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Chuck Negron founder and formerly of the band Three Dog Night will our guest on October 21,2010 at 10PM EDT on Rockers In Recovery listen live on WWNN 1470 AM radio and the Holistic lifestyles Radio Network. This interview will highlight Chuck Negron’s http://www.negron.com/ life and music we look forward to a great show. Chuck will be performing at the 12 Step Music Fest in Sugarloaf Key November 4-7, 2010.
From a humble Bronx, New York apartment to success and wealth far beyond anything he could imagine, the Chuck Negron story is an amazing saga. For what could have ended on a deadly downbeat is today a wonderful story that gives us all hope and faith that miracles do happen.
Rock-n-Roll first made a difference in Chuck’s life in the late 1950’s. By the age of 15, he had recorded his first single record and performed at the world famous Apollo Theater with his vocal group “The Rondells.” A stone cold dead silence ensued as the curtain rose on the Rondells. “We were not just the only white group on the bill,” Negron recalls, “we were the only white people in the building. But by our second verse, something magical happened. The audience started to cheer us on.” That night Negron learned an important lesson, that music transcends all barriers and differences that people might have. “That’s the power of music.” Soon after his Apollo triumph, the teenage Chuck Negron and the Rondells began haunting Manhattan’s famous Brill Building. “I came to believe that the difference between a good singer and a great singer was the songs they sang. I looked to see who was writing the great hits of the early rock-n-roll years. The same names came up over and over again; Leiber and Stoller, Goffin and King, Mann and Weil, Bacharach and David, among others.” They would go from office to office in hopes of meeting some of these great writers to sing for them. They performed 10 to 20 times a day for publishers as well as record companies.
By 1961, it was decision time for his future. Chuck had received several scholarships to play college basketball. In addition, he had a desire to pursue a music career. Chuck decided to do both. He accepted an athletic scholarship from Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California, which was just a few hours from Hollywood. Chuck was later recruited by Bill Sharman, coach at Cal State, Los Angeles, a “stone’s throw” from Hollywood and the recording industry. Now in California, attending college and playing basketball, obtaining a recording contract was next on Chuck’s agenda. Columbia records came calling after Chuck and the Sorenson Brothers had radio success in central California with two single releases, “Sharon Lee” on the Marlinda Records and “I Dream of an Angel” on the Heart Van Label. In 1965, Columbia Records signed Chuck Negron-Rondell to a recording contract. With his hoop life now behind him, Negron arrived in Hollywood to make a reputation as a recording artist and performer. “I learned a great deal while on Columbia. The producers and A&R people had total control. They picked all my songs, the arrangements and ultimately how the world would see me. I learned you must be more than just a singer. You must be able to define yourself in some special way. A unique vocal style, image or presence, through your song writing, or ability to pick great songs, arrange and produce them.”
In 1967, Chuck Negron became a founding member of Three Dog Night. A vocal trio whose roots would be in R&B, rock-n-roll and urban doo wop, but, whose music would be totally new and unique. Chuck felt one thing might be missing. Great Songs! Chuck went back to the publishers who represented the great writers he loved as a teenager. These publishers would also introduce Chuck to new, up and coming writers. Chuck brought Harry Nilsson’s “One” (Is the Loneliest Number) to the group. Chuck also selected and sang lead on Elton John’s first song to be released in the U.S., “Lady Samantha.” He also picked and sang Paul Williams’ “Old Fashioned Love Song” and “Out in the Country,” Laura Nyro’s “Eli’s Coming,” David Loggins’ “Pieces of April” and Hoyt Axton’s, “Joy To The World.” Chuck also discovered many other new writers as well. Built around the pop soul vocals of Negron and Wells, great songs, brilliant musicians and a powerful three part harmony – few bands were as consistently popular in concert or on the music charts. In an era when Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Motown were competing for chart position, TDN dominated the charts and sold 50 million records by 1975 – 90 million records sold to date.
The world was introduced to Chuck Negron and Three Dog Night in 1969 by the breakthrough – and the band’s first million seller “One.” Driven by Chuck Negron’s solo lead vocals on 4 million selling singles, three #1 records , (one which topped the charts for six weeks, “Joy To The World,”) five top 5 hits and seven top 40 hits, Negron put and kept Three Dog Night on the charts for six years. His soaring, soulful, four octave range and unique vocal styling became a part of the American landscape. His gut wrenching performance on the band’s follow up hit to “One”, “Easy to Be Hard” is now a pop classic, as is his beautiful and smooth vocal on “Old Fashioned Love Song.” Chuck’s unmistakable voice exclaiming “Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog” on the multi-Grammy nominated and 1971 Record Of The Year, “Joy To The World” is today a part of Americana, securing a place for Chuck Negron as one of the great singers in rock and pop.
While Chuck was with Three Dog Night they had a phenomenal 18 consecutive top 20 hits, 21 top 40 hits, 8 top 10 hits and 4 number one hits – not to mention 5 top 10 albums and 11 top 20 albums. “We were a self-contained band who performed all the music on our records,” Negron explained. “We picked all the songs, arranged them and were totally involved in production. We never had an A&R person or any record company interference. The band contractually had artistic control.” Few bands were as popular in concert. They pioneered stadium extravaganzas, prompting Rolling Stone Magazine in its 1972 cover story to exclaim “More Gold Than The Stones!” “Bigger Crowds Than Credence!” “Fatter Purses Than Elvis!” Some of their opening acts were the likes of Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, ELO and co-headliner billing with Led Zeppelin.
By 1975, two original members were unable to continue and had to be replaced. In fact, the sex, drugs, rock n roll existence, had taken its toll. Soldiering on after their last million selling single, ironically titled “The Show Must Go On,” the band released their last top forty hit “Til The World Ends” which reached number 32 on the pop charts. Both recordings were selected, arranged and sung by Chuck.
Chuck Negron had a great career within the band’s career. He gave the group their first million seller and fittingly their last. Three Dog Night called it quits in 1976.
Chuck’s bestselling book “Three Dog Nightmare” and his second book “Three Dog Nightmare: The Continuing Chuck Negron Story” chronicles his personal life and death struggle with addiction and the miracle that saved his life on September 17, 1991. Chuck has remained clean and sober ever since.
“In 1992, I studied voice for the first time in my life! I wanted to learn and be better than I had ever been. I discovered a new and wonderful passion for life and my music.” Chuck dedicated himself to a strenuous training regimen that made him stronger than he has ever been. “Live performances can often be like an athletic event, if you’re giving the audience everything you have.” Negron explains with a laugh, “I still train and utilize my vocal coach whenever necessary.” Negron performs upwards of 70 shows a year giving audiences the opportunity to hear his impressive volume of hits plus an exciting repertoire of new songs from his 4 solo CD’s. “Am I Still In Your Heart” was his first solo release in 1995. Then came a beautiful Christmas CD “Joy To The World” released in 1996. Chuck spent over two years writing his book “Three Dog Nightmare” and recorded the accompanying soundtrack CD entitled “The Long Road Back.” His fourth solo effort “Chuck Negron – Live In Concert” recorded at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas was released in 2001 in which one of Chuck’s original songs “Took Me Under” was nominated in 2002 for a PRISM Award for Best Song. In 2005, Chuck released two DVDs “The Chuck Negron Story: Biography of an Entertainer” which won several awards including the 2006 PRISM “Video to Production” Award and also includes classic unseen footage of Three Dog Night live in concert. His second DVD, “Chuck Negron: Live and in Concert” Chuck sings his famous Three Dog Night hits as well as several songs from his four solo CDs.
“I would have nothing without the people who cared for me and helped me find my way,” Negron says. Chuck remains active with several of the organizations whose aim is to keep drugs out of the music industry. Chuck also spends time helping the addicted. Cri-Help in North Hollywood, California has been most important to Chuck’s ongoing recovery. “I’ve been singing, performing and recording for 50 years. I’ve always been grateful for my voice and my life as a musician. I look at it as a gift from God. It has afforded me the opportunity to touch so many people in such a beautiful way. Music has brought me joy, inner peace and comfort that I thrive on. I feel very blessed to be in the game again.” Check out Chuck Negron at: http://www.negron.com/
For more information on tickets for The 12 Step Music Fest please call Dawn Wilder at 305-296-4726 or go to http://www.12stepmusicfest.com/general/home.php
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The Creating Café, Joye will discuss societal perceptions that you may want to consider shifting; guests who will share how they are shifting their life and her famous ‘Conscious Creating’ segment where she brings in the Angelic Realm to share their perspectives on life and living.
In this show, Joye will be discussing the final steps to creating your own connection to The Angelic Realm, Your Higher Knowing; her guest today is Cindy Morris, author, TV show host, Priestess Entrepreneur and Law of Attraction manifestor; and the show will close with the Conscious Creating topic of The Veil and how best to optimize it during All Hallows Eve and All Hallows Day.
You will be delighted and amazed and shifted with this inspiring and enjoyable show. Tune in to WWNN AM 1470, Boca Raton, Florida and listen at 2:00 on Monday or listen later at http://www.holisticlifestylesradio.com/the-shift-guru/ .
Barbara Joye is The Shift Guru. Her focus is assisting individual like yourself to discover and shift their limiting perspectives and beliefs on life, so they may create the life of their dreams. Visit Barbara on her website at www.TheShiftGuru.com, explore her Book The Creating Formula, Speaking topics and Guide sessions offerings to see how she can assist you in creating the life you desire and deserve.
by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Oct.31, 2010, under Home
Rockers In Recovery is looking forward to broadcasting live from the 12 Step Music Fest along with the great artists that are performing over 4 days along with the folks from across the country that will be attending.
The 12 Step Music Fest is promoting music, fun and harmony among fellowships. We will have floating meetings, yes meetings in the ocean, and bring your rafts and noodles!! There will be 3 - 24 hour marathon tents for all fellowships and special interest meetings.
There will be a children’s tent with crafts and activities all day as well. The KOA has a beach and volleyball, pool and hot tub, as well as showers and bathrooms. Food and recovery merchandise vendors will be on site as well.
Come join us live we can only have up to 2000 attendees so act fast. Register Today by calling 305-296-4726 or go to http://www.12stepmusicfest.com/general/master.php
Bands will be playing on the main stage throughout the weekend.
MAIN STAGE ARTISTS | ||
Chuck Negron | ||
Dawn Wilder | Dave Aaron | Bubba Mac Ban |
Black Finger | Natural Habit | Thrown Alive |
Rhetoric | Monks of Phunk | Trublklef and Miles Franco |
Plus more To Be Announced
ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
COFFEEHOUSE STAGE ARTISTS | ||
Heather Layne | Evan Rundle | Greg Gerace |
Amanda Broadway | Kristin Kappiello | Patti B. |
Conley White | Keep Coming Back | Blues Bubbas |
Blues Buddha | Elizabeth Edwards | Gary Dilley |
Joe Fuller | Caitlin Popp | Carly Keyes |
A talent show is held in the Coffee House Saturday also.
12 Step Music Fest is a campout for ALL 12 step fellowships. It will be held November 4-7, 2010 at Sugarloaf Key (mile marker 20) KOA Campground in the Florida Keys. The entire campground will be closed to the public.
It’s a mini Woodstock, minus the drugs and alcohol, but add meetings and fellowship! It is being produced by No Matter What Productions1107 Key Plaza PMB 223 Key West, FL 33040. a not for profit, 501 c 3 charity.
Rockers In Recovery will be live on WWNN 1470 Am Radio. You can listen on your AM radio dial or anywhere in the world on our streamer: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN
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by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Sep.18, 2010, under Home
Music is a gift whose value is magnified most in the giving. Musicians share their talents with us, and in passing them on, create something larger that brings people together in a way nothing else has the power to do.
In 1989, The Recording Academy® established MusiCares® to sustain music and its makers — as a force in all of our lives.
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MusiCares provides emergency health and human services and addiction recovery resources to music people. Whether it’s artists or other industry professionals who are in need, MusiCares is there with a safety net of support for those who have given the gift of music to our lives.
MusiCares experienced another landmark year in 2007–2008 by serving more than 1,400 clients with more than $3 million dollars in aid.
Since its inception, MusiCares has developed into a premier support system for music people and its innovative programs and services are designed to meet the specific needs of its constituents.
Our Guest
Harold Owens
Senior Director
MusiCares/MAP Foundation
Mr. Owens has specialized in the Entertainment, Legal and Medical communities in the field of addiction recovery for the past 20 years. Mr. Owens from 1993 to 1999 was the Program Director of the Exodus Treatment Center and has served as a consultant for the State of California’s Impaired Physicians Program, implementing substance abuse treatment strategies for physicians who were either mandated to or volunteered to undergo substance abuse treatment. Mr. Owens also served as a consultant to the governments of Thailand and the Federated States of Micronesia where he was a participant in a program, funded by the World Health Organization, to compare models of substance abuse treatment utilized by foreign governments.
In 1999, Harold was hired by the MusiCares Foundation, the charity arm of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (GRAMMY Organization) As the Senior Director of the MusiCares/MAP Fund, he is responsible for the implementation of all aspects of its addiction recovery program, including treatment services, case management and provider contracts. He is also a frequent moderator and panelist at a number of music industry conferences that address the problems of addiction in the music and entertainment industries.
In October 2001 and again in 2006, Harold received Official Certificates of Commendation from Mayors’ James Hahn and Antonio Villaraigosa for Outstanding Service in the field of Addiction Recovery.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA., Harold is a 1974 graduate of Rutgers University, where he received his B.A. English, and in 1988 he completed the UCLA Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Program.
In recognition of September being National Recovery Month, MusiCares has launched new online resources to continue our commitment to educate the music community about substance abuse issues. Please take a moment to explore the new offerings. While MusiCares works in confidentiality with clients, the artists and managers who appear here feel so strongly about our programs and services that they wanted to speak publicly about our Foundation.
In addition, we’ve added a special performance clip that features Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney with Metallica’s James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo performing “Them Bones” at the 2006 MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert.
Over the years, the music industry has evolved into an amazing worldwide network of individuals and multinational conglomerates grossing over $50 billion a year. Yet, disturbingly, the very people whose creativity and ingenuity fuel this massive cash machine have few places to turn in troubled times. The tragic health and financial hardships faced by too many members of our musical family prompted the Recording Academy’s establishment of the MusiCares® Foundation in 1989.
It is the mission of MusiCares to ensure that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical or personal crisis. Its primary purpose is to focus the attention and resources of the music industry on human services issues that directly impact the health and welfare of music people.
MusiCares Offices
MusiCares West Region
3030 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Ph: 310.392.3777
Fx: 310.392.2187
Toll-free Help Line: 1.800.687.4227
MusiCares MAP Fund
3030 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Ph: 310.392.3777
Fx: 310.392.2187
Toll-free Help Line: 1.800.687.4227
MusiCares South Region
1904 Wedgewood Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Ph: 615.327.0050
Fx: 615.327.0876
Toll-free Help Line: 1.877.626.2748
MusiCares East Region
11 West 42nd St., 27th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Ph: 212.245.7840
Fx: 212.245.8130
Toll-free Help Line: 1.877.303.6962
E-mail: MusiCares@grammy.com