🎸 Out of office, out of control!

Radio Wilder is on vacation until the end of May — recharging, rocking, and ready to come back louder than ever.

See you soon, wild ones! 🤘☀️

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#VacationVibes

#BeBackSoon

Ricky Byrd’s new song “Transistor Radio Childhood” stopped me in my tracks.

📻 Took me straight back to being 10 years old, lying on the floor with my Zenith Royal turquoise transistor radio pressed to my ear—falling in love with rock n’ roll for the very first time. 🎸

Before streaming, before CDs, before even cassette tapes... there was this. A tiny radio that turned electrical signals into magic. ⚡✨

Marlene found one just like mine from a man in Philly for $75.... tucked in a drawer for 60 years. It still works. And yep—it still plays rock n’ roll. 🔊❤️

This week, tune in as we remember how it all began—how some of the greatest musicians found their spark in the crackle of a transistor radio.

🎶 It’s more than nostalgia. It’s the soundtrack of our youth.

#TransistorRadioChildhood

#RickyByrd

#RockNRollForever

#MusicMemories

#ThrowbackVibes

#RadioDays

#RockNRollRoot

Wow… over 2,000 responses on last week’s post! 🎸🔥

One of you said it must’ve been the rock 'n' roll story that lit the fire. A real one. And that got me thinking...

What if?

What if things had gone just a little differently for my band, Sonny Farlow and the Resurrection?

🎤 We were set to open for Paul Revere and the Raiders at the Ruidoso Convention Center; TV stars with gold records like Kicks, Hungry, and Indian Reservation. But ticket sales were slow... and the show got canned.

🎸 Next up: Opening for Gary Lewis and the Playboys at Liberty Hall in El Paso. They were #1 with This Diamond Ring, and I was pumped, my younger brother Philip was finally gonna see me play. But… they asked for union cards. We didn’t have any. No card, no gig.

🌉 And then, the big one. Fillmore West. Yes, THAT Fillmore West in San Francisco, where Hendrix, Joplin, The Doors, and so many legends played. We were booked. Ready. Signed. Then two of our guys backed out. One joined the Navy, the other had kids and a day job. Just like that… the dream show was off.

It’s wild to look back and think… what might have been?

But I’m still here, still rocking, and still grateful to share these stories with all of you.

Keep the music—and the memories—alive. 🎶✨

#RockNRoll

#WhatMightHaveBeen

#FillmoreWest

#PaulRevereAndTheRaiders

#GaryLewis

#SonnyFarlowAndTheResurrection

#MusicStories

#RealTalk

#ThrowbackVibes

#RadioWilder

🎶 Flashback Time! 🎶

Saw a post yesterday about 60s/70s heartthrob Bobby Sherman—what a voice! Some of my musician friends used to play in the band that backed him up, including the talented Kenny Smith, one solid bass player.

When I first started playing with Sonny Farlow, we had a month-long trio gig on El Paso’s infamous Dyer Street. Let me tell you—playing as a trio with two seasoned pros like Sonny and Kenny was no joke! I learned a ton, especially how vital it is for bass players and drummers to lock in tight.

We were pulling $90 a night, three nights a week—not bad for the time. One night, the club owner said there’d be a wedding during our Friday night set. Seemed a little odd, but hey, rock n’ roll life, right?

Well... at 10 PM, what looked like a full-on brawl broke out. Turns out the jilted ex showed up—with a knife—and tried to go after the groom! 😳 Luckily, he was subdued, and the wedding still happened. We stuck around and played an extra hour—and the bride tipped us $200 for staying. Not a bad night’s work!

Ahhh, the wild days of rock n’ roll. One more fond memory: I think the club owner liked me—she’d leave a shot of whiskey next to my stool. I was 17. My bandmates were in their 20s. It was a ride.

👉 No knives allowed—but LOTS of music and memories on this week’s Radio Wilder show! Tune in and relive the good times with us. 🎸🥃

#RadioWilder

#RockNRollStories

#BobbySherman

#BassAndDrums

#ElPasoNights

#DyerStreetDiaries

#ClassicVibesOnly

From $100-a-kilo luxury chocolate to an $18 chunk of sweet satisfaction…we’re celebrating the best Easter candy the only way we know how—WITH MUSIC! 🎶💥

We care a lot (yes, that’s a song reference 😉) about our sweets, and our Ringmaster Harry has cooked up a delicious mix of musical treats:

🍬 "Breakfast in America" – Supertramp

🍬 "Shock the Monkey" – Peter Gabriel

🍬 "Little Red Corvette" – Prince

🍬 "Tell Me" – The Rolling Stones & Dead Boys

🍬 "B. Santa Ana, 1986" – Nick Waterhouse

🍬 Tracks from Weezer, Jesse Malin, Panic! at the Disco & the legendary Roy Orbison

It’s an earful of ENERGY and a mouthful of SWEETNESS!

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📞 Call the Music Hotline at 602-935-4989 for requests or a FREE TEE!

We’re all sugar buzzed over here…come get your sweet fix with us! 🍭🎧

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#CandyCrushPlaylist

#MusicalCircus

#EasterVibes

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨

We’re beyond excited to be part of YouTube’s new music channel! 🎶 Huge shoutout to our Executive Producer, Laurent L., who put in the work to download over 300 shows spanning 7+ years—bringing Radio Wilder to a brand-new audience!

This week’s show is stacked with killer tunes, including two Florida favorites in our Deuces are Wilder cover slot. 🎸 Kelly O & The Dollyrots take on Tom Petty’s “American Girl”, and it’s absolutely 🔥🔥🔥!

We’re kicking things off with a rock ‘n’ roll ripper—Del Fuegos cranking out “Don’t Run Wild”. It was too good not to lead the show!

☕ While I’m sipping on black coffee, you’ll love Humble Pie’s “Black Coffee” – the perfect pairing.

And that’s just the beginning… We’ve got The Tokens, Nils Lofgren, Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder, Wilson Pickett, Bob Seger, Widespread Panic, and MUCHO MÁS! 🚀

Turn it up loud and let’s rock! 🎧🔥

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#RockNRoll

#YouTubeMusic

#LaurentIsTheMan

#TurnItUp

#TomPetty

#HumblePie

#BobSeger

#WidespreadPanic

🔥 Rock ‘n’ Roll Spotlight: The James Gang! 🔥

Who? Why? Let’s dive in! 🎸

The James Gang was formed in Cleveland, home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—and they’ve got a sound that sticks with you. I heard them again a couple of weeks ago, and BAM—instant nostalgia! It took me right back to a week I spent in San Francisco and the East Bay.

Back then, Citicorp offered me a promotion to take over their SF office on 415 Pine St. While scoping it out, I crashed with my best friend Richard Rainwater and his wife Margie. Every morning, I’d drop them at work just so I could use their car during the day. And guess what was on repeat in their 8-track player? The James Gang!

I grew to love them—and fast forward to today, I gave them another spin and was rocked to discover why they were so damn good: Joe Walsh was their lead guitarist and vocalist! Yep, the same Joe Walsh who later joined a little band called The Eagles! 🎶

And here’s another fun fact—one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, Paul Rodgers, was also in TWO of their bands. Oh, and he’s NOT in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame—because he turned it down! 🤯

So crank up the Fire with Arthur Brown, hang with the gang, and join our weekly dance party! 🎶🔥

#TheJamesGang

#JoeWalsh

#RockNRollLegends

#ClassicRock

#DanceParty

🎉 Happy Birthday, To Me 🎶🎂

The best birthday gift I could give myself? Getting back behind the mic and playing music for everyone (myself included)! Kicked things off with a whole lotta Jelly—The Jellybricks, Jelly Roll Kings, and Jelly Roll himself. Not sure how that happened, but hey, more Jelly to come!

Also spun a couple of tracks from the new Silver Patron Saints album—a powerhouse project featuring Billy Joe Armstrong, Bruce Springsteen, Spoon, and more, all coming together to raise funds for Jesse Malin after his rare spinal stroke. A lot of love in the music world!

And because birthdays deserve a killer playlist—Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets, Pat Benatar covering ‘Just Like Me,’ Jimi Hendrix, Asia, Robert Palmer, Four Tops, Cream, Billy Squier… and plenty more musical presents for all of us!

As for the actual birthday treat? Marlene asked what kind of cake I wanted, and I said, PB&J cake! She delivered with the coolest peanut butter, crushed peanuts, creamy frosted cake with Sour Cherry preserves from American Spoon in Michigan. Perfection. 🎂💥

Hope you enjoy the show—and sorry, you can’t have a slice of the cake! 😜🎶

#HappyBirthdayToMe

#MusicalGifts

#SilverPatronSaints

#PBJcake

#RockOn

🎶 Double Deuces Show – Rockin’ the Covers and Classics! 🎶

This week, we picked up some killer Deuces (covers) and fresh tracks that’ll blow your speakers! 🔥

🎸 Covers You Gotta Hear:

✅ My Sharona – The Knack covered by Soraia

✅ Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin covered by Karen O, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (Thanks to our HR Director for suggesting this gem!)

🎶 New & Soulful Vibes:

✨ New Pearl Jam – Bringing the heat!

✨ Leon Russell – Pouring his soul into This Song for You

✨ Dollyrots – Keeping it real with Cool Never Ends

✨ Lords of the New Church – Wake up with Open Your Eyes

Did you know? The Wrecking Crew (LA), The Funk Brothers (Detroit), Booker T & the MG’s, and Steve Cooper were behind 30% of all major band recordings—even if those bands didn’t play their own instruments! Mind blown! 🤯🎵

Next week, Harry is back in the studio for his birthday show—playing live as a gift to himself and to all of you! 🎂🎸

📢 Special Shoutout: Tracy’s Ride for Cancer! 🚴‍♀️💜

Join us in supporting Tracy’s Ride for Cancer, an incredible event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for those battling cancer. Every mile ridden and every penny donated makes a difference!

Donate here:

ACSCA - Fundraising For American Cancer Society, Inc

🔥 This Week on Radio Wilder Live! 🔥

Yes—we’re talking about a $146 BILLION divorce settlement! 💰💔

Yes—we’re diving into the wild tales of the legendary CB Doctor, who was mobbed every Saturday at one of the world’s largest truck stops! 🚛🎙️

Yes—we’re cranking up one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll tunes of all time, "I Am the Walrus" by The Beatles—but covered in an epic way by Spooky Tooth in the Deuces! 🎶🐙

But what we’re most excited about? Our conversation with Tracy Stephens, a man on a mission, riding across America for anyone and everyone touched by cancer. 🚴‍♂️💜 With over 11,000 miles under his belt and another 3,000-4,000 miles to go, he’s making a real difference—one mile at a time.

Let’s show him some love! 🙌 Listen to his journey on YouTube here:

Part One : https://lnkd.in/g6cFkGtS

Part Two: https://lnkd.in/gTdiK-CD

Thanks from all of us at @RadioWilderLive! Let’s support this amazing cause! 🎙️💜

#TracyRideForCancer

#CancerAwareness

#EpicRide

#RadioWilderLive

#RockNRoll hashtag

#SupportTheCause