The Ken Calvert Show
The Ken Calvert Show
Ken Calvert
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!
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.
Mar 24, 2020
28 min
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.
Mar 23, 2020
22 min
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.    
Nov 9, 2019
21 min
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!   
Jun 12, 2019
28 min
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. 
Jun 10, 2019
17 min
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.
Jun 3, 2019
22 min
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.
May 18, 2019
24 min
"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.
May 4, 2019
20 min
"Kenny Kenny Who Can I Turn To"  867-WKEN
"Hello, how are you?" I tried counting the number of songs written and recorded about the phone. Well, I can tell you that there’s an entire website devoted to telephone songs. I stopped at 100! A radio station couldn’t survive without a phone. Here’s why.
Apr 21, 2019
25 min
For the Record, I love Vinyl
Saturday April 13, 2019 was 'Record Store Day.' I love my vinyl. I love and hug my collection of long playing 33 1/3 records every chance I get. Paul Rodgers sold a ton of records. He's an amazing artist and a great interview. Whew, I'm all right now!
Apr 14, 2019
25 min
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