Mr. Dana Presents
Welcome to RUMPUS ROOM Radio... A rumpus room is a dedicated, informal space in a home—typically a basement, garage, or bonus room—designed specifically for, music, games, parties, and, as the name suggests, making a "rumpus" (noise and ruckus). Popularized in the 1950s through the 1970s, it serves as a fun, low-pressure alternative to formal living rooms where kids can play and adults can relax... Retired in the heart of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, former radio personality/host, Mr. Dana, plays music for hip-seniors in The Rumpus Room. To Be Continued...
Episodes
On This Day, Oct 4th: Janis Joplin Passes Away (1970): The iconic blues-rock singer was found dead at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood from an accidental heroin overdose at just 27 years old...
OTD: "I Love My Dog" is the historic debut single written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam). Released in September 1966 in the UK, the track serves as the vital springboard that launched his legendary music career.
Cat Stevens wrote the song when he was just 17 years old. The inspiration came from a real-life encounter in his youth when he found a dachshund (a "sausage dog") tied...
Born On This Date 1943: Randy Bachman is one of the most successful and influential figures in Canadian rock history. Born on September 27, 1943, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he has the rare distinction of founding and anchoring two separate legendary classic rock bands...
Happy Birthday Ray Charles (1930): The foundational pioneer of soul and rock music—who brilliantly fused gospel, R&B, and country—was born in Albany, Georgia...
On This Day in 1973 — The Death of Jim Croce: Beloved American singer-songwriter Jim Croce was killed at age 30 when his chartered commercial aircraft crashed into a tree during takeoff in Natchitoches, Louisiana...
Happy Birthday OTD: 1925 — B.B. King: The legendary "King of the Blues" singer-songwriter and guitar icon (passed in 2015)...
On September 13, 1980, Elton John delivered a legendary, free concert on the Great Lawn of New York's Central Park, drawing an astonishing crowd of over 450,000 fans...
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Born On This Date, Sept 9th, 1941: Otis Redding, the iconic "King of Soul" behind classics like "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"...
Birthday On This Date: Roger Waters (1943): Songwriter, bassist, and founding member of Pink Floyd.
OTD Phil Collins joins Genesis (1970): Genesis placed a classified advertisement in the British music magazine Melody Maker, looking for a drummer "determined to strive beyond existing stagnant music forms". Former child actor Phil Collins answered the ad...
ON THIS DATE The Isle of Wight Festival (1970): Concluded its massive third festival, featuring iconic sets from Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez, and Leonard Cohen...
On This Day 1968 (The Beatles' New Chapter): The Beatles released "Hey Jude" backed with "Revolution" in the United States, marking the historic first single issued on their own Apple Records label...
OTD 1970: The Velvet Underground played their final concert with Lou Reed...
On This Date, Aug 19, 1967: The Beatles scored their 14th US No. 1 hit with "All You Need Is Love," an anthem that came to define the "Summer of Love." The track famously featured an all-star backing chorus including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Keith Moon...
On This Day, August 16th 1938 – Robert Johnson Passes Away: The legendary Delta Blues pioneer died at age 27 under mysterious circumstances after reportedly drinking poisoned whiskey. His foundational guitar work heavily influenced rock and roll. 1977 – Elvis Presley Dies: The "King of Rock and Roll" passed away at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 42. 2018 – Aretha Franklin Dies: Exactly 4...
OTD 1970: Fronting her Full Tilt Boogie Band, legendary singer Janis Joplin performed her final live concert before a crowd of 40,000 fans at Harvard Stadium. She tragically passed away less than two months later...
August 9th is marked by monumental final performances, the loss of iconic classic rock figures, and a reunion unmasked.
BIG RAIL BREWING Grove City, PA: This Weekend, GHOST TOWN MUSIC FEST, SAT AUG 8, Noon.
August 5 stands out as an incredibly monumental date in music history, highlighted by the legendary national television debut of American Bandstand and the United Kingdom release of The Beatles' masterpiece album, Revolver...
OTD 1983: The Death of James Jamerson – The legendary, uncredited bassist of Motown's studio band The Funk Brothers passed away at age 47. He performed on nearly 30 number-one pop hits for artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.
On This Date, July 29: Prince Pulls Double #1s (1984): becoming the first person to simultaneously star in the #1 movie (Purple Rain) and have the #1 song ("When Doves Cry")...
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