For years he was Howard Stern's head writer. Of course that title pissed off Fred Norris, but that was all part of the multi-layered levels of fun that was the Stern show for a decade. Either due to Jackie asking for too much money or of Jackie not wanting to wake up early every morning (something that Artie Lange is now complaining about), Martling was not resigned and in 2001 Lange was eventually hired......

FRIDAY • The Echo features dancehall queen Rosie Flores with Mike Stinson and Speed Buggy at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $10. [18+] • Tonight at Spaceland, enjoy a record release party for The Willowz, with special guests Scarling, My Sexual Dad and Shoot Out the Lights. Doors open at 9 PM.  • Flamenco maestro Ottmar Liebert performs tonight at The Canyon Club at 9 PM. Tickets are $39.50. • Pinback performs tonight at Avalon.......