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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · 7d

Sunday, 10-19-25 at 10am (pacific), Bill Ward returns to LA Radio Sessions with his radio show. This episode will be featuring nothing but Black Sabbath music. Co-hosting with Bill is his long time radio producer Mike Stark. Listen on @klbpfm.bsky.social 99.1FM in Long Beach or at KLBP.org.

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Reposted by Mike Stark

Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday, October 5 at 10am (pacific) LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social with music historian Steve Propes to helps us figure out "What was the first rock 'n' roll record?". Listen online at KLBP.org. Encore: Mon, 10/6 at 4pm, Sun, 10/12 at 10am and Mon, 10/13 at 4pm.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · 7d

Sunday, 10-19-25 at 10am (pacific), Bill Ward returns to LA Radio Sessions with his radio show. This episode will be featuring nothing but Black Sabbath music. Co-hosting with Bill is his long time radio producer Mike Stark. Listen on @klbpfm.bsky.social 99.1FM in Long Beach or at KLBP.org.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday, October 5 at 10am (pacific) LA Radio Sessions with Mike Stark on @klbpfm.bsky.social with music historian Steve Propes to helps us figure out "What was the first rock 'n' roll record?". Listen online at KLBP.org. Encore: Mon, 10/6 at 4pm, Sun, 10/12 at 10am and Mon, 10/13 at 4pm.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Sep 7

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Sep 7

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Aug 24

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.

La Radio Session: Bruce Springsteen's "Born To Run" 50th Anniversary - Special "Live" Edition

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

Bill Ward Reflects on the End of Black Sabbath’s Farewell Set: “[I Wanted To] Get off the Drum [Platform And] See if Ozzy Was Ok”

In a recent interview, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward revealed what he was thinking after the last note was played during the band's farewell set at the "Back to the Beginning" concert.

americansongwriter.com

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 29

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...

Headbangin' Radio: Thrasher On The "Hot Seat"

YouTube video by LARadioStudio

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 28

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!

BILL WARD Reflects On BLACK SABBATH's Final Performance: 'I Just Wanted To Say Thanks To Everybody'

Prior to last week's death of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, SABBATH drummer Bill Ward reflected on the band's final concert in an interview with Mike Stark of the LA Radio Sessions show, which a...

blabbermouth.net

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 27

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...

LA Radio Sessions: Bill Ward Talks About Black Sabbath's final performance

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 24

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Classic 105.5FM KNAC: Ozzy's last interview at KNAC

YouTube video by LARadioStudio

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 22

Everybody loved Ozzy! ❤️

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 21

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"

Black Sabbath's Bill Ward Discusses "Master of Reality" Album

YouTube video by LARadioStudio

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 19

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 17

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.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio (2024)

College radio's story unfolds, showcasing its impact on youth culture and role in launching famous musicians, with vibrant footage and interviews.

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Mike Stark @michaelrstark.bsky.social · Jul 5

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

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