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Big News for Big Country 95 3. Big Country will also be heard in Amarillo at 96.5 on the FM dial. Owner Chris Lash has secured what is called an FM translator, that will rebroadcast our station and format into the Amarillo market.
Nothing else will change, except when you make a trip to Amarillo, you can switch your dial and continue to hear us as you get close to the city.
The new frequency and equipment is located close to downtown. The new frequency has the potential to hit over 200,000 people.
AM 800, the original K Triple D becomes the True Oldies Channel, and launches new yearly Buddy Holly event
Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel arrives at AM 800 K Triple D Dumas, TX, as station flips to true oldies format. Station establishes a new event called “Buddy Holiday”, a recreation of 1957 concert Dumas, TX
With one of the largest AM signal’s on the Panhandle, AM 800 KDDD, will feature the greatest oldies from the 50’s to the 70’s. Stretching from the Oklahoma/Colorado borders, to NE New Mexico,
to Amarillo, and all the way to Lubbock, TX. The True Oldies Channel AM 800 is the only stations playing oldies on the Panhandle
AM 800 and Dumas, TX has a rich history in the early days of Rock N Roll. Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids (featuring Jimmy Bowen, and Don Lanier, both from Dumas) struck #1 gold with their 1957 hit “Party Doll.” They named their record label for the song Triple D Records, after the radio station. Bowen also worked on air as a disc jockey.
In Dumas in 1957, rock royalty played in concert in front of the Evelyn Theatre in downtown Dumas. Buddy Holly and the Crickets peformed , as “That’ll Be The Day”, their first release was climbing the charts, going to #1 four months later. Buddy Knox & The Rhythm Orchids opened the show.
AM 800 in Dumas, will present a one day Buddy Holly tribute Concert at the same location, Saturday June 20th at 4 pm. “Buddy Holiday” as its called, honors both Holly and Buddy Knox, along with Dumas and its roll in the beginnings of rock n roll. This new yearly event features artists associated with Buddy and the Crickets, and Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids. Renowed Buddy Holly tribute artist John Mueller will star in the show.
Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, John bears a striking resemblance to Holly.
He has had a successful professional acting career including guest roles on E! Entertainment, Ellen, Lois and Clark, Brisco County Jr. and recently the film Bloodline which also featured two of John’s original songs but his real passion has remained with Buddy Holly and rock and roll.
John first appeared as Buddy Holly in the world stage premiere of Be Bop A Lula in Hollywood. It was produced by Adam Ant and John Densmore of the Doors. He then won a Drama Desk Award and critical acclaim for his portrayal in the theatrical production of Buddy..the Buddy Holly Story at Kansas City’s famed American Heartland Theatre. John has held this role in many other cities including, San Diego, Chicago, Toronto, Miami and garnered rave reviews. The Chicago Tribune: “John Mueller is living proof that Buddy Holly’s legacy lives on. His lovingly detailed portrayal rings as clearly as a chord from a Fender Stratocaster. His performance is flawless.” The Chicago Sun Times: “John Mueller gives a stunning portrayal.” The Los Angeles Times: “Buddy rocks with the charismatic John Mueller in the title role.”
John has also performed with several members of Buddy Holly’s band including Tommy Allsup, Carl Bunch, and the late Niki Sullivan. John is most proud of the praise from Niki Sullivan, a former member of Buddy’s band, The Crickets: “John is a reincarnation of Buddy Holly. He is that good.” In addition, John has also won praise from Maria Elena Holly, Buddy’s widow and Buddy’s own brothers Larry and Travis.
Since 1999, every year has found John touring the frozen U.S. midwest to recreate the Winter Dance Party that was to be Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour. John has played in every remaining ballroom that the originals did over 44 years ago. The concert also features the son of the Big Bopper and has been described by critics and public alike as the most authentic re-creation ever done and has even garnered John the keys to the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. John has also raised monies for musical scholarships from these concerts.
Recently, John was proud to have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw, Nanci Griffith, and Joe Ely to name a few. Other highlights include a live TV
appearance with over 2 million viewers nationwide on the Jerry Lewis Telethon and also performing a live sing-a-long version of “Peggy Sue” with over 48,000 fans at Texas Tech University’s halftime show.
John takes an authentic approach to Buddy’s music. He plays Holly’s songs true to their original form on a reissued 1957 Fender Stratocaster–the exact year and make of Buddy’s guitar and uses the same heavy flatwound guitar strings that Buddy used. John is indeed living proof that Buddy Holly lives on.
Make plans for Saturday, June 20th, in and outside the Evelyn Theater in Downtown Dumas, TX, starting at 2 pm as we recreate the concert. Special guests include The Fireballs and Friends with Jimmy Gilmer (Performing Sugar Shack #1 in 1963) The Buddy Holly Story starring Gary Busey at the Evelyn Theater, a huge classic car show, vendors, event merchandise and more. Visit www.bigcountry953.com for more details. The event is free!
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