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The more things change the more they...don't!: Bob Rivers at TEDxTacoma

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A radio veteran of more than 30 years, Bob Rivers got his start in Connecticut where he was heard on WAVZ, WNHC, WCDQ, WELI, WFIF, WCCC, WWCO, and last but certainly not least, WLIS. With no more stations left to conquer in Connecticut, Bob moved on to Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. A program director stint at WECM in Claremont, New Hampshire, cured Bob of any further desire to be in management. "I worked at 20 stations in about six years," says Bob. "I wanted to make every mistake possible in this business."

After a brief stint as keyboardist/songwriter for a 70s bar band, Bob returned to radio at legendary rock station WAAF, Worcester/Boston. He began writing song parodies called Twisted Tunes, which were syndicated by the ABC Radio Network.

In 1989, Bob moved to Seattle where he underwent drug rehab (really!), an "off-air promotion" for which the now-sober Bob was awarded the opportunity to keep his job and his family.

Other prizes Bob has collected include an RIAA Gold Record for Atlantic Records' Twisted Christmas, which has sold over 1.6 million units, Radio & Records' major market Rock Personality of the Year, and Billboard's Radio Personality of the Week. The Puget Sound Radio Broadcasters Association's (the Soundies) awarded Bob three People's Choice Awards for the Best Minute of the Year in Seattle Radio. Bob says of his Soundies, "I love working in this town. I only have to do one minute of great radio per year."

Bob's Twisted Tunes are online at www.bobrivers.com, and Bob's home recording studio, dubbed "Bob's Garage," has hosted live performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Blue Oyster Cult, Randy Bachman, Foghat, Collective Soul, Candlebox and a host of others. Asked why The Bob Rivers Show has been at the top of the ratings in Seattle for years, Bob says: "Our team is the best ensemble cast I've ever heard in this business. And we don't have to be shock jocks to be interesting."

About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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