Carl Rosenbaum, who co-founded The Flip Side with his brother Larry, joins Ray to look back on one of the best loved record stores in Chicago and how the two brothers built the business, revolutionized concerts in the Windy City, and even faced off with the Mafia.

"The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked" is available now through Eckhartz Press.

Carl Rosenbaum, who co-founded The Flip Side with his brother Larry, joins Ray to look back on one of the best loved record stores in Chicago and how the two brothers built the business, revolutionized concerts in the Windy City, and even faced off with the Mafia.
"The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked" is available now through Eckhartz Press.

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

The Ray Stevens Show

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 5:30am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk. 

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 5:30am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.

The Flip Side Record Store Co-Founder Looks Back on The Golden Era of Rock in Chicago

The Ray Stevens Show - Friday, January 16th 2026

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The Ray Stevens Show - Thursday, Januray 15th 2026

It's a wild weather Wednesday on The Ray Stevens Show, and Ray is not letting the cold weather cool off his standing bet with Nick Gale.

Father Dan Brandt, chaplain for the Chicago Police Department, joins Ray Stevens to talk about faith, service and how he got the invite to bless Soldier Field before the Wild Card win against Green Bay and the upcoming faceoff versus the L.A. Rams.

State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) is inviting the community to help brighten the day of local veterans with her “Valentines for Veterans” card drive. Running now through February 13, the drive encourages residents of all ages to write heartfelt messages of appreciation for the men and women who’ve served our country.

And Ray details a massive giveaway coming this Friday for one lucky Bears fan.

It's a wild weather Wednesday on The Ray Stevens Show, and Ray is not letting the cold weather cool off his standing bet with Nick Gale.
Father Dan Brandt, chaplain for the Chicago Police Department, joins Ray Stevens to talk about faith, service and how he got the invite to bless Soldier Field before the Wild Card win against Green Bay and the upcoming faceoff versus the L.A. Rams.
State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) is inviting the community to help brighten the day of local veterans with her &ldquo;Valentines for Veterans&rdquo; card drive. Running now through February 13, the drive encourages residents of all ages to write heartfelt messages of appreciation for the men and women who&rsquo;ve served our country.
And Ray details a massive giveaway coming this Friday for one lucky Bears fan.

The Flip Side Record Store Co-Founder Looks Back on The Golden Era of Rock in Chicago

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