Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock 'n' roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week: A popular TV sportscaster shares his secret ambition--and his top five faves!
Naturally, Jim's used to the spotlight. He's been on the air at CBS4 since 1996, following stints at WSVN, WBBM in Chicago, WJLA in Washington D.C. and WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina. And he's won a slew of awards over the course of that career, including New Times Best of Miami honors (three times), five Emmy Awards and the prestigious Silver Circle Award for overall excellence in television journalism.
4. Main Ingredient -- Afrodisiac: "This album is filled with awesome ballads. In fact, there's not a bad song on the entire record."
3. Dee Dee Bridgewater -- Just Family: "Dee Dee Bridgewater is one of the most under-rated singers of our time and she really puts it down with his album."
2. Temptations -- Puzzle People: "This was a groundbreaking R & B album, loaded with powerful songs."
1. Prince -- Purple Rain: "What can I say? It's the best of his best."