It was in December of 1969, and I was not too long out of high school, working my dream job as a weekend DJ at 860 AM KONO.

A new record from Motown was on the KONO hitlist, from a family group from Gary, Indiana called the Jackson Five.

The intro to the song had an exciting,electric riff, and the high voice of the youngest Jackson brother, Michael sang the lead in a professional manner of a veteran musician.

Little did anyone know , as 1969 turned into 1970, and "I Want You Back" climbed the KONO Hit List to Number One, that young Michael would become the King of Pop and a music icon.

Fast forward a few decades...I'm at my dream job, afternoon drive on KONO 101.1 FM, and the news bulletins start to pour in : Michael Jackson collapses at home, Michael is in a coma, and finally the official word, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop is dead.

Of course you know that the KONO Casanova is cooling you off with Family Four-Paks to Splashtown, but did you know Dave Rios has his own way to keep you KONO- Kool?

Listen to the KONO 101.1 Morning Show with Dave Rios to get details on the KONO Klub after work parties. WOW! These are FUN and feature the KONO Prize Machine where you can grab prizes and cash!

The KONO Klub Party Patrol will be showing up at your local Sea Island Restaurant, so listen and get details on this week's party!

And, finally, be watching this blog, because very soon I hope to bring you news of a musical reunion that you will not believe...get ready!

KONO 101.1 artist James Taylor will be at the beautiful and historic Majestic Theater on September 9th, and YOU can win your tickets before they go on sale! Here's how:

Listen to the 5@5 every afternoon the week of June 15th for "The Greatest Seat Countdown" and be ready to win your James Taylor tickets before you can buy them.

Listen for those KONO TouchTones and WIN!

By the way, James Taylor tickets go on sale on Friday June 19th at 10 a.m. for the September 9th show.

Good Luck!

Just want to remind you that the 5@5 is heating up for the summer! Every afternoon as you are on your way home, KONO 101.1 plays the Top Five Songs from the KONO Hitlist for a specific year...just the thing you need while you are in San Antonio's famous traffic.

In addition to San Antonio's Greatest Hits, this summer's 5@5 will features lots of special goodies and prizes,too! Don't miss out. The 5@5, weekdays at 5 p.m. on KONO 101.1 !