Bruce Morrow Is Radio's Quintessential Voice of Generations
Bruce Morrow, affectionately known as Cousin Brucie, is a broadcasting icon whose c [...]
Jim O’Neill: A Dynamic Voice for Radio and Television
The Iconic Broadcasting Star Who Introduced '60s Hits on Radio and on Television
James Franklin "Jimmy" O'Neill, born on January 8, 1940, in Enid, [...]
NBC News Monitored: Dr. King Meets the Press
Two Titans of NBC Revolutionized Journalism and Radio News in America
NBC Radio's Monitor was a groundbreaking weekend program that aired from 1955 [...]
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 [...]