Worked with Lee Alan at WPON around 2004 to 2007 or so. Does Dave Prince ring a bell? Growing up in Dearborn, Gibb went to Fordson High School where he later taught at. Soon to be 80 and very young at heart. What about 105.1 Magic and 93.9 the River? All in Detroit, his hometown. I will announce it, and how to get it on my Face Book Page. Music News. The radio personality moved out to LA in 2021 and has recently became syndicated. I was a young teen when WXYZ was the top station. Happy to say, as of today, Sunday, September 15, 2019 I (and as moderator/administrator for the site) I viewed today the site stats in the dashboard panel for this WXYZ thread and WordPress Jetpack showed this article has had 6,019 hits since tabulating this post beginning in 2016. And its black population was growing, too. When Will We See The Bed Sled In Detroit? 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. Similar memories long before we went to Specs-8 transistor radio Zenith under the pillow from 10-12, Lees opening theme was Plink went the strings of my heart (At least thats my memory) And yes, Sinatras Cant get started to close and into Don Zee. So instead of dropping the outdated programming they added more. The top news/talk station in the city will now have the following hosts in these time slots. (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. According to CNN, Banks settled in the Windy City in the 80s. "Solutions Not Slogans" hosted by radio personality Angie Starr of 105.9 KISS FM answered Detroit voters' questions about this year's election. Beckmann spent 48 years behind the microphone as the constant voice from the golden tower of the Fisher Building. And WXYZ had the most popular disk jockey in all of Detroit during that time both radio and TV Ed McKenzie. But ABC kept it there because they had national sponsors that bought in and were promised all the top 10 markets. 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. It has all those voices in it for all to hear again. Yes Tarantula By the Tarantulas Johnson will also continue serving as the station's midday show host, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our new wave-length after April 1. Then in 1960, the doctors established WCHD which was the 1st jazz radio station. Tragically, his engineer on that very show, Tom Knight ( Margellar) would meet a violent death on June 5, 1997. Police said they found a 35-year-old woman and. 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. 11-2; Dave Prince, 2-6; Lee Alan, 7:15-10; Here listed below is the ABC network programming line-up on WXYZ for a typical broadcast day, according to, By then Steve Lundy headed out west to another ABC-owned station, in San Francisco. . He invented the phrase: DODGE DEPEND ON IT. Yes! Very few local radio personalities Black or White have outlasted her. Living near Traverse City, Michigan. What does the letter say? and ask do you need a live band somewhere? Having gained ground, WXYZ and. 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. (AP Photo/File). Your email address will not be published. The Chicago staple and former Southfield resident passed away in 2016. Henson fills the opening created by Tony Gates exit in April. Music has been an influence in Simpsons life from a young age. Marie and Ed. I personally have been listening to Jamie. Starting in 1969, Dick has worked 51 years in radio news. . By years end, WXYZ was now a slight 24 from the previous 22% they held in 1965. I was looking for it on line but no such luck. Starting his career at 15, the Detroit native learned his radio skills and established his on-air personality. (WWJ) -- WWJ Newsradio 950 listeners will be hearing some familiar voices in new time slots, as Detroit's top news station announced a new anchor lineup Thursday, effective immediately. Don Zee Was indeed The Midnight DJ At CKLW , I believe the first televised performance of My Girl by The Temptations was done on our show. Age: 70. Immediately after the war years, in 1946, the station was sold and was purchased by the American Broadcasting Network in New York. And it would unfold just as I had predicted., After just two weeks going into 1967, it was apparent the. Active on Twitter, Calvert provides the history of rock n roll and the influence it still has today. I remember a program called Squeaky & Jitters? Has been a morning radio show for 22 years. Lepidis personality on and off air is as colorful as her hair. Thankyou! While he did not start his career in Detroit, Kasem learned his chops on the west coast in the 60s. For many people, turning on the radio is a way to get in touch with their community. Dr Darrius Beyonce is Coming To Detroit Summer 2023 Feb 01, 2023. I found out that Dick Kernan was at Spec Howard. Radio 1270 became the hottest commodity on the radio dial for local music venues and dance entertainment. Gwen. My compliments to Jim Feliciano and the MCRFB staff for this terrific site. This brings back good memories for this 80 year man. and Martha Mary Barber McCarthy. Pages in category "Radio personalities from Detroit" The following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. We told Chuck what was going to happen, but he and many others were convinced that nothing could ever topple the historic WXYZ. We know the killer chemistry hes enjoyed best with Michelle McKormick, and paired with the comedic timing of Travis Gibbs, Mornings on WLAV will be transcendent and almost criminally funny., Derek J. Location: Detroit. Ah, those were the days my friendthanks for the memories Henry! Motor City Radio Flashbacks. Mix 92.3. How did it happen? Cool to have Lee still knocking around. Having gained ground, WXYZ and WJBK at times found themselves into a virtual ratings tie vying for the top 40 title on the dial, seemingly, with no end in sight. Kidding! I cant recall the DJs name, but every night at either 11:00pm or midnight [Im not sure of the time see what happens when you get old :-)] he would end his show by playing the song You Belong to Me and give a few words of wisdom as the song played. WWJ is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved. According to his, An icon for Detroit rock radio, Calvert served the Motor City airwaves for over 40 years. Thank you, Following the news, many current and former 97.1 The ticket personalities took to Twitter to pay their respects to Jamie. The list consists of 66 members. Oh===thanks for the horn and its fine tone. Earlier on, these entertaining WXYZ radio programmings were heard on many stations through the Mutual group across the U. S. and Canada. Jim Costa is headed home. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. When first starting out in Detroit, the personality hosted Jay Towers and the Morning Revolution for six years. Meanwhile, WXYZ, gained two percentage points from the 5 CKLW lost within a year. The new Keener Sound was by then fast retaining the largest rise in total market share in Detroit radio history. He has also hosted and programmed Sports 1130 WDFN and 1270 WXYT Detroit, 950 WPEN Philadelphia, 970 WBGG Pittsburgh 1300 KVET Austin and 105.3 KRLD-FM Dallas and News/Talk 1190 WOWO Fort Wayne during his career. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Bill Drake came here, and turned CKLW into the BIG 8. That in 1966 the listeners instead wanted more of the music. 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. 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. 3113 Archer Ave The added new voices on 1270 became the newest household names. , Where is John E. Smooth Edwards? The Lone Ranger was still the big show on Thursday nights. Elizabeth Washington, Digital News Editor. Required fields are marked *. . Still prime on WXYZ radio since coming back to Detroit from New York in 1947 was Johnny Slagle. This list may not reflect recent changes . What ever happened to Dale Conquest I would like to send him an e-mail. THE DETROIT SOUND SURVEY: OCTOBER 10, 1966, Your email address will not be published. The following week I listened to him until I ran out of signal just this side of Des Moines, Iowa. >>> LISTEN LIVE, Fractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening rifts, Russian strike on Ukraine apartment block kills 3, injures 6, Extradited Indian charged with murder in Australian city, Global stocks lower after inflation fuels rate fears, British navy seizes Iran missiles, parts likely Yemen bound, SpaceX launches US, Russia, UAE astronauts to space station, War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes' path to Paris Olympics, 20 injured by turbulence aboard Germany to Mauritius flight. Recently Lepidi won a Gracie Award for her interviews with artists such as Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Adele and many others. As a teen, to me, you and the horn were as close to teen heaven as it got.. This clip will have a very limited appeal to most people. Immediately after, By the early 1950s, ABC and WXYZ brought out the best in quality programming in Detroit on the TV dial. 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. The end of a Detroit broadcasting legend. But by mid-1966, not much had changed for WXYZ during their battle for higher ratings in Detroit. There are so many musical references to the city, and besides that, Detroit has had many sports radio anchors who helped pave the way for broadcast journalism. My sister married one of the members from the group. According to the Associated Press, Banks was given a late-night weekend show at WDRQ. I remember Detroit radio back into the 1940s and for some reason the name of Carl Zetterberg came to mind. For the latest on Lee Alan today, go to his website blogroll and click on Lee Alans blog. Meanwhile, during a short stay in Cleveland in early 1966, Lee Alan discovered the sound of. Joel Sabastian left WXYZ for the Windy City that year. The same article mentions what it believed to be the salaries of select Detroit (then)-leading media personalities: Dick Purtan $5M, Drew & Mike $2M each, Chuck Gaidica, $1.2M, Carmen Harlan $1M+, John Mason $1M. I wouldnt have become a Detroit Tigers fan (since 1966!) Anne is an on-air personality o n our newest station called Alt 106.7 (Detroit's New Alternative Station) She is a graduate of Michigan State University and loves music. BIRMINGHAM (CBS RADIO) - The mysterious personality behind the late-night 'Pillow Talk' radio music show has died. Interesting to note that had we not hired Martin and Howard I never would have known Specs Howard. Detroit sports radio legend Art Regner. He was identified by Ebony magazine in 1947 as one of only 16 black disc jockeys in the country. Also, according to the Billboard issue dated above, WXYZ was now ranked third at 22% below CKLWs 34% and WKNRs 44% share of the Detroit market overall, in that order. Detroit radio was special, as were the personalities. and throw in the towel. According to his. Now we have both CK and Keener to contend with. Hi Donna, I am so sadden to learn, today after reading your comments here, in 2022, that Jim Heddle had passed away in 2018! Memories From the Soundtrack of Your Life, A RETROSPECT INTO THE MAKING OF A GREAT DETROIT BROADCASTING LEGEND AND THE END OF A TOP 40 GIANT. With more than 860 live broadcast stations in 153 markets across America, there's a local iHeartRadio station virtually everywhere. wxyz, cklw, and wknr. Speaking of a very special friend, Mr. JOEY RYAN ( Joseph Pietruska ), interned at The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery . We knew when the dance was over when Lee played Since I Fell For You by Lenny Welch. Jerry Lubin, who was among the pioneering air personalities in the city's burgeoning FM radio scene during the late 60s and. 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. 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. Editorializes twice a week. 1 in the ratings, they became a heavy influence for record sales in Detroit. We truly enjoy hearing from everyone! Management, the entire radio staff and Lee Alan, now as program director were convinced the right formula was now in place moving forward for 1966. If you call 1-866- SOUL-JAM, you can cast your vote to McBride directly. On Sept. 25, Detroit Radio Personalities, Past and Present, was held at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Novi. February 28, 2023 Michigan Bracing for Another Major Snow - Here's Where March 2023 Upcoming Tv Shows and Movies! If you dont listen to the radio but are on TikTok, you may recognize Bru. I called him from mid Pennsylvania, (company card of course, ) to comment on an upcoming football game, listened to CK the Big 8, sitting in front of Independence Hall! instrumental. The event honored Sonny Eliot, the late Ernie Harwell, Specs Howard, Dick Purtan, and Robin Seymour. #4 of 38 on. No. Detroit radio personality Rosetta Hines-Loving, known as the city's voice and first lady of jazz, has died at age 82. Originated out of Windsors 89x in 2001, the radio show has been making listeners laugh for two decades. Following Towers hosted a show at WXYT with Bill McAllister. If I recall correctly, the Ghoul's show did not originate out of Toledo, it was taped in Southfield at the WKBD (Kaiser Broadcasting then) studios. The on-air personality can also be heard nationally and locally on the Church of Lazlo show. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It was expected of us. One last thing. WWJ-AM (WWJ Newsradio 950)/Detroit is announcing a new anchor lineup, effective immediately. Lee Alan stands out among the most revered. 1,456 talking about this. According to Key, Detroiters typically hear the matchups live on the radio before they are sent out for syndication in other markets. WRIF-FM IS BACK ON THE RADIO, JAM PRODUCTION SERIES: TALK-TO-ME, WXYZ RADIO, WJR [Detroit Free Press] RADIO PRESS PHOTO: MARC AVERY, WXYZ RADIO 1270: A 1957 [Detroit Free Press] DETROIT RADIO BACK-PAGE AD, BILLBOARD HOT SOUL SINGLES: WEEK ENDING, MARCH 6, 1976, HIS TIME-OUT ENDS; [DAVID] RUFFIN SOLOS AGAIN . Towers has been in the Detroit market since 1999. Spinning on the floor and flying around crazed! Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. , gained two percentage points from the 5 CKLW lost within a year WXYZ! Airwaves for over 40 years a division of Graham Holdings you need a live band?. 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