Jim Cartwright
Jim Cartwright has been a Radio Rat since 1981 and rockin the tri cities since 1992. He grew up with bands like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Bob Seger, Rush, ZZ Top and now get’s to hear those bands every day while playing your favorite Classic Rock. Join him for the Perfect Playlist in the 3 pm hour, then Hammer Down and head home with Classic Rock 101.5.
Jim's Blog
Climb aboard the walleye connection with Jim Cartwright to Ballard Resorts
Apr 24, 2025
BONUS VIDEO: Ozzy Gives "Death" Advice
Ozzy Osbourne appears in a new ad for Liquid Death's Death Dust hydration powder. Ozzy gives advice on what not to do with the powder in the ad, which is on YouTube.
Jun 26, 2024
Best of All Worlds summer tour
Sammy Hagar has posted more videos on Instagram of his rehearsals for his Best of All Worlds summer tour with Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Joe Satriani. Included in this new batch of videos is one of Sammy and Michael singing "I Can't Drive 55" in Sammy's vintage Ferrari.
Jun 04, 2024
CHEAP TRICK: Earned Some Heavy Metal
This Wednesday marks the 45th anniversary of Cheap Trick's first live and most successful album, At Budokan, being certified platinum -- May 22nd, 1979. On April 24th, 1978, they released their third album, Heaven Tonight. Four days later, April 28th, they performed at the Budokan in Tokyo, which was recorded solely fo...
May 22, 2024
SKYNYRD & FOREIGNER: Real or Not Even Shells of Their Former Selves?
Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlocke is tired of hearing they're just a tribute band now that there are no original members in the lineup. In an interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey he says, "They even said that when [the last original member, guitarist] Gary [Rossington] was still alive. But here's the...
May 13, 2024