The Ken Calvert Show

Ken Calvert
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Ken Calvert was born and raised in Detroit. A graduate of Brother Rice High School with college studies at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He took broadcast, voice and acting courses at OCC Farmington Hills, Michigan. Ken has spent the last forty-four years as a radio broadcaster and freelance voice-over announcer. He's also worked for Sony Music Corporation (Columbia Records) as both a local and regional promotion and marketing manager specializing in artist development, marketing, and retail. Ken currently enjoys doing a podcast and telling kids to get off his lawn!

  1. 03/24/2020

    I'm a genius and up close with Jason Bonham

    During this most unusual time we need to think of smart new ways to stay germ free. I share my thoughts on what I predict will be our new world order (at least for me). I also catch up with Jason Bonham, son of the great Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.

    29 min

  2. 03/23/2020

    Did you know that I play the Accordion?

    Yes, yes and yes! Check out this nugget from the 80's. We'll talk about 'Morning Radio' then-and-now, Hallmark events in my life like this COVID-19. I hope you'll enjoy, stay safe and know we're gonna get thru this! Peace & Love.

    22 min

  3. 11/09/2019

    It's Great To Be Back! Now Get Off My Lawn!

    It's hard to write a compelling tease for a podcast. So, simply put I've been away from the show and I'm back. I hate the time-change, winter and especially the plastic clamshell. I'll also share a 1998 interview with the late Ray Manzarek of The Doors.

    22 min

  4. 06/12/2019

    Comedian Derek Richards is 'Just the right amount of wrong'!

    I caught up with Detroit native and Specs Howard grad, Derek Richards, to talk about the fast-paced, raucous ride across America with four Irish comedians starring in The Irish Comedy Tour. It's St. Patrick's Day every day!

    28 min

  5. 06/10/2019

    Les Paul and Bob Seger on the Same Podcast!

    On June 9th we celebrate the great Les Paul's birthday. Les Paul is one of the nicest people I've ever interviewed. On that same Mount Rushmore of Great Guys is Bob Seger. They don't get any nicer. This week there were two events, and I have two stories.

    17 min

  6. 06/03/2019

    Stevie Nicks had a crush on me and I can prove it!

    That's right, it happened back in 2011. She wrote a song about me called "Secret Love." It was the first single from the 2011 solo release called "In Your Dreams." Look, it's complicated, but I'm telling you it happened. Stevie shares the sad details.

    22 min

  7. 05/18/2019

    The Real Story Behind Guess Who's "American Woman"

    Burton Cummings starts by saying "It's an attitude of gratitude." On this podcast we hear the story behind 'American Woman', Guess Who's only number one. Burton Cummings tell us that there wouldn't be a Guess Who without Rosalie Trombley and CKLW.

    24 min

  8. 05/04/2019

    "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star"

    "Just get an electric guitar then take some time and learn how to play." So said the Byrds in 1966. I'll take a look at the state of the music industry. Most musicians aren't making any money. Are the record companies? And, my chat with Robert Cray.

    20 min
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Ken Calvert was born and raised in Detroit. A graduate of Brother Rice High School with college studies at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He took broadcast, voice and acting courses at OCC Farmington Hills, Michigan. Ken has spent the last forty-four years as a radio broadcaster and freelance voice-over announcer. He's also worked for Sony Music Corporation (Columbia Records) as both a local and regional promotion and marketing manager specializing in artist development, marketing, and retail. Ken currently enjoys doing a podcast and telling kids to get off his lawn!

Information

  • Creator
    Ken Calvert
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ken Calvert
  • Show Website
    The Ken Calvert Show