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The Los Angeles Daily News Remembers Dave Diamond
(0)The Los Angeles Daily News has written a nice memory of Diamond. Link Deaths of Dave Diamond, Bill Scott add to airwaves’ loss By Richard Wagoner, LA Daily News POSTED: 05/14/14, 9:49 AM PDT | It seems I am writing too many obituaries lately. Just after the news of the loss of veteran newsman Lee Marshall (the voice… Read More ›
The Los Angeles Times Remembers Dave Diamond
The LA Times remembers Dave Diamond. Link Rock ‘n’ roll DJ of ‘Boss Radio’ Dave Diamond, 77, one of KHJ-AM’s first rock ‘n’ roll disc jockeys when the Los Angeles station’s “Boss Radio” format was introduced in 1965, died May 5 at his home in Spearfish, S.D., according to the Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish…. Read More ›
The Hollywood Reporter Remembers Dave Diamond
The Hollywood Reporter has written a nice tribute to Diamond. Link “The Diamond Mine,” a nightly mix of acid rock and psychedelic poetry, was a big hit in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the late 1960s. He was one of the first to play The Doors. Dave Diamond, whose influential “The Diamond Mine” rock… Read More ›
The Rapid City Journal Remembers Dave Diamond: Davison Jr., S.I. aka Dave Diamond Obit
The Rapid City Journal published Dave Diamond’s obit. Link Davison Jr., S.I. May 14, 2014 3:00 am SPEARFISH | S.I. Davison Jr., a/k/a Slide Davison, a/k/a Dave Diamond, 77, died Monday, May 5, 2014, at his home in Spearfish. Davison was born and raised in Howard, SD, and attended Howard Grade School and Howard Public… Read More ›
Radio and Records Magazine Remembers Dave Diamond
Radio and Records wrote a nice memory of Diamond’s career. Link Dave Diamond Passes By RBR-TVBR on May, 9 2014; Word has been received that Dave Diamond, one of rock radio’s earliest stars, died recently in Spearfish, South Dakota. Diamond was born and raised in Howard, South Dakota. After graduation, he attended Louisiana State University and graduated with… Read More ›
The Black Hills Pioneer Remembers Dave Diamond
The Black Hills Pioneer wrote a touching piece about the Diamond’s influence on the Black Hills State University community. Link Longtime BHSU professor dies Diamond influenced music industry and students alike SPEARFISH — Radio legend and longtime Black Hills State University professor Dave Diamond died Monday. Although the cause of death is not yet clear,… Read More ›
All Access Remembers Dave Diamond
All Access Music Group wrote a nice memory of Diamond’s career. Link Boss Jock Dave Diamond Passes Legendary radio personality and Boss Jock DAVE DIAMOND passed away TUESDAY, his blog confirmed. Starting at WXXX-WQFOR/HATTIESBURG, MS, DIAMOND’s career included stints at WIL/ST. LOUIS, WIBC/INDIANAPOLIS, KBTR and KLTK/DENVER, KFRC/SAN FRANCISCO and KHJ, KFWB, KRLA, KDAY, KCBS-FM KIIS and KFI-A/LOS… Read More ›
The Diamond: Break On Through
Dave Diamond passed on Monday afternoon. He was peaceful at home. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. Diamond meant a lot to many people, changed lives, and instilled a sense of good vibes rocknroll in everyone he touched. He will be missed, but his spirit lives on. Break on through, Diamond, break on through. Diamond’s Laws… Read More ›
Video: Dave Diamond Final Hour on KBLA | 6 / 16 / 67
A great DJ, Dave Diamond, hosted the final trip to the” Diamond Mine” on KBLA radio 1500 in Burbank. Via tvfats
Video: Dave Diamond Poetry on the Final Hour of KBLA – The Diamond Mine | 1967
From the final night of The Diamond Mine – June 16, 1967 R.I.P. Arthur Lee, Bryan MacLean, Ken Forssi Via The Diamond Sky
Video: Dave Diamond with Yvonne Craig (“Batgirl”) on “The Dating Game” (1967)
Actress Yvonne Craig becomes a “Bat”-chelorette on this 1967 segment of “The Dating Game.” Via Shockcinemagazine
Dave Diamond Photos
Diamond’s photo archive collects great images of Diamond’s youth, rocknroll radio days, and academic career.
Video: Dave Diamond | The Diamond Mine Poetry
Dave reads surreal poetry sent by a listener to his radio show The Diamond Mine. Dave was booking the Doors for $100 a night when Glen Buxton (RIP my old friend) of The Nazz were the opening act. How’s that squirt gun working out for you up there, Via TheStaticAttic
Diamond’s Influence – Quotes From Students
As a professor, Diamond was a big influence. These are a few quotes and memories by his students collected by Heather Murchel. “I remember meeting Dave Diamond for the first time in 2002 when I first toured Black Hills State University,” said former student Aaron Nelson. “Growing up in a small, eastern South Dakota town… Read More ›
Dave Diamond Video
Diamond’s video clips from YouTube and across the web are collected here, and a video playlist can be found here.
BHSU: Faculty and Staff Transform Lives
Black Hills State University discuss the school’s great faculty. Link BHSU faculty and staff transform lives Black Hills State University faculty and staff are transforming lives and making headlines. Steve Babbitt, professor of photography, and BHSU graduate Matt Kapust had several of their photographs featured in a recent issue of High Country News. The photographs accompanied… Read More ›
The Troubleshooter: Trouble in the Black Hills Now in the Amazon Kindle Store
Greetings, friends, fans, and colleagues of the Diamond! We’re excited to announce that Diamond has completed his first fiction novel in several years, The Troubleshooter: Trouble in the Black Hills! Here’s a blurb: Dave Diamond returns to form with this classic western series The Troubleshooter. Starring Slim Winner, Trouble in the Black Hills, is an action-packed… Read More ›
Black Hills State University & Dave Diamond
An collection of articles that document Dave Diamond’s career at BHSU. Link bhsu professor emeritus celebrates 50 years in broadcasting Apr 15, 2013 … Dr. David Diamond, a long-time professor at Black Hills State University, recently celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting. A South Dakota … http://www.bhsu.edu/…/BHSU-PROFESSOR-EMERITUS-CELEBRATES-50- YEARS-IN-BROADCASTING.aspx BHSU faculty and staff transform lives > Black Hills State University … Feb… Read More ›
BHSU: Professor Emeritus Dave Diamond Celebrates 50 Years in Broadcasting
Black Hills State University documents Diamond’s career in broadcasting. Link BHSU PROFESSOR EMERITUS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN BROADCASTING Dr. David Diamond, a long-time professor at Black Hills State University, recently celebrated his 50th year in broadcasting. A South Dakota native, Diamond taught at BHSU for more than 10 years following an amazing radio career that… Read More ›
BHSU Retired Professor Dave Diamond Creates Scholarship
Black Hills State University announces Diamond’s scholarship. Link BHSU retired professor creates scholarship David Diamond, a retired BHSU mass communications professor, has created a scholarship to honor outstanding students who demonstrate exemplary talents in the University’s media programs while pursuing a degree at BHSU. Diamond, who has agreed to bequeath $25,000 through his estate plan, will… Read More ›
Dave Diamond: The Diamond Mine 