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Gordie Zealand
BUSINESS HISTORY

In 1973 fresh out of college and working for the mighty 1290 KOIL radio. Gordie Zealand was looking for a way to supplement his income.

He had heard of a gentleman (Complete Music ) that had come up with an idea to play music at wedding receptions and parties and charge a fee.

Gordie thought that it was a great idea. So in July 1973 a MC/DJ business was created called Rock "N" Roll Treasures with just one DJ -Gordie.

As time went on the business started to grow and by 1980 Rock "N" Roll Treasures had added 6 MC/DJ's. In 1988 Gordie purchased one of the largest MC/DJ companies in Omaha called All American Music.

With the addition of All American Music and a strong reputation for having one of the premier MC/DJ businesses in the Omaha area the business grew to 18 MC/DJ's. Gordie discontinued using the name Rock "N" Roll Treasures and used the All American Music from then on.

One of Gordie's music loves is the music from yesterday the Golden Oldie's of the 50's & 60's. In 1987 he tested the market with a 50 - 60's music dance show. The show would have dancing and during the dance from time to time instead of the music being sung by the artist he would have actual live singers including himself singing the songs. The show was a major hit.

He called the dance show The Rock "N" Roll Reunion. The show traveled all through the Midwest. ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa7qP5Q8Ffk ymca http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbplvUhBkuw&feature=related Martha Reeves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iSf5gFgWt0&feature=related Go Go Girls

By 1989 through 1998 the Rock "N" Roll music show had gained such an excellent music reputation they had the opportunity to work with and open for: BOBBY VEE, DEL SHANNON, SCOOTER LEE, EVERLY BROTHERS, BEACH BOYS & DICK CLARK.

In 1994 All American Music was about to grow again. In the mobile music business Complete Music was number one in the market and a company named Magic Music and our own All American Music were tied for number 2.

Gordie realized that superior MC/DJ's were in short supply. Complete had 20-25 Magic Music had 20 and All American Music had 18. His thought process was in order to grow and still have an excellent music show you have to buy one of your successful competitors.

In 1994 Magic Music was purchased and added to our music family. Now a good problem arose what do we call ourselves? Magic Music or All American Music.

In a conversation with Gordie and his son about what should we do? His son made the comment. "I'm not sure what to ęécallñ us. All I can say is that we are the CADILLAC of all the MC/DJ ENTERTAINMENT in the area." Thus CADILLAC Entertainment was born.

And for 37 years Gordie has been playing the Music From Yesterday To The Hot Hits Of Tomorrow. With one of the best reputations in our industry.

And finally the second music love in Gordie's life is Country Music. Together with his wife Julene in 2000 they created Gone Country. Country music with an ATTITUDE. Both Gordie and Julene were amazed at how many people wanted to dance to country music. It's because of all those dancin' folks that Gone Country has been such a success. You can see Gordie almost every weekend singing and playing all your muisc hits. www.cadillaclive.com

Gordie believes in stewardship giving back his time and talent. He has been the headliner for several benefits helping bring in thousands of dollars for the Relay for Life Fighting Cancer, MDA and Jerry's Kids, American Heart Assoc. Children’s Hospital and many more. Giving all his time and talent for FREE.

I have seen him many times start an event at noon on a Saturday and stay up all night ending at 8:00am Sunday morning. This is the first time he has allowed anyone to talk about it.

He has always said if you have to stand on a stage and say "HEY LOOK AT ALL THAT I HAVE DONE FOR YOU" it would have all been done for nothing.

I could fill pages upon pages on what this man has done for others but he has asked me not to and I will respect his wishes.

Personal Info.

Gordie married his childhood sweetheart Julene (Kirchhoff) Zealand He has 3 children Gordie Jr.Jennifer and Brian

Born in Minneapolis Mi Raised in Council Bluffs Iowa Now lives in Omaha NE

In time and with his permission we will give more information on this very interesting private man. ```