Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Heath-Griffith Funeral Home. Mercer rose from obscurity in 1997, when he graduated from a featured bit on the duo's radio show to a contract with Capitol Records. People around the world get it.. I dont know that for sure. A Virgin Records Nashville executive noted that Mercer's early albums managed to sell between 250,000 and 300,000 copies, primarily due to word of mouth, without any promotion to consumers or radio airplay of the album tracks.[3]. [6] There are many parallels and similarities to the calls, with Roy D. Mercer using many of the former Leroy Mercer's lines. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! In a medium bowl, combine Dijon and vinegar. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." 3. Dave "Wavy Davy" Michaels of KRMG sister station Rock 103 knew Phil for decades. Stoked to play with Bad Optics, and Plume (again). Did you encounter any technical issues? Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, Meet the 2023 Mr. Inside/Mr. Learn all about Brent Douglas on AllMusic. Michaels tells KRMG his longtime colleague "was a great guy he loved his kids, he was a great dad. Tulsa, OK, radio announcers Brent Douglas and Phil Stone created the character of Roy D. Mercer as a hillbilly variation on the Jerky Boys -- a comedian whose act is entirely based on prank phone calls. Stone, a practical joker, loved slapstick humor and Douglas was equipped to engage him in conversations about, for instance, the Three Stooges. Douglas, who performs Mercer's voic, Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by disc jockeys Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. "Today, doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end of life decision," Sizemore's manager said in a statement. Asked recently about Roy's appeal, Douglas said, "I think everybody, especially around here, knows somebody like Roy. The funniest man in America is someone you've probably never heard of. Plus, they'll have Hector from THE ZEROS on bass! Ive got so much blood going to my brain Im probably three times as obnoxious as I ever have been.. Roy D. Mercer 271fans Top Tracks Playlists Similar Artists Discography Albums 2013 Capitol Records Nashville 01-01-2013 punk/post-punk/noise. When video games first came out we'd sit up all night and would play Atari games.". Hide this. They had to laugh at Roy. New Releases. Have your jars ready to go and have everything chopped and prepared before assembly. Douglas said he is retired to a life of grandchildren and golf. "It was such an honor.. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. I couldnt have been luckier.. Oklahoma-born record executive and producer Scott Hendricks (the nicest guy in the world) was introduced to a Roy album while in Arkansas for a relatives wedding. Now, he doesnt keep score. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Sign up for my free weekly newsletter here. Who these rich pricks paying $30-$40 to see Fear and Murder City Devils on New Years??? From their partnership came the fictional character Roy D. Mercer and a record deal that introduced Roy to the world beyond the radio signal. I just happened to see this but wouldn't have known Char Project was playing otherwise - eventhough I have 'em in my subscriptions. There was an error deleting this problem. This was Phil. Should be a fun one! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Douglas and Stone parted company with the station in 2012. Coming up quick! The show concluded with a seven-song encore. But if that person in the car next to you was laughing, they were likely listening to Phil and Brent, whose crass-terpiece creation was Roy D. Mercer. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Whether this would have prevented Saldhanas suicide is hard to say. Jeff Kuykendall, along with Drew Laden and Kathryn Holsten, opened Nomad BBQ Deli in January in the Ranch Plaza shopping center near the inter. DRY WEDDING is psyched to be playing with FRANTARTICA & garage rock greats LO FIVES at The Six this Saturday the 24th. The radio gig was the job I was made for, according to Douglas. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "He owned it. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 4. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Former KMOD radio personality Brent Douglas, the voice of Roy D. Mercer, participates in a past Jim Thorpe Tournament of Champions Golf Classic at the Golf Club of Oklahoma. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Douglas was born there (Lindsey, Oklahoma). He once wielded a low handicap, but if he had a bad day at the course, it would chew him up for days. I got to be in one scene with him and I thought that was big, tall cotton, and it was," Douglas said. Spread butter over each piece (The butter will help prevent moisture from getting into the bread). A system error has occurred. Newson6.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, What would the world be like if we couldnt be confident that people we encounter will not harm us, and that they will be punished if they willfully do so? History. Introduced in 1993, Mercer soon earned Stone and Douglas a major-label recording deal and led to 17 live albums, millions in sales and a regular place on Billboard Magazine's comedy charts. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Douglas called the experience life-altering. Douglas cited other pinch-me experiences from his career, including the day the record contract was signed and the day (ask for details) he saw Levon Helm in his tightey whiteys. 5. Stone, real name Phil Riddle, had co-hosted the "Morning Zoo" show in Tulsa for some 27 years with Brent Douglas, familiar to listeners as the creator of a character named Roy D. Mercer. He once was "sentenced" to the cafeteria for acting goofy during a school assembly. He said he and his brothers grew up around storytellers with a great sense of humor and a colorful vocabulary (not necessarily blue). 2. They got me all fixed up, he said. I was thinking that what I needed to do in life was sit next to (trumpeter) Snooky Young and The Tonight Show band and life would be gravy, he said. Douglas, who splits time between Broken Arrow and Beaver Lake in Arkansas, assures he is doing fine and is not failing retirement. Its actually better when made a day ahead, so the vinaigrette has time to seep through and flavor the layers. [5], Many claim that Roy D. Mercer was inspired by "Leroy Mercer," a character created in Tennessee by Knoxville resident John R. Bean, who made prank calls circulated by hand-to-hand tape exchange in the early 1980s. Since 1993, Roy D. Mercer has made prank calls to Green Country. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Phil Wayne "Phil Stone" Riddle I found on Findagrave.com. Drizzle with half of the remaining dressing, then drizzle the last bit of dressing over the top half of bread. We quit by the end of October.. Douglas said they "kind of laid low" initially because their ratings sucked. He said the world could use Stones humor, but he also called Stone the greatest straight man in the history of show biz outside of Dean Martin. On floured surface, roll disks to 12-inch diameter and -inch thick. Please subscribe to keep reading. He used a voice patterned after Billy Crystals Fernando Lamas character on Saturday Night Live. Instead of telling jokes, Douglas riffed on different topics. Punk in this town is dead. Tulsa World file "I think that was a. If you don't have a show booked here in Portland, OR - don't vandalize the site. That bit helped Phil and Brent become nationally known, and cemented their position on Tulsa's FM radio waves. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Whisk in the vinegar. Resend Activation Email. He then demanded payment or promised "an all-day country ass-whuppin'.". This will be our 2nd show back (since the pandemic). 4. Travel Agency 1. We promise to never spam you. That meeting finally happened last year; you can listen to the interview here. John Bean's "Leroy Mercer" character of the 1980s, "Roy D. Mercer he's the Jerky Boys' country cousin", "allmusic ((( Roy D. Mercer > Biography )))", "Roy D. Hangs On; Owen Bradley to Be Honored; Kentucky Hall of Fame Set", "Frankly Speaking: Country comedy, like country music, tries to keep up with the times", "Former 'Phil and Brent' morning show host Phil Stone dies", "Tales of Bean More anecdotes of John Bean's sly sense of humor", "John Bean's Leroy Mercer discovers YouTube", "Somebody's Fixin' to Get Their Ass Whupped: The life and death of the true Picasso of prank phone calls, John Bean", "Prank calls that spread around world now on CD", "CMT: Videos: Roy D. Mercer: How Big'a Boy Are Ya", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roy_D._Mercer&oldid=1111821336, Fictional characters from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 September 2022, at 03:29. Javascript is required to view shouts on this page. Roy D. Mercer was a fictional character created by American disc jockeys Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Can anyone confirm whether Brain Tourniquet & Hologram are playing Blackwater on Jul 3? SHITTTTTTTT IS IT TOO LATE TO GO??? This account has been disabled. He is also survived by two sons, Jeremy Lawrence Riddle and wife, Tiffany of Farmington, and Charles Phillip Riddle of Tulsa; three daughters, Aja Riddle Vaught and husband, Tristan of Tulsa, Sarah Elizabeth Riddle and Audrey Ann Riddle of Tulsa; five grandchildren, Kevin Riddle, Peyton McCoy, Greenlee Smith of Farmington and Isabella and Jude Vaught of Tulsa; and his cousin, Tonya McCuistion of Farmington.The family will have a private graveside service at Fairview Cemetery in Fayetteville. Roy D Mercer & characters made famous by Brent Douglas AllMusic. Im not an expert in mental health, so Im not in a position to evaluate the extent to which the radio stations gag played a role in Saldanhas death. Sharing the stage with two wonderfully quirky high energy rock bands. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. For the grilled vegetables: Slice the eggplant and zucchini lengthwise -inch thick. His final CD, Red, White and Bruised, will be released next month by Capitol Nashville/EMI. Brent Douglas, who performs Mercer's voice, uses the character as a vehicle for comedy sketches in which he performs prank calls. Roy D. Mercer is a fictional character created by radio hosts Brent Douglas and Phil Stone on radio station KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Makes 2 cups of lemon syrup, enough for 8 drinks. This week, Capitol Nashville/EMI is releasing a new Mercer album, Red, White and Bruised, available on Spotify, Amazon, or your favorite music retailer. Go directly to shout page. He emerged with a bucket list and, minus specifics, he teased possible projects that may prove surprising. Loved the Beatles; we could sit and talk about the Beatles and play guitars, we'd play Beatles music. Howdy! Place bread cut side up on a cutting board and scoop out the bready center. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Crystal Canopy with Noah Kite Galettes, or free-form pies, are a great way to showcase in-season fruit in a delicious, rustic form. Maybe there was even a Mazeppa-influenced fight that was staged in front of Spanish class. Originally, the prank call sketches were a part of KMOD's morning show. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In 1993, morning radio personality Brent Douglas from KMOD-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma, began posing as a rustic, angry fellow named Roy D. Mercer. I didnt know what was going to come out of my mouth, until it did, 95% of the time because it was all dependent on what the caller was going to say.. Learn more about managing a memorial . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Scrobble, find and rediscover music with a Last.fm account. He finds bad golf to be more relaxing than good golf. Brent Douglas (left) and Phil Stone, the KMOD radio partners who created Roy D. 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