Sunday, September 21 at 10am (pacific) LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on KLBP it's the musical journey of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan aka Flo & Eddie aka The Turtles. Listen on 99.1KLBP-FM in Long Beach, on the KLBP app and also online at KLBP.org.

Sunday, September 21 at 10am (pacific) LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on KLBP it's the musical journey of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan aka Flo & Eddie aka The Turtles. Listen on 99.1KLBP-FM in Long Beach, on the KLBP app and also online at KLBP.org.

SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday, September 21 at 10am (pacific) LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social explores the musical journey of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan aka Flo & Eddie aka The Turtles. Listen on 99.1KLBP-FM in Long Beach, on the KLBP app and also online at KLBP.org.

LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on KLBP presents: From 2015, a performance and interview with Singer/Songwriter/Blues/Roots artist SOUTH RIVER SLIM. Listen on 99.1KLBP-FM in Long Beach, on the KLBP app and also online at KLBP.org on Sunday at 10am (pacific) and the encore on Monday at 4pm.

After listening to @thecharliekirk.bsky.social‬ sarcastically "not being sarcastic" rant about the engagement of Taylor Swift, I just wonder what he listens to musically and what in the other "arts" does he draw inspiration from. I'm guessing nothing - at least nothing that isn't lame.

LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" album, featuring "live" versions of every song w/ commentary from Springsteen biographer, Dave Marsh and some thoughts from Bruce himself.

Sunday August 24 at 10am on LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social, we celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" album, with Springsteen biographer - Dave Marsh - as he takes us on a track by track journey through this legendary album. Listen at KLBP.org

Join the Power of 100 for Long Beach Public Radio. Support @klbpfm.bsky.social and Join Us for a Sunset Harbor Cruise on Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm. $50 donation includes: • 1 cruise ticket - Dinner - Wine • Fun Giveaways. Help us build our new newsroom! You can be 1 of the 100 People needed!

Some more great press regarding my discussion on @klbpfm.bsky.social's LA Radio Sessions with Bill Ward regarding Sabbath's final gig.

From an interview Mike Stark did with former KNAC-FM morning man Thrasher promoting "Headbangin' Radio". Ted Prichard (aka Thrasher) recalls his time on the "Hot Seat" with Wally George. For more metal hijinks, buy the book from Genius Book Publishing at: geniusbookpublishing.com/products/hea...

Thanks to @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social for the "ink" about "LA Radio Sessions" on @klbpfm.bsky.social. Bill Ward will be returning soon with another new show. Stay tuned!

From today's LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social ..... Recorded prior to Ozzy's passing, Bill Ward discusses the final Black Sabbath set list and what his first thoughts were once the gig was over. Listen to the entire show at: www.mixcloud.com/laradiosessi...

Bill Ward was scheduled to return to the radio this Sunday on @klbpfm.bsky.social. Because of the passing of Ozzy, we're going to postpone Bill's show to a future date. LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark will be doing an hour long tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Sunday morning at 10am (pacific) on KLBP.

The final Ozzy interview at KNAC-FM (1995). He loved us❤️‍🔥

Everybody loved Ozzy! ❤️

Bill Ward was scheduled to return to the radio this Sunday on KLBP. Because of the passing of Ozzy, we're going to postpone Bill's show to a future date. LA Radio Sessions will be doing an hour long tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Sunday morning at 10am on @klbpfm.bsky.social. Listen at KLBP.org.

This Sunday, July 27, 10am, Black Sabbath's Bill Ward returns for his semi-regular radio show on LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social. Hear the show exclusively at KLBP.org. Here's a clip from the show where he talks about the Sabbath album "Master Of Reality"

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Sunday, July 27, 10am - Bill Ward returns exclusively to @klbpfm.bsky.social - for his semi-regular radio show. Back from his final live performance with Black Sabbath - Bill will celebrate the band and give his firsthand account of that very special day. Listen online at KLBP.org.

This is a GREAT document of what went on at 1000s of radio stations at colleges across America from the late 60s to today. It also reminded me how great that - in retirement - I'm getting to relive some of the same joys with the creative people I am so honored to work with at @klbpfm.bsky.social

Today was the final performance of the original members of Black Sabbath. @klbpfm.bsky.social celebrates the band tonight at 8pm (pacific) EXCLUSIVELY at KLBP.org. You'll hear an oral and musical history of the original Black Sabbath line-up, as told by drummer Bill Ward. Listen at KLBP.org

In celebration of Black Sabbath's final show this weekend: A very SPECIAL program - Saturday at 8pm (pacific time) EXCLUSIVELY on @klbpfm.bsky.social. An oral and musical history of the original Black Sabbath line up as told by the bands drummer Bill Ward. Listen at KLBP.org or on the KLBP app.

Shameless plug: With the close of the Black Sabbath saga happening this weekend, it might be a great time for YOU to pick up a copy of my book on the band. It's been updated and includes all the history - except for the history that will be made this weekend. Click below and buy several copies. 😉

Some more great "ink" for Bill Ward, LA Radio Sessions and @klbpfm.bsky.social

Thanks @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social for the ink on the Bill's return to the radio on @klbpfm.bsky.social

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward does his radio show this Sunday at 10am (pacific time) on 99.1KLBP-FM in Long Beach and also online at KLBP.org Here's a video of Bill reflecting of shows past and the future.

Coming up today (and next Sunday) at 10am (pacific)...... LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social is very proud to welcome back Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward - as he returns to the radio airwaves. Listen at KLBP.org

Bruce "mashup".....

A note from Neil Young:

Since size matters these days to some people. Average recent audience levels: Taylor Swift - 67,000 Bruce Springsteen - 35,000 Kid Rock - 6,000 Donald Trump - 5,600 Ted Nugent - 1,500

....and Bruce will be repeating his thoughts in every country he plays on this European tour and then - hopefully - every stop in an upcoming US tour - and, yes, to audiences only Trump could dream about speaking in front of. Get use to it Donny!!

Some powerful s**t being said here......Listen and share! Some hopeful inspiration for our dark times.

An LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social EXTRA: An hour celebration of Mexican-American musicians from Richie Valens to Ozomatli. Listen at 5pm today at KLBP.org or click below and listen "on demand".

Happy Birthday to Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward! LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social welcomes back Bill as he returns to the radio airwaves on Sunday May 18th at 10am (pacific). Listen at KLBP.org.

Sunday, May 18th at 10am (pacific time) Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward returns to the radio after an extended hiatus on LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark at @klbpfm.bsky.social 99.1FM in Long Beach or at KLBP.org

Here's a little tease from a recording session I did today for an upcoming LA Radio Sessions on KLBP. If you know - you know!!

KLBP’s “Our Voice” Celebration, our 6th anniversary party recognizing many influential voices of our community and supporting Long Beach Public Radio - Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM At the Edison Theatre In Downtown Long Beach. Tickets and more information available at KLBP.ORG

My first solo venture out since hip surgery.... and, of course, it's a record store. Their opening day in Bixby! Yeh! @fingerprintsmusic.bsky.social

Some American values from the Lone Ranger.......

If you missed today's St. Patrick's Day celebration of LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark and his guests The Sleeveens you can listen "on demand" at the link below - when you break out the Irish Whiskey tomorrow.

On the next episode of LARadio Sessions with Mike Stark on KLBP: It's a St. Patrick's Day celebration with "live" Irish music from The Sleeveens. Tune in on Sunday, March 16th - for our pre St. Patrick's Day celebration - at 10am at KLBP.org (or tell your smart device to "Play KLBP".)

If you haven't seen this early Cameron Crowe documentary centering around Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers album "Long After Dark" album, it's now on Paramount+. Passing another day of healing from a hip replacement re-watching this. Better than any of the meds. STILL miss TP.

KILLER NEW tune from Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir. Love this guy. Love this tune.

If you missed today's LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on KLBP - featuring The Armoires with Christina & Rex. We also find out the latest happenings at Big Stir Records. Listen at the link below. Some great indie music. www.mixcloud.com/laradiosessi...

@indiaramey.bsky.social did this song four years ago. On the last Outlaw Country Cruise I was able to praise her for this "on target" look at DJT. She was distressed at the fact that the song still meant something. Well, unfortunately it still does. A true song for the resistance. Thanks, India!

NOW PLAYING on the LA Radio Studio stream, over 10 years of LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark. Hundreds of hours of shows, hundreds of guests - musicians, writers, influencers, and troublemakers. Hear the NEW shows every Sunday morning at 10am (pacific) on KLBP and NOW hear all the history at:

Episode #53 of the Red Vs Blue Podcast with Keith Curry & Mike Stark. Below is a VIDEO CLIP from the latest episode where Keith outlines how many of Trump's actions since being inaugurated are negatively impacting the very people that voted for him. Hear the FULL podcast at: tinyurl.com/mr3zxzat

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Black Sabbath's first record was released 55 years ago today. A perfect time to do a "plug" for my book. Get it here from Genius Book Publishing: geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/...

It's that time of the year we can argue about something other than politics.....