoriously fun-filled zone. (JAM TV) There is a reason for me always shoe-gazing. I simply can't look into the eyes of several thousand people.

(Toronto Sun newspaper) They may not like us, but they can't get away from knowing who we are. (Spin magazine 1988) We wouldn't have been able to handle the fame if it would've hit us all of the sudden. When I was young I always dreamed of having a group that was adored by few and ignored by the rest of the world, like Nick Drake. Fortunately, when we became famous, I had no time to reflect upon anything anymore. (De Standaard newspaper 2001) What we do attracts to a certain type of people. I don't think age has anything to do with it: either you get into it or you don't. You can be 16 or 60 and you will like us or not depending on your sensibilities. (X-Press Magazine, Australia, September 2000) You know, the Internets made us more aware of what people think about us. (3RRR radio 2000) It's really weird but my parents used to tell me I could do anything I wanted to.

I used to say, 'Well, what if I want to be an astronaut and go to the moon?" and my dad used to say, 'If you really want to you can'. I used to think he was talking absolute rubbish, particularly when I was 21 and he was still saying that. But in a way it really stuck with me cos my dad ended up doing exactly what he wanted to do. To an outside point of view he's totally conformed, he's had a family and four kids but he's only ever done things that made him genuinely happy. "He jacked in his job cos it made him unhappy and he didn't want to compromise his entire life just for the sake of carrying it through. It's very admirable, that quality, and I think it's very rare in people. Most people feel so conditioned, so oppressed by everything that goes on around them that they just give in. You have to refuse to give in. (Melody Maker, March 7th 1992) I got very frustrated when I was reading so-called classic books or films, or listening to underground music which is trying to tell you something. it´s all nonsense, and it´s disillusioning.

So it would be a paradox for me to then decide I´m going to communicate something. (Sounds, August 24, 1985) I used to go out with Severin a lot to dance clubs but we wouldn't dance. It'd be more like take drugs and try to get to the toilet which would usually take about two hours...we became good friends but we were never really good for each other. Our friendship was based entirely on altered states. Whenever we went out together I would never come home until the next day. Mary hated it. (Faith, 1983) If I were offered the title [a knighthood] I would tell them to stick it up in their arses" (The FIB 2002) The fun thing is something people always miss out on with us. It's been brilliant making this album, but even as far back as Faith or Pornography we were still having a good crack. People would see me and Simon laughing and drinking ourselves unconscious together and they couldn't understand how we could be like that and still be in this angst-ridden band. But it's easy to be like that -- it's what being little, being a child, is all about.

When you're grown up, you can't do it cos' you think about it too much. (Melody Maker, March 7, 1992) If the world could outlaw religion for one year you'd be surprised how much better the world would be. (Music Planet 2Nite, 2001) We never became a mainstream band. It's kind of like we've bridged two worlds, or fallen between two stools, between alternative and mainstream. To a lot of mainstream programmers, The Cure is still a bit too weird. To an alternative programmer, sometimes we're a bit too mainstream. Sometimes we've benefited from that and sometimes we've kind of suffered. I actually enjoy that kind of position because I think it reflects what the band does (CMJ, December 1999) External links Radio Zone Wolfman Jack A Tibute By Corey Deitz The late Wolfman Jack was the 1999 radio inductee into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Lou Lamb Smith accepted the award on behalf of her late husband. The NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognizes radio and television personalities or programs that have earned a place in broadcasting history.

Wolfman Jack (born Robert Weston Smith) is best known as the howling Have Mercy disc jockey that blasted rock n roll from the powerful border radio station XERF in the early 1960s. During his 35-year career, the Wolfman worked at several radio stations in addition to emceeing the TV music show, Midnight Special, while working at WNBC, New York and KRTH, Los Angeles. He also appeared as himself in the movie American Graffiti. On July 1st, 1995, Wolfman Jack, had just returned home from a book promotion tour when he collapsed at his home in Belvidere, North Carolina and died of a heart attack. The Wolfman was 57...according to the calendar...but probably still 17 if you had asked him. Robert Smith was the real name behind what became one of the most famous radio personalities in the history of broadcasting. But, if he had stayed Robert Smith, chances are we might have never known him at all. True to the magic which radio offers, Smith was able to reach within himself and pull out the Wolfman.

And, once he did, the Wolfman never wanted to go back inside. As Robert Smith faded away...the Wolfman came to the forefront and howled and laughed, answered phones and played old vinyl 45 rpm records,made appearances and signed autographs, met with record promoters and met with kids. During the early years when Top 40 Radio was the lifeline and anthem for teenagers, The Wolfman made a special mark on American Society and on Radio. If we remember anything about the man who once was Robert Smith and who later was kissed by Radio and turned into a froggy-throated prince named the Wolfman, it should be this: Dare to be different and dare to follow your instincts. There are NO standards of entertainment you MUST follow. But, DO follow your guts. Be willing to step out from the crowd. Don't always look before you leap. Forget convention. It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. Don't just stand there...Make something happen. I never met the Wolfman..but I knew him all the same. I guess that's the mark of a great Radio Personality. Somehow, I don't think he'd mind too much if I called him my friend.

So, if you get a chance, think a good thought for my friend - just a guy from Brooklyn who howled at the U.S. from a Mexican station named XERF-AM and made a little bit of history by having a lot of fun and just being a disc- jockey. See ya, Wolf. r WOLFMAN JACK Radio Show Broadcast Aircheck CD CDs Sound Shop Able Al Syracuse NY Music Able Al's (TM) has been officially in business for you since 1995. Wolfman Jack Biography - Robert Weston Smith - a man better known to many of us as Wolfman Jack - remains the most popular DJ in history. Sure, Alan Freed gave rock and roll a name, and Murray The K got to be the Fifth Beatle, but could either one boast of not one but FOUR songs named after them? One of which featured the Wolfman himself, and was a bonafide Top Ten smash? No, Wolfman was the biggest: the man didn't just play records, he wound up ON them. For a DJ, he also had an impressive TV and film career - which is to say, he had one.

Nevertheless, the Wolfman was a mystery for many years, howling his unbelievably raspy intros to rock classics from two separate Mexican radio stations heard all over the U.S. The Wolfman, who had apprenticed in Virginia and Louisiana under different names, combined Freed's love for the music (indeed, Jack was a huge Freed fan) and Murray's manic sensibilities into a personality as iconoclastic and instantly recognizable as any rock star. When George Lucas revisited the culture of the Fifties in 1973's American Graffiti, he cast the Wolfman as himself, finally revealing his prodigious talents to the world. From that day on, Smith was a bonafide star, hosting NBC's Midnight Special and starring in bizarre b-movie classics like Motel Hell. Although he left us in 1995, time will no doubt be kind to the Wolfman and his legacy; especially so given the state of modern corporate radio, where the lone wolves have all been, sadly, driven to extinction. One of radio�s most distinctive voices, �Wolfman Jack� was born Robert Smith in Brooklyn, New York on January 21, 1938.

A longtime fan of radio, Smith first hit the airwaves as �Daddy Jules� on Newport News, Virginia station WYOU-AM. In 1962, Smith became �Big Smith� for station KCIJ/ Shreveport, Louisiana. Here, he drew upon his love of horror movies and rock and roll to create the raspy-voiced, howling persona of �Wolfman Jack.� In 1969, the Wolfman returned to America and KDAY/Los Angeles. The following year, he began an association with Armed Forces Radio that would last until 1986. In 1972, he moved back to his hometown and joined WNBC/New York. For all of his fame, many of Wolfman Jack�s fans had never seen him until 1973, when he appeared in George Lucas� hit film American Graffiti and began an eight-year stint as host of NBC-TV�s Midnight Special. �Wolfman Jack� died on July 1, 1995. "Wolfman Jack" was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1996.

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Question: American DJ Robert Weston Smith was better known by what stage name?
Answer: Wolfman Jack