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Meat Puppets- KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas, Universal Amp, Universal City 12/10/94 xfer f/DAT FM Master

I realized that some of the Acoustic Xmas sets from 1994 are not online. I taped the entire thing (interviews, commercials and all) with the DAT when I lived in Whittier for a few years.

Here is a fantastic Meat Puppets set. I love that they didn’t go up and play the hits. They did play the 2 songs that Nirvana did on the unplugged set, but they also did Pee Pee the Sailor (Paul Leary/Butthole Surfers) and Sloop John B (Beach Boys). One of the more memorable sets from 94, for sure.

Speaking of the 94 Almost Acoustic Xmas, Patreon voters are voting for another set to be shared next week. If you want in on the fun, link to sign up is below as well.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Sony DTC-690 DAT
Transfer equipment: Sony PCM-R500 and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Card

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Teenage Fanclub- Rodney on the Roq, KROQ FM, Pasadena 11/13/94 xfer DAT Master Brian Wilson Live Int

Wow, this is really cool. I thought that I had posted this one but I couldn’t find it on YT. I really wish that I was able to stay up late every Sunday to tape ROTR, but I had a job. And a 1 hour commute. And a 1 year old.
1st 20min-plus is interview, then 2 acoustic songs like in studio… including Brian Wilson’s “Love and Mercy” performed by the band for the first time.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Sony DTC-690
Transfer equipment: Sony PCM-R500 and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Ozzy Osbourne- KROQ Loveline, Pasadena Ca 3/13/94 xfer from DAT FM Master Tape

Here’s an old one that I recorded on DAT a long time ago. Looking back, I wish I had recorded more of these but life was super busy… and money was tight.
Here is Ozzy mumbling his way through a loveline. This is mostly Rikki Rachtman and Drew answering questions and Ozzy interjects occasionally.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Sony DTC-690 DAT over FM

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Cracker- KROQ Loveline, Pasadena Ca 12/12/93 xfer from 1st gen audio cassette David Lowery

BONUS POST today. That’s right- you get an On This Date, this one, and a 3rd one! Don’t get too excited, the 3rd one sounds kinda terrible.

Anyway, for the Cracker fans unaware of the show- Loveline was a show on KROQ where listeners would call up with the “love” problems. Dr Drew Pinsky plus whatever DJ at the time (this one is Riki Rachtman), AND the guest(s) would try to help with advice. David and Johnny were in the studio for this one. Loveline was on the air from 1983-2025, but I am most familiar with the 90s crew since I lived down there at the time.

This was right after the KROQ Almost Acoustic Xmas show- the show ended probably an hour before this started. In fact, I should probably check my DAT of AAC to see if I inadvertently recorded some of this and never knew.

Recorded by: ?
Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Bee Gees- KROQ’s Loveline, Pasadena Ca 10/5/93 xfer from DAT FM Master Complete

I am a little pressed for time today and I am trying to crank out 3 posts, so I am keeping this short.

BIG thanks to Adam Dristle for telling me what to do on Patreon! He wanted to hear the Bee Gees give love advice to KROQ listeners, so you get to hear it as well. Thanks Adam!

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Transfer Equipment: Sony PCM-R500 and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Courtney Love- KROQ Loveline, Pasadena Ca 9/1/93 xfer f/ DAT FM Master Dr. Drew Pinsky Riki Rachtman

Before I get started, YES I know that this is a pic of Drew and Adam Carolla. There seem to be zero photos of Rachtman and Drew online. No loveline logo, nothin’.

Anyway, this is the very first post as a reward for the “Tell Me What to Do” Patreon tier. Thanks Adam Dristle for your support- I really appreciate it! You can support the patreon for as little as $3 per month- I’ll add the l i n k b e l o w as well as the patreon link.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Transfer equipment: Sony PCM-R500 and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Meat Loaf- KROQ Lovelines, Pasadena Ca 8/23/93 xfer from Master FM cassette Nakamichi 670ZX

Man, today has been a terrible day for losing people. I’d rather remember Terry Tolkin (Elektra A&R and all around great guy) or Lyman Sheats (He probably programmed your favorite pinball game) but alas, I have no content to share from them. Instead, I guess the post from today will be Meat Loaf. I don’t know why I used cassette to record this- the DAT machine must have been in the shop. I also taped Fishbone Lovelines on cassette around the same time, so this must have been the reason.
Also, this is the maiden voyage of a new cassette deck- the Nakamichi 670ZX. I was gifted this deck(!)- thanks Carlos. When I play tapes that are a bit flawed, the Dragon auto-adjustment freaks out a bit and they sound muffled. This deck is actually better for those tapes. You will hear a little wow/flutter at the beginning of the tape but it recovers quickly.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Aiwa home cassette deck
Transfer Equipment: Nakamichi 670ZX and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Deborah Harry- KROQ Loveline Show 8/19/93 xfer from FM Master DAT Blondie Dr. Drew Poorman

For the uninitiated, Loveline was a show that ran 5 nights a week where listeners would call in with love problems, medical problems, etc and ask for advice. They would have special guest stars in the studio at times to give advice. I am still kicking myself for not recording every single one of these, but money and time were tight back then.

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Sony DTC-690 and Recoton amplified antenna

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Dr Timothy Leary- KROQ Loveline, Pasadena Ca. 8/3/93 xfer from master audio cassette

Bonus post today. “Tell Me What to Do” patreon subscriber Adam Vijay Dristle asked for this one, so he gets it! One of my big regrets from living in So Cal from 1992-1995 was missing so many of these radio broadcasts. I should have been taping loveline every time someone notable was on. I got a few and I am sure that Adam will ensure that we all get to hear them. Thanks Adam!
P.S.: Primus is not on the broadcast, this was the only photo I could find of Timothy from 1993 (photo by Jay Blakesburg)

Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Aiwa home cassette deck
Transfer equipment: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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Bay City Rollers- KROQ Loveline, Pasadena Ca 8/2/93 xfer from master audio cassettes

It’s another Patreon “Tell Me What to Do” bonus post today! You too can tell me what to do. Head over to Patreon and order me around please.

Thanks to Adam Dristle for requesting this one. I have no idea why it says that this is 80min long on my list. It’s closer to 100.

Thanks to Adam for the only known pic of Adam and Riki doing this show together. UPDATE: This show is actually pre-Riki, with Poorman and Drew. Whoops! Not redoing it. Enjoy the incorrect photo. 🙂

Recorded/Transfer by: Shayne Stacy
Transfer Equipment: Nakamichi Dragon and M-Audio Audiophile 2496 card

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