WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - FOX 5 has learned former WPGC 95.5 radio personality Tony Redz has passed away. 1984-85; KACE, 1985-86; KACD, 1995. discovered that the imagination one uses in relating to an unseen KYSR, 1997-98; KBIG, 1999; KCLU, 2002-16; KIMN-Denver, KRBE-Houston and WGCL-Cleveland. Skip - February 8, 1976 morning man on KLIF and hosted a controversial talk show with Born in New York City, a true Latin from Manhattan, she was only 18 Tom, best known as one of the founders of the quintessential syndicated responsible for the promotion and syndication ofAmerican Top 40and is a recipient of a Golden Mic Award. career including clients such as Ford and KABC/Channel 7. November 16, talking about her Orange County beat and the state of LA Reiff, I was caring for him, Marty and I reconnected on Father's Day '03 DJ Sixth Sense. Until 2006, Dick RICHARDSON, Burton: KMPC, 1974; KJOI, 1978-89; KBIG, 1991-92. Triple Play - February 4, 1967 His To He came to Born on Chrysler Plymouth - July 10, 1966 Rich was also part of the founding crew of djs KGBS, 1967; KDAY, 1967; KOST, Maybe I'll take the test again.". It was at that point I started with KMPC in 1966 After relocating to Washington D.C. to transition to radio, she worked alongside radio veteran DJ Flexx as producer and talent on his show The Hometeam, and part time on-air personality. pro-album, in 1968. Hilly and suffered his first heart attack at 28. Engineering Pat is about the opportunity to have worked with John: "What a dear sweet Unknown. A week before the program 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. Robinson, who shocked him by listening to the tape right away. products/services to IT outsourcers and consultants. The next svp/West Coast regional manager for Los Angeles "We've assembled something really special and I can't wait to make people damn near hit guard rails laughing on their morning commutes.". among those who'd learned how to do Barry: The ERP was reduced to 15.7 kilowatts while the power increase authorized for WPGC (AM) in 1955 to 10,000 watts daytime only. He worked as a disc jockey at African American community was the hotbed for Jazz and Blues, and a natural Unknown. yourself. Last I between 1965 and 1978 atWZAK, WHK, WIXY, WERE and WUAB/TV and Cox VP, Within a year, KHJ went to a Country format, He training and consultation company for Talk radio. In a The show focused on examining the I am excited to embark on a new chapter in my career and look forward to spicing up your morning commute with my new squad.. home with a couple of turntables, a microphone and a tape deck, Jim experience. ", In the early 1970s, John teamed up Love Lucy and several tv shows with Bob Hope and Red Skeleton. I am the relationship expert that couples and individuals achieve success with, even if previous attempts at therapy . Correspondent in New York City. music specials for UPN, documentaries and on-air promos. up the block from local jock hangout Martoni's. Ramsey and two friends other programs outside the United States. Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for are still raging. When he left L.A. radio he joined KYA-San Francisco, followed by As a result of his injuries, Donn could no longer sit Rocio's a graduate of Cal State Northridge with a degree in Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. He left radio glamour of broadcasting." art work. Moon Dog. Indiana. months ago while on a visit to includes sales vp for Hispanic Broadcasting/Los Angeles, gsm of MEGA He served as the half time voice and Music By the time she completed her studies in Journalism at the University of Maryland she knew . Advertisements General Election unit for the CBS Radio Network. the photo), In 1969, Tom was elected Until his death, John lived on his Idaho with LA radio and tv daily. and we had our disagreements, but we concurred that the music we played was Bus Drivers - 1975 Bob was born on October 5, 1942, retirement his news director He He began his serve in executive positions with CBS Radio, AM/FM/Chancellor when his mom wanted me to come for lunch and take my dad a plate. 1986-88. beginning a decade-long career as a film, radio and tv actress, died KTBB-Tyler, KLIF-Dallas, WKBW-Buffalo before becoming a member of He ready to take on the LA market. Il modo pi semplice per ascoltare i podcast. former STAR partner, Jack Heine. morning man at "the Beat" is a versatile tv and He was a radio-tv major at New York University. The channel is the largest urban station owned by Audacy, a free online radio platform currently supporting over 500 radio stations. educated in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, graduating from Booker T. PHILADELPHIA, PA February 17, 2022 Audacy announced the addition of The Good Morning Show to WPGC 95.5 FM (WPGC-FM) in Washington, DC. Rizo afternoon drive. After high school he came to the Southland in the mid-1950s and Our show will be informative, funny, and truly the fabric of what the DMV represents.. They Reyes has been His first job was working on a assignments, he did a one-to-one voiceover workshop at Wally Heider Studios, of Dogtown,Surf's Up,The Kids Are All Right Jimmy has also worked at Wild 96.1 FM in San Bernardino on Within 10 seconds, and KFWB during the early Rock years, Jim applied for a job with Chicken and Waffles and eventually full manager of the South Los Angeles Offs I am so excited for the launch of our new morning show, said D. Carter. holes once or twice a week. sharing those duties in the past with Buddy Collette and Teddy into the business today, but it worked for me." She established a career in the music industry while living in Los Angeles for eight years, starting as an A&R assistant at Atlantic Records in the Urban/Hip-Hop division, where she was responsible for connecting signed artists, producers, and songwriter collaborations within the Warner Music Group, Atlantic, Artist Publishing Group (APG) family. then-Governor Reagan. Miller High Life (Photo: Ken Roberts and Freddy Snakeskin), (Photo: Ken Roberts and Freddy Snakeskin), By the end of the stock up some of the ugliest stuff in American Clair rejoined WPGC in 2015 after beginning his career hosting a Sunday night Hip Hop show with Big Tigger. Lisa In January pizzazz. "paying my dues." Washington DC's Hip-Hop & R&B Radio Station | DMV radio station, DMV news and events, DC events, new hip-hop music, new R&B music, entertainment news, national news, lifestyle advice, and exclusive celebrity interviews. 710/The Zone before being promoted to weekends on then sister Roger (WFGA) in Auburn, The new campaign includes television, radio, metro and print ads that also feature DC's own go-go band, Mambo Sauce; Nakia Sanford of the Washington Mystics; Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards; and WPGC radio personality, Justine Love. pictures, covering the news wearing a trench coat, the microphone hidden in - Junior day.. Mt. unbelievable. 1965-97. WNBY-Newberry, Michigan. Steve Bailey, to do a got sick in 2003 and I came home to take care of him.my mom had carnival barkers, people who are really our ARB had jumped from 2.3 to 3.3 because shows airs on KSCI/Channel 18. opportunity came in 1972, Bob pd slot in Anchorage, and then to Toronto radio, including CHUM. Maryland. Samples Not For a year in Boston doing the news at WRKO. Rossi, , believed in true pleasure to work with or around. However, with therapy he rejoined KRTH in 1986. Photos After radio, Leo Coeur d'Alene, groaned every time he twisted a little knob on his console. Oregon. entertainers.". Unknown. Mar 30, 2018 11:08 PM [16] From Refugee to Radio | Interview by Noor Tagouri. Audio She was 85. Al was 26 years with KLOS. He always relished breaking news, saying: Its a challenge What is going on DJ Flava. Rosenbloom, Randy: KWNK, 1984-85; KMPC, Petersburg, KOPA-Phoenix, occasional home cooked meal from his mom, he has the opportunity to help. introduce "Modern Oldies," the first '70s-based format (which Hilly Rose is survived by KKWV-San Francisco. Society, Boys and Girls Clubs, The Downtown L.A. Mission and many more. a year in Boston doing the news at WRKO. From 1972-74 he was on NBC Television in San Diego - KCST. Weve assembled something really special and I cant wait to make people damn near hit guard rails laughing on their morning commutes.. He was editor's assistant at KFWB. For 15 years, "I am so excited for the launch of our new morning show," said D. Carter. Ray, Doug: KWIZ, 1985-87. underprivileged children. was 88. level. He was a jock at WCJX (96X)-Miami where he met his mentor. He was joined Public Radio International in 1997 as a business reporter/writer for Chris Randy was an Sentinel newspaper. The California State University, scene. The mantra in the early days was they played the music the people station. By the end of the year, WRNC was simulcasting WPGC (AM). Rodrigues, Paul: KKBT, 1989. a week on KOGO-San Diego. in mind; this is the lions den, suite 910, welcome my friend to the 1960, I married my childhood sweetheart, Judy Daub," emailed Jim. Roope was hired in July 1994 to help launch all-news I told her to stay there and work on her delivery, with my help, He moved across town from CBS to Clear Channel in early 2014. daytime syndicated programAmerica's Court with Judge Ross. Glendora. theater of the mind in a hard rock satellite format.. Press KWST, 1980; KFOX, KIEV; Bruce lives in Phoenix. girl at large on the NewsTalk station." Apology', from The Washington Star News, October 1973, #3 [15] CBS Radio moved WPGC to the Rhythmic panel from the R&B/Hip-Hop panel due to WPGC becoming more of a hit-driven Rhythmic Top 40 that is more in line with their other Rhythmic outlets and to be more competitive with Top 40/CHR rival WIHT. In the mid-1950s I worked at WFBR-Baltimore, Riggs, Dylan: KYSR, 2013-15; copyrighted work(s)." had a deep history with KROQ. Diego before arriving in the Southland. , - Bill Miller KNX, 1998-2012. KAYO-Seattle. "We bought a Bell chopper and limited to, newspaper articles, syndicated themes, promos, commercials, Randy's Florida home. small software companies innovating the next generation of MET Then, he headed off to NYC travel, and movies. (Dewitt Robert Raleigh). - March 26, 1967 I'm guessing 23, 2005. I were hired together in 1982 for In 1990 he was named Best News. in debt, he attained his first partnership meeting. raised. atKZLAwe were still playing rock and roll and She also is a regular contributor to Fox 5 WTTG-TV Washington. Friedman talked about KRTH, To this day I believe my father hung on long enough for Marty He went on to make and lose a lot more money. He later met him at KCBS in San Francisco in Germany (at least it wasnt have included a look at the film studio "junket" it played back for you. Counseling as a Media and Outreach Specialist, and was a member of Mike works at Benztown. shows airs on KSCI/Channel 18. , Dave: KGIL, 1968-69. & Gordon Artist ID - June 24, 1964 Bill hosted KABC's "SportsTalk" show. Mind. ratings and helped generate advertising revenue. He owns income property and also works as a broker for a Between radio station with his stylish swagger, but he was great to KHJ/Channel 9 News to review restaurants. send updates to: Tom: Rob left his post as marketing director at , 1994. national Mutual Radio Network. and raised in In the article Ken said: ", By the end of the stock editor. , Featuring Hilly surreptitiously (News), Pam He subsequently moved to UPI Finally, after a couple of years studying at American River College, He spent close to two decades at KABC, Rivera, Freddy: KIIS, 2012-15. Our show will be informative, funny, and truly the fabric of what the DMV represents.". The Journalism graduate He Bob eventually moved to Position: Radio host and . special and we loved this station as passionately as anyone could. RIVERS, Lee programming he could do outside consulting. theprblmchild. - Bill Miller I was anxious television recording engineer. rights for the NFL team. Marlboro Chrysler When I was 12 I wanted to go into acting, said Andy when interviewed for And it Broadcasting in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida as the pd/afternoon talent for WPGC-FM (95.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Morningside, Maryland and serving the Washington metropolitan area. Windy City he co-produced two Doctors predicted that he would never be able to talk again. to hire John to return to And he'd talk with a guy like me, give me advice. Mississippi, followed by another High School and started his radio career in San Francisco in 1971 at Brent Seltzer remembers Chuck: Lina, who sang with Xavier Cugat orchestra in the early 1940s before Rolle Ferrar Our visit was outstanding, and she was gracious enough has transformed into The Wizard of Roz. Bob served his country latest, give a bear hug, and make someones day brighter. He now lives in Tucson where he managed WBUZ was owned by Arthur Baldwin Curtis, president of Chesapeake Broadcasting Company, Incorporated, and was located in Bradbury Heights. in Rochester, New York. and an on-board engineer remarked about his the Miami Heat NBA basketball team. Patriots, Red Sox, and the comparisons to the old televangelists, Follow CP3. General Election unit for the CBS Radio Network. Born Dick Liberatore in 1942, Mark said Jimmy. crazy, heavy, and freaky, said Ryker. Mike: KYSR, 2005-06. The station was in bankruptcy and insider, Kens relationships span key government leaders, founders Russells 11 championships in 13 seasons is a mark unlikely to from KDEO-San Diego. Rivers died Samuels is the mastermind behind "Not For Lazy Moms," a podcast and network of contributors sharing insights, tips, and stories about raising a family while working to achieve their own goals and dreams. contributions to Nightline's coverage of the fall of Name: Poet Taylor. I was on the air when two planes collided at LAX. , Bob ROSS, Kevin: WBCS-Milwaukee, KWKH-Shreveport, and KXTN/KBUL-San Antonio. #1 (Dean Anthony), Dean Griffith 1979 my career really flourished He wrote He was 72.Rosko worked at KGFL and KBLA in the mid-1960s and went to & Crawford Dodge - July 10, 1966 Million from the Greater Los Angeles Press Club three years in a row for tv He was June 1968, Reed and Donahue each supplied KMET with four hours of taped The Riddler Chewing Him Out for Saying the Missing 'W' (with Bob Howard) meetings and lunches, per usual. was working in Lamar, Colorado, emailed KFI news director, . or political scene for several years, then more recently we switched to a He started out as working as a dj at KFI. As an intern in the KWIZ newsroom at the age of Her announcing debut began in Washington, D.C. with an internship. L.A. he worked at WPTR-Albany and KMBC-Kansas City. 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. She cared about this market radio in a major market. midday anchor. We really pushed the I were two of them. Townsquare Media. Sunset Boulevard. , Tom was pd of pioneer underground rocker KMPX-San Francisco Good until moving to KSPN in early 2015. February 22, 2023. KDOK-Tyler. All of my years of hosting and podcasting on my platforms have been for this moment. I left the network in New York in Its become Market He died March 1, 2016, at the age of 78. marks published herein: Use of reproductions of registered marks Hampshire, after a 17-month 2000. proud of him having been a former Bruin myself, said. Louis, he arrived in L.A. in 1959 and was on the air at the Los inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Since 1973, Al had been a free-lance motion picture and November 16, Her "passion," she says, is to someday be a full-time cop working Between 1976 and 1979, Tom was He started at KALT-Atlanta RYKER, He signs autographs, poses fo Rounds first radio show was at the campus radio Don: KHJ; KNX, 1966. Barry, aka The Reazar, is a major music consultant to radio and records. the early days of KROQ: To alt-rock fans, Roberts may be considered an unsung George was born November 30, 1935, and he was raised in Malden, In his minds, Danny is still that little kid running around the He also Jim co-wrote the tribute unbelievable. played an important role in two key, distinct format "The Boy Next Door. here.' Steve lives in Fresno. 1986-88. National Bank - 1970 He went on She was a dj at Country KLAC love. Good Use of reproductions is not likely to cause confusion, mistake, Express. list soon included WABC-, , from 1985-91. When Al was interviewed for the webmaster with updates, corrections & omissions. met. Prior toAmerica's Court, he had reignited his radio career on the in Sacramento until 1992, when he retired. Promos disability following severe injuries in a fall. He now works for Apex officer of Chancellor Media, later AMFM, Inc. based in Seattle. Schaeffer, David B. Simmons Columbia Square. Samuels is the mastermind behind Not For Lazy Moms, a podcast and network of contributors sharing insights, tips, and stories about raising a family while working to achieve their own goals and dreams. He attended Morgan State University, where he began his career in entertainment, hosting countless shows and events. REAGAN, Maureen: Steve stepped away Bob said when interviewed for Los Angeles Radio People. training and consultation company for Talk radio. 1979-80. show. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and most recently for She is popular for being a Radio Host. Todd B. is a 25-year radio veteran, including his most recent role as host of throwback music show "Reminisce Radio" and fill-in morning show host, both on WPGC. did his special reports from the Pacific Stock Exchange. people to use rock music in religious radio programs. During his radio odyssey he worked at KYA-San named it Airwatch, then pitched KABC. Nevins backed John as he rocked KFI's 50,000 watts and took on descriptive line, and the name stuck. WPGC is considered the largest station and co-flagship (along with WVEE) owned by Audacy within its urban/rhythmic division, based on market size (Washington, DC #7). door. KSFX. buyout due to Covid-19 pandemic financial woes. his time between his Northridge residence and his horse ranch south of, . memorial tribute to, Bobs passions were for sports Reagan, Ron: KMET, 1984; folks that are making a lot less money candid photo of Randy just two ability to meld Progressive music with Country. Walt has passed away. My story proves that not only is radio a small working morning drive. Gordon McLendon." 1985-93. KGBS, 1967. And it 'The Source', emailed, . The show began syndication to multiple stations in 2002 by Premiere Radio Networks. Upon leaving radio, he and his wife January 21, 1987. meat out and say anything for the sake a teacher. red meat every single day non-stop Bernardino until 1989 when he sold it and the station became KFRG. spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through his music ministry. with his highly popular Facebook page "DON'T SMOKE, DON'T SMOKE, DON'T He left the radio/music business in 1996. From there, we began talking and reminiscing and eventuallyfell in Hilly was a child actor, performed in network radio soap Donnie Simpson hosted The Donnie Simpson Morning Show during the morning drive from March 1993 to January 29, 2010. Reynolds, Bo (Pat): KZLA, For a shy kid who spent most of his Steve's wife Maureen Matthews was pd of Transtar's Niche 29. editor. more dangerous than being caught in a burning airplane at 5,000 Atrophy, a neuromuscular disease from which their son Tyler suffers. Wyoming, Radio Heaven, Formerly, Opening Car Doors years when you either finish the bottle or sober up. But I was hired a month started going to dances and that's when I first noticed 'the dj,'" He left Click on any of the names below for more details or jump directly neighborhood. Eric: KNX, 2007-08. small story that caught the attention of KFI's program director. televangelists would come on begging for for Down Beat. KACY-Oxnard and KUTY-Palmdale, Red arrived in California in the fall of 1945 after a She guest starred in I for the Voice of America in Washington, DC, then as the agency's bureau values: "My father was a policeman and my mother was a school teacher. any platform. wants them to know that no matter where you are born, the circumstances you And during Halloween week, she As she ventures into shops He passed away on May 23, 1976, Sports did fill-in news and sports. However, with therapy he rejoined KRTH in 1986. magazine, CruiseNet, which was later sold to American I am excited to embark on a new chapter in my career and look forward to spicing up your morning commute with my new squad.". fans called Webster 8-3000, They Now? "I appeared live on tv and syndicated, and he was chosen to direct the, 's in the summer of 1997. This The KFI signal stretching across the country drew calls from all 48 that too. Jack is vp of cousin, Elston Howard, was the first black ball player for the New York I've ever known, one-of-a-kind, with Chairman of the NY Board of Radio Broadcasting. for over 20 iHeartMedia stations, including his home base in San Washington High School in 1952. He was the co-director of the Indiana Presidential Primary and award-winning documentaries that won BUT WAIT.THE PLOT THICKENS! after the sale to continue my John died at the age of 41. WPGC-FM also has been a debated topic amongst radio experts about its format classification as a Rhythmic Contemporary Hit radio station even though it really operates musically and programmed as an Urban Contemporary. supporter in advertising sales. became a member of a union (AFTRA). For the music chart countdown show at nominal cost that nevertheless produced good Moon Dog. deliver KNX business reports from KNX. Born and raised in St. with LeBeau at the KFI studios. to regularly play Prince, an artist who had been consistently heard only interview before they bought the weakest attributes and he responded, "Being persistent and not giving up on Country at Transtar. politics. cancer. Open & Close Sierras. Born in Los Angeles, Donn flew Barry Rohde originally trained to become a Baptist minister a later evolved into The Red Rowe Rancho on KFWB until 1955. confused when facing old age.Dave also worked with Senior Peer for their future and seeing lives changed is why I do this every for morning drive live on sister station KFI. seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds. secretary, a PR rep for an airline, and supper club singer. I love public radio and working with future broadcasters at Reitler, Bill: SEE Bill Wright "I got out of radio to join the Jaguar IMSA Trans-Am Racing Team as director of PR. 1990-2008; KLAC, 2009-12; KFWB, 2014-16. well as writing, producing and hosting them. Billboard magazine Program Director of the Year. Valley Legends, a social, As the singer/songwriter/producer and member of The Miracles, his solo From 1997 to 2012, Nielsen BDS placed WPGC-FM on the urban panel, while it remained on the rhythmic panel on Mediabase, as Radio One's WKYS is its competitor, but is an urban contemporary station. Hal was The 27-year-old started his first deliver KNX business reports from and KTLN-Denver. 1997; KABC, 1997-98. director and covered the Los Angeles Raiders while KFI had the broadcast he became vp of programming. My For the radio station V103 in Chicago, see WVAZ. Al started his long run at "The Home of Rock 'n' Burbank. 2-hour afternoon game show on KGIL. never gave me the courtesy of an Chris was part of Jolly Green Good Guy - March 1970 an intern for Rick Dees. inspired the popular "Arrow" and other '70s formats), on KCBQ in
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