Hey fanatics, today’s post is written by guntattoogirl. If you’re a fan of Henry’s radio show, please take a moment to read this post
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Hello my fellow fanatics. I guess everyone saw Henry’s latest dispatch, but for those who didn’t here is a link:
http://www.henryrollins.com/website/dispatch_beta/2008/11/16/11-16-08/
Henry seems pretty upset over the way Indie 103 moved Harmony In My Head to Saturday nights, from its original time slot on Tuesdays. This show seems to be Henry’s passion, since music is his first love. And it sounds like he thinks this is some sort of demotion. I guess ultimately the ratings will tell the tale, but in the mean time we can do something to help Henry.
It’s not often we get to give something back to Henry. He gives a lot to us, answering emails, talking post-show, etc that 99.9% of other artists don’t take the time to do. So I would suggest we all contact Indie 103 to voice our displeasure. I think if enough of us get together to write, call, and generally make a pain of ourselves they might consider giving Henry his original time slot back. Maybe we could even come up with something to mail to the station, like Jericho fans and their “nuts” campaign to CBS, to make our presence even more well known. If anybody has any ideas as to what to send, please comment here we can decide together what would stand out to station management.
Here is Indy 103’s contact info:
http://www.indie1031.fm/contact.php
877.900.1031
Indie 103.1 / Entravision
5700 Wilshire Blvd #250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Every email will make a difference. Thanks for your help.
Done deal:
>>I was very disappointed to discover that the show “Harmony In My Head” hosted by Mr. Henry Rollins has been moved from Tuesday nights to Saturday. I have been an avid internet stream fan of this show (because I live all the way in Illinois)for over three years. What on earth were you thinking moving the show to this time slot!?!?
I am very upset and hope you see the error of your ways and put it back where it belongs!!!<<
Very well said Zander and guntattoogirl. I just visited the website and voiced my opinion. I hope everyone else does too!
To the inconsiderate idiot who changed Henry’s timeslot…what were you thinking? This wonderful man, Henry Rollins, has exhausted himself for his love of music and making his fans happy. He’s also travelled the world and contributed his valuable time and energy to so many people more than you or I would ever do in this lifetime. When has he ever asked for a wish?? Grant this gentleman his wish and allow him his creativity, after all, it’s to please his fans. If it makes his life a little easier, then why not help him? What do you do make a better world? You should reconsider your actions and let people enjoy this time slot that Henry is providing, it makes the week more enjoyable too!! I’ll be waiting in anticipation for Henry to enjoy his passion and be given the respect he deserves!
Look at this response from Max Tolk, their program director:
Saturday is a better time slot with more people to draw from. According to Arbitron (the company that measures ratings and radio listening) we have more audience on Saturday night than Tuesday night.
You do want Henry to have more listeners, don’t you?
Dear Max, Research methodology is a wonderful thing for those people who prefer to sit behind a desk and let the computer do its work, however I’ve found listening to people tell me what they want always brings me success. If I were to sell a service or product, would it sell more because I impose it onto people or because people desire it? You’ve got great talent and a great audience. What more could you have? I wish you success and Henry and his fans much happiness in music.
Guntattoogirl:I got the exact same e-mail back from Max regarding Henry’s show.
A friend of mine emailed Henry that response. And he said in his email to her that they might move the show back but not because of the letters but for other reasons. He didn’t specify.