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Here's what was hot in the Motor City the week of December 5, 1966. You can hear many of these tunes at Keener13.com, still "The Soundtrack of Detroit."
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Here's what was hot in the Motor City the week of December 5, 1966. You can hear many of these tunes at Keener13.com, still "The Soundtrack of Detroit."
Jeff Bridges is 76 today. A truly lifelong actor, "The Dude" made his film debut in 1951 at the age of six months, playing alongside his mother, Dorothy Bridges, in "The Company She Keeps" along with bit parts in his dad, Lloyd Bridges legendary "Sea Hunt" television show.
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Jeff Bridges is 76 today. A truly lifelong actor, "The Dude" made his film debut in 1951 at the age of six months, playing alongside his mother, Dorothy Bridges, in "The Company She Keeps" along with bit parts in his dad, Lloyd Bridges legendary "Sea Hunt" television show.
Number one on Keener in the fall of 1965 and the final song to be played on WKNR in April of 1972 when the station signed off. Based on the book of Ecclesiastes and still meaningful today.
December 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Number one on Keener in the fall of 1965 and the final song to be played on WKNR in April of 1972 when the station signed off. Based on the book of Ecclesiastes and still meaningful today.
On December 3, 1961, future manager, #BrianEpstein, meets the #Beatles.
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On December 3, 1961, future manager, #BrianEpstein, meets the #Beatles.
Today in 1965, The Beatles released their 6th album, Rubber Soul, recorded in just over four weeks for the Christmas rush. Now considered one of the greatest albums in pop history, Rolling Stone ranked Rubber Soul No. 5 on its 2012 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list. youtu.be/AYZlME0mQB8?...
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today in 1965, The Beatles released their 6th album, Rubber Soul, recorded in just over four weeks for the Christmas rush. Now considered one of the greatest albums in pop history, Rolling Stone ranked Rubber Soul No. 5 on its 2012 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list. youtu.be/AYZlME0mQB8?...
Georgia-born rocker Mickey Thomas turns 76 today. Best known as the voice of Jefferson Starship, his finest moment might just be the soulful lead vocal he delivered on Elvin Bishop’s biggest hit, while Bishop handled the guitar. youtu.be/K7nozwdIvY4?...
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Georgia-born rocker Mickey Thomas turns 76 today. Best known as the voice of Jefferson Starship, his finest moment might just be the soulful lead vocal he delivered on Elvin Bishop’s biggest hit, while Bishop handled the guitar. youtu.be/K7nozwdIvY4?...
Detroit’s own #DaveCoulier is fighting cancer again with the courage of a true Michigander. After beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year, he’s now undergoing treatment for p16 squamous cell carcinoma. Doctors say his prognosis is very good thanks to early detection.
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Detroit’s own #DaveCoulier is fighting cancer again with the courage of a true Michigander. After beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year, he’s now undergoing treatment for p16 squamous cell carcinoma. Doctors say his prognosis is very good thanks to early detection.
Today in 1963 - As Long As I Know He's Mine by the Marvelettes is Keener Hit Number One.
December 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today in 1963 - As Long As I Know He's Mine by the Marvelettes is Keener Hit Number One.
Today in 1967 - The Monkees' album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies. Pleasant Valley Sunday was the biggest hit on the LP.
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Today in 1967 - The Monkees' album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies. Pleasant Valley Sunday was the biggest hit on the LP.
A classic MAD Magazine cover from January of 1962. Here's a link to the entire publication. Still a fun read! This one's for @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social and any of us who snuck Mad into the house without our parents' knowledge.
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archive.org/details/mad-...
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A classic MAD Magazine cover from January of 1962. Here's a link to the entire publication. Still a fun read! This one's for @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social and any of us who snuck Mad into the house without our parents' knowledge.
archive.org/details/mad-...
archive.org/details/mad-...
Today in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and sparked a movement. For 381 days, people boycotted Montgomery’s buses, walking, carpooling, and organizing every single day until the machinery of segregation finally began to crumble.
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and sparked a movement. For 381 days, people boycotted Montgomery’s buses, walking, carpooling, and organizing every single day until the machinery of segregation finally began to crumble.
Keener Birthdays for December 1.
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
December 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Keener Birthdays for December 1.
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.”
Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
Bette Midler — 80.
Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”
Today in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring #ChevyChase and #BeverlyD'Angelo, hit US theaters, with a theme song written by the powerhouse songwriting duo #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil, and sung by #MavisStaples.
December 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring #ChevyChase and #BeverlyD'Angelo, hit US theaters, with a theme song written by the powerhouse songwriting duo #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil, and sung by #MavisStaples.
Today in 1978 - Suzi Quatro released her 5th studio album, If You Knew Suzi. It features the singles "If You Can't Give Me Love," "The Race Is On," "Don't Change My Luck,” and her biggest hit, the duet "Stumblin' In," with Chris Norman.
December 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today in 1978 - Suzi Quatro released her 5th studio album, If You Knew Suzi. It features the singles "If You Can't Give Me Love," "The Race Is On," "Don't Change My Luck,” and her biggest hit, the duet "Stumblin' In," with Chris Norman.
December 1, 1978 - The Doobie Brothers released their eighth studio album, Minute by Minute. It features the singles “What a Fool Believes,” “Minute by Minute,” and “Dependin’ on You.”
December 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
December 1, 1978 - The Doobie Brothers released their eighth studio album, Minute by Minute. It features the singles “What a Fool Believes,” “Minute by Minute,” and “Dependin’ on You.”
Perpetual teenager, Dick Clark was born today in 1929. He hosted American Bandstand from 1956 to 1989, fronted five versions of the Pyramid game show between 1973 and 1988, and brought New Year’s Eve in from Times Square through his long-running special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
November 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Perpetual teenager, Dick Clark was born today in 1929. He hosted American Bandstand from 1956 to 1989, fronted five versions of the Pyramid game show between 1973 and 1988, and brought New Year’s Eve in from Times Square through his long-running special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
Bing Crosby's last Christmas special aired today in 1977. Recorded a month before his death in October, it featured this iconic duet with David Bowie.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Bing Crosby's last Christmas special aired today in 1977. Recorded a month before his death in October, it featured this iconic duet with David Bowie.
youtu.be/lCpXMy5GalI?...
youtu.be/lCpXMy5GalI?...
November 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Still Keener Hit Number One this week: Louie Louie by The Kingsman. The very first Keener chart-topper, the tune would appear again on the WKNR Music Guide in both 1965 and 1966.
November 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Still Keener Hit Number One this week: Louie Louie by The Kingsman. The very first Keener chart-topper, the tune would appear again on the WKNR Music Guide in both 1965 and 1966.
Happy Keener Birthday to Felix Cavaliere. Did you know he was with Joey Dee and the Starlighters before becoming a Rascal?
Left to right: Gene Cornish, Dino Danielli, Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavalieri
Left to right: Gene Cornish, Dino Danielli, Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavalieri
November 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Happy Keener Birthday to Felix Cavaliere. Did you know he was with Joey Dee and the Starlighters before becoming a Rascal?
Left to right: Gene Cornish, Dino Danielli, Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavalieri
Left to right: Gene Cornish, Dino Danielli, Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavalieri
Happy 96th birthday to #BerryGordy.
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy 96th birthday to #BerryGordy.
1974- #JohnLennon and #EltonJohn at Madison Square Garden. It would be Lennon’s final concert appearance.
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youtu.be/8WgG6bTX6k0?...
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
1974- #JohnLennon and #EltonJohn at Madison Square Garden. It would be Lennon’s final concert appearance.
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youtu.be/8WgG6bTX6k0?...
Keener lead the list of sponsoring radio stations for this #BeachBoys tour back then.
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Keener lead the list of sponsoring radio stations for this #BeachBoys tour back then.