FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!

Fundraiser Set For Philly Radio Vet Joe Mama

September 10, 2012

Joe Mama

Joe Mama is best known from nearly a decade's worth of on-air work Top 40 WIOQ (Q102)/Philadelphia in '90s and most recently at 98.1 WOGL. Mama, whose real name is David Redpath, sustained a serious a serious head injury during a fall at his home in July. After being hospitalized, Mama is now in a rehab center as he begins his long journey back to recovery. This tragic event has been especially hard on Mama's parents, Dave and Kathy Redpath, who live in upstate New York. Their expenses related to travel and lodging in Philadelphia simply to be close to their son has created a serious financial hardship. On Tuesday night (September 11), several members of Mama's Philly radio family are holding a benefit to help offset the costs of lodging for Dave and Kathy. The event is at the Aloft Hotel in Mt. Laurel, NJ from 5pm-11pm. There will be guest DJs and special performances from Philly's own Pretty Poison (Jade Starling & Whey Cooler) and Debra Michaels. Donations will be taken at the door to help Dave & Kathy Redpath.

"This will be a very special night to help support Dave & Kathy, parents to a very special guy whose name is synonymous with Philly radio!," says FMQB VP/Managing Director Bob Burke. "Everyone knows and loves Joe Mama! We all know how important family is during our time of need and there is no doubt Mama’s road to recovery is best served with the loving support of his parents."

If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, there is an account set up for funds. When mailing, please include the following information on the envelope: Citibank, Attn: Peter Gallagher, 22 Pleasantville Road. Ossining, NY 10562. The name on the envelope is very important as to make sure the funds get to Dave and Kathy Redpath.

Breaking News
	Cumulus Expands Country NASH FM Brand To More Stations
	The Week In Review: 5/20-5/24
	Pandora Reports Record Revenue In Fiscal Q1
	Study: Pandora Not A Major Threat To Radio Ad Dollars
	In Brief - May 24, 2013
	FMQB FYI... Links You Should Know About
	May 23, 2013
	More Delays, Frustrations For Apple's iRadio Service
	Latest "Infinite Dial" Data Released Focuses On Urban P1s
	Industry Vet Jimmy de Castro Named President/GM Of WGN-AM
	CMG Stations Aid In Oklahoma Tornado Relief
	ATO Records Signs Distribution Deal With Caroline
	In Brief - May 23, 2013
	May 22, 2013
	Mat Mitchell Named PD For KZZP & KYOT/Phoenix
	Kirdis Postelle Named SVP Of Marketing For Capitol Music Group
	Cox Enterprises Donates $1 Million For Oklahoma Relief
	SiriusXM CEO Meyer Touts "Superior Revenue Model"
	Monte & Avery Lipman Deliver Commencement Speech At University Of Albany
	In Brief - May 22, 2013
	May 21, 2013
	Arbitron & Edison Release More Infinite Dial Data On AC P1s
	Rob Wells Joins Universal Music Group's Executive Board
	Spotify Launching Top 50 Charts
	Pandora To Preview New Releases With "Pandora Premieres"
	Bill Pugh Named PD Of KFOG & KSAN/San Francisco, Dennis Constantine Exits
	Jacobs Media Releases Techsurvey 9 Data On News/Talk Format
	Duke Professor Connolly Rumored As Next FCC Nominee
	NAB Commends Broadcasters On Oklahoma Tornado Coverage
	In Brief - May 21, 2013

Music News
	Josh Homme Talks New QOTSA Album, Elton John
	The Week In Review: 5/20-5/24
	Quick Hits: Muse, Kanye West, Queens Of The Stone Age, American Idol / Jennifer Hudson, Eminem
	Quick Hits: Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Teen Choice Awards, Paul McCartney, MuchMusic Video Awards, CBGB Music & Film Festival
	Vampire Weekend Notches Best Sales Week Yet
	Metallica Writing New Tunes, But Focused On Film
	Quick Hits: One Direction, Daft Punk, Trevor Bolder, Interlocken Music Festival
	Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Passes Away
	Johnny Marr: Don’t Shoot The Messenger
	Quick Hits: Prince, Cee-Lo Green, Thirty Seconds To Mars, The X Factor, The Transplants, Sick Puppies, Cage The Elephant, First City Festival, The Clash
	Taylor Swift Dominates Billboard Music Awards
	Kanye West Unveils New Songs On SNL
	Chester Bennington Joins STP At KROQ Weenie Roast, Release Single Together
	Quick Hits: Beyonce/Jay-Z, The Voice, Ed Sheeran, Coachella, Interlocken Music Festival, The Beatles
	Britney Spears To Hit The Studio Next Week