The Little WAC Archives: April Williams Performs So High

WE LOVE APRIL'S JAW DROPPING OUT FIT IN THIS PICTURE...Especially the boots.

It was here voice wowed them at our first annual Little WAC/Alternative Soul Reunion last year.

Like to hear her? Here she go.

 

She will also be performing at our annual holiday party.

STAY TUNED.

AC Beat Archives: Song Writers Alisha and Avery

My buddy Bobby Laws sent me a track last year called SHOT GUN.
It was written and performed by Alisha.

She and follow song writer Avery stopped by The AC Beat to discuss their approach to song writing.

The Little WAC ARCHIVES: Rick Hairston

Back in 2014 MC Rickshon dropped by The Little Wellness Arts Center for LIVE SATURDAY NIGHT! We discussed why he left AC to further his career in hop hop. We also talked about THE INDUSTRY.....

 

The Little WAC will return in 2016.
To support us please send your donations to our paypal
raymondCtyler@gmail.com

Catch Ray The Closer in The Mix On Philly Cam Radio

 

Tonight at 10pm
Tune Into Philly Cam Radio as I mix the classics....

http://www.live365.com/stations/phillycam

Catch Alternative Soul Philly Twice This Weekend On Philly Cam Radio!

 

Please tune in for our online radio broadcasts exclusively for Philly Cam this weekend.

 

First at 8pm it's great soul music and new music from all over the world as we bring you artists from all over with Alternative Soul Philly!

Listen Live At
http://www.live365.com/stations/phillycam

If you miss it tonight it will be re broadcast at 6pm on Sunday!

Do You Think Mike Would Be Proud Of The I WANT YOU BACK CHALLENGE

I THINK MIKE WOULD BE VERY HAPPY WITH THE "I WANT YOU BACK" ACAPELLA CHALLENGE

I can't tell you where I was the first time I heard it. I can tell you the first time I heard it and it changed my life.

I was listening to Dick Clark's radio special ROCK ROLL AND REMEMBER , a special celebration of 30 year's of ROCK N ROLL. The show played and discussed...the importance and status of every number one recording from Bill Hailey and The Comet's ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK to the number one record of that week.

I sat in my parents living room on a Sunday afternoon glued to my radio.

The stories these entertainers shared made me realize...at one point in their lives they were sitting in front of a radio just like me.

Then when ROCK ROLL AND REMEMBER got to the first week of 1970...I heard a piano rift that has made my heart beat a little faster and made me smile every since.

That was the first time I heard I WANT YOU BACK that it meant something and EVERYTHING... to me.


Now Macy's has sponsored an I WANT YOU BACK a cappella challenge and school after school are dropping dope interpretations of the Jackson Five's Classic debut recording.

Some are almost identical as one could get to the original with the human voice. Others are just ubre cool ways to re hear the words for the first time.

Either way...I don't have a favorite besides the original. I do however, enjoy them all for what they mean to the young voices singing their versions.

 I am glad the song is being remembered, respected and remains a musical building block.

Like it or not MJ and The J 5 were icons coming right out the gate and their very first single not only stands the test of time...it continues to redefine music for generations that will have never been alive at the same time as MJ.

Not a day goes by that I don't wish Mike was still here...but where ever he is today...I hope he's happy.

Tonight! The Hottest Party On The East Coast is with Ray The Closer at The Claridge Celebrity Lounge!

                                     DON'T WONDER WHERE THE PARTY IS TONIGHT?
              JOIN THE SUCCESSFUL SEXY PEOPLE AT THE BEAUTIFUL CLARIDGE HOTEL
                                                    IN THE HEART OF ATLANTIC CITY!

                 GREAT MUSIC! GREAT DRINKS! NO COVER! NO HASSLES! NO RIFF RAFF!

PLUS WE WILL BE DRAWING FOR A FREE VIP WINE CLASS FOR YOU AND 4 OF          YOUR FRIENDS!

 

 

Merry Little Holidays Hottest Gifts: )

Ray's Review:

If you listen to any one that loved hip hop in the 80's to late 90's they can tell you at least ten lp's that

 

"Changed The Game."

So rather than use that cliché I will use this one.

When I Tribe Called Quest came out 25 years ago with their debut lp "people's instinctive travels and the paths of rhythm"....they effectively started playing chess to many other emcee's "checkers."

"Quest" was smooth, really used obscure jazz horns over drums.

Listening to A Tribe Called Quest is like listening to a block party with all nerds.....in fact Tribe is one of the reasons the nerds took over and remain the coolest and hippest people in many social circles.

So with that said.

The good people at http://getondown.com/album.php?id=18029 are releasing
Peoples Instinctive...45 Boxset (8 X 7 Inch Singles.)

8 of the singles from the LP that...(you guessed it)...CHANGED THE GAME (sometimes you can't escape the RIGHT cliché.)

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST PARTNERS WITH GET ON DOWN TO RELEASE A LIMITED-EDITION, 25TH ANNIVERSARY “45s BOX” REISSUE [ON EIGHT 7-INCHES] OF THE GROUP’S 1990 DEBUT, “PEOPLES’ INSTINCTIVE TRAVELS AND THE PATHS OF RHYTHM”

Ships early December

25th Anniversary deluxe “45s Box” was created in collaboration with the group and is a vinyl companion piece to Tribe’s Anniversary celebration.

Set contains:

• 1,000 HAND-NUMBERED VINYL SETS
• EIGHT BLACK VINYL “SMALL HOLE” 45s WITH PICTURE SLEEVES
• 45s ARE HOUSED IN A DELUXE, FABRIC-WRAPPED CARRYING CASE, WITH 360-DEGREE ORIGINAL ALBUM ART
• INCLUDES ONE BONUS SONG, “IF THE PAPES COME (REMIX),” AS WELL AS THREE TRACKS ONLY INCLUDED ON ORIGINAL CD AND CASSETTE PRESSINGS (NOT LP)
• 14” x 21” POSTER FEATURING ORIGINAL ALBUM ARTWORK
• AUDIO USED FOR THIS EDITION IS NEWLY REMASTERED BY BOB POWER (ORIGINAL ALBUM ENGINEER AND MIXER) AND A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

Anyone that is into great music and genuine hip hop with love this...they will love you more for getting them this once in a life time (or at least once every 25 years) swag.
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Check Out My Reviews and Suggestions for this and other gifts every weekend on
FM 91.7 and FM 96.1 WTTH.

Winter Fest Returns To The Water Front

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) has teamed up with great Philadelphia partners: Independence Blue Cross, Garces Group, Franklin Fountain, and Groundswell Design Group to once again transform Penn’s Landing into a winter wonderland called Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, open to the public from November 27, 2015 – February 28, 2016. This outdoor ice skating rink on the river is surrounded by a beautifully lit winter forest featuring a majestic holiday tree and a chalet-style Lodge with food and beverages from some of Philly’s finest establishments. A new feature this year is an entire part of the site dedicated to stylized winter warming cottages, Franklin Fountain’s Confectionery Cabin, and fire pits.

SWEETHEART SKATES

 

Sunday, February 14

Romantic winter activities: cuddling by the fire, specialty hot cocktails while curled up on a comfy couch, holding hands while ice skating, sharing a milkshake, a kiss in an enchanted garden. Check, check and check. They’ll all be at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, and there’s no better time to bring that special person down to the rink than during Sweetheart Skates. These special skate sessions feature romantic lighting, flowers, chocolates, ice skating, and a DJ playing requested love songs. Want to surprise your sweetie with an engagement proposal? Let us know! 

“FALL” IN LOVE WITH SAMMY D’S ALL OVER AGAIN

The days have gotten shorter and the temperatures have gotten colder, but things are heating up at Sammy D’s at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City!  Chef Sammy D has whipped up some seasonal dishes that will have diners “falling” in love with his restaurant and his unique spin on classic dishes all over again.

Get warmed up with new appetizers like Butternut Squash Soup garnished with pumpkin seeds, pumpkin oil and crème fraiche, or the Roasted Cauliflower “Steak” dressed with capers, raisins, arugula, roasted grapes, pistachios, and verjus glaze.  The Escarole Salad is a crisp way to savor the season with hazelnuts, pecorino Romano, plump raisins, red onion, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

New seasonal entrees include Heritage Pork Schnitzel served with warm potato salad, chicory salad, pickled apples, capers and grilled lemon and Roasted Cod accompanied with butternut squash, bacon, whipped potatoes, pomegranate and leek butter.  Enjoy Sammy’s take on classic comfort foods that are sure to warm your spirits and your soul, like Chicken Marsala – sautéed chicken breast, taleggio cheese, potato gnocchi, mushrooms and truffles or Mushroom Pappardelle – forest mushrooms, mushroom broth, truffle butter and parmesan cheese.

Of course, some of Sammy D’s classic dishes are still available, like his American Dumplings, Roasted Prime Rib and Sammy’s Shelltacular.  There’s something for everyone at Sammy D’s!

Blues Rock Artist Joe Bonamassa To Rock The Trop May 20th

Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. On Friday, May 20, 2016, the talented musician, singer and songwriter will bring his live concert tour to Tropicana Atlantic City.

This one-night-only engagement is in support of Bonamassa’s two most recent projects: live CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray Set Live At Radio City Music Hall, recorded and filmed at New York’s most iconic and hallowed stage, and his first all original studio album, last year’s highly acclaimed Different Shades Of Blue which debuted at #8 on Billboard’s Top 200 and was Joe’s highest charting album, first top 10, and biggest sales week in his career.
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass), Reese Wynans (piano, Hammond organ), Lee Thornburg (trumpet, horn arrangements), Paulie Cerra (saxophone), and background singers to bring a whole new life to the show which will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites.
As Joe Bonamassa enters his 26th year as a professional musician, he continues to blaze a remarkably versatile artistic trail, and amass an authentic, innovative and soulful body of work. Fans won’t want to miss the opportunity to see him live in the Tropicana Showroom. Show time is 9 p.m. and doors open at 8 p.m.
Tickets to see Joe Bonamassa at Tropicana are priced at $149, $129, $99, $89 and $79. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or via phone at 1.800.745.3000, or at the Tropicana Box Office.
Download a Free Song from Joe Bonamassa at www.jbonamassa.com/freemp3

Shoot Hoops Youth Basket ball League

WE GOT GAME STREETBALL and THE SALVATION ARMY ATLANTIC CITY CORPS announce SHOOT HOOPS NOT GUNS Youth Basketball League; recreational basketball shoot-around, instruction, competition and mentoring for boys and girls aged 10-16.
 
What: SHOOT HOOPS NOT GUNS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE
When: Every Sat. from Nov. 14 until Feb. 13 (8 weeks)
Where: The Salvation Army gym, 22 S. Texas Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
 
Beginning on Saturday, November 14, 2015, and continuing every week until the middle of February, We Got Game Streetball will conduct the Fall/Winter session of its newly-formed SHOOT HOOPS NOT GUNS Youth Basketball League at The Salvation Army Gymnasium in Atlantic City. All youths ages 10 to 16 of all skill levels are invited to come out and develop their SKILLS AND SPORTSMANSHIP to be able to have fun while competing against in 3 vs 3 and on our skills course.
 
We Got Game’s guest coaches will be instructing, and conducting drills and practice sessions on the proper techniques for the basic basketball fundamentals of dribbling the ball, passing the ball, and shooting set-shots, free-throws, jump-shots and lay-ups, to prepare its players before they enter any competition.
 
The program will begin at 12noon and conclude by about 4pm. Youths will compete within their own age group---10-13 & 14-16. At the Hoops Jamms in December, January and February, awards will be given for first, second, and third places in each age group in a 3 vs 3 tournament and our skills competition. Signed parental permission is required and all participants will receive a souvenir event t-shirt.
 
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED
Men & Women 18 yrs or older:
--DO YOU PLAY HOOPS?
--DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THE GAME & LIKE WORKING WITH YOUTH?
--CAN YOU SPEND A FEW HOURS A WEEK?
Shoot Hoops needs you to help us coach and mentor our youth!
If Interested, Call 609-813-1250 For More Info
All SA Volunteers must complete a required background check
 
Shoot Hoops Special Event Dates (Gym location to be announced)
Shoot-Around & Sign-Ups Day: Sat, Nov. 14, 2015
Hoops Jamm 1: Mon, Jan. 18, 2016
Hoops Jamm 2: Mon, Feb. 15, 2016

Thursday...The AC Beat is LIVE AT THE CLARIDGE HOTEL

Sorry For The Short Notice....but You Will Thank Us for Making THURSDAY ...HOT AGAIN!!!!

Thursday after work head on over to The Claridge for great drinks, great people, great music and some live performances. We are kicking off with a great roster of award winning talent and more being added by the minutes.

 

Lou Hargrove has just released one of the hottest books this year!

 

Comic Dupree Lee has performed at The Comedy Stop and is fresh off his award winning set at The Arts Garage!

 

Gifted is about to release a new CD!

 

Plus there will be great give a ways.

 

THURSDAYS ARE HOT AGAIN....
YOU'RE WELCOME!!!

 

Please Bring A Book For a Class Room To The Wednesday Night Social

Our events The Wednesday Social is not just about coming out and mingling or networking or selling great BBQ! Although all of those things happen. We also campaign for some great causes!

On November 18th we are collecting toys for the less fortunate. We are collecting warm clothing items and hygiene products for The Covenant House! We are also working with the SJ Association of Black Social Workers to help them.

And we are proud to be working with local teachers to collect books for class room libraries and school supplies.

So please....join us for a great night of social inter action with story telling and great information.
Do not forget however to stop and grab a pack of pencils, some notebook paper and or bring in a book that can be enjoyed for a kid in second grade or higher!

If You Are A Teacher That Can Use Some Books and Or School Supplies Contact us Today at
RaymondCtyler@Gmail.com

 

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                                                                         Other Social Dates

Give Your Dream and Your Future 1 Hour A Day!

Today I want to begin with an excerpt from a poem!

 

 

Time...

The One Thing That You Never
Get Back In Life
The Hours You Spend

Sleeping

Arguing

Making Some One Else Rich

8 hours a day

5 days a week

is TIME

you will never get back

 

Dear Reader
Give Your Dreams

One Hour A Day
Take an hour's wage

and put it on that trip to your favorite

Beach where they serve the fruity drink with umbrellas in the glass

while you sit by the pool

and wonder what the poor bloggers

do when it's cold in New Jersey

 

Give Your Dreams

an Hour A Day

 



 

 

 

 

 

I confess.
I have been GUILTY and sometimes still GUILTY!

I see people MARCHING on TV.
Wearing hoodies on instagram.
And I start complaining that giving money and boycotting would be better.
And please trust me...I believe that money and boycott's are the more potent weapons for peace and change.

However.
Never let anyone mock or be little YOUR movement!
Never let anyone make light of YOUR ACTION or YOUR SACRIFICE.

Here are 2 reasons to continue...in what ever movement you believe in whether you are marching, singing, writing, saving, fighting for justice, peace, a better future.

 

1.There are no magic bullets anyway.
There is no March nor No One Boycott that will undo all the wrong in this world.
So start with a facebook protest and call for justice.
Let that be the beginning of your fight for truth.

There is no one book that will bring you success...so start with being successful with in YOUR CIRCLE of influence.

2. Like the picture says.
ONE HOUR OF DOING ANYTHING....

BEATS 24 HOURS OF DOING NOTHING AT ALL....

 

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I started off doing 1 hour mix tapes for my friends at

Atlantic City High School!

Those tapes have taken me pretty far and the ride
"AIN'T OVER"

 

Good Morning and Be Blessed!

Raymond C Tyler Produces Holiday Specials For FM 91.7 WLFR

Last Saturday Raymond Tyler and his great staff, and wonderful musicians of all kinds capped a great season episode season of THE ARTS AFTER DARK !

This Saturday, Raymond C Tyler.com begins broadcasting a series of holiday specials as a part of his long running show on FM 91.7 WLFR.

Over the next few weeks The Merry Little Holiday Special will have special guests that will sing, share poetry and drama, discuss opportunities to give to the needy, and much much more!

We are producing a special holiday series right here in South Jersey!

YOUR NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION!

Business Owners, Artists, Potential Guests, can reach out to Raymond C Tyler for information at RaymondCTyler@gmail.com.

Currently segments are scheduled to be taped at The AC Bottle Company, T Wakes BBQ, and The Claridge. If you would like us to come and tape a segment at your business? Contact us today!

                                                           
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Question Of The Day: Are There Real opportunities For Young People IN Atlantic City?

In my late 20's I moved from AC to EAST ORANGE, NJ. My mother had a S*&% fit...but it was the best thing I ever did getting away from AC.

I still looked out for my home town while I was gone. In fact every opportunity I gained, I did my best to share with the young people I left...because I never left them behind.

I left in the 1990's and now it is 2015.

Atlantic City still have one major newspaper, The Press Of Atlantic City. The alternative paper The AC Weekly is also owned by The Press Of AC.

There are NO Black owned radio stations. There are only two stations that play anything close to Black, hip hop or soul music. Neither have any people of color on staff (that I know of.)

To the best of my knowledge there are only two African American on air hosts in The AC area.

However, I know of several intelligent, great minds that ARE making great contributions to the media and also to the world at large. All if not most however, are finding their success outside of Atlantic City!

So here's my question(s)

ARE THERE REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ IN 2015-2016?

IF SO CAN YOU PLEASE IDENTIFY THE FIELDS OPEN AND THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LOOK TO?

IS THERE A WAY TO DEVELOP SOME INDUSTRIES HERE THAT WOULD ATTRACT THE BEST PEOPLE FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY? (BECAUSE I AM TIRED OF ATLANTA TAKING ALL OF OUR GREAT YOUTH, BUT I URGE THEM TO LEAVE AC FOR THEIR OWN GOOD)

IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT LEFT AC? IS THERE ANY THING THAT WOULD MAKE YOU COME BACK TO STAY?

BREAKING NEWS: TUNE INTO THE PILOT EPISODE OF ALTERNATIVE SOUL PHILLY

 

 

THIS JUST IN.

RAYMOND TYLER THE CLOSER IS PRODUCING NOT ONE BUT TWO PILOT SHOWS

THAT WILL PLAY TONIGHT ON PHILLY CAM RADIO!

 

TUNE IN AT 7PM TO HEAR ALTERNATIVE SOUL PHILLY...

BROADCAST ON PHILLY CAM RADIO!

LISTEN ONLINE AT

http://www.live365.com/stations/phillycam

 

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STAY ON AT 8PM

AS DJ RAYMOND TYLER

THE CLOSER
MIXES GREAT HIP HOP AND R&B CLASSICS

WITH HIS NEW WEEKLY PHILLY CAM SHOW

45'S AND 33'S PHILLY

 

 

The Arts After Dark Season One Finale : On FM 91.7 WLFR

First I would like to thank all the great artists and guests that have made The Arts After Dark Season One a great success!

I would like to thank T. Wakes BBQ and The AC Bottle Company for opening their doors for us to tape live segments!

On Saturday November 7th at 6:30pm we end Season One with a live in studio session with MIGHTY HIP.COM!

The website that gives you a minute to share your talent, MIGHTY HIP.COM will be in the building with 3 great artists and their founder!

                                                       Do Not Miss This Season Finale!

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Next Week

We Start Our Holiday Special Programming

with talks about how to make it through

the holidays!

 

 

                                                                              

 

As always following The Arts After Dark.

Stay Tunes for The Best Saturday Mix Tape Show In Jersey

The Saturday Night House Party

with
Ray Tyler
THE CLOSER

 

 

Raymond C Tyler! The AC Beat and Weekend SJ are looking for the great gifts!

Starting on Monday! Our website and our radio shows WEEKEND SJ on FM 91.7 WLFR and The AC Beat on FM 96.1 WTTH will be discussing ways to "MAKE YOUR SEASON BRIGHT."

We will be discussing our TOY AND WARM COAT DRIVE!

 

Discussing great places for holiday events!

Giving advice for how to beat the holiday blues and how to help others!

And of course we'll be bringing in experts to discuss the hottest holiday gifts!

If you would like to feature your business, come in as an expert, or have an idea for something to add?

Please reach out to me today at
RaymondCTyler@Gmail.com

Hug and Artist Today

 

Every day as artists we sacrifice for you, our family, other artists and future artists.

Yes we do what we do because we can and we should and sometimes...we are haunted until we create in the present world what is running rampant in our minds.

However...here are 5 great reasons to hug an artist of any kind today...

#5 Some of that talent and inspiration may rub off on you.

#4 If your "huggin" has the right magical/spiritual "stuff"...you will inspire the artist.

#3 While buying a book, CD, download, picture is ALWAYS appreciated and needed.... HUGS have been known to help me make it til the next check book opens.

#2 Facebook, Instagram and Twitter still have NOTHING on human contact....

#1 Reason To Hug An Artist Today.....Because YOU Can.
The forecast for Atlantic City today is BRIGHT and BEAUTIFUL...and where ever you are...YOU ARE ALIVE to read this and share in the day with some one.

To put it another way...there are people in hospital beds today that would love to be able to share a hug with some one....(and why not an artist)

God Bless Us All....

Men Discussing The Issue Of Violence Thursday at 6pm at Pleasantville High

On Monday , Mr. Jerome Benjamin stopped by the studio at the new 96.1 WTTH to tape his interview for The AC Beat!

Before we got started we discussed a forum that will be held on Thursday at 6pm at The Pleasantville High School.

 

Tune In Sunday at 8am to hear the complete interview.

Question Of The Day: Do You Think North Jersey Will Have Casino Gambling in 5 Years?

During the recent election season...I heard every candidate accuse each other of trying to get Casino's in North Jersey.

Do you think AC will be able to keep the exclusive Jersey rights to casino gambling for another 5 years? Why? Why Not?

WELCOMING..... Ava Holly Lewis-korth

To regular supporters...Ava Holly Lewis-Korth is surely no stranger. Ava has been working with us for much of the 9 plus years behind the scenes. In fact every event she has I support in some way and vice versa.

However, as we approach 2016 we have made the decision to truly embrace and work as important and visually present parts of each others team.

In other words...WELCOME AVA HOLLY LEWIS-KORTH to the Raymond C Tyler.com FAMILY.

 

Come out and meet her on November 18th at T Wakes BBQ for the latest edition of her youtube show CASUAL CHAT! Her segment Casual Chat will be a part of our Wednesday Night Social.

CC will also be a part of upcoming radio broadcasts that we will be producing.

So Ava welcome to The Raymond C Tyler.com Family...WE HOPE YOU SURIVE THE EXPERIENCE!

The Raymond C Tyler.com Family and The Little Wellness Arts Family will be making announcements of great events, ideas, opportunities, and new family on into the New Year!

Ava holly Lewis-Korth is a star maker, a writer, manages models and much more.
For her complete bio visit her site www.4ASTAR.com

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Please Join Us On Wednesday November 18th for The Wednesday Night Social at
T Wakes BBQ located at 6701 Black Horse Pike in EHT!

The Wednesday Night Social is sponsored by The 40/50 Plus Social Networks!

No Cover but we ask that you support T Wakes and enjoy their great food!

 

Raymond C Tyler.com and The AC Beat remembers Pinky Kravitz

Currently my signed and numbered Pinky Kravitz bobble head sits on my trophy mantel with my basket ball, public speaking and volley ball trophies (only the first place and champ trophies on display.)

However when I first opened The Little Wellness Arts Center my unique "personal" Pinky was one of the first things I set up for display. I was always happy to explain to out-of-towners WHO...Pinky is.....and why his bobble was on display.

Pinky gave me the bobble head after I appeared as a guest on his TV/radio show Pinky's Corner.
Funny thing is I had guest hosted FORUM 40 for channel 40 a couple of times before that, but of course it was my appearance on Pinky's Corner that most people called and said they "saw me on TV."

I worked at WOND for about 2 years. I told Pinky I was bringing back the WUSS radio show Let's Talk About It....Pinky made it plane he wanted to be the first guest. Pinky was more than a colleague or the "most senior" personality at WOND. Pinky lent me every bit of help he could and told me to ask him if I needed more! He didn't need me to get on to the radio...he knew that if he came on my show and gave me a thumbs up....every one that didn't already know I was an okay guy...would know from Pinky I was an okay guy. The same goes for my appearance on Pinky's Corner. It was all to help boost my success...and I believe he was kind of proud of "the kid."

Next year I will celebrate 10 years as a professional radio producer. There are many times people at the stations I was BUYING time from, treated me like I was "THE HELP" and not an executive producer with writing credits for Vibe, The Source, Atlantic City Weekly and Philadelphia Weekly.
Pinky however, always treated me with the same level of respect that he actually earned from being a fixture in AC for more than 50 years.

While we were columnists at The Atlantic City Weekly, he was the one that talked me into using my name to help organizations like The Covenant House.

When I reflect I remember PINKY as such an example of the right way to be a local celebrity and national media person.

On Saturday October 31st, The City of Atlantic City lost a giant and one of the brightest stars to grace our heaven. His influence will be seen and heard here for a mighty long time. Still...I am mourning and praying for The Kravitz Family. The Kravitz Family have long shared him with the rest of us...let's not forget them at this time.

This Sunday at 8am please tune into The AC Beat on FM 96.1 WTTH as producer/host Raymond Tyler remembers and pays tribute to Pinky Kravitz.