(May 20, 2000) - NBC-17 and G105 sponsored "The Big Shindig" - If you were in Raleigh and a fan of Melissa Etheridge, Edwin McCain, Train, Tonic, Evan Olson, Drifting Through or Gran Torino you were probably there!

Larry Pickett is the award winning Creator, Executive Producer, Host and editor of LP17, which was the # 1 TV music show in the Southeast and also The Larry Pickett Show a live call in cable show. He was also an entertainment reporter for NBC. His show dominated the ratings* from 2001 to July 2004 consistantly winning its time slot over the legendary Apollo tv show as well as other shows including Blind Date, Hot Ticket and Elimidate. (* Nielsen Media Research, DMA 29)

Larry has been seen on MTV, BET and Fox News Channel. He has also been featured in many national publications including Billboard Magazine, The Source Magazine, Vibe Magazine, Broadcasting & Cable Magazine and XXL Magazine as well as the cover story for Praxis Magazine.