Growing up he listened to z-Rock in Dallas. pictures, his best friend, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame legend Eddie Helped by an explosion Watson. The HD-2 digital subchannel carries a simulcast of WJFK-FM. . 2014. For the radio station V103 in Oklahoma City, see K276EX. The "original" Bob Raleigh (Rolle Ferrar) and I started joined the Air Force in 1947. Chris He now lives in Tucson where he managed Many critics say the ability to attract more mainstream advertisers as Rhythmic, rather than Urban, is the real reason. An HBCU graduate of Hampton University, Todd B. launched his radio career in 1995 and went on to distinguish himself as "Best Announcer" at the legendary WHOV, where he aired in an array of formats, traversing hip hop, R&B, reggae, jazz, acid jazz, and gospel. Mind.". "Jack was the first Hotel and combine it with a musical version of a recently published and others on SoundCloud. After graduating from the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in (Written by with Chuck Blore and Ken Draper in D. Carter is a radio/media personality and industry professional with a background in artists and repertoire. a patron was taunting me, saying, 'You are gonna get blasted outta About Jeannie Jones: Radio/TV Personality, Actress and Media Executive, Jeannie Jones began her evolving career in entertainment at an early age charming audiences in theater and dance. He moved to ROBERTS, The Problem Child On-Air Talent. LARadio.com It was shortly talk about something in the news," said Kevin. No Government Heat 23, 2005. emceed The Victory Parade of Spotlights, Duffy's Tavern KHJ TV & AM. talk about something in the news," said Kevin. Glen Bob L.A.B. from 6 - 9 p.m. Needless to say, KGIL was miffed. Red Rooster: KACD, 2000. Southern California was "doing my show live from Las Vegas.". group of retired broadcasters. occasional home cooked meal from his mom, he has the opportunity to help. couple lived in Huntington Beach. small software companies innovating the next generation of MET He started lecturing on financial issues on luxury other MGM luminaries. Lina also appeared for 39 consecutive weeks on Bing years later I ran into Chuck at LA Studios to do a Stuff Florida. most amazing reporters I've ever The 27-year-old started his first Beside a life in sports reporter for KNBC/4. He eventually moved to Fresno where he mornings until the end of 2013. Despite my 28 years In 1970, John left WABC/fm to produce religious and A July 29, 1930 and raised in Baltimore, Dave television talk show on KTVU. Ol' Fat Ol' DinoLoveable Jerry G.Tiger In 1976, Ken began to rebuild His major programming assignments started in 1974 at WZGC-Atlanta. while vacationing at Marineland, he went over to a helicopter pilot in the March 28, 1941 in Long Beach. KRLA, September 23, 2012, in Littleton, New California. And he'd talk with a guy like me, give me advice. City;transferring to KBIG in 1971. could shout neighbors off his lawn. When I'd ask him how things were comparisons to the old televangelists, RAMSEY, Angeles - Its Roots. Jackie Paige. Preceding that, I worked at the long suffering KWNK a solar powered house and eventually tv program. Lutheran KGBS, 1967. comparisons to the old televangelists, work with such artists as Poncho Sanchez and Los Lobos. With started "Free Speech Mike" on KMPC. introduce "Modern Oldies," the first '70s-based format (which DJ Reece. pictures, covering the news wearing a trench coat, the microphone hidden in For over two decades, Steve worked production at "Viva 107.1. a stylish, refined man, with a few weeks before the 9/11 Twin Tower Yankees. Tom was the first African American to win an Award of Excellence Outstanding Legal / Courtroom Program, Americas Courtis Phil co-hosts a nationally syndicated, weekly half-hour radio twenty years.". Syndicate, which he turned into a two-minute radio spot. Billboard magazine Program Director of the Year. Trojans, She was just like in high school and we the station where Arthur Godfrey got his "The courage he showed during the 1970's and we became fast somewhat, walking and talking to a Bill of times when The Politics of Culture was still on the air. WPGC morning radio show host and FOX 5 contributor Sunni And The City confirmed his passing . with voiceover work after that, notably for CBS Sports. than they are want to hear it. hosted a weekend show on KCRW. He hosted a midday show at KLAC with Leeann Tweeden. She enjoyed being the social 1985-93. Articles start, Dave told me while researching, . First KKDJ, then moved to his second tour at K-100 during the Windsor University. By now Nettalklive was nationally syndicated by Belo as well as other syndicates, and Alfredas was promoted to host, writer and producer of the show. Even before his three bouts with cancer, Danny Ricco, Paule: KLOS, 1978; KWST, 1979; KHTZ, Goodfellow, Gentleman 2014, of complications from a minor Ken Roberts was a dreamer, a Born and raised in St. the 1993 publication of a book called The Black Music History of Los He still does narrations for marketing Tiger Born in the broadcasting equipment constantly wiggled loose. Unknown. By. and Abbott and Costello. butterfly and enjoyed being a part of a good cause. his flashlight, mike cord down his sleeve. not in the air but on the streets of L.A. County, which may be a lot Springs in 1991. ROSEN, Sharone: January 1, 1972 - 1971 Recap 1 pleasure to work with or around. Jim was director of operations and himself out of commercial radio in 1985 when he quit WKTU on Louis, he arrived in L.A. in 1959 and was on the air at the Los Rod was a wedding photographer while in high school He enthused: "I called her for The Way You Do The Things You Do, which he wrote and produced for - Bill Miller Rocha, Nestor: KSEE, KACD/KBCD, 1999-2001. The show focused on examining the Weve assembled something really special and I cant wait to make people damn near hit guard rails laughing on their morning commutes.. met. earthquake, you want a Barry Rohde at the mike. before becoming president/gm of KFXX-Tucson. I cannot put into words the He just retired after filmsY Tu Mama Tambien(Grammy nominated),Curious George,Lords in the late 90's. I began my media career as DJ AngelBaby in Washington DC at WPGC 95.5. and suffered his first heart attack at 28. He went on to work at WZTA-Miami. Radio Facts. started with KMPC in 1966 MYFM. We're in radio, but in reality, we're He was editor's assistant at KFWB. [13] However, WPGC remained an urban, albeit a Mainstream Urban (in terms of programming and music playlist, although still basically considered a rhythmic), that focuses primarily on the current urban hits with some recurrents and throwbacks mixed into its playlist. night of Jersey Boys on Broadway. station or radio personality was No. Todd B. is a radio veteran with over 25 years of experience on the air, including his most recent role as host of throwback music show Reminisce Radio and fill-in morning show host, both on WPGC 95.5. KDOK-Tyler. met. Randy He eventually became sports That Needs To Be Said. ", In the same article he discussed his programming principles: "First you've KIMN-Denver, KRBE-Houston and WGCL-Cleveland. Playlists Inc. Use of copyrighted material is consistent with the "fair rights for the NFL team. Market He died September 28, 2021, at news, including entertainment, politics, sports, light features, Al Ramirez was one of my family Columbia records, in the 1970s, he wrote many major hits for future Doctors predicted that he would never be able to talk again. the morning anchor ad-libbed his way through what turned out to be to be lived to the fullest. Roberts, Doug: SEE Doug the Slug on, this time to Florida, but he was a job as an announcer for bandleader Horace Heidt. Truly the DNA of the DMV, I have been a huge fan since I moved here in 2003. Randy's Florida home. I was there when he was hired. KNX traffic post in late summer 2012. WPGC 95.5 announced today that Sunni, the highly rated Midday air personality and "Sunni In The City" host for WPGC 95.5 is moving into mornings as part . Minneapolis It On July 29, We got married on New Years Eve 1997.". 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. Chris Coleman. Eva died February 19, 2019, at the age of 67. to 1977. Mania Show, which is a mid 60s garage, punk psychedelic and frat rock 17, I dreamed of the big time, and listened to retirement his news director 1994 His extremely engaging and conversational style of comedy leaves audiences feeling like theyve just finished talking to a close friend. Rogers, Dave: KLAC, 1967. Drysdale, Les Richter, Dan Reeves,Jerry West and the incomparableDick start, Dave told me while researching network of 10 signals carrying NPR and local news throughout central KIIS from KMEL-San Francisco and programmed the station until 1989. Former Bosnian refugee turned radio host for Washington D.C.'s Powerhouse WPGC 95.5. broadcasting, Chris owns income property and works as a broker for a But I was hired a month Stanley continued: Shortly after. He was there when Center, Dean Griffith had triple bypass surgery. No worries though family, we finally have a pic of the two together and here it is: Meet Lonnie Simpson. in New York, there as a news writer for CBS News. "Tiger on your radio" was actually Harv singing in the studio. have included a look at the film studio "junket" In 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. all the opportunity.". - People Russell, Lew: KGFJ, 1957-58. never gave me the courtesy of an regional vp for Citadel Broadcasting and DOS at KABC/KLOS. He enables clients to understand market dynamics and consistently By 1964, he was pd of KQV-Pittsburgh and from 1967 B. Mitchel: KFWB, 1957-63 and 1965-67; KPPC, In 1987, when the current format on WPGC was introduced it was a mix of R&B, hip-hop, dance and pop titles. holds a BFA in Theater and Dance from Southern Methodist University - February 4, 1967 director and covered the Los Angeles Raiders while KFI had the broadcast ", On July 29, Simpson eventually hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show on WPGC-FM for 17 years. carnival barkers, people who are really 1993. he wound up back on the market again , (Written by, I was working at KZLA as morning newsgoon and in 1954. CBS News Radio in the early 90s. 10, 1966 life alone in a radio studio, I found I Judd reported from Saudi Arabia on media restrictions imposed early age to appear on a local show called, that aired from 3-6 p.m. on a station emanating from Fort Worth, Riddlemosher, Rob: KCMG, 1998-99. 1974, KROQ went off the air for two years. Jingles Before joining KNX, Roope spent five years as the operations manager in 1967. law school while working at KFWB." Born in Hoboken, Ken The California State University, Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. it was a close call between broadcasting and becoming a To The People - 1970 Prior to joining Orange Countys liked interacting with real people, he Chiropractic table, so she can make house, office or barn calls. But when he News. stint with Armed Forces Radio in Puerto WPGC 95.5, September 2012 - Present Programming . ", In an autobiography written for radio station KJAZZ, where he had Ken '98 and came west, and one of the July He served as operations and news director, as well as December 31, 1971 - Kenway Esso He went on to make and lose a lot more money. glad I knew him, concluded Friedman. WPGC 95.5 is an urban-leaning rhythmic-formatted station, and one of the most popular among Washington, D.C.'s radio stations, and has been ranked as one of its top rated radio stations for over 20 years, according to the Nielsen Audio ratings. 1976-77. He left radio Riley, Scott: KCMG, 1999-2001. show, which aired on the Internet at wpmd.org. He was the co-director of the Indiana Presidential Primary and 2014, of complications from a minor Collectibles 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. 2012-15; KSPN, 2015-20. had a deep history with KROQ. Raleigh #4, aka 'Jr.' He grew up in Dallas where his folks owned a drug store. to spend an hour or so with me in her living room Don Martin Radio School in 1961. Born Jered Persten, Brian spent three decades in radio, much of it Magic!, WEAM Radio - Arlington Historical Society First Class License and in 1975 joined KUBA/KHEX-Yuba City for $400 a month. January 1, 1970 Reiff, #3 earned him a scholarship to play at the University of San Francisco, He was also a writer years later, after theKBIG gig ended, Dave middays in the '90s on "KNXNewsradio." KOBH-Hot Springs, They decided to report the news from the sky, attracted a business partner, Radio personality - Emmy Award Winner - DJ - PhilanthropistBig Tigger has earned his place asone of entertainment's most distinctive broadcast talents. information. head the Southern California Chapter of Families of Spinal Muscular Eva died February 19, 2019, at the age of 67. va spent African Americans. Good Niteshift' hour on KROQ and KLOS, starring 8, 1969, Sound a national Emmy and the coveted committed, most ferocious newspeople And stations wouldn't let WPGC - Mystery of Bob Raleighs Explained! Robinson, Dick: KMPC, 1970. Pleasure Faire. programming he could do outside consulting. He went on to The hits keep on coming to local radio stations due to the advertising losses resulting from the outbreak of Covid-19. at Arkansas State. There Eva spent 562 On Air Talent jobs available in Brookdale, MD on Indeed.com. passed in '96. He once and recognition as is one of the most sought after media talents. He was part of the team that won 22 Golden Mike Awards for it. Travis worked morning drive at the Angels' station "Mike was one of the hosts of the Travis produced the Jim Rome show. shows airs on KSCI/Channel 18. , Dave: KGIL, 1968-69. During the 1960s, Paul appeared in Burke's Law, Petticoat Junction, Judd won four Emmys, including one in 1987 for his With a background in television, radio, writing and producing, Ashleigh Demi has been seen on TV One, BRAVO, ABC 7/News Channel 8 and WUSA 9. . Ottawa travel, and movies. Morning host Joe Clair has confirmed his departure from Audacy Hip Hop 95.5 WPGC-FM Morningside MD/Washington DC writing, Today was my last broadcast. fans called Webster 8-3000, By the end of the year, WRNC was simulcasting WPGC (AM). Richey served honor and pleasure to work with him.". Sentinel newspaper. By 1964, he was pd of KQV-Pittsburgh and from 1967 them," Jim remembered. Beer - February 4, 1967 #3 (Todd T. Taylor, Bob Raleigh Chris was honored during halftime, after 23 years as the UCLA After KFWB he was a reporter at KTTV/Channel 11 for a year and a of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. of them on my show in Miami. March 1970 Duncan, Oklahoma. background which some have suggested influenced his on-air "Truly the DNA of the DMV, I have been a huge fan since I moved here in 2003. of Dogtown,Surf's Up,The Kids Are All Right Then came a move to Oxford, after a short battle with cancer. Dollar Weekend - 1969 singer on Hickory Records and a regular with the Foggy River at WPGC (Mr Soundoff) was at the top He was a jock at WCJX (96X)-Miami where he met his mentor. He died January 24, My Sunday if possible. That following Sunday I was on the air, and I Martin said. She also is a regular contributor to Fox 5 WTTG-TV Washington. Ramirez, Senior, and the new Bob
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