Episode 2 - "Our Denny's Was Different"

The conversation continues as the twins talk about playing their first gig after the Myrtle Beach area reopened bars and restaurants. They weigh in on the losses of Little Richard and author/entertainer Ian Whitcomb, their Rogue Alley days, and the Continental Riot (Hyatt) House. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 – Roger Defends his Sennheiser mic. Chris relents. 0:55 – First show since shutdown: LuLu's North Myrtle Beach. 1:55 – Rogue Alley: "Only a Fool" – another song from our "hair days." 6:15 – Band rundown: Jim Alden (Drums), Mark Cerneka (Guitars. RIP Mark), Richard Klotz (Bass) Roger (keyboards), Chris (frontman and diva). Hollywood 1990-1991. First lineup. 7:75 – The loss of Little Richard – "The Architect of Rock 'n' Roll." 8:15 – Chris encountered Richard when he was in preacher mode – at Rock 'n' Roll Denny's on Sunset. Roger speculates whether or not Rodney Bingenheimer was sitting in a booth that night. 9:39 – Another encounter with Richard at the Continental Hyatt House – or Riot House – on Sunset – years later, while we were being wined and dined by our new managers. 10:50 – Roger explains why he didn't like Led Zeppelin until he was in his 30s. Something to do with the skater kids at Hollywood High. 11:30 – Chris recently read that Chris Robinson met Little Richard at the Riot House. 12:15 – "Managed by the Mob?" 12:44 – Frank Scarabino aka "Franky the Beast" 15:18 – Remembering Ian Whitcomb 15:35 – Ian Whitcomb: "You Turn Me On" 17:00 – Ian Whitcomb: "My Dead Dog Rover" 16:39 – Ian's Grammy, his books, the ukulele. 18:18 – "The Boogie-Woogie Jungle Snake" – one of Ian's albums that Chris drummed on. Along with Little Richard's sax player, Lee Allen, Big Jay McNeely and more – with music direction by Ronnie Barron, who was closely associated with Dr. John. Roger came along to one of these sessions, tripping balls. 19:55 – Myrtle Beach area allergist and uke performer/collector Joe Moyer – recently spoke to Roger about Whitcomb. That was a happy coincidence. 20:24 – Ian was the first guy to play our music. At KROQ back in the day. 22:55 – Archival outtake – The Garden Court Apartments. Facebook: www.facebook.com/theyalebrothers Email: [email protected]