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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Voice of “The Synonymous Bengal” coming to Miamisburg
Gary Burbank, creator of the radio skits “All my Bengals”, the call- in contest “Sports or Consequences” and the voice of “The Synonymous Bengal”, will be at the Miamisburg Barnes and Noble (2619 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.) on Thursday, October 29th at 7pm to promote his new book, “Voices in My Head, the Gary Burbank Story” which was written by ex sportscaster turned author, Greg Hoard.
The book not only chronicles Gary’s life but also radio’s transformation from individual ownership to corporate conglomerate. Gary worked at different radio stations, changing locations frequently depending on who was in charge. “I knew instantly, when a new boss came in, whether or not we’d get along. If I sensed we wouldn’t, I’d start sending out demo tapes of my material to other stations so I could get the heck out of there. It was important to me to be able to be myself on the air and do these skits and have these characters. I can’t turn that stuff off in my head, it had to go somewhere.”
Burbank, legendary funny man from radio station 700 WLW, is known for his wacky cast of characters and zany skits that he’d unleash on listeners all over the airwaves. Gilbert Gnarley, Earl Pitts, the Synonymous Bengal, and Dan Buckles are just a few of the voices that frequently came bull charging out of his brain. “Listeners used to think that I had about ten people in the booth with me when really it was just me and maybe one other guy. Those were the days when radio was fun and interesting. One reason I retired was because it just wasn’t enjoyable anymore. Stations now want controversy and heated discussions. That’s just not me.”
Burbank, who has been off the airwaves since December of 2007 says he is busier now than he was when he was working for 700. “I need a job just so I can get some time off,” he joked.
Burbank and Hoard will be on their book tour until mid-November. Copies of “Voices in My Head, the Gary Burbank Story” are available wherever books are sold. Visit www.orangefrazer.com for a complete listing of book singing dates and times.
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