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March 21, 2007 marked the 55th anniversary of the Moondog Coronation Ball - the original rock concert produced by DJ Alan Freed that put Cleveland on the map as an innovative music town and brought the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum to town. Since then, Cleveland has seen its share of musical success, earning a reputation as a town with good local radio stations that were powerful enough to "break" new acts. National acts started in Cleveland as well, but they had a bit more of a challenge.
In honor of the anniversary of the first Moondog Coronation Ball, WKSU's Vivian Goodman took a look at a rock history that included WMMS, Sonny Geraci and the Raspberries, and a memorable Bruce Springsteen concert, as well as the current rock scene being perpetuated by today's youth. Listen to her story and find extended interviews, photos, and links below.
Northeast Ohio's Rock past is also the subject of a new Grey & Co. book, "Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories" by Carlo Wolff. WKSU created an exclusive Rock Memories quiz: Kathleen Hogan, Steve Allen, Jo Dorado, Craig Thompson and Josie Smith had the most answers correct and will each receive a prize pack that includes a copy of the book and two passes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum.
A Look at Cleveland's Rock Scene, past and present, on the
55th Anniversary of the Moondog Coronation Ball
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
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Vivian Goodman
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Alan Freed and The Moondog Coronation Ball
Alan Freed, the disc jockey credited with coining the term "rock and roll", came to prominence
at WAKR in Akron and WJW in Cleveland.
The Moondog Coronation Ball, held on March 21, 1952 at the Cleveland Arena, is
considered to be the first large scale rock concert. More than 20,000 fans crashed the
gates of the venue, causing the event to be canceled. In September of 1954 Freed moved
to WINS in New York City, where he hosted a number of legendary stage shows, and starred
in several major motion pictures. Freed's career was derailed by the payola scandal of the
late '50s, but his legacy lives on. In 1986 Freed was among the original inductees to the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Alan Freed Aircheck - March 22, 1952, WJW
In this aircheck from March 22, 1954 - the day after the landmark Moondog Coronation Ball -
Freed talks unapologetically about the event, and pledges to continue pleasing his fans.
Bruce Springsteen Live at The Agora 8/9/78
WMMS' Kid Leo Introduces
Bruce Springsteen, The Boss plays Summertime Blues
An Interview with the Author
Carlo Wolff Speaks
WKSU's Renita Jeblonski interviews the author of Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories
Murray Saul Gets Down
Hear the 'Get Down' for October 10th, 1975
In the hearts and minds of many who grew up listening to WMMS in the '70s, Murray Saul is the "Get Down" man. Saul's wild counterculture rants each Friday signified the beginning of the weekend, and they were followed each Friday by Bruce Springsteen's anthem "Born to Run." Saul's weekend salutes were filled with tirades against the establishment (or "slave driver"), amusing drug references, political rants, and yowls of "Friday! Friday! Friday!"
Jimmy Fox
Drummer Jimmy Fox was one of the founding members of the James Gang, one of the
finest American power trios. The group, with guitarist Joe Walsh and bassist Dale Peters,
wrote some of classic rock's favorite anthems. Walsh went on to join the Eagles, but the
James Gang regrouped for a reunion tour last year.
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Dewey Forward
Dewey Forward founded and operated Peabody's in Cleveland Heights and Peabody's Down Under
in the Flats from the late '70s to the mid 90s. He was also responsible for booking acts
at the influential Cleveland clubs.
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Sonny Geraci
Sonny Geraci forever has a place in rock history as the lead singer of the Cleveland
quintet the Outsiders, who scored a number five single hit with the infectious
"Time Won't Let Me" in 1966. Geraci has the rare distinction of reaching the Top Ten
as the lead singer for another outfit, the L.A.-based Climax, who scored a hit with
"Precious and Few" in 1972.
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John Gorman
John Gorman was program director for WMMS during a period of phenomenal success in
the '70s and '80s. The station was remarkably influential locally and nationally,
and is credited with helping to break such acts a Bruce Springsteen, Roxy Music, and
David Bowie.
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Buddy Maver
From 1961 through 1965 Bocky and the Visions were arguably Northeast Ohio's most popular
local band. At Cleveland Public Hall the group opened for the Rolling Stones, the Beach
Boys, the Dave Clark Five, Chuck Berry and others. Drummer Buddy Maver went on to perform
with several other Cleveland bands, before becoming the talent booker at the Cleveland
Agora.
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Call Me Constant is a Christian Band. Steven, Jonathan, Paul and Matt met at Grace Church in Middleburgh Heights six years ago. They hope to have a CD out this year.
The Agora was at 1730 E. 24th Street until a 1984 fire. Now it's at E. 55th and Euclid. Note the faded WHK sign on the east wall.
Britney Masek, Amanda Thomas, Emily Janitor and Emily Seaman hope to be the newest girl group from Cleveland. They call themselves Green Means Go and perform original music that they put on MySpace in hopes of getting noticed.
Seen here at Tommy's in Coventry, John Gorman is one of America's radio legends. He created the format that made WMMS the top progressive radio station in the country in the late 1970s.
Robert LoConti now manages the Agora. His father Henry LaConti created the club and once operated 13 Agoras in cities across the country.
Dewey Forward operated Peabody's Cafe in Cleveland Heights and Peabody's in the Flats and still showcases local acts Thursday nights at his coffee and popcorn shop at Shaker Square.
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Photo of Alan Freed: From the book "Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories." Photo courtesy Janet Macoska
Photo of Bruce Springsteen: From the book "Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories." Photo by Janet Macoska
Photos of "Call Me Constant," "The Agora," "Green Means Go," "John Gorman," "Robert LuConti," and "Dewey Forward": By Vivian Goodman
Book cover: "Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories." Photo courtesy Gray & Co., Publishers
Sample chapter: Excerpted from the book Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories (c) 2006 by Carlo Wolff. All rights reserved. This text may not be reproduced in any form or manner without written permission of Gray & Company, Publishers.