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Episode 195 – Kevin Roth – King of the Dulcimer

  1. Episode 195 - Kevin Roth - King of the Dulcimer Rik Anthony / Kevin Roth 33:19

Kevin Roth's journey into the world of folk music began at the tender age of thirteen when he first picked up the dulcimer. Little did he know that this humble beginning would lead to a remarkable career filled with international acclaim. By the age of sixteen, Roth had already recorded his debut album for Folkways / Smithsonian Folkways Records, marking the start of his meteoric rise to fame. Over the next decade, he solidified his place as a prominent folk singer and dulcimer player, recording a total of ten albums with the label. Notably, his performance of the theme song for the PBS-TV children’s show Shining Time Station in 1984 catapulted him into a much larger market, expanding his reach and influence. Collaborating with Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary further entrenched Roth in American folk history, cementing his Legacy as a musician who has graced concert stages worldwide, appeared at prestigious events such as the White House, and left an indelible mark on the world of folk music. Kevin Roth is Someone You Should Know.

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Rik Anthony Someone You Should Know Podcast

Somehow, Rik knew he wanted to be a radio announcer from an early age. So after graduation in 1978, Rik joined the U.S. Air Force to be a Radio and TV announcer for the Armed Forces Radio and TV Service (AFRTS). After 20 years, he retired from the Air Force in 1998. He retired on a Friday in August then two days later, started a new job as a host and producer for the All Star Radio Network. During his 19 years there, Rik hosted several nationally syndicated radio shows, including: "Back in the Pits with Rik Anthony" and "Someone You Should Know." Rik has thousands of celebrity interviews in his archives.

Rik retired from daily on-air radio on 1/1/23 and is focusing on his podcast and enjoying life. Rik has two grown children, Shauna and Brad.

Rik loves flying airplanes, traveling, cooking, the arts, and spending time with his wife, Leslie.

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