Guys Read (including BOB)
On Thursday, December 14, 2006, Guys Read got a visit from DJ Joe Blaney from BOB FM 97.9. He’s not only a DJ for BOB, but also plays bass for Knights of Crisis, and, oh, yeah, he’s a Communications professor at ISU. He told us that, yes, BOB is a real guy from Texas who has started several radio stations. Blaney explained some of the inner workings of BOB (the radio station, not the guy). He told us about meeting musicians like MC Hammer, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, and Tom Petty, and that Knights of Crisis has opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Little Feat (his favorite band of all time), even playing at the House of Blues.
His favorite book is Straight Man by Richard Russo, a funny novel which explores the ins and outs of life as a college professor.
He gave out BOB static stickers, too.
We like BOB, and we like Blaney!
Literally–I am psyched that our next Guys Read features MUSIC.