I've been on the radio for all of my adult life and I learned very early that there are times when you're going to be on the air when MAJOR events happen. I can remember when a tornado touched down about a half mile from the radio station. Or the day the O.J. Simpson verdict came down; I actually held the microphone up to the television to get the news feed. (not totally for sure its legal to hold a mic up to a tv) Then there was 9/11; just thinking about that day literally makes the hair on my arms stand up. It was surreal, to say the least.

Yesterday was one of those days. Two pop culter icons died on the same day. Many of our younger listeners might not remember Farrah Fawcett that well, but she was certainly an icon. I can't tell you how many people I knew had "the" poster of her on their wall. And what an amazing fighter she was; she battled all the way until the end.

And Michael Jackson, wow. I went on the air yesterday afternoon shortly after it was confirmed and made that announcement. Even though Michael was nowhere near country, you can't deny the influence he had over all genres of music and entertainment. Who didn't try to moonwalk at least once? Michael's world notoriety is really hard to comprehend.

Yesterday was one of those days that most people will look back on and say "I remember where I was the day..." I know I will...I was on the air.

Shane@NewcountryQ1031.com