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In addition to local dignitaries, like the Mayor of Puerto Vallarta, Hook the Cure has been pleased to welcome the following people over the past four years:
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CHRIS YOUNG
Chris Young is quickly distinguishing himself as a newcomer who honors country music’s best traditions while adding a fresh new chapter to the genre’s legacy. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice-of-life songs, Young’s sophomore project showcases a new traditionalist poised to take his place among his musical heroes. Young knew early on that he wanted to pursue a career in country music. Raised just minutes away from Nashville in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he began making trips to Music Row at a young age, trying to land a record deal. He began performing while still in high school, and by the time he was in college was a doing 150 dates a year. When he was offered an opportunity for a regular gig at the famed Texas honky tonk Cowboys, Young jumped at the chance to hone his skills on the competitive Lone Star circuit. He was recently nominated as ACM Top New Solo Vocalist, and his song "Gettin' You Home (Black Dress Song)" reached #1 on country music charts. Chris' other top 30 hit is "The Man I Want To Be".
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WADE BOGGS
Hall of Fame third baseman primarily with the Boston Red Sox. His hitting in the 1980s and 1990s made him a perennial contender for American League batting titles, in much the same way as his National League contemporary Tony Gwynn. Boggs was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. With 12 straight All-Star appearances, Boggs is third only to Brooks Robinson and George Brett in number of consecutive appearances as a third baseman. His finest season was 1987 when he set career highs in HR(24), RBI(89), and slugging percentage(.588). Also in that season he batted .363 and held a .461 OBP, both stats leading the league. |
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SHAWN PARR
When thousands of fans rallied to get Country Music back on their local station as the now defunct KZLA-FM flipped formats in August of 2006. Within less than three months from the lost Southern California had a new country station on the air and within five months, Shawn Parr was back on the air. You can find Shawn Parr as the wake-up voice on his morning show called "You're Up To Parr" Monday through Friday 5 AM to 10 AM and a Sunday show highlighting a different artist every week on Go Country 105.1 FM radio covering San Diego, Orange Country, Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, California. His career also includes acting with roles in such films as "Lucky You" starring Robert Duvall, Drew Barrymore and Robert Downey, Jr. and "Waist Deep," starring Tyrese Gibson and Meaghan Good. Parr is also the voice of many awards shows such as the Golden Globes, the California Speedway, numerous commercials voice-overs, and the American Music Awards for the 14th year in a row. |
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JIM LONBORG
Jim Lonborg is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played with the Boston Red Sox (1965-71), Milwaukee Brewers (1972) and Philadelphia Phillies (1973-79). He was known as "Gentleman Jim" during his 15 year career for his fearlessness for pitching on the inside of the plate. Born in Santa Maria, California, Lonborg graduated from Stanford University. He enjoyed his best year in the Carl Yastrzemski-led 1967 Red Sox' "Impossible Dream" season, when he led American League pitchers in wins (22), games started (39), and strikeouts (246). Lonborg pitched what was only the fourth one-hitter in World Series history. In addition, he received the Cy Young Award (becoming the first pitcher in Red Sox history to win the Cy Young Award), played in the All-Star game, and finished prominently in voting for the MVP award (6th in the voting, Yastrzemski winning the award). Lonborg has been an ardent supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. |
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MATT YOUNG
Matthew Young played in Major League Baseball for 11 years for the Seattle
Mariners, L.A. Dodgers, Oakland A's, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland
Indians. At UCLA, he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 1980 amateur draft. He would make his major league debut three years later with the Mariners, eventually winning 11 games over 203 1/3 innings, with a 3.27 earned run average, good enough to rank in the top ten for ERA that season. He was an All-Star his rookie season, and represented the Mariners in the 1983 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, where he pitched a scoreless 8th
inning facing Johnny Bench, Darrell Evans and Pedro Guerrero. Young won a World Series Ring while pitching for Oakland and pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians while a member of the Boston Red Sox. While in Seattle, Young was heavily involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as host of his annual golf tournament and 65 Roses Sports Club.
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