The End

What used to be a radio show is now a cavalcade of obituaries. Hosted by Fred Sowder. Airs: Monday & Thursday (live), 6-8pm; Saturday, 1-3pm.

A one-hour, weekly program of news and comment bringing you news, analysis, and frank opinion about political and social issues affecting Gainesville, Florida, the United States, and the world. Features of the show include weekly blog articles and a weekly featured speech, either in a historical or contemporary context. Upcoming events are also covered, as well as input from the listener on various topics. Future programs will also feature co-hosts (as opposed to “guests” – these individuals will actually have to “work” a bit while on the program) giving their input during the various segments of the show. Playlists: http://www.wgot.org/tag/stripped/

10/13/2026

Mitte was best known for his role on the Emmy-winning “Breaking Bad,” and used his platform to advocate for representation for people living with disabilities.

10/06/2026

Paired with Tammy Faye Bakker, he built a TV empire.

10/05/2026

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at 84. He was the longest serving Republican speaker in history.

10/01/2026

Rest in power, Cronos.

09/28/2026

Chuck Varga, a founding member of GWAR and the artist behind the band’s Sexecutioner character, has died aged 68.

09/25/2026

Reggae has lost one of its founding hands. 😔

Clifton “Jackie” Jackson, one of the most important session bassists in Jamaican music history, died on September 23, 2026, at the age of 79 following a lengthy hospitalization.

The bass may often remain outside the spotlight, but Jackie helped build the rhythmic foundation that carried Jamaican music from ska into rocksteady and, eventually, reggae.

Born in Central Kingston and inspired by The Skatalites’ Lloyd Brevett, Jackson began recording professionally during the mid-1960s at Duke Reid’s legendary Treasure Isle studio. As a member of The Supersonics, he contributed to classics including Alton Ellis’ “Girl I’ve Got a Date,” The Techniques’ “Queen Majesty” and The Melodians’ “Little Nut Tree.”

His bass can also be heard on essential Jamaican recordings such as Desmond Dekker and the Aces’ “Israelites,” The Melodians’ “Rivers of Babylon” and Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come.”

His longest musical partnership, however, was with T***s Hibbert and The Maytals. Jackie said that he first recorded with T***s in 1969 and began touring with him in 1976. Their musical relationship lasted for more than half a century and included classics such as “Pressure Drop” and “Sweet and Dandy,” as well as T***s’ final album, Got to Be Tough, released in 2020.

Jackson also carried Jamaica’s sound into international recordings, including Paul Simon’s “Mother and Child Reunion.”

Jackie Jackson never needed to stand at the front of the stage. His work lived lower down—between the kick drum and the heartbeat of the song—holding the rhythm together, moving the world and creating bass lines that will outlive generations.

Long live your legacy, Jackie. 🕊️🇯🇲

***sAndTheMaytals

09/24/2026

Duo had US hits with their cover of Always Something There to Remind Me as well as Promises, Promises and more

09/21/2026

Chad Gilbert, founding member and lead guitarist for New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45.

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