Mr. Dana Presents

The Rumpus Room Halloween Special! I made a Jack-o-Lantern for Halloween night, he has 3 crooked teeth but he won't bite... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM

"The Loneliest Ghost in Town" is a delightfully spooky garage-rock track by Southern Culture on the Skids, released on October 1, 2013. The song serves as a centerpiece for the collaborative, horror-themed Halloween album Mondo Zombie Boogaloo... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYzi...

OTD The Rolling Stones are born: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards bumped into each other at the Dartford train station in England... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

In 1967, a rising singer-songwriter named Harry Nilsson heard a track, fell in love with it, and recorded a dynamic, rhythmic cover for his 1968 album Aerial Ballet.... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

John Lennon once famously remarked, "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry.'" Chuck Berry was born on October 18, 1926   rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

"They Just Can't Stop It The (Games People Play)" is a monumentally successful 1975 gold-certified crossover classic by the legendary Philadelphia soul and R&B vocal group The Spinners. Released in August 1975 as the lead single from their acclaimed album Pick of the Litter... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROO...

 OTD In 1955, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins kicked off an 11-date tour of the southern United States in Abilene, Texas... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

"Mezcal" is the fiery new single by the Youngstown, Ohio-based Latin funk and soul group The Labra Brothers, officially released on October 2, 2026... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

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... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

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 da...

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... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X h...

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... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

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... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

Happy Birthday OTD: 1925 — B.B. King: The legendary "King of the Blues" singer-songwriter and guitar icon (passed in 2015)... rumpusroomradio.com mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

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... rumpusroomradio.com  mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://www.youtube.com/@MrDanaPresents

Born On This Date, Sept 9th, 1941: Otis Redding, the iconic "King of Soul" behind classics like "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?si=pPl2JQOJXdJoU8oo  

Birthday On This Date: Roger Waters (1943): Songwriter, bassist, and founding member of Pink Floyd. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://www.youtube.com/@MrDanaPresents  

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... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X https://youtu.be/lcYziR7VIAg?s...

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... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

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... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

OTD 1970: The Velvet Underground played their final concert with Lou Reed... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

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... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

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 Frankli...

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... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

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. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X