Jed’s Oingo Boingo ‘Farewell’ plaque, signed by the band

by | Mar 15, 2019

There was nothing left to say when your band leader, after 10 years of scoring movies, is calling it quits. No more gold records to be had, hearing going bad, and bandmates so sad, they all autographed this poster from the site of the departure, the once-heralded...

Oingo Boingo’s Danny Elfman in Hawaii

by | Jan 15, 2019

When we were on a listener vacation to Hawaii, Danny and buddy Jed The Fish had truly a blast. Partying in one of the suites at the Reef, a few days later 300 KROQ listeners went to see Oingo Boingo at Aloha Stadium. Album: Everything Album Categories: 80s All Tags:...

Oingo Boingo and KROQ Joqs in Hawaii

by | Jan 15, 2019

Now this was audacity that could never happen today. KROQ took 200 listeners to Hawaii. Twice. The first time the GoGos played and Richard got hired. The next time Oingo Boingo played at Aloha Stadium. April Whitney, R, next to Freddy Snakeskin. Then Danny Elfman,...

Oingo Boingo in Hawaii with Jed The Fish and KROQ Joqs

by | Jan 15, 2019

Getting away with murder, Part Two. The second and last of two annual trips with KROQ listeners to Honolulu. I love it when Danny Elfman of Oingo Boingo grabs me by the hair. Album: Everything Album Categories: 80s All Events Tags: #Jed the Fish #KROQ #rock of the 80s...