The longtime DJ displays an amazing recall of details in his book, ‘All I Wanna Do is Play the Hits.’
“Shotgun Tom” Kelly attends the 91st anniversary of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys For Tots on November 26, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Last week I had the first in a series of radio-related book reviews, something I thought could be used as a gift guide for those in your life who love radio. Perhaps you. This week it’s Tom Irwin’s turn.
And so begins the journey of Irwin — better known to legions of radio and television fans as “Shotgun Tom” Kelly — in his just-released book, aptly named “All I Wanna Do is Play the Hits,” available in softcover, hardcover, and audiobook at stores including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. The detail provided throughout is impressive — the book reads like a story being told in first person. How he met his first radio star — KOGO’s Frank Thompson — at a remote broadcast, how he started his bedroom radio station — broadcasting to his friend’s room across the street, how he landed his first real radio job, and more, it’s all here.
And then there’s the star: the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame which he was awarded in 2013. Kelly’s star is located right next to Steele’s … a fitting spot, in my opinion, as both feature high-energy presentations and both truly love radio. I don’t think anyone has more close friends than Kelly. And you see why in his book. Written with the help and guidance of longtime friend and personality Neil Ross, it is fun, engaging, and entertaining.Gabriel Fernandez, 8, was tortured to death. His mother didn’t like her life sentence. This is what a judge had to say.
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