Jim suffered from diabetes most of his life and was recently told that his heart could give out at any time. Apparently, last night it did. Jim, we will miss you terribly.
-Bruce
Jim Creasy in the KCR Carpeted Cubicle circa 1970's
| Back in 1999, Jim Creasy
wasn't sure how much time he had. During a trip to the west coast (he
spent the last portion of his life in Kentucky), he sat down with Dave
Drexler and talked about his life up to that point. Take a listen (45 min.) |
What a sad day it is. Jim was such a generous and caring person. He'd
do anything for you if it was at all possible. I never heard him
complain about his illness, or pretty much anything else. He always took
pride in his KCR show and also tried to organize impromptu get-togethers
on occasion. He substituted for people all the time and, typical of
Jim, never complained. He and I worked a lot of days together on the air
in the 70's and he was a real gem. He called himself "Bucky Dent", but
I
always referred to him as "The Greasy Jim Creasy"; He always gave me that tired-looking smile when I used that line. I'm sure everyone who knew him learned not only something about music (and especially The Who) but how to conduct oneself as a human. I'm gonna miss that guy!
-Joe Shrin
Jim was a dear friend. Please keep me posted on any plans for memorial service, who to send condolences to, etc. Thanks.
-rick
...a friend to so many...a spirit we were fortunate to know...we will miss you terribly - Amen.
Keith
I'm sorry to hear about Jim. I'm not sure if I ever met him or not. I'm sure he would have been a great interview subject for my film.
My thoughts are with you,
Eric
I have an account on Tribe.net and I just posted a short piece about Jim on my blog there.
Todd
always referred to him as "The Greasy Jim Creasy"; He always gave me that tired-looking smile when I used that line. I'm sure everyone who knew him learned not only something about music (and especially The Who) but how to conduct oneself as a human. I'm gonna miss that guy!
-Joe Shrin
Jim was a dear friend. Please keep me posted on any plans for memorial service, who to send condolences to, etc. Thanks.
-rick
...a friend to so many...a spirit we were fortunate to know...we will miss you terribly - Amen.
Keith
I'm sorry to hear about Jim. I'm not sure if I ever met him or not. I'm sure he would have been a great interview subject for my film.
My thoughts are with you,
Eric
I have an account on Tribe.net and I just posted a short piece about Jim on my blog there.
Todd
Also, I thought I'd also pass on some emails that I received. Thanks everyone. I know that Jim would have loved to know so many people cared about him.
CD Release Party Big Hit
Multitudes
Attend--Mayhem EnsuesThe much anticipated party
celebrating release of the highly acclaimed KCR Presents: Aztec Beach CD proved
to be somewhat more well-attended than had been anticipated by event
promoters. Held at the world renowned Whistlestop Bar, the party
attracted uncounted numbers of revelers to the popular South Park hot
spot. "We've had huge crowds before, but I never saw anything
like what's being described here" claimed club owner Sam Chammas, himself a Famous Former KCR DJ who now
operates a string of thriving entertainment establishments in Southern
California. "Usually our customers keep a lid on things, but this
party grew so big they were dancing in the streets. I haven't
seen so many cops ever!" According to a spokesperson,
authorities made no arrests but were unable to keep the boisterous
crowd from spilling out into the surrounding community.
"Things were fine until the band climbed onto the roof and adjusted
their amplifiers to eleven" stated officials. "We received noise
complaints from neighborhoods as far as seven miles away."
All told, the event brought nearly a thousand dollars to the KCR Coffers, with more on the way as sales of the surf music compilation soar. The first pressing is expected to sell out quickly, so order yours today or be forced to wait several months for the next run to be finished.
All told, the event brought nearly a thousand dollars to the KCR Coffers, with more on the way as sales of the surf music compilation soar. The first pressing is expected to sell out quickly, so order yours today or be forced to wait several months for the next run to be finished.
Aztec
Beach - Our first KCR Benefit
CD is Now Available!
This is a full-on compilation of original surf music and is hosted by our very own Clint Beachwood of "A Day at the Beach" fame. Order your copy now or be a total hodad for the rest of your life. Check out some excerpts!
Aztec Beach CD - Shipped to you $18
This is a full-on compilation of original surf music and is hosted by our very own Clint Beachwood of "A Day at the Beach" fame. Order your copy now or be a total hodad for the rest of your life. Check out some excerpts!
Aztec Beach CD - Shipped to you $18
Face
it, we were the very model
of hipness during our college radio days. The rest of the student body,
be they the Greeks, the football team, the marching band, even the gays
and lesbians, had their occasional moment in the spotlight, but they
couldn't quite measure up to a real live KCR On-Air Personality.
Our parties were that much wilder, our membership slightly better
looking, and our drama...well, it was just more dramatic. We were
it, and we knew it.
And while we may have gone on to lead successful and productive lives, perhaps achieve fame and fortune, never again will we be quite so cool as then. Even now as our own din slowly fades, our exploits become but the stuff of myth and legend, the tunes of those youngsters who follow after us blare into the future.
And while we may have gone on to lead successful and productive lives, perhaps achieve fame and fortune, never again will we be quite so cool as then. Even now as our own din slowly fades, our exploits become but the stuff of myth and legend, the tunes of those youngsters who follow after us blare into the future.
