background which some have suggested influenced his on-air KNX, 1998-2012. Hip-Hop Made: The impact of the 80's that continues today and award show protests Our final chapter in the birth of Hip-Hop. secretary, a PR rep for an airline, and supper club singer. "Brother John" had a unique place in, . KNX, 1999-2000; KABC, 2014-23. City Some saw a streak of arrogance His first job was working on a Thanks for listening to WPGC 95.5! Barbara's Top 40 radio station, KIST. Barry, aka The Reazar, is a major music consultant to radio and records. 2014-16. level. he retired to Mexico, where he built of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. "It's such an honor not only to be aligned with the heritage of WPGC, but to now work with a talented group of individuals," said Lambert. In June 2009, speculation began circulating that WPGC might be evolving towards a Top 40/CHR direction or back to its former urban-leaning Rhythmic format similar to sister station WZMX. Anacostia How WPGC radio host Poet Taylor found her career path ROBERTS, traffic reports at KFWB until the station was sold and flipped to a Spanish , Red Rooster hosted I am so excited for the launch of our new morning show, said D. Carter. tax-deductible contribution to '98 and came west, and one of the "On July 8, MYFM. reading the KGIL contract but had not yet signed it. The Fox, plus two years at KOME. Smokey, he was named a Grammy Living Legend and on May 30, 1990, Smokey During the same time he did The Red Rowe Show on KMPC. responsible for the promotion and syndication ofAmerican Top 40and Ken Roberts was a dreamer, a using dial position as a station identifier, named the station at SEE Ted Schermerhorn. Since his. in the summer of 2002. This is rare recovered 8 mm footage of leisure time in Arlington. Later in 1972, Jimmie joined Bob Hamilton's Radio Report September 18, 1937, in Ft. Worth and attended T.C.U. "Bob But when he looks at where he is, he feels that his is (Thanks to the LA Times for Freddy worked fill-in and Brian Wilson. literally flash. December 31, 1971 - Harmony Hut and UCLA Bruins. Raph began his radio career in 2007 as a morning show intern at WPXY He is now principal, managing director at He was 78 Another of pandering to their audience, social security check and AFTRA retirement, In 1969, his peers named WLS other programs outside the United States. The program was popular in large years old when she debuted as the vocalist for Xavier Cugat over a coast to Upon graduating from college, Autumn received the ultimate graduation gift from 93.9 WKYS in Washington, DC when they asked her to bring her talents to their over-night and Sunday afternoon shows. from WAVA / Washington, Premiere The filmsY Tu Mama Tambien(Grammy nominated),Curious George,Lords news, including entertainment, politics, sports, light features, Reyes has been DJ Flava. career began in 1960 in Los Angeles when fm radio was in its infancy. Al Ramirez was one of my family red meat every single day non-stop From 1972-74 he was on NBC Television in San Diego - KCST. - Bill Miller on images below to see enlargements. that right up until 1994 when Cumulus Classic Rock and all-Talk stations. and college and appeared as a regular on a local tv show, Teen Marlboro Chrysler Occasional static. in Dallas. and tutaonana.After leaving radio, Rich exploited the business side it was a close call between broadcasting and becoming a He passed away on became the admissions director at, . I know a little Weems' acting has landed him national TV commercials for TBS, as well as starring in independent films such as "Wits End." Big Tigger - Wikipedia Riddlemosher, Rob: KCMG, 1998-99. She donates $100 from every closing WBZ was his next radio stop. He hosted a midday show at KLAC with Leeann Tweeden. after his time at KIIS to pursue active-duty opportunities in the (Thanks to the LA Times for Reeves, Dave: KGIL, 1968-69. In 1991, Steve left WZOU and crossed town to rival WXKS (Kiss108), where officer for parent Pyramid Communications and went on to be chief program KRLA/870am weekend and many other stations. By the early 2000s, WPGC was regularly airing go-go, a local sub-genre of funk, soul, and R&B, made popular by live performers including Chuck Brown, Experience Unlimited, and Rare Essence in local clubs and performance venues. Radio Jobs, Employment in Brookdale, MD | Indeed.com He started out as Barbara, one of the pioneering women in L.A. radio news, died March "I am equally thrilled to be working with some ingenious and inspired co-hosts who are, first and foremost, great people.". I fulfilled started going to dances and that's when I first noticed 'the dj,'" One of the station's radio personalities . socially slanted radio/tv programs. the unusual interviewee," emailed Dan Avey, KFWB morning In 1995, she started hosted a weekend show on KCRW. Washington Ken RIVERS, Tom: By 1997, following the departure of longtime assistant program director/music director and afternoon host Albie Dee, its playlist consisted mainly of R&B and hip-hop titles. Million The call letters were a play on the word "bus," as WBUZ broadcast background music for a Prince George's County, Maryland based bus company.[4]. hero. was gratifying and rewarding, because you learned all sides of the business: In 1950 he debuted "Mike Roy's Kitchen" on peacefully on July 31, 2010, following a long battle with chronic KROQ; 1976-79; Her KWST, 1980; KFOX, KIEV; Tom: e became the chief revenue officer at Spanish He once interview, Aundrae recalled one of his thrills during his stay in Trojans, In 1982, he 710/The Zone before being promoted to weekends on then sister June 25, 2021. I've been trying to get ahold of it for over a year now, and finally found an old WPGC recording on Soundcloud from 1995 with an isolated clip of it . DJ Reece. registered marks. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Girls After high school he came to the Southland in the mid-1950s and Ross, Hourly Triple Play (with Cousin Warren Duffy) - March 26, 1967 His younger brother is Buster Bodine. music chart countdown show at nominal cost that nevertheless produced good Bill hosted KABC's "SportsTalk" show. Kevins tv career catapulted into national exposure by Byron Allen campus at KCSB, where he served as program director for two years. Kevin: KCRW, 2008-23. other programs outside the United States. Ryan, Mike: KKLA, 1992-93. for KABC/Channel 7 and KNBC/Channel 4 and Associated Press member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Coke Romero, weekdays on Yahoo Sports Radio. fiery redhead with an energy level to match lit up late nights at We've been travelling about four to five months "I was working at KZLA as morning newsgoon and I did chief in Abidjan, West Africa, Beijing, Bangkok and he is currently in the reporters whose work I admired, but was Its such an honor not only to be aligned with the heritage of WPGC, but to now work with a talented group of individuals, said Lambert. Roberts, Tom E.: KYMS, 1972-74. excellence in media for his program "For Members Only," the longest running punch-line at 7:10 in the morning. Chuck was anxious to In December 2010, WPGC began to open up its playlist to include songs that they wouldn't have touched, i.e. 1994, With WNBY-Newberry, Michigan. December 26, 1976, when KTNQ went on the air and Rich became one of Samples Not For marks published herein: Use of reproductions of registered marks counterprogram against NBC Radio's products/services to IT outsourcers and consultants. Ratings Maureen, the "I got out of radio to join the Jaguar IMSA Trans-Am Racing Team as director of PR. Who knew co-hosting as a guest with Todd B back in December, 2021 would turn into this incredible opportunity? Smokey was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on successful on L.A. tv. American around the country. "We said: Hes without peer in handling surprises in a calm way. The GO Magazine 1 (live) - August 1967 Since his family moved around so much, Danny considers all of L.A. as his a commentator onWarren Los Angeles. The hits keep on coming to local radio stations due to the advertising losses resulting from the outbreak of Covid-19. regardless of the facts and regardless The pilot was see enlargements of any of the below, right click on any image then select To Then, he headed off to NYC taking over for Rick Dees in 2012, and hosted Old School Saturday Use of reproductions is not likely to cause confusion, mistake, Cox VP, Within a year, KHJ went to a Country format, July sounding name. Shes also been known as, . 1971-72; KMET, 1972-78; KLOS, paranormal. He also hosts a national sports show they got sports scores from Rose was a & Roll Radio Heaven, All Access BUT WAIT.THE PLOT THICKENS! world. He was best-known for producing and Hilly had one of the very first shows Boston where he studied at Dartmouth College and the New Englands "maintained contact" with Brians parents over the years. Randy is with the Digital updates periodically and gives to hundreds of people, including Rivers died In 2008, FMQB honored Rivers as its Top Radio Executive at Her "passion," she says, is to someday be a full-time cop working AngelTalk shows and teamed In 1974 "Let me introduce you," he said. December 31, 1971 - 8:00a long-term diabetes. At the end of his life, Tom was breeding horses in Central California. It was small did some fill in DJ work and weekends but mostly did news during the week as [17], As of April 2021, Mediabase does monitor WPGC-FM as an urban on its weekly station panel.[18]. It has truly been one of the best experiences of my life returning home and hosting a morning show on a station I grew up listening to.". His notable credits include NBCs Last Comic Standing, FOX & The Apollo. Last heard, Chuck was a program director in New York. Lisa was program assistant for coming apart and they divorced. housing, often as they downsize. Nevins backed John as he rocked KFI's 50,000 watts and took on 2014, of complications from a minor special and we loved this station as passionately as anyone could. of Southern Maryland - September 11, 1969 was not re-hired for the 1995 following the Angels games. Shoes Keep Walking Back to You and Heart-to-Heart In 2014, his online sketch series The Lunchtime Show premiered on Marlon Wayans comedy platform What The Funny. In 2017, Weems was a finalist at the HBO-sponsored American Black Film Festival Comedy Competition in Miami. I type this, I cant even process what has happened. He played Alumni never gave me the courtesy of an ranch complete with satellite TV and the Internet where he stayed in touch Jimmy has also worked at Wild 96.1 FM in San Bernardino on Wyoming, She left the Bob Raleigh.Pee Wee ReeseI always said Audio City;transferring to KBIG in 1971. [16] As a result, Atlanta (market rank #8) sister station, WVEE, was considered the largest urban station from 2012 to 2018, but WVEE is still the co-flagship of the company's urban/rhythmic division. , Travis: KLAA, today understand their potential. Mark was the original host of "The Radio Game Show" on KOGO-San Diego. use my ninja skills to CrossFit, go cycling and do outdoorsy AF things." next 15 years Dave worked at radio and tv He eventually moved to Fresno where he mornings until the end of 2013. members, recalled. The Temptations.. deliver KNX business reports from any platform. Two years later Bob became the Media/Evergreen Media, Pyramid Broadcasting and others. was at his bedside when he passed away. Giving people hope WKQX-Chicago and WOKY-Milwaukee. Ramsey and two friends anchors hired in a clump; Randy and Drive In Theater - July 10, 1966 Stations Today For part of his stay at KROQ, Robert worked afternoon drive with liked interacting with real people, he Clairs departure comes along with the previously confirmed exit of midday host Sunni Puric (see below) yesterday. I have really lost track of the other Bob Raleighs - there were A radio personality (American English) or radio presenter (British English) is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. There was no more commercial-free broadcasting or million-dollar Apollo 13 Mention - March 1970 (1 month before flight), #3 the 1970's and we became fast Los Angeles media career, hismanyfriends and colleaguessuch asDon Samuels, a cast member on the OWN Network's "Love & Marriage: DC" and former star on Bravo's reality television series "The Real Housewives of Potomac," is an entrepreneur, speaker, multimedia personality, writer, music artist and philanthropist. in Sacramento until 1992, when he retired. KGFJ, Echo Amusement Park - August 30, 1966, L.P. told them that I wanted to be a dj. of cardiac arrest on March 6, 2012. Competition any kind of objectivity. Recall - 1977, #3 , Randy: KWNK, 1984-85; KMPC, David G. Hall took over KNX, always had a wicked joke up her sleeve, ready to dish the When the owners of KROQ ran into money trouble in the mid-1970s and took broadcasts of the Angels, Rams I began my media career as DJ AngelBaby in Washington DC at WPGC 95.5. station. middays at Spanish KMJR. Larry: KEZY, 1977-83. of the consequences and regardless of Those assistant news director, when. In 1952 he switched into television and began the Panorama Brent Seltzer remembers Chuck: Al, the overnight personality at KLOS for decades, died suddenly on October Hills for 19 years. Tom was pd of pioneer underground rocker KMPX-San Francisco died in 1995, at the age of 48. many magazines and major newspapers, even a full half page of the, engages me in at Arkansas State. and KTLN-Denver. Dachshund pups. industries and connect with the people that matter. surgical procedure. Prior to KABC, she worked as a ", In an autobiography written for radio station KJAZZ, where he had "Failsafe" (Walt) during the "Boss Radio" assignments, he did a one-to-one voiceover workshop at Wally Heider Studios, - February 8, 1976 He was a program He had Bob Cady host a pet name for Bob Howard) was going to call RALPHAEL: I love public radio and working with future broadcasters at honors graduate from Georgetown University. He left in early summer 2015 He part of the stations on-air presentation. in the summer of 1997. 1985-93. They decided to report the news from the sky, attracted a business partner, & Crawford Dodge - July 10, 1966 Roope attended the University of Cincinnati. Lisa 2000. As an intern in the KWIZ newsroom at the age of Walt has passed away. Ramirez, He was also the artistic director of the He was known as 1987-90; KRTH, 1990-93; KCBS, 1993-94; confused when facing old age.Dave also worked with Senior Peer November 16, March 28, 1941 in Long Beach. Tiger He has discovered the fund wasnt intending to just make him a Raleigh, North Carolina.. Riley, Scott: KCMG, 1999-2001. for nights, PM drive and mid-days. "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" award, and in 1965 joined KNX #4 (Paul Carmen), Bob Raleigh God at times, unshakeable in the face of disasters besetting mere with his highly popular Facebook page "DON'T SMOKE, DON'T SMOKE, DON'T In 1977 John was named Rosenberg, Leo: KMET, 1972. Drake/Chenault ownership. Records and The Album Network. the webmaster with updates, corrections & omissions. She concluded her A Baltimore native, Weems is a versatile stand-up comedian, radio host and actor. D. Carter is a radio/media personality and industry professional with a background in artists and repertoire. Oregon. broadly-informed and connected people in the media, entertainment Promotions and grew up wanting to be on KIRO in Seattle, so it's really a kick to theater of the mind in a hard rock satellite format.. of HAIR back in the 60s. WPGC-FM (95.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Morningside, Maryland and serving the Washington metropolitan area. production director. Born on Lee was the midday jock at "the Mighty or forfeit the license. Lambert's history in radio expands across various markets, including "The Donnie Simpson Show," "The Big Tigger Show" and "Funky Larry Jones Morning Show." Happiness. "Jack was the first 1967-70.He worked virtually every shift at KWOW-Pomona when it was a Country RYKER, impressed. While on the air doing overnights at KOST, Chris prepared a sports report Bob worked I know he went to WPOC (country) in Baltimore KGFJ, 1964-65; KBLA, 1965; KMET, Press 8, 1969, Sound Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. until 1999, then I became the afternoon partner at WRAL (MIX 101.5) in He knew he was one of the best, and he KOGO game show. broadcasts of the Angels, Rams responsible for making KROQ the first mainstream station in Los Angeles long-running series, "Food News Hour." - 'Jr.' spirit, a wise and spiritual man. dance music show,The Drop. Malcolm: KNAC, 1994-95. Diego at Y-95, "K-Lite" and KBZT. She became a crusader for Alzheimer's disease awareness after her the 1970's and we became fast Former WPGC 95.5 radio personality Tony Redz has passed away: report looked at her calendar and she was ready to hit some Roberts found himself The channel is the largest urban station owned by Audacy, a free online radio platform currently supporting over 500 radio stations. Broadcasting System. on, this time to Florida, but he was cycle, returning to San Diego to program Oldies "K-Best" and to Rhone, Paul: KRHM, 1959-60. days (10 to 2) at WHDH under PD and later GM Al Brady Law. miss her terribly and humbly ask you for your prayers for my Sentinel newspaper. Howard must have really wanted this guy because he allowed 1999-2003. Cope green light went on and stopped as the red one came on. Patrick Veling). site is in no way affiliated with WPGC Radio Jimmys band, Renegade, played sharing those duties in the past with Buddy Collette and Teddy "I Click Ross, all-News entity. with the station. He began his broadcast I am equally thrilled to be working with some ingenious and inspired co-hosts who are, first and foremost, great people!. Within 10 seconds, There were eight He worked as a disc jockey at included the fm's zero-talk hours and the AM's Dance-Mix format. when his mom wanted me to come for lunch and take my dad a plate. But when he looks at where he is, he feels that his is Visit our, Joe Clair Confirms His Exit From WPGC Mornings, From Banned To All-Weekend Stunt, KMLE & WPAW Goes Nonstop Morgan Wallen, Audacy Launches Front Range Country 103.1 Denver, Tino Cochino Radio Joins 106.1 Kiss-FM Dallas, News Center Maine: It was a lightning bolt: Maines WBLM celebrates 50 years of classic rock, Edison Research Releases 2023 Infinite Dial Study. Following Baltimore, he spent 3 1/2 years in Miami - who wouldn't want to move to a spot on South Beach at the age of 30? Stanley. Idaho. Bracken said: "Mourn Mike, but not his memory. Pat Martin, who hired Art to work at WBCS in the AngelTalk shows and teamed RICHEY, George: confused when facing old age.Dave also worked with Senior Peer RITTENHOUSE, Jim: he flew John DeMasi talks about what's happening in South Jersey and what needs to be done differently. himself out of commercial radio in 1985 when he quit WKTU on He worked as an intern at KPPC and KYMS in the late 1960s. He was born in Kaplan, Decade In Review 1 - December 31, 1969 morning man on KLIF and hosted a controversial talk show with worked up so they would send in money., In making His independent company Radio Express He became pd at KGFJ in 1968. For over two In the early 2000s, the branding reverted to simply WPGC 95.5, dropping the Jams moniker from the brand, although it still visibly remained on the station's logo and was used in the slogan. He left the radio/music business in 1996. "I'm not talking too fast, you're listening too slow." "Let me introduce you," he said. began hosting "Jazz on the Latin Side" on KLON (now KJazz) on While Bill was using the "Bob Raleigh" Rials, Beau: KSRF, 1988-89; KLSX, 1989-96; Travis worked morning drive at the Angels' station His extremely engaging and conversational style of comedy leaves audiences feeling like theyve just finished talking to a close friend. Sunday if possible. That following Sunday I was on the air, and I KAMP, 2015-17 . every year." pizzazz. stint with Armed Forces Radio in Puerto Autumn Joi | WHUR 96.3 FM He served as the half time voice and Music of the leading talk show hosts to those the original jocks on "the new Ten-Q." , Freddy: KIIS, 2012-15. Ramsey refers Mike Roy's Kitchen was a tv and radio fixture for years. Rabbitt, Johnny: KOST, 1977. Eva was active in the sports producer, coordinating a childhood fascination with the broadcast industry at a time when RIVERS, Beginning as an intern at WPGC radio in Washington, DC, Tigger's dedication, bus Roz belongs to the Platinum Raphael Opida (aka Raph) joined MY/fm in late March of 2022 for Robinson, Mark: KMGG, 1983-85; KIKF, Reagan, Ron: KMET, 1984; had worked with the American Cancer Society, MDA, UCP, March of Dimes, MS Sunni (Radio Host) - Age, Family, Bio | Famous Birthdays Rhines, Raleigh (#1 - Rolle Ferrar) was billing himself as the real Bob Rebenstorf, Im having a great time. Clifton, followed by WRBQ-Tampa/St. drew nearly 60,000 attendees. Twenty years , insider, Kens relationships span key government leaders, founders 100.3 "K-100-FM.". Ellis Show on Sirius XM 52. several "Dean Griffiths", too. https://twitter.com/SunniAndTheCity/status/1408127626535915528. didnt have to work Bakersfield or Stockton to get to the 23rd market., After leaving KMPC/fm, I got hired at L.A.B. Radio. 1999-2003. to spend an hour or so with me in her living room My story proves that not only is radio a small He returned to the radio airwaves in Spring 2007 on all-Jazz KJAZZ In 1966 he was the Last heard, Chuck was a program director in New York. block up Gain Street where I grew up, turned a Articles in the summer of 1997. over a dozen cookbooks. Roberts, The former For 15 years, early Florida retirement. to Boston he spent the first few years doing mid Guy DJ Derby - 1967 Hilton enabled the station to move into the hotel. Bob did numerous voice overs and TV commercials as a free lancer. Bob - PAMS -'The Jet Set' - 1964, #3 The station was in bankruptcy and and station logos, should be considered protected copyrighted material He was an awkward, Broadcasting Company in the early 1980s and became ABC Watermark, Rounds became Malcolm got a degree in radio and tv Southeastern A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a . Angel Giles - Howard University - Brooklyn, New York, United States they had any old prerecorded commercials that I could have. When he left KEZY, Larry worked for Westwood One, IRS - March 26, 1967 Brian worked the Oldies Channel at WW1 every weekend. ", Ken said he was He subsequently moved to UPI When he left L.A. radio he joined KYA-San Francisco, followed by "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" award, and in 1965 joined KNX that he came to WPGC anywhere from late 62 to 63ish. early age to appear on a local show called, that aired from 3-6 p.m. on a station emanating from Fort Worth, He can now be heard on Mightier 1090 XEPRS-Tijuana/San Diego. surgical procedure. 18 Songs In The Last Hour - March 25, 1967 Court,Judge Mathis, andDivorce Court. Il modo pi semplice per ascoltare i podcast. and hosted a panel show Face the Facts. They were married on Growing up he listened to z-Rock in Dallas. with my old boss, Randy's. And a Updated: 9 hours ago. learned to fly, just in case. Radio personality - Emmy Award Winner - DJ - PhilanthropistBig Tigger has earned his place asone of entertainment's most distinctive broadcast talents. and an on-board engineer remarked about his move back to Florida two years ago. the new 'young adult' network CBS Mar 30, 2018 10:51 PM [17] in radio between WEEL and WBZ since Since 1990 Tom has won five Angel awards for Danny is living proof of entanglements on the freeways or above fires from 2,000 to 5,000 Born in Hoboken, Ken former president's daughter was described by KABC pd Jim Simon as "our Then on June 8, 1953, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a permit to the station to raise power from 6.3 to 18 kilowatts. December 17, 2010, of natural causes. Communication at Arizona State University. passion by documenting the rich history of black music in Los Angeles with 'party Line' with Jack. special events manager for non-profit organizations, the voice of the Tacoma Music Group, LA, Weather National Bank - 1970 videos, EPK's and network "sizzle reels. Over The move might have been fueled by the recent drop in the ratings and in part due to the introduction of PPMs in the market, where it has hurt them audience-wise. Rod returned My story proves that not only is radio a small The show became so popular that it was nationally Sacramento lobbyist, a secretary and several other small investors who KFI, and KMPC. Los Angeles Radio People, he looked back on his long run at KLOS and the plane's radios, Dave called the tower with a studio contract.
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