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Between performances from some of today’s most popular rockers, and honors going out to the artists who inspired them, this year’s Golden Gods Awards is set to be a great one.
Rush, Aerosmith and Motorhead have all landed nominations for the 5th annual ceremony, which takes place on May 2nd at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia. Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart are up for Best Guitarist and Best Drummer, respectively, with Aerosmith being recognized under the Comeback of the Year category, and Motorhead’s iconic frontman, Lemmy, going up against Rush’s Geddy Lee for the Paul Gray Best Bassist award.
This year’s special honors will go out to Metallica (Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award), Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi (Riff Lord Award) and shock rocker Rob Zombie (Golden God Award).
Dr. John Cooper
Born in Latvia, Dr. John Cooper
migrated with his parents to this
country and grew up on his father's
beet farm. Poor, the only enjoyment
the family had was an old radio his
father recieved in a trade for his older
sister. Evenings were spent listening
to Amos 8- Andy, The Lone Ranger and
other old time radio shows which led
to his interest into the broadcast
industry. Alter 17 years as host of
Ohio's KHOG "Swap Shop" John hit the
big time by swaping his pet hamster,
Mason, for a degree from the College
of Musical Knowledge which he used
to land a gig in Central New York. From
there it was no where but up.
He joined PYX 106 after a short stint on Broadway in Michael Jackson's "The WIZ". His meteoric rise to the top as Program Director came as a surprise to all in the industry. When asked his most memorable moment in radio, John replied, "my interview with the guy who lived next door to the guy who was the third cousin of the guy who whittled a pair of drumsticks for Pete Best."
He joined PYX 106 after a short stint on Broadway in Michael Jackson's "The WIZ". His meteoric rise to the top as Program Director came as a surprise to all in the industry. When asked his most memorable moment in radio, John replied, "my interview with the guy who lived next door to the guy who was the third cousin of the guy who whittled a pair of drumsticks for Pete Best."
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Friday, February 01, 2013
