FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Van Vranken
John “Bad Dog” McCormack Trust
(818) 609 9792
MID-SOUTH URGED TO JOIN IN SUPPORT OF JOHN “BAD DOG” McCORMACK TRUST WITH DAY OF MUSIC Supports Educational and Living Expenses
of McCormack’s Sons
Honorary Street Re-Naming August 22nd 10:00 am (Alabama & Danny Thomas)
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Monday, August 8, 2011 – On Sunday, August 28th, a great day of music will take place to honor Memphis radio icon John “Bad Dog” McCormack and raise money for the John “Bad Dog” McCormack Trust which has been set up to fund the educational and living expenses of Bad Dog’s two sons. Bad Dog passed away after a courageous and inspiring 18-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
The day of music will take place at Latimer Lake Park, 5633 Tulane Rd., in Horn Lake Miss., and will be hosted by Chris Jarman from 98.1 The Max. Gates will open at noon and the first band will take the stage at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 and all proceeds will go to the John Bad Dog McCormack Trust.
The event is being presented by Lanny Fowler and Creed Brotherhood Motorcycle Club L.L.C. Fowler became a friend and follower of Bad Dog when John pranked his father in one of the most well-known and requested Twilight Phones, “The Dog Man.”
Fowler says that at Bad Dog’s funeral he knew he had to do something to help John’s boys. “Many big name Mid-South musicians will be performing” states Fowler. Some of the great talent slated to perform include Black Oak Arkansas, Anthony Corder (Tora Tora), Hal McCormack, Dirt Brothers and more. The day will be topped off with a performance by Jimi Jamison (Survivor). “All of the performers are donating their time,” notes Fowler.
The complete performance schedule follows:
1 p.m. Jonezn
2 p.m. Young Guns
3 p.m. RT Scott
4 p.m. Tom, Dick and Harry
5 p.m. Dirt Brothers
6 p.m. Anthony Corder (Tora Tora) & Hal McCormack
7 p.m. Todd Poole & 714
8 p.m. Black Oak Arkansas
9 p.m. Amy Jamison
9:30 p.m. Jimi Jamison
Also-On Monday August 22nd. Alabama Ave. will have streets signs posted honoring John “Bad Dog” McCormack. The street sign unveiling ceremony will take place at 10am at Danny Thomas and Alabama in front of the Ronald McDonald House. Family members will be on-hand. The event is open to the public.
For additional information, contact Jim Byrd 901.367.1119 or visit Bad Dog’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Bad-Dog-McCormack/170193096811
John “Bad Dog” McCormack Trust
(818) 609 9792
MID-SOUTH URGED TO JOIN IN SUPPORT OF JOHN “BAD DOG” McCORMACK TRUST WITH DAY OF MUSIC Supports Educational and Living Expenses
of McCormack’s Sons
Honorary Street Re-Naming August 22nd 10:00 am (Alabama & Danny Thomas)
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Monday, August 8, 2011 – On Sunday, August 28th, a great day of music will take place to honor Memphis radio icon John “Bad Dog” McCormack and raise money for the John “Bad Dog” McCormack Trust which has been set up to fund the educational and living expenses of Bad Dog’s two sons. Bad Dog passed away after a courageous and inspiring 18-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
The day of music will take place at Latimer Lake Park, 5633 Tulane Rd., in Horn Lake Miss., and will be hosted by Chris Jarman from 98.1 The Max. Gates will open at noon and the first band will take the stage at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 and all proceeds will go to the John Bad Dog McCormack Trust.
The event is being presented by Lanny Fowler and Creed Brotherhood Motorcycle Club L.L.C. Fowler became a friend and follower of Bad Dog when John pranked his father in one of the most well-known and requested Twilight Phones, “The Dog Man.”
Fowler says that at Bad Dog’s funeral he knew he had to do something to help John’s boys. “Many big name Mid-South musicians will be performing” states Fowler. Some of the great talent slated to perform include Black Oak Arkansas, Anthony Corder (Tora Tora), Hal McCormack, Dirt Brothers and more. The day will be topped off with a performance by Jimi Jamison (Survivor). “All of the performers are donating their time,” notes Fowler.
The complete performance schedule follows:
1 p.m. Jonezn
2 p.m. Young Guns
3 p.m. RT Scott
4 p.m. Tom, Dick and Harry
5 p.m. Dirt Brothers
6 p.m. Anthony Corder (Tora Tora) & Hal McCormack
7 p.m. Todd Poole & 714
8 p.m. Black Oak Arkansas
9 p.m. Amy Jamison
9:30 p.m. Jimi Jamison
Also-On Monday August 22nd. Alabama Ave. will have streets signs posted honoring John “Bad Dog” McCormack. The street sign unveiling ceremony will take place at 10am at Danny Thomas and Alabama in front of the Ronald McDonald House. Family members will be on-hand. The event is open to the public.
For additional information, contact Jim Byrd 901.367.1119 or visit Bad Dog’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Bad-Dog-McCormack/170193096811