About Alan

Sixty-plus years in American entertainment

Alan Ray White — portrait

Alan Ray White

So, why would I write a book about a third political party? I'm not special. I don't have a PhD. Don't even have a GED. I don't work at a think tank, and sure don't have any insider political knowledge.

However, as a professional entertainer who constantly interacts with people in all walks of life, I'm a fellow who's always willing to talk politics. Ever since the Watergate debacle (1972–1974), I've had continuing conversations with people of all political persuasions about the need for the 40% to 50% of Americans who identify as Independent voters to have a political party which more accurately represents their interests.

A mainstream, middle-of-the-road, moderate third political party. I figured, why not? Somebody had to do it. Can't accomplish anything if you don't try.

A Life in Entertainment

1941
Born October 27, 1941
1960s
American Top 40 disc jockey. Built one of the first discotheques in America. Crossed paths with Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, George Harrison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more.
1970s
Resident DJ and Music Director at Jeryls, Atlanta's #1 nightclub throughout the Disco era. Gold record for arranging the remix and breaking Alicia Bridges, "I Love The Nightlife."
1980s
DJ and Music Director at Johnny's Hideaway, one of Atlanta's top nightspots. He wrote their music format, still in use today.
1990s
Radio, television, and nightclub personality. Continued performing and entertaining across the Southeast.
2000s
Internet broadcasting pioneer. Atlanta's premier Swing Kid DJ. Co-founder and DJ at SwingTop40Radio.com, worldwide home of Neo-Swing, where he DJ'd 108 weekly Top 40 Swing shows over a 2-year period. Registered TheThirdParty.org, which he has owned for over 20 years.
2023
Published The Third Party: How We Might Build It And Win through BrightWhite Books.

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I believe in it so much I've owned TheThirdParty.org for over 20 years. It's about time to use it.

Alan Ray White

Publishers:
BrightWhite Books (The Third Party) · Blue Room Books, Decatur, GA 30033 (Rock Around The Block)