John Tesh
‘Roundball Rock’ Is Again On NBC
… And I am Pumped!!!
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October will not simply function pumpkins, ghouls and goblins this 12 months, it’s going to additionally mark the primary time in eternally that “Roundball Rock” can be on NBA broadcasts … and the person who created the long-lasting jingle tells TMZ Sports activities he could not be extra fired up for it!
We caught up with John Tesh out in Los Angeles final week … and he may hardly comprise his pleasure when speaking to us concerning the tune’s return to airwaves.
Ever really feel like EVERYONE has that one tune caught of their head? 🏀
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The tune, after all, was a staple of NBC’s protection of the NBA all through the Nineteen Nineties … however when the community misplaced the rights to broadcast Affiliation video games roughly 20 years in the past, the melody went on hiatus.
However now that NBC’s again within the NBA image after signing a brand new take care of Adam Silver‘s league — it is promised the return of Tesh’s legendary ditty … one thing he is clearly thrilled about.
“It is enjoyable for me,” he advised us. “I imply, the tune is 30 years previous. So, I am unable to watch for it to come back again, and if I had a keyboard, I would play it for you!”
Tesh mentioned he is performed a bit with tune, creating a number of separate remixes of it … however try our interview, it certain sounds just like the OG model will reign supreme within the fall.
Cannot wait!!!
