Bio

R. Gary Patterson is a native Tennessean with a passion for rock and roll. As a published author, Patterson’s works portray many fascinating events that helped shape musical history from Robert Johnson through current groups making a place for themselves among rock and roll’s standing legends. Gary is the author of "The Walrus Was Paul" and "Hellhounds on Their Trail". Today he is developing other ideas for several new television series dealing with fascinating events in the ongoing history of rock and roll. Gary also gives lectures on college campuses concerning myths and little-known legends of popular music.

Past Shows

The Doors & Jim Morrison

Starting in the first hour, author R. Gary Patterson was joined by guitarist Robby Krieger and keyboardist Ray Manzarek, both from the legendary Doors. The two musicians discussed being part of the group, working with Jim Morrison, and questions surrounding... more >>
Host: George Noory

John Lennon & Rock and Roll Stories

Bill Harry, the founder of Mersey Beat magazine and one of John Lennon's best friends, joined author R. Gary Patterson to discuss Lennon, reports that he is composing songs in the afterlife and channeling them through psychics, as well as mystical occurrences... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett

Caller Confessions

During Open Lines George offered a special 'confessions' line for those who wanted to anonymously confess to something. One caller admitted to cutting down the carpet in his parents' house with a gas-powered lawn mower so he could more easily skateboard... more >>
Host: George Noory

Bigfoot Vocalizations

In the second hour, Todd Standing discussed his documentation of Bigfoot and efforts to make these creatures a protected species in Canada. Standing also recounted the story of a bear hunter who was allegedly killed by a Bigfoot in Montana, as well as... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett

The Day the Music Died

In the first half-hour, George spoke with author R. Gary Patterson and Jay Richardson (email), son of the Big Bopper. In 1959, the Big Bopper died in a plane crash that also claimed the lives of rock 'n' roll icons, Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. more >>
Host: George Noory

Billy Meier: ET Contacts

American representative for the Billy Meier contacts, Michael Horn shared details of the Swiss farmer who's had contact with ETs for over 65 years, and outlined some of the prophecies he's made. The beings Meier interacted with call themselves the Plejarens,... more >>
Host: George Noory

'Fright Night' Calls

George hosted an evening of 'Fright Night' Open Lines. John from Wisconsin shared a scary boyhood encounter he had with a shadow person. He said when he spotted it, the dark man-shaped figure ducked behind a window and then vanished. Weeks later John... more >>
Host: George Noory

'Otherkin' Calls & More

Filling in for George, Ian Punnett hosted a night of Open Lines with a special topic line for 'Otherkins' -- people who believe they have non-human souls. Ian also shared a strange experience he had while using a ouija board in an old haunted chapel.... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett

Creepy Calls

During Open Lines, George offered a special hotline for callers who wanted to share their disturbing encounters with 'creepy people.' A caller from Baton Rouge remembered walking back home from the Louisiana State University campus one day when he passed... more >>
Host: George Noory

Replay: Travis Walton

In this rebroadcast from 5/31/05, Travis Walton recounts his personal experiences of one of the most documented UFO sightings and abduction cases. First hour guest R. Gary Patterson talked about the claim that Jim Morrison is still alive. more >>
Host: George Noory

Near Death Experiences

Filling in for Art Bell, George Noory welcomed Dr. Jeffrey Long, the founder of nderf.org. Long presented an in-depth look at the nature of Near Death Experiences (NDEs). He commented that a recent study that claimed to show a physiological correlate... more >>
Host: George Noory

Oscar, UFO Phil & More

Frequent caller and self-proclaimed demon, Oscar returned to the show to inform George that Elvis Presley is not dead. According to the Son of Satan, Elvis is currently in the Midwestern United States under witness protection. Oscar said Elvis will be... more >>
Host: George Noory

John Lennon Mysteries

Author R. Gary Patterson returned for a discussion on the life and death of John Lennon and mysteries concerning the Dakota where he lived. He also touched on rock 'n' roll myths, legends and conspiracies. Lennon had a fascination with numerology, and... more >>
Host: George Noory

UFOs in the 50s

Author Colin Bennett appeared during the middle two hours, talking about intrigue and disinformation surrounding UFO sightings from the 1950s. Ufology especially interests him because it incorporates a wide range of topics-- science, metaphysics, the... more >>
Host: George Noory

The Travis Walton Case

Travis Walton recounted his experiences that took place in 1975, which became one of the best documented cases of a UFO sighting and alien abduction. With a group of loggers in the mountains of northeastern Arizona, they happened upon a glowing disc-shaped... more >>
Host: George Noory

Numbers & You

Welcoming in 2005, the 'Numbers Lady,' Glynis McCants, returned to the show. A professional numerologist, she uses a system based on the "vibrations" or energy associated with the numbers 1-9, to analyze people, places and events. 2005 is a "7" (2+0+0+5... more >>
Host: George Noory

Rebroadcast: R. Gary Patterson

In this rebroadcast from 7/15/04 author R. Gary Patterson discussed Rock 'n' Roll curses and legends. more >>
Host: George Noory

Rock 'n' Roll Curses & Legends

Author R. Gary Patterson shared coincidences, curses and urban legends surrounding the deaths or ill fates of various rock musicians. He listed a number of deaths that were connected to what he called the "Buddy Holly Curse." For instance, Eddie Cochran... more >>
Host: George Noory

Rebroadcast: "Paul McCartney-- Dead or Alive?"

Rebroadcast of George Noory with author R. Gary Patterson from August 18, 2003, discussing the "Is Paul Dead?" mystery. more >>
Host: George Noory

Paul McCartney: Dead or Alive?

R. Gary Patterson (rgarypatterson.com), the main guest on Monday, discussed what he considers to be an "urban legend," the oft repeated story that Paul McCartney died back in 1966 in a car accident. As chronicled in his book The Walrus Was Paul: The... more >>
Host: George Noory

R. Gary Patterson

His fascination with Rock' n' Roll's history, myths, and urban legends has led to him being called the "self-styled Fox Mulder of Rock and Roll." He has served as a consultant for VH1's new music series VH1 Confidential and appears on camera in episodes... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett

Rock 'n' Roll Legends & Curses

R. Gary Patterson discusses Rock 'n' Roll myths, legends, & curses. more >>
Host: Ian Punnett