Rep Scott Ourth, Carolyn Dorr, and Bob Dorr
Bob Dorr was honored at the Iowa state capitol March 26 for his long career in music and broadcasting in Iowa. The Iowa House and Senate passed resolutions recognizing Dorr as a cultural icon. House Resolution 108 by Ourth reads:
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND WORK
OF MUSICIAN AND RADIO BROADCASTER BOB DORR
WHEREAS, Bob Dorr is a renowned Iowa bandleader, musician, and radio show host, whose career spans over forty years; and
WHEREAS, Bob Dorr began his career in music broadcasting on October 2, 1972, as an undergraduate at the University of Northern Iowa, and student broadcaster for the KUNI radio station; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dorr has been a bandleader for over 40 years, with over 36 years leading, singing, and playing harmonica at the head his beloved Blue Band, which has traversed the nation and recorded twenty-five albums, and has performed for 34 years at the Iowa State Fair; and
WHEREAS, Bob Dorr has hosted radio shows on Iowa Public Radio spanning every genre from classical to rock and blues to folk, including shows such as Progression, Folkways 1, Folkways 2, and Collage; and continues to host “Blue Avenue” for the eighth year, “Beatles Medley” for the fortieth year, and the iconic “Backtracks” for the thirty-eighth year; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dorr was twice inducted into the Iowa Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, first for his radio career in 2000, and then for his role as leader of the Blue Band in 2007, and also was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2005, and was inducted into the Quad Cities Blues Hall of Fame on March 11, 2018; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives hereby recognizes and commends Bob Dorr as an Iowa icon and extends its profound gratitude for his lifelong dedication to, and uncommon impact on, the cultural landscape and history of the state of Iowa. Let the people of Iowa always remember and appreciate his generous and prodigious contribution in the form of musical composition, live music performance, artistic entrepreneurship, and radio broadcasting.
Bob Dorr at the Iowa House being honored as an Iowa Cultural Icon!
Bob Dorr, Carolyn Dorr, and Rep Scott Ourth
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