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Illinois Band "Patch &amp; Didi" Reunites to Reminisce
By K.P. Lynne
Calling all 1970s era Illinois music fans&hellip;remember Patch &amp; Didi? 
Tonight on &ldquo;Jam&rsquo; n Java&rdquo;&hellip;the original band members of Patch &amp; Didi will reunite after all these years&hellip;to revel in the glory of the music, the unforgettable decade, and the magic of the memories. 
The adventures of Patch &amp; Didi morphed into the ultimate &ldquo;rock-n-roll story&rdquo;, where a group of really nice, polite, down-to-earth, Midwest kids said, &ldquo;let&rsquo;s form a band&rdquo;, enjoyed local and regional success, and ended up hitting the big time, with national stardom in other bands. 
And the best part is&hellip;all these years later&hellip;even after all the fame and glory&hellip;they are all still really nice, polite, down-to-earth, Midwest kids&hellip;but with an amazing story to tell!
Tune in to &ldquo;Jam&rsquo; n Java&rdquo; tonight and fasten your seatbelt for a ride back in time down the rock-n-roll highway! 
&ldquo;Before Frankie Valli &amp; The Four Seasons&hellip; before Kenny Rogers&hellip; before Sugartime&hellip; before all the miles, stages and adventures that followed&hellip;there was PATCH. In the early 1970s, my brother Rex Robinson, Lynn Hammann and I started making music together in Illinois. Then the remarkable Didi Carr joined us, and Patch &amp; Didi hit the road. We were young musicians with no idea where that road would eventually take us. And what a road it became.&rdquo;, said Robby Robinson. &ldquo;Rex, Lynn, Didi and I are getting back together to remember those days - the music, the nightclubs and showrooms, the people we backed, the crazy stories, the move to California&hellip;and how those early years eventually connected to some pretty amazing chapters in all of our lives. Lynn went on to spend decades with Kenny Rogers and worked with Dolly Parton, not to mention Frankie Valli. Didi starred in the television series Sugartime. Rex and I continued our journey together, and those Patch years ultimately became part of our road to Frankie Valli &amp; The Four Seasons. I&rsquo;ve dug into the archives, too &mdash; old photographs, newspaper clippings and some video surprises that we can&rsquo;t wait to share.&rdquo;
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Jam' n Java is on of the coolest shows on the internet - presented in an a warm, inviting, family-friendly format - featuring genre-defying music, faith, friendship and camaraderie. Every Monday night, Robby Robinson delivers news, interviews and features, with the best and brightest stars in both Christian and Secular music, sports and pop culture, while you put your feet up, with a steaming hot cup of your favorite java, cocoa, tea or other hot beverage. He brings his unique professional experiences to every episode of Jam' n Java. You'll love it!&nbsp;
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Jam&rsquo; n Java is blessed to have #1 Christian author, Pastor Chuck aka C.W. Pearson, as the program&rsquo;s official chaplain, opening every broadcast with a short and sweet devotional to kick-start your week.
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Illinois
 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
to Chicago’s Harris Theater in Millennium Park for the First Time on September 27th, 2026
for a star-studded celebration honoring 
Illinois music legends and trailblazers across rock, blues, soul, jazz, 
hip hop and beyond, including The Plain White T's, Kevin Cronin of REO&nbsp;Speedwagon, Koko Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, 
 and other musical greats with deep Illinois roots.
Annual 
Induction Ceremony , coming to Chicago for the first time on Sept. 27 at 6
 p.m. at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park. The Hall of Fame 
Induction Ceremony is the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66’s 
largest annual fundraising event and celebrates the artists, industry 
leaders, and cultural contributors who shaped Illinois’ musical legacy. 
The event brings together inductees, performers, families, and fans for 
an evening of live music, award presentations, storytelling, and 
historic recognition.
The
 evening will feature live performances by Kevin Cronin, Jim Peterik of 
the Ides of March and Formerly of Survivor, The Plain White T’s, 1960s 
jazz-rock band The Flock, Hot Mix 5 and a special reunion performance by
 The Boyzz, plus several surprise guests to be announced. WGN Radio host
 and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame member Bob Sirott will host the 
ceremony. Made possible with the support of Old National Bank, Illinois 
Arts Council, Heritage Corridor, and Insperity.
“We’re
 thrilled to bring the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Induction 
Ceremony to downtown Chicago for the first time, and the Harris Theater 
is the perfect stage for it,” said Ron Romero, founder and president of 
the Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66. “With its incredible 
acoustics and intimate 1,550-seat setting, the venue will help us make 
this year’s celebration an unforgettable night of music, memories and 
Illinois pride. The class of 2026 is our most genre-spanning lineup yet,
 honoring iconic artists and innovators. We can’t wait to bring the 
music community together, celebrate their legacy and, of course, fill 
the room with great music.”
This
 year’s inductees include bands and solos artists Survivor, American 
Breed, Koko Taylor, The Boyzz and The Flock; songwriters Curtis Mayfield
 and Kevin Cronin; radio personality Terri Hemmert; radio station WDRV 
(The Drive); Brunswick Records; and industry leaders. Irving Azoff, Gary
 Richrath, Golden Voice Studio and Triangle Productions. Other honorees 
include Hot Mix 5 and Plain White T’s.
“I’m
 excited that this year’s Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame event 
will be held in my sweet hometown of Chicago,” said Kevin Cronin, lead 
singer and songwriter for REO Speedwagon. “Ron Romero’s awesome team in 
Joliet has been working since early this year to make September 27th a 
night of big fun. I plan to be there, co-hosting and doing a little 
unplugged set with Jim Peterik. The only thing that could possibly 
change is if one of the Beatles calls and needs me to be somewhere 
else!”
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The Illinois Rock &amp; Roll Museum on Route 66
 is committed to preserving the rich history and contributions of 
musicians, performers and industry leaders who have impacted the music 
world and embodied the creative spirit of Illinois. Located on historic 
Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois, the museum attracts music lovers from 
around the world.&nbsp;
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 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Brings Its 5th Annual Induction Ceremony 
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Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir

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