[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1140]
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                         IN MEMORY OF JOE MAYER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Joe Mayer, 
whose radio show and personality were known to many admirers in 
Cleveland, the rock `n' roll capital of America.
  Joe was born in Cleveland and went to high school in Fairview Park. 
He served in the U.S. Navy as a radioman during World War II.
  Joe's radio career spanned more than 34 years. He made his debut in 
1953 at WEOL in Elyria. He grew in popularity along with rock `n' roll 
at stations WHK and WGAR.
  When the Beatles came to Cleveland in 1964, Joe put them up in his 
home. He was master of ceremonies for the Rolling Stones' first 
Cleveland concert.
  Joe and rock `n' roll were bound together in Cleveland's music 
consciousness.
  His voice, energy, and personality will be greatly missed.

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