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(JANUARY 2010) – Envision Radio Networks® proudly welcomes WLEM-AM/ Johnstown, PA as the newest affiliate of Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock. With the addition of the one minute vignette, WLEM now joins over 200 other affiliates on the Envision Rock Radio Network.
Music aficionados, brace yourselves for Paul Shaffer’s Rock ‘n Roll Over, an upcoming radio special featuring two hours of solid rock classics from Van Halen, Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band, The Who, and many more! In between the records, Shaffer uses his signature wit to share rare sound bytes, unique stories and facts behind the songs that will surprise even the biggest music fan. Paul Shaffer’s Rock ‘n Roll Over is available via internet download for broadcast the week of February 9th. Visit www.paulshaffersdayinrock.com and contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for further details.
Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock is available on a barter basis and illustrates the history of rock according to Paul Shaffer. The daily vignette draws on Shaffer’s vast musical knowledge and ability to comment on the history of rock from his unique perspective. Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock is a perfect benchmark feature that can be programmed throughout the day, and offers unique sponsorship opportunities for radio stations that are looking to add informative programming to their lineup.
Paul Shaffer has been David Letterman’s musical director and sidekick for 27 years. Shaffer spent five years with the original “Saturday Night Live,” during which he played keyboards, composed special musical material, co-founded The Blues Brothers, and was a featured performer (which included his unforgettable Don Kirshner impression). Shaffer composed the LATE SHOW theme song and co-wrote the timeless classic “It’s Raining Men”, and has recorded with such diverse artists as Diana Ross, Yoko Ono and Robert Plant’s Honeydrippers, in addition to his own albums, “Coast to Coast” (1989) and “The World’s Most Dangerous Party” (1993.) He’s appeared in numerous feature films, including portraying prototypical promo man Artie Fufkin in the seminal mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap”. His first book, We’ll Be Here For The Rest of Our Lives – A Swingin’ Showbiz Saga, is available in stores now.
Grammy-winner Shaffer has served as musical producer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria since its inception in 1986, and led the band for the “We Are the World” finale of “Live Aid.” Shaffer hosted CBS’s 1994 New Year’s Eve special from New York’s Times Square and was musical director of the closing concert at the 1996 Olympic Games. He appeared with the Blues Brothers at the 1996 Super Bowl halftime show and was musical director of the 1999 “Concert of the Century” at the White House, featuring Eric Clapton, B. B. King, Gloria Estefan, ‘N Sync. He was the musical director of Paul McCartney’s “Concert for New York” and appeared with Faith Hill on the “America: A Tribute to Heroes” telethon, both of which honored and raised money for victims of 9/11.
Paul Shaffer holds two honorary doctorate degrees, was inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and was recently awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. He is currently the National Spokesperson for Epilepsy Canada. He lives in the New York area with his wife and two children.
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