Rock N' Roll Memory Time
This site is a tribute to George Lorenz and what better way to pay tribute to him than to let his listeners and his biggest fans share their stories of how The Hound influenced, entertained or brought them a measure of pleasure.
Here are the memories we've received posted in order of the most recent received...
Submitted by:
Sam McCann
From:
Albuquerque, NM
Memory:
Born in Buffalo on William st. over Kern's Bar, in 38. My uncle was a dancer who let me in the side door to the Zanzibar to watch and hear the hounddog broadcast,and singers like Little Richard and others perform, because at that time we lived at 73 Monroe St. a block away from the corner of William and Monroe St. We also would go to Ben's pawnshop to see him and buy records played on his radio show. My dad Lonnie worked at Carl's garage near the Peacebridge and serviced the hound's car.
I still follow the type music he played between him and the station in Galatin TN. they were the only music I knew growing up. There are DG's out here that knew him personally also. Keep his legasy going.
Submitted by:
Gary Deans
From:
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Memory:
Just had to add my "Hound" memories. I grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, an hour's drive from Buffalo to my house. The Hound was heard on radio WINE every night. Being a confirmed blues lover (after hearing Jimmy Reed's "You've Got Me Dizzy"), I could count on the the Hound to give me(and my buddies) the blues.
We had to get our blues records from "Herb Ross - The Square Toss Boss" on William street (the records were not released in Canada at that time) and on one Saturday visit the Hound was there talking with Herb. He looked cool in a Hounds-tooth suit! and thanked us for coming all that way to visit Ross's store. Nice.
I am still a fan today - and I hope that more of the radio shows are going to turn up for us to relive that time.
Submitted by:
Bunny Williams
From:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Memory:
After our household all went to bed, I would lay in mine listening to this incredible radio show, the Sound of the Hound. It was really too late for me to be awake, as I was only 15 or 16, but I loved the music.
In 1979 when I got a chance to move to Louisiana I jumped at it. Now I live close to New Orleans work there sometimes and get to hear all the best music, especially at Jazz Fest which I attended 4 or 5 times each year.
There's a radio station in new orleans called WWOZ which reminds me some of George Lorenz's show. Can't believe I found this website...
Submitted by:
Bob Purvis
From:
Edmonton, AB
Memory:
Growing up in Brockville, Ontario and listening to the "Hound" every night of my teenage years,is one of my fondest memories. I still remember the howl of the "Hound" and the music he played on WKBW.
Submitted by:
Bob Cormier
From:
Punta Gorda, Florida
Memory:
I grew up in Springfield, Mass. I listened to WKBW and The Hound every chance I got. You could pick up the station all over New England. I especially remember one night when The Hound told us that his mother had died-very touching. He was truly one of a kind.
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