Uecker Was a Beloved Legend Beyond the Broadcasting Booth
Bob Uecker, affectionately dubbed "Mr. Baseball," was much more than just a player or [...]
Fibber McGee and Molly: Comedic Legends of Old-Time Radio
Their Shows Became A Timeless Treasure of the Golden Age of Radio
"Fibber McGee and Molly" is a fascinating piece of radio history. It was an [...]
WQAM: From Top 40 Legacy to Sports Radio Leader
From Music Charts to Game-Day Stats: WQAM’s Evolution Over the Decades
WQAM in Miami was a prominent station during the 1960s, especially under the [...]
WKNR-FM Finds Its Musical Spot on ‘Stereo Island’
From Top 40, Rock, to Relaxation: The Evolution of WKNR-FM to "Island's" Beautiful Music Haven
In 1971, WKNR-FM shifted from its progressive rock f [...]
Martha Jean: The Woman Who Gave Detroit Its Voice
Martha Steinberg Ruled Detroit's Airwaves with Love and Heart
Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg was a trailblazing African-American radio broad [...]
The ‘Queen of Soul’ Is Coronated: February 1968
Only a Few Months After 1967 Break-Out Year - Aretha Franklin Gets Day in Detroit
By February 1968, Aretha Franklin had solidified her reputati [...]
Bob Dearborn: The Voice That Shaped Chicago’s Airwaves
Chicago Radio Royalty: Reflections of Bob Dearborn’s Career in the Windy City
Bob Dearborn was a popular personality on WCFL during its Top 40 era. [...]
“Light and Lively”: Anita Kerr Sings ‘The Detroit Sound’
Anita Kerr Teams with WXYZ and Dick Marx Productions in 1966
In 1965, the Anita Kerr Singers reached a significant milestone by winning two Grammy [...]
Wire-to-Wire: WJR Recaptures Tigers’ ‘Roar of ’84’ Season
A Retrospective of the Detroit Tigers' 1984 World Championship Run
The 1984 Detroit Tigers season was nothing short of legendary. The team started [...]
Ken Draper: The Visionary Who Made WCFL Sing
In the golden era of radio, when stations battled for the attention of millions, one man stood out as a true architect of sound—Ken Draper. A programm [...]
Joel Sebastian: A Golden Top 40 Voice Remembered
From Detroit's WXYZ Beginnings to Chicago's Top 40 Powerhouses, A Radio Talent Recalled
Joel Sebastian was a well-known radio personality who made [...]
The Classy Sound of Miss Warwick in 1964
Combination of Her Emotional Style has Led to a Memorable String of Hits
Was there a new wave of R&B singers leading the way in 1964? The growi [...]
Bill Gavin: A Visionary Who Transformed Top 40 Programming
Gavin's Contributions to Industry Crowns Him 'Dean of Top 40 Radio'
Bill Gavin was a highly influential figure in the radio and music industry, o [...]
Sounds of Change: Drake-Chenault Transforms Radio
The Innovators Who Brought Automation to Modern Radio Programming
Drake-Chenault Enterprises, co-founded by Bill Drake and Gene Chenault, was a pio [...]
Reflections: The Impact Dick Clark Left on Broadcasting
A Pioneer in Radio, TV, and Award Shows: Dick Clark's Enduring Legacy
Dick Clark (b. Richard Wagstaff Clark), was born on November 30, 1929, in Bro [...]