Number One Source For Music - Again…

Monday, September, 8, 2008 by Mel Phillips.

A new Rasmussen Report  shows Radio is still the top choice for those who listen to music.  By a margin of 17%, radio leads the number two source - CD’s, 42% to 25%.  The survey, conducted at the end of August sampled 1,830 music listeners - a sizable number.  The remaining 33% of the music sources were no surprise…

MP3’s followed with 14%, satellite radio 9%, computer listening only accounted for 8%, listening to a tape deck was a minuscule 1% and turntables didn’t even register that high.  Police radio had more listeners.  Downloading results were surprising and at times comical…

Of those surveyed only 30% download music while 69% never download.  Of those that download music 90% do not subscribe to a music service.  Here’s the comical part - only 3% admit to downloading illegally and here’s more comedy - 26% aren’t sure if they’re downloading legally or illegally.  A word to those on the fence, if you’re not paying for it, it’s probably not legal.  And apparently the economy has affected concerts - one of the least popular summer activities according to the report… 

10 Timeline Memories: 

1. 1664] Dutch Treat: The Dutch surrender New Amsterdam  to the British, who rename it New York…
2. 1921] There she is: Margaret Gorman of Washington (DC) is crowned the 1st Miss America in Atlantic City (NJ)…1945] Bess Myerson of New York City becomes the 1st Jewish Miss America…
3. 1965] A call for Monkees: A Variety ad announces auditions for “The Monkees” TV show. Those who fail the audition include Stephen Stills, future Three Dog Night member Danny Hutton, Paul Williams and Charles Manson (yes that Charles Manson). No need to tell you who passed the audition…
4. 1965] Jack of all A’s: A’s infielder Bert Campaneris becomes the 1st player ever to play all 9 positions in a game (won by Kansas City). The Twins’ Cesar Tovar repeats the feat 3 years later…
5. 1966] Premiered on this date: “That Girl” starring Marlo Thomas…1968] “Funny Girl” starring Barbra Streisand…
6. 1974] I beg your pardon: President Gerald R. Ford grants an unconditional pardon to former President Richard M. Nixon…
7. 1975] Boston Public: Boston’s public schools begin a court-ordered citywide busing program  amid scattered incidents of violence…
8. 1996] Emmy Gold: “ER”, Dennis Franz (”NYPD Blue”) and Kathy Baker (”Picket Fences”) are the big winners at the 48th Emmy Awards…
9. 1998] With A little help from his friend Andro: Mark McGwire hits his 62nd home run breaking Roger Maris’37-year old record of 61 (McGwire winds up with 70 with a little help from Andro)…
10. 2004] Bush league: Dan Rather gives us something to remember him by as “60 Minutes Wednesday” airs a report questioning George W. Bush’s National Guard Service. Memos featured in the report were challenged as forgeries (Rather wishes he could go back to the good old “what’s the frequency, Kenneth” days)…

Music Memories:

1974] Number One on this date: “I Shot The Sheriff” - Eric Clapton…

Commentary:

The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s IBS Student Radio Network by Backbone (IBS-SRN) launches the first live music festival, IBS-Palooza, September 19 -21 over multiple Internet stations on the Apple Mac-based IBS-SRN.  The broadcast will also be available free on iTunes Radio.  College stations include Babson, Simmons, LeMoyne, LIU, Franklin & Marshall, Towson and Oklahoma State.  For more information on the broadcasts contact: George Capalbo, VP/CTO of Backbone at: 617.848.1176 …

“Happy Birthday…happy birthday”:

Pink (29), The Giants Amani Toomer (34), David Arquette (37), Willie Tyler(68) (age of sidekick “Lester” is unknown although he is starting to splinter) and Sid Caesar (86)…

Timeline Countdown: 14 days until the beginning of autumn, 20 days until the end of the regular MLB season and 22 days until the playoffs…

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