Once again, greetings and salutations. Before we get to your questions, just a word of thanks to you folks down here in Atlantic City. The reaction we have gotten is amazing now that we are broadcasting Monday through Friday from 5-7pm on KOOL 98.3.
Apparently there is a need down here at the shore for the freedom that radio once represented. And as I think back, the Philadelphia market is really no different from the A.C. market. The music that I play and the memories that come along with our broadcasts are what made radio what it was back then, and what it still is today with the Geator and you, the fans. So thanks for the compliments, and we will continue.
Now, let’s ask the Geator — but before we start, some Oscar trivia. Believe it or not, one previous Best Picture winner was an X-rated movie. Can you name it? Answer at end of column.
Would all the members of one group make the same amount of money or was it common for the lead singer get more? — Carla
Generally the only time one member of a group made more money was when there was songwriting involved. In most instances the members divvied up whatever the paycheck was. A great example was the Four Tops, who began in the early 1950s and were like brothers. Even when Levi Stubbs became famous as a solo performer, he remained absolutely loyal to the Tops and even shared his royalties from Little Shop of Horrors with the rest of the guys.
I was watching the Grammys and needed a break. I love music, but my first love is the oldies. Is it possible to obtain earlier Grammy programming from 1958 till ??? Thanks — Billy Reds
The only place I know of that might have these broadcasts other than the Recording Academy, which gives the Grammy Awards, is the Museum of Broadcasting in New York. However, you can view many of the older Grammy performances on YouTube by searching for “Grammy” and the year.
Jerry, where can I get a Phillies newsboy hat like yours?? Thanks — Hoop!
Well, I wear many newsboy-style hats, but the only Phillies hat I own is their baseball cap. I get my hats wherever I can find them — department stores, men’s apparel stores, and hat stores in and around Philly or wherever I’m traveling. I’m constantly on the lookout for them. Some I buy and some people give me. And of course we have our special Geator hats from Memories in Margate available during the summertime.
Answer to Oscar trivia: Midnight Cowboy was rated X when it was released. After it won the Best Picture award for 1969, the X rating became associated with pornographic films, and in 1971 its rating was changed to R.
Got a question for Jerry? Send it to AskTheGeator@acweekly.com or Geator Gold Radio, 626 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For more info on Jerry’s appearances, go to www.geator.net — and keep on rocking, ’cause you only rock once!
ONCE AGAIN, greetings and salutations. Hard to believe — tomorrow is April 1 and the opening of baseball season. The Geator’s prediction? The Phillies are going all the way. Also going all the way are the tickets for our Kimmel Center show May 8, Mother’s Day. I guess because everybody wants to give the gift of love to their moms, they’re giving that along with the gift of music. Hope to see you there. Now let’s ask the Geator. I read here in the Weekly that Kenny Vance and Jay Black are on the bill at your next show at the Kimmel Center. Will you have them perform together like they did when they were with Jay & the Americans? — Gil D. Absolutely....
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1. Debbie Bayles said... on Mar 7, 2011 at 10:03AM
“Hi Geator. I just pre-ordered 'You Only Rock Once' from Amazon. Glad you have found time to write the story of the "man and our music." My quote. Haha. Hey I see there is no cover as of yet. If that is still the case my suggestion is a picture of you either on the dance floor or sitting among the viewers on your old dance show. Swaying, clapping and smiling. Just a thought. And may I say please keep on rocking! God bless you abundantly Jerry.
Debbie in Kentucky but listening on WVLT.”
2. Mark Barnstorf said... on Mar 10, 2011 at 09:56AM
“Jerry, is there going to be an oldies concert at Caesars on April 1st?? Seems I seen this somewhere but have not been able to get any info on it. Thanks !!”
3. Tony1965 said... on Mar 13, 2011 at 12:44AM
“Man... Jerry... you are truly the bomb! I am an Philly boy living in the Dominican Republic and I just found out that the Great Johnny Maestro has passed on.... I am dumb struck! One of the greatest voices ever, silenced forever. I am heartbroken... Give me some words to make my soul ache less than it does now!”