Henson joins WLAV from Richmond VA where he was serving as Program Director for Audacy News/Talk 1140/96.1 WRVA and Sports 910/105.1 The Fan WRNL. Art Regner. The following week I listened to him until I ran out of signal just this side of Des Moines, Iowa. Detroit's sports-talk radio landscape is getting a big addition. Growing up in Jackson, Paar started his career at, A disc jockey for WXYZ for two years in the 50s. Her name is Donna and she is a very wonderful lady," wrote the Detroit radio legend, who is known as the city's funny, unflappable voice for 45 years. As TV voice for over 30 years of my beloved Tigers he was a Detroit sports icon! In the 80s, The Electrifying Mojo who was considered the most mysterious DJ, played. Brubaker worked in the Detroit market for a couple of years and was heard on WDVD and WDRQ. I think he knew those days were over and he had no desire to go back. You can find him on Facebook today. This clip will have a very limited appeal to most people. and Martha Mary Barber McCarthy. . Thank You. June 16, 2015 / 7:29 PM / CBS Detroit. For many at the station it only served as reminder who it was who still owned the station. Pages in category "Radio personalities from Detroit" The following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. Worked at the Rouge complex and was found by Tom Margellar who critiqued my released 45 which resulted in a very short and wonderful relationship about record collectiong and music in general. M o r e T o p 4 0 Y e a r s T h e 6 0 s. But by late-summer of 1964, WJBK was out of the Top 40 business. I had to go to bed at ten, in those days, but I had a transistor radio under my pillow and would never go to sleep until I had listened to the last two hours of Lee Alan and his closing theme I Cant Get Started by Frank Sinatra. Jim Harper, who has been heard on Michigan airwaves intermittently for more than 40 years, announced his retirement today from his current post at WMGC (105.1-FM). Martin and Howard was in, Joe Bacarella was the new program director and WXYZ was officially Sound Of The Good Life.. The event honored Sonny Eliot, the late Ernie Harwell, Specs Howard, Dick Purtan, and Robin Seymour. Location: Detroit. "There are so many people I wish . . 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the Havana Treaty, CKLW would move from 1030 to 800 kHz and continue to have a power of 5,000 watts. My sister married one of the members from the group. The on-air personality can also be heard nationally and locally on the Church of Lazlo show. Rogers spent three decades in radio, mostly in the Detroit market, but also with stops in Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. They found that voice in Marc Avery. Falter, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, commented: Behind Greggs hardcore Rock roots and razor-sharp wit is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate of the audio industry. I read your posting and was moved by your remembrances of Club 1270 and the Casino. and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. Regards Lee Alan. in our Aircheck Library, here. It was bigger than all of us. We attended Eastern High School (Mack & E. Grand Blvd.) Radio 1270 became the hottest commodity on the radio dial for local music venues and dance entertainment. Calvert got his start in the early 70s at WWWW. His last on air work was for a small radio station in Marysville, Oh. Dont know whether to brain you or thank you==but 40 years later, here I still am, morning drive news at an NPR station in Grand Rapids for 25 of those 40.\. In the early and mid sixties WXYZ was absolutely my favorite station.Many a night i went to bed listening to Lee Alan who i still regard as 1 of the best DJs ever in Detroit. I sure do miss the on-air personalities of the time. Drake Loses $400,000 Bet After Tommy Fury Defeats Jake Paul In Boxing Match Feb 27, 2023. The added new voices on 1270 became the newest household names. He worked in markets across the nation such as WQMG at Greensboro N.C., Tampa Florida at 95.7 The Beat/iHeartMedia and afternoon drive at . WXYZ was to become the first ABC-owned radio station to play Top 40 hits (or then labeled as Formula Radio) in the entire country. Where can I buy Lee Alans book, Turn Your Radio On!? Special programming: Don McNeill Breakfast Club 10-10:55 a.m. M-F. Lou Gordon Comments, 2-minute commentary, 6:25, 9:25 a.m., 12:05 p.m. M-W-F. Call Board-Dick Osgood, drama-critic with interviews, 9:30-10 a.m. Sun. Detroit sports radio legend Art Regner. THE DETROIT SOUND SURVEY: OCTOBER 10, 1966, Your email address will not be published. . This site brought back many memories when DETROIT was a FABULOUS city. Few deejays had the special connection with the listeners and the artists that Regen did. I remember hearing him bring evening news into our home in Plymouth. Fred Wolf was doing a special broadcast on the following Saturday morning at a shopping center in Royal Oak, at the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Ave. With Wolfs exit, it was out with the older traditions the station seemed to have embodied throughout the many years previous. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. Besides doing on-air work, Calvert also worked for Sony Music Corporation as a local and regional promotion and marketing manager. During the, some of the old radio names would leave WXYZ. Does Dave Prince ring a bell? Why Black Radio Matters. All of DJs were a pleasure to work with. Age: 70. Vote on the 'Top 7 @ 7' songs with Rob + Holly Weeknights at 7PM on your favorite Audacy Country station. While WWJ is one of many legacy radio stations in Detroit, lets take a look at radio personalities from the 20th and 21st centuries who have helped shape the radio community. The first radio station in Detroit went on air Aug. 20, 1920. But the problem about network programming was still there. And it would unfold just as I had predicted., After just two weeks going into 1967, it was apparent the top 40 run at WXYZ was finished, over and was done. (tailored after dog personality Rin-Tin-Tin). If you call 1-866- SOUL-JAM, you can cast your vote to McBride directly. WMXD BACK ON THE RADIO: GERALD McBRIDE, JANUARY 1996. 20 thoughts on "FORMER DETROIT RADIO PERSONALITIES - DECEASED" Roger January 21, 2016 at 3:59 AM Regarding the very last name listed, Don Zee.I believe he was also on CKLW overnights at least in '66 & '67 before he went to Texas where he passed from a "cleaning his gun" incident. By April, after talking to Fritz that he should hire him immediately, Alan had Joey Reynolds making the move over to the Motor City. In 2003, Ryan Seacrest took over the American Top 40 program. Yet, the station found itself still mired at third in the top 40 market. His influence was so strong that he started the Paul is Dead rumor in 1969. He used to golf with him at West Shore in Grosse Ile. Now with new alternative moves towards capturing better ratings in the market, much of the old ABC network programming was being replaced while diverting some attention to the music of the times. On top of being on air, he most recently was on the Netflix reality competition show, The Circle. How did it happen? Rogers was at CKLW in 1972 and '73. holy smoke! Lori Bennett, Operations Manager, Cumulus West Michigan, said: With the 50th anniversary of WLAV next year, its thrilling to have an innovator like Gregg join us in bringing the station to the next generation of Classic Rock fans. Dunbar got his start in college at Michigan State, where he did play-by-play football for East Lansings WKAR. While he did not start his. Tom hosted various shifts at the station with his last being mornings at the station, leaving in late 1960 or early 61. . WGHP was once a charter member (of 16 stations) that aired the first CBS Radio Network program in 1927. Detroit radio was special, as were the personalities. February 4, 2015. I still hope the despicable members of that family responsible are still Incarcerated. Some had advocated openly to the station manager, Lee Alan among them, that network programming out of New York was killing the station. I'm also very grateful that someone wrote a beautiful article about them, as well as a Detroit radio personality I'm too young to remember: Ernie Durham.-----Three Legends of Detroit Black Radio January 28, 2008 by Tom Sanders Flint, Michigan wasn't a pretty place. Dick Kernan was my boss. Lee Alan stands out among the most revered. Under Alans tenure as new station PD, Pat Murphy would move up in the afternoon time-slot on WIXIE, from the all-night hours. I would be very curious if anyone knows anything about my grandfather, Lawrence Larry Kelley. Tony Ortiz, who has served as a sports anchor for WWJ and sister station 97.1 The Ticket, has also been elevated as new co-anchor of the afternoon drive, teaming up with Jackie Paige from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Brooke Allen will continue in middays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I couldnt be more excited to elevate Tony and Jason into their new roles, said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Detroit. The early 40s were magic. Always live on the free Audacy app. for the Windy City that year. Jason Scott, previously an afternoon anchor, has been promoted to morning drive and will co-anchor with Roberta Jasina from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays. Part of Audacy. Your email address will not be published. The WXYZ line-up in late 1965 consisted of some of the greatest radio voices heard on Detroit radio during that time. I wouldnt have become a Detroit Tigers fan (since 1966!) Even ex-Detroit Tiger Denny McLain, whom you may recall. I wrote the Birmingham winning football score and the opponents losing score on a piece of paper and held it against the glass in front of his face, hoping he would announce it. #4 of 38 on. 1 pick for the mid-morning time-slot over Robin Seymour at WKNR, according to Billboards Radio Response Ratings in the same July 17, 1965 issue. Reply to me adeernest@umich.edu By the mid-1930s, while still a standing member, WXYZ dropped out of the Mutual Broadcasting System and became a new affiliate for the NBC Blue Network radio group. Music News. By Januarys end Lee Alan was gone. Thankyou! (AP Photo/File). It would be a Class II station. One last thing. If memory serves, Bob Beasley and I were fired the same day at WEXL by way of a memo at the end of our shifts in the commercial live copy note book. Eighty seven-years ago, according to, the station spawn birth in the Detroit area under the calls, WGHP was once a charter member (of 16 stations) that aired the first, program in 1927. Although I never met him, I listened to his__ Saturday Night Oldies Party__ every week-end on Magic 95 WMJC-FM from 1982 until 1987. Celebrate the life of a Detroit Radio Legend Dick Purtan. wxyz, cklw, and wknr. But ABC kept it there because they had national sponsors that bought in and were promised all the top 10 markets. If you dont listen to the radio but are on TikTok, you may recognize Bru. Joseph Priestley "J.P." McCarthy II (March 22, 1933 - August 16, 1995) was a radio personality best known for his over 30 years of work as the morning man and interviewer on station WJR in Detroit, Michigan . DAVID PRINGLE? Birmingham won the game. I remain thrilled to be working with Roberta Jasina and such professional people at such a revered station., Tune in live for all the latest news on WWJ Newsradio 950. Marie and Ed. A Detroit classic. According to the Associated Press, Banks was given a late-night weekend show at WDRQ. I found out that Dick Kernan was at Spec Howard. I lived in Birmingham at the time. The Detroit native was a newspaper sportswriter and columnist for 36 years, including at the Detroit Free Press for six . When I was in High School I remember going to see and talk with Joel Sabastain during one of his remote broadcasts. FILE - In this April 27, 1981 file photo, Casey Kasem and his wife Jean smile as he receives his own "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. WWJ Newsradio 950 announces new anchor lineup, Michigan man strangles girlfriend after hours of arguing, tells police he 'couldn't take it anymore': MSP, Featured Image Photo Credit: WWJ Newsradio 950, Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle, The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right), At G-20, high expectations for India as rising global power, Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight, Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022. In the late sixties did Radio Detroit have a disc jockey named Dave Dawson. He passed away in early 2018. Discover how an iHeartRadio station can deliver connect your message with your audience, live and local, right where you live. The station management impressed the ABC brass in New York to drop many of the local shows and transcend to a more modern sound. One of the best-known sports radio personalities in Michigan history, Regner worked as the sports director at WHMI in the early 1980s. I was so proud and honored that Lee actually took the time to read the e-mail personally. (WWJ) -- WWJ Newsradio 950 listeners will be hearing some familiar voices in new time slots, as Detroits top news station announced a new anchor lineup Thursday, effective immediately. Wolf, never one for the new limitations or restrictions, had been with the station since the early 50s. was in search of its own identity with ideas for newer audience appeal. It was always a great ending for his show. The radio personality moved out to LA in 2021 and has recently became syndicated. Lee Alan. Now riding on its new-found successes, WXYZ evolved into playing more of the mainstream pop hits, rock n roll and current popular album themes being played around the country in the modern radio era. Driving myself crazy!! Mojo, Spike and Shannon are the main personalities of the morning show that established legacy segments like War of the Roses and the various Phone Scams. Learn How To Advertise On Detroit Radio . WWJ-AM (WWJ Newsradio 950)/Detroit is announcing a new anchor lineup, effective immediately. DETROIT BLACK RADIO PIONEERS During Douglas' heyday, Detroit was still a growing city, eventually topping off at 1.8 million residents in 1950. 3113 Archer Ave The WXYZ line-up in late 1965 consisted of some of the greatest radio voices heard on Detroit radio during that time. Early life [ edit] J.P. McCarthy was born in New York City to John Priestley McCarthy. According to Lees book, entitled, Turn Your Radio On, during the battle for ratings in 1966, Alan stated, I have to say that in despite Chuck Fritzs and ABCs stubborn refusal to kill the old network programs, and let us be the pillar sound we needed to be, to get back on top boy, we gave it everything, everything we had. We knew when the dance was over when Lee played Since I Fell For You by Lenny Welch. Paul Winter was one other big name on WXYZ, I believe he followed Fred Wolf. Then For A Short TimeMorning ManTill The Drake Format Arrived. That it should be dropped. A diehard Spartan, Valenti has been a radio commentator in Detroit since the early 2000s. When first starting out in Detroit, the personality hosted Jay Towers and the Morning Revolution for six years. The show broadcasts live on Saturdays from 2p-4p EST on AM 1200 WCHB and 99.9 FM Detroit. Detroiters also tuned in on WXYZ for the latest thrilling adventures of The Green Hornet, The Challenge of the Yukon (tailored after dog personality Rin-Tin-Tin). Iconic Detroit radio personality Alan . By early 1963, after coming on board the ABC-owned and operated station in February the previous year, Lee Alan, with the Lee Alan Show was by then pulling in a phenomenal 40 per cent share of the Detroit audience during the early evening and night time hours, according to a 1963 Hooper radio survey. Motor City Radio Flashbacks. . Listen to the Superstar Power Hour with Shania Twain All this week from 2PM to 3PM with Katie Neal. Elizabeth Washington is a Digital News Editor and has been with Local 4 News since April 2022. It was an absolutely unforgettable era. Where did Joe Bacarella jr go when he left the radio business? WWJ recently celebrated 100 years of being a radio station. They are in front of a WXYZ mic. Within the past hour, the heartbreaking news broke that Jamie Samuelsen of 97.1 The Ticket had died at the age of 48 after a battle with colon cancer. He loved reminiscing about many of the people you have listed on this site. Back in the late 60s, it was a pleasure to work with Chuck Fritz, Joe Bacarella and Marty Greenberg while I was at Grey Advertising Detroit as we tried to build the WXYZ Radio audience. Hello Others remained. Frank Beckman - 9:00 am - Noon. Police said they found a 35-year-old woman and. Lee Alan, was by now in line for program director by station manager Chuck Fritz. My wife passed away in 2001 but I still remember her fondly when I think about Club 1270 and the Walled Lake Casino. Many Detroiters who came up listening to radio pioneer Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg or John Arnold are harder pressed now to land on a homegrown host's channel. WXYZ was in fact the legend of which you speak. Ed from WAYNE Nov. 17, 2017 __ WHO STOLE THE KIESKA???___. Originated out of Windsors 89x in 2001, the radio show has been making listeners laugh for two decades. CKLW. Ortiz said he is excited to be making the move from sports to news. A least two of us had been approached by WKNR to leave WXYZ and join them with their plans which they outlined to us in detail. Vote on the Audacy Country Top 20 with Rob + Holly Saturdays, 8-10AM on your favorite Audacy Country station. GOD Bless you BOTH! to Don Zee almost every night for awhile before going to bed.It has Lee Alan. It's a story about finding love at any. I only recently ran across this article. BABY! He might have been the DJ doing the sign-off at the time with the song you had mentioned. According to the Detroit Historical Society, the on-air personality American Top 40 program was broadcasted on over 1,000 stations across the nation in the late 80s. Its no surprise that there are many famous radio disc jockeys who came from Detroit. Plus 100,000 AM/FM radio stations featuring music, news, and local sports talk. for a greater market share they once dominated in recent years. Valenti has developed a reputation for shooting. Jim Matthews, the overnight news anchor at WWJ-AM radio station for nearly seven years, died in the attack, while his 35-year-old girlfriend suffered multiple stabbing injuries, said Chesterfield. looking for the signoff song at 12am by sinatra. Your email address will not be published. Cool to have Lee still knocking around. The station was then sold in 1930 to the, In the 1930s and 40s, WXYZ created and brought Detroit and the country great radio programming such as, popularized nationally through Mutual affiliated stations after its premiere on WXYZ in 1933. He came from WCAR the low rated good music station and was able to convince ABC to concede. Ray Steele | The Lone Ranger, on Radio, where he belongs. rjw, Please send any info you have regarding Joe k. Bacarella and any lawsuits in which he was a participant. By years end, WXYZ was now a slight 24 from the previous 22% they held in 1965. A co-host of the , Mike Valenti, 97.1 The Ticket host (YouTube Screenshot). (He told me that in 1989.) Yes! Currently can be heard across Michigan and Ohio out of Detroit, Grand Rapids and Toledo. Thank you, Having gained ground, WXYZ and. It is absolutely true that Brother Joel Sebastian, Dave Prince, and I went to my late friend Chuck Fritz and literally begged him to champion the cause and petition the New York Brass (Hal Neal President ABC owned and Operated Stations) to drop the old, out dated network programming. Was he released after the sexual harassment accusation? Longtime metro Detroit radio personality and pioneering rock jockey John O'Leary was found dead at his Highland Park home, according to local media reports. Such latter-day legends as Jim "J.J." Johnson, Doug Podell, Allan Wilson, and Frank Beckmann are expected to make an appearance as well. By then WXYZ radio held down a huge Detroit audience over the competition for market share. But pleas towards Fritz to persuade ABC in New York to drop network programming fell on deaf ears. He started out doing sports before he branched into talk radio. According to CNN, Banks settled in the Windy City in the 80s. Costa is expected to contribute at night, on weekends, and to some of the station's play by play shoulder programming. I too remember the days when Mr. Alan and his crew were doing wonders at WXYZ radio in the early 1960s. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. I remember a program called Squeaky & Jitters? According to the, The creator of one of the longest classical programs in broadcast history, according to the, Starting his radio career in the Motor City in the early 60s, Perkins served in many positions at WGPR, an all-jazz radio station. Totally unbeknownst to us here, I am without words. Tony Ortiz has also been elevated as new afternoon co-anchor, teaming with Jackie Paige from 2-7pm ET. and Friday, February 24 th. In May 1922, the station went from being known as 8MK to WWJ. When they were at the station, being number one was no big deal. I will announce it, and how to get it on my Face Book Page. I loved all the comments about the early 60s WXYZs radio. Bill Drake came here, and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. The end of a Detroit broadcasting legend. He died in a traffic accident on his way to work in 88. The list consists of 66 members. At the station, there were those who were beginning to feel their efforts moving forward for a larger audience share was by now, possibly, being hampered by all the network programming fed into the Detroit affiliate out of New York. Active on Twitter, Calvert provides the history of rock n roll and the influence it still has today. As we rode in my car he gave the dedication saying, Diane this song is from Dave to you and he says he really loves you. It was really great! Those days and memories will forever linger, never to be duplicated. tazza kitchen nutrition menu; frank and richards food truck menu; 5 coin puzzle 1 move; la vie scolaire acteur yanis; sheridan avenue bronx shooting; american funeral home durham, nc obituaries; al leong wife; how much do band members make for famous singers; abbott point of care istat value assignment sheets Veteran sports radio personality Rico Beard is joining 97.1 The Ticket as the new partner for Mike Valenti in the popular weekday . DAHMER was the interim night jock on . He was in a trailer which had one end of it surrounded with glass, and that is where Mr. Wolf was sitting as he did his broadcast. They look like a country music group. 1 in the ratings, they became a heavy influence for record sales in Detroit. Paul W. Smith - 5:30 am - 9:00 am. I never missed he and Joel Sebastian hosting the Club 1270 TV dance show. The end of an era. Marc Avery, 6-10; Steve Lundy, 11-2; Dave Prince, 2-6; Lee Alan, 7:15-10; Danny Taylor, 10-1; Pat Murphy, 1-6 AM. A couple of nites after Lee initial broadcast on WOMC, I wrote a letter titled Fire Breathing Machines, Lee actually read it on-air. This list may not reflect recent changes . The list Radio personalities from Detroit, Michigan includes George Noory, Casey Kasem, Paul W. Smith, Mike Wallace and Hugh Downs . Very kind man who had a great career. The three of us actually went to Chuck BEFORE Keener was launched while it was still WKMH. In concluding, Alan elaborated further,I still had hopes that ABC would kill the breakfast club and that listener-chasing hour and 20 minutes of news, 6 Oclock 5:55 when all of a sudden Bill Drake came into town and did exactlywhat Joel Sabastian, Dave Prince and I, had pleaded with Chuck Fritz to do back in 1963. They found that voice in Marc Avery. Back in the golden days of personality radio, Scott Regen was personality-plus. The stations playlist now comprised mostly the nations most popular records from the Billboard charts, and by 1962 WXYZ was center stage of what was happening in and around town. But it was also during this time the stations own commitment to recapture a higher market share, seemingly came to an impasse, a standstill in the ratings. ITS DAVE PRINCE . Still at second overall in 1966, 3 of the CKLW share percentage points went to WKNR, who gained at 47 from a 44 previous. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. A bit later he moved over to WOMC. Wondering if Tom Dean is still around. the scene was set for the end. Our new wave-length after April 1. Were beyond happy with our next adventure., Michelle McKormick, Co-Host, Michelle and Gregg With Travis, added: This idiot. Dick has been an award-winning newscaster, reporter, and news director at five stations. By late-summer 1965, the veteran morning-broadcaster Fred Wolf left WXYZ for retirement. Still can be heard on WNIC and seen on Fox 2 Detroit, the media personality has been juggling both radio and TV since 2004. By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. Henson returns to Michigan from Richmond, VA, after a successful run at heritage News/Talk station, WRVA. Thank you Larry and may God Bless Lee Alan left momentarily, came back again, this time working in the WXYZ television studios. For almost three decades, the voice of Mildred Gaddis has been embedded in the fabric of Detroit's urban radio folklore. What about 105.1 Magic and 93.9 the River? GREATER MEDIA Classic Rock WCSX/DETROIT has named DAVE DAHMER as the new evening host replacing STEVE KOSTAN (NET NEWS 9/25) who exited the station last month. After working at WJLB, The Love Bug relocated to Washington D.C. A man with many talents, Simpson began his television career in the early 80s. He had a show on Detroits WXYZ doing human interest stories during the 1940s and also did some voice acting work on radio in the 1950s. I remember many of the broadcasters. It was a small station. Lee Alan also had written, composed and produced the music for the new Personality-Plus jingles package (click highlighted reference for audio) for the stations new sound for 1966. The man who wore many hats in the Detroit music business. The Lone Ranger was still the big show on Thursday nights. The station management impressed the ABC brass in New York to drop many of the local shows and transcend to a more modern sound. RADIO ONLINE offers the latest radio industry news, radio show prep, radio promotions, radio station data and more. He announced today on social media that he will return to his native Detroit to join 97.1 the Ticket as a new host on the powerful sports radio station. Banks was on-air for 30 years for an urban radio format. Highly-identifiable air personalities. Visit our, Estrella Media Sells One From Los Angeles Cluster, Bold Gold Promotes Chase Daniels To Catskills Director of Programming, Kyle Santillian Joins The Morning Hustle As Headkrack Exits, Kenzie K Exits B96 & Additional Audacy CHRs, Classic Country Makes The Grade In San Luis Obispo, First Listen: Spotify DJ, YouTube Radio Builder. Larry Marquez Gentlemen: Those of us who were teenagers in early 1950S will remember Leroy G. White from WJLB Detroits Home Station (AM 1400) Name of his show Rockin With Leroy. He played latest R&B music and rocked the town. Besides Detroit, it's particularly popular on WDZZ in Flint and WDKX in Rochester, New York. My Mother listened to Fred Wolf every morning. Memories From the Soundtrack of Your Life, Regarding the very last name listed, Don Zee.I believe he was also on CKLW overnights at least in 66 & 67 before he went to Texas where he passed from a cleaning his gun incident. By 1958, there was a strict playlist with a more contemporary music format to follow. He has previously been heard in Grand Rapids on a dual market afternoon show he hosted for 1130 WDFN Detroit and 96.1 WMAX Grand Rapids. Jessica Byrd. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Banks built up his portfolio in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco. during the battle for ratings in 1966, Alan stated. Simulcast with WXYZ-AM. I just posted one of his WXYZ October 10, 1966 Detroit Sound Survey charts he kindly provided to us in 2013. Real NameDon Zemenski, My husband remembers a disc jockey named Bob Beasley during the late 60s Or early 70s on WWJ when it was music. The format was changed. Then Id listen to the 11:55 newscast and the first ten minutes of Don Zee with his zombie theme Tarantula by the Tarantulas. Now holding a 29% share, a year earlier they held a higher 34% in 1965. Do you remember the CKLW Batman sticker that we got when we joined the batman club in the 60s? So, I rode my bike over to the shopping center which was about 2 miles away. I have a letter from Jack McCarthy if anyone would care to have it. We also saw many fine acts at the Casino. Hi Henry, thank you for your WXYZ comments. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. It was expected of us. Photographs by Beth Hoxie, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, General Motors African Ancestry Networks 17th Annual Black History Month Celebration. I remember when Lee had his horrible car accident. 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