Favorite Links

• Steve Allen

  
  He was a TRUE Renaissance Man and inspiration. The late, GREAT Steve Allen still serves as a mentor to Dennis.
  

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

  
  As a leukemia SURVIVOR (1987), Dennis has first-hand experience with this quality organization. He served, along with his wife Liz, as trustees of the northeast Ohio chapter for 6 years. He now serves as an ambassador on the patient services committee. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to blood cancer research, education and patient services. To volunteer call 888-HELP LLS (888-435-7557). To make a tax deductable donation call 888-773-9958.
  

• Crusin' Times Magazine
  Credit goes to Publisher John Shapiro for helping to make happen many of the classic car cruises in the area. Check out his monthly Cruisin' Times Magazine and see why this free-to-the-public mag is always scooped up the first day of distribution. Again it's available free at many area car-related venues, however, we advise you to get your very own subscription. You can call Publisher John Shapiro at the Crusin' Times @ 440-892-8509 (and tell him you "heard about him from the Stratophonics").
  

• Albert Michelson

  
  The first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize (Physics) is on Dennis' mother's side of the family.
  

• Kurt Weill

  
  Maybe talent's in the genes? A GIANT of a role model has emerged to inspire the composer-in-Dennis, thanks to his reacquainting with his relatives from his mother's side, the Weills. This website profiles possibly the most famous of the Weill family, composer Kurt Weill. Reading his website will help one to understand why he is called "The most influential composer of the 19th century". It makes for fascinating reading. Be sure to check out the information on his wife, singer Lotte Lenya.
  

• Marx Brothers

  
  Here is where you need to go to find out why "Vaudeville" is in Dennis' blood. His great uncle was a "Marx"!
  

• The Les Paul #1

  
  The August, 2003 edition of the Gibson/Baldwin Magazine features a story on The Les Paul #1. This is a story you will want to read.
  

• Fender

  
  
  

• Gibson

  
  
  

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• Lonnie Mack

  
  The Man who inspired Dennis to play a "Flying V"
  

• Sunday Oldies Jukebox

  Yes, there is a place to hear good old Rock and Roll. It is WSTB. Check out this site.
  

• B.B. King

  
  A "Blues Brother"
  

• Village Music

  
  Here is one of the last true neighborhood music stores in Ohio. It is a real Gibson dealer in every sense of the word. It will be worth your time to visit and enjoy the remarkable display of Gibson products. You may even find that dream Gibson guitar you have always wanted. Experience the pleasure of a full service music store where customer satisfaction is all that matters.
  

• Empirical Sound

  
  Professional musicians depend on professional equipment. As good as this equipment is, it sometimes breaks down. The Cleveland, Ohio area is Blessed to have an outstanding service center. If it has a tube, transistor, or cone, Empirical Sound can fix it. Mike Frate and his staff of qualified technicians can handle modern and vintage equpiment from every major and minor manufacturer as well as speaker rebuliding. Empirical is a factory authorized repair center for virtually all companies making music gear. It may take a litte longer than desired because of the heavy backlog but you can be sure that when you get your item back it will be RIGHT! Emergency service is available.
  
  
  

• Dale Hawkins

  
  
  Dale Hawkins has inspired many musicians without even knowing it! Songs like La Doo Da Da, Suzy Q, My Babe, Little Pig and countless others have been played for years by bands all over the world. Its time to give credit to the "man". Thank you Dale, for your music, love and energy! Let's get ready to Rock, AGAIN!
  

• Bo Diddley

  
  Dennis' first guitar teacher!
  

• Ebay

  
  Ebay is the place to find anything you can imagine. DC is an active trader under the user name of "wawamusic". This link will take you to DC's "ME" page. From there you can go searching by simply clicking on HOME at the top of the screen.
  

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