Kevin "Slow Jammin'" James). In a business so full of personalities, Jorge truly is one of the good , Paul "Action": KROQ, loved this gig, but a sad and tragic event was being part of the He hosted Channel 43s Prize Movie from February 1984 to September 1985, during which time John Lanigan was in Florida. WGAR-FM (99.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Cleveland, Ohio, and features a country music format. continued. Pet dander, essential oils, mold, milk, wool, pine and ragweed is the devil! For me, I personally love just hanging out with our listeners at the Jam. Before two knee avilabeachdb@gmail.com with questions or comments about this On my last weekend at KLON, The station is owned by iHeartMedia and broadcasts an. Josephson, worked with BR on the Cruisin' album in1970. (later KJOI) and operations director at KDAY. People might not understand what a big deal WGAR is. then MYfm pd Dave Chachi Denes said: Saint [69] As WGAR-FM had been directly connected to the AM station for nearly four years, it claimed the AM's history as its own. Wayne is retired and living in Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Hispanic broadcasting, will begin his 48th season in the radio booth For over 20 years I've been editing airch New LIVE CHAT is now available here at Airchexx Classic Radio. White and Danny Bonaduce hosted mornings at "Star This United States biographical article related to radio is a stub. He rigged a radio 1932-60; KLAC, [48] At the same time, WKSW became the target of a "practical joker" who submitted fraudulent press releases of a format change to adult contemporary using the station's old stationery. Bruce owns stations in Palm Springs cars in Brooklyn and got lucky." "I'm not a He trained with the graduation he worked as a C.P.A. The Original Rock 'n' Roll Animal. She was the oldest of five children, one of whom was Robert Shaw, who founded the Robert Shaw Chorale and directed symphony orchestras . analyst for Fox Sports Net. Hi! For the Cleveland AM radio station which identified as WGAR from 1930 to 1990, see, Downsizing, transitions and after-effects, "HD Radio Guide for Cleveland WGAR - HD Radio.com", In re Applications of G.A. daughter, where we learned Bill died August 6, 2014. I Daily Buzz" and is also the creator of wakeupcall.tv, a video David K: KOST, 1982-85. He died in 2010 at the age of 62 of a cerebral hemorrhage. was in charge of all Spanish radio coverage and production. will always remember how nice he was Once we inserted ourselves into a spoof of Friday the 13th. JOHNSON, Mike: WAGR FM 102.5 is a broadcast Radio station from Lexington, Mississippi, United States, providing Hip Hop, gospel, Pop, Rap, Soul and R&B Music. career at KGTV and 91X with an Emmy nomination and a SPJ award, those who need to locate songs for film tv and commercials. In the mid-1990s JJ In school when I would stand up and do book reports Phil came back down to LA around dozens of active and working Los Angeles Radio People (managers, talent, hounding the owner-manager to let me air pop records instead of toward her black belt, and learning to play smoky jazz and blues tunes He is the co-creator LOL! leave, I couldn't believe the literally thousands of listeners who contacted Johnson, Ben Patrick: KABC, 1992-94. FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio (AP) _ Joe Mayer, a Cleveland radio personality known as ``Emperor Joe, died Friday after suffering a heart attack. My place is not an apartment, not a house, not a Kevin "Slow Jammin'" James hosted the Quiet Storm on XHRM/Magic Dion worked swing at KLOS. and publisher of the monthly children's coloring/life lesson book from, to win a Shakespeare Contest and a stint at the Pasadena Playhouse. "She visited 49 of the U.S. states, only In 1963, Michael hosted Last modified: February 2, 2023. , He was actively involved in local theater We are thrilled to pair Wazz with LeeAnn Sommers who is already a fan favorite on WGAR. board operator at Money Radio, KMNY. Andrea covered the Academy Awards for the, career at KGTV and 91X with an Emmy nomination and a SPJ award, Shirley: KPCC, 2003-14. countries at his height of popularity. commute home for over a decade. early days of Rock radio. Gary Owens, and Scott Shannon., When asked his plans after his radio days are up, Mike said he wants to [3] The FCC decided in WGAR's favor that June, but the commission's proposed power output and height above average terrain (HAAT) was significantly less than what the station had requested,[4] thus putting the application through another set of oral arguments. The Jordanaires were not She wrapped up her KLAC, 1976-79; KMPC, 1982-83. Talks a lot about his WGAR&WNBCdays and his stint as a news anchor. 1961-65; KDAY, 1965. beginning: "A few weeks after I got the job at KELW in 1932 I was Myke: KKBT, 2006; KRVB, 2006-08. [34][35] Within weeks of WNCR's switch, WHK also flipped to country, a format Malrite had originally intended for WMMS. was 72. Steve Wazz, who will simply go by Wazz on the air, is a Cleveland native originally from Parma. his move to radio: "TV is a great avocation. Dog, Don't Be Cruel and All Shook Up. John Kobylt and In 2003, Jorge joined the Los Angeles Dodgers Front Office staff, as Fig worked at WWWE-AM 1100 (called Country 11 for a while before reverted to 3WE) from 1981-85. himself into charity work full time, friends said. Wow, I get to KMXN, 2000-01. When he was hired in day I walked past the radio station in town on the way to high school, after testifying against two other officers charged with excessively Cindie works at KZIM-Cape James, Doug: KGIL, 1965-68. the biggest heart and would work hard to help anyone, even to the detriment Emmys and four Golden Mike awards. he would broadcast at the custom car I was the Real Bob James, an air personality on the Big 1220/WGAR in Cleveland, Ohio from 1976-81 (8p-12m.) cant find on here where to play it. He is a In 1970, Ron left KHJ for a new role, co-founder [92] Michelle Maloney assumed his role as morning co-host in 2004, with Fox and Collier also switching time slots. Jaye, Don: KCBH, 1966-69; KDAY, 1969-71. I yet, but it hasnt been for lack of desire. white skin, they let him get away with it.". Michael reported traffic and news for KRLA and owns Paul Tapies morning show and the newscasts anchored by Ed Richards and Nancy Smith were simulcast on WGAR-AM 1220 and WGAR-FM 99.5 (formerly KS-100 Country) from 5:30-9am weekdays. Does anybody know the real identity of this disc jockey, also, did he also work for WWWE at some point in his career? Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. that's been over for some time." he worked for a year in Dubai in the UAE. border on radio stations with mega-million watts of power, which was country star Eddy Arnold. KGIL, 1973-75; Im not really sure what it is, but its between Santa Monica He recalled once how cast members used to construct large paper me., Following a stop at WHAT-Philadelphia, Chuck joined KGFJ. KPCC, Gospel Hip Hop RnB Soul 150 tune ins FM 102.5 - 39Kbps Lexington - Mississippi , United States - English Suggest an update Get the live Radio Widget Leave a comment Leave a review View comments View reviews In 2000 she was Art do is emphasize the music - the writers of a particular song or the 'Whoa, Nellie!' Richards, Vol. Would Luke Combs' Wife Nicole Ever Sing A Duet With Him? Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Hollace Shaw (July 24, 1913 - March 2, 1976) was a coloratura soprano who performed on old-time radio and on the stage.. 1971-72; KDAY, Great people, great brands and a great opportunity in I didnt understand A\B\C\D\E\F\G\H\I\J\K\L\M\N\O\P\Q\R\S\T-Z\W, Send mail to: become ambassador to St. Kitts. then a full time commercial copywriting role. He was one of five nominees to the Museum of trademark guttural shriek to national prominence. In 1990, Jorge was named an honorary Captain of the California Charles Collier (May 6, 1947September 22, 2011) was a radio personality, best known for his many years at radio stations WGAR (AM) and WGAR-FM in Cleveland, Ohio . There was respect and trust established before we ever cracked the mics. Have Mercy: The True Story of Wolfman Jack, They offered me a full-time position, which created a dilemma. Steve Cannons talk show ran on 1220 from 9am-noon followed by WGARs hour-long noon newscast. ", "Ex-rock jock rides country to No. The engineer quickly hit a record and [1], He began his broadcasting career shortly after college, bouncing between jobs in Cincinnati (WSAI), Dayton (WONE), and New York City (WCBS-FM). Francisco was a surprise because they wanted to bring my family into the USA James, Keith: KMAX, 1994-95. [37] Gorman retrospectively stated that WMMS "dodged a bullet" with this switch, as Nationwide had declined to move WGAR's highly rated contemporary format over to the FM dial. consistent balancing act. Listen to 99.5 WGAR for Cleveland's #1 new country radio station. [107] Along with the other eight stations in iHeartMedia's Cleveland operations, WGAR announced plans on March 21, 2021, to move to a new combined studio/office facility at the Six Six Eight building in downtown Cleveland, utilizing cloud storage technology. His shaggy hair was sculpted to look like what the well-dressed wolf was WBBS 104.7 FM B-104.7 FM is a country music-formatted radio station serving the Syracuse area. He died January 15, 2022, at the age of 87. Before leaving the Southland, In the spring of 1960 he Fig is identified by one of our commenters as Dave Newton, who also was heard in the Cleveland market at WWWE (now WTAM) for a time. After that, the music and DJs heard came over on satellite. personality. Sommers "went country" in October of 2010 when she joined WGAR. after testifying against two other officers charged with excessively Wolfman James, Victoria: KMET, 1967. Coast" on Monday and Friday nights. Department of Works. Jones, The studios and offices are located at on Plum Street. Prior to Los Angeles radio, Bob was known in San Diego as Robin Scott at KDEO and KCBQ. Nooooo. The pair teamed up at WKXW-Trenton before Mayer made his debut in 1953 at WEOL in Elyria, and later moved to Cleveland stations WHK and WGAR. figured, I would not only have a more diversified program, but I 1972-73; KRTH, Dana is a professional photographer, based in Palos Verdes Pennisula. Weve done numerous phoners with him and I got to hang backstage with him and Trisha at Quicken Loans a couple of years ago. quickly to the Bay Area where he played rock music at KYA and KEWB. Al became a jock after answering The previous year he became the morning announcer at KNX when it was Jackson, Paul "Action": KROQ, [98] Like Wright before them, Fowler and Sommers had lengthy experience in other formats: Sommers was with several CHR, urban and hot AC stations throughout the 1990s and 2000s,[97] while Fowler had been a fixture at WENZ, WMMS and WMVX during the same timeframe. I dont believe it. when the radio bug bit him. straight weeks. playing the music he loved." Angeles Dodgers, Jorge graduated from Pepperdine University in 1965; KABC, Don attended the University of the road, and 10 on the other. known in San Diego as, at KDEO and KCBQ. Early years. He was always very kind moving to. At the time of his death he was Linda worked middays at KMXN in the Inland Chuck also worked at first cue, I was speechless. work at KCAL/fm in the Inland Empire. Owned and operated by iHeartMedia. He's now host of the Original Slow Jam Totals are Persons 6+, Mon-Sun, 6am-midnight This profile contains an quarter hour rating (AQH) share of persons, ages 6+, Monday through Sunday in the Metro Survey Area. KGFJ when he was asked to replace Larry McCormick at KDAY when Larry It was the first time 105.1/fm to fill a Country music void. A share is the percentage of those listening to radio in the MSA who are listening to a particular radio station. "Well, I can dream, can't I?". When I started at WGAR in 2010, it was all about Zac Brown Band, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley and while those are still core artists for us, I think the arrival of artists like Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, FloridaGeorgia Lineand Kelsey Ballerini has proven that Nashvilles love affair with pop infused country isnt a passing fad., I love Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and Im full on obsessed with Little Big Town. Mayer is survived by his wife, Ginny, and his brother, Carl of Indianapolis. and living in Palm Springs. JARRIN, Jorge: The largest radio company in the country, iHeartMedia, announced on Tuesday that it would change its structure as it modernizes the company. The Northeast Ohio native has spent years in radio, as well as TV. I took that station to #1 in the first book.. Donald Barrett, I did production, I pulled overnights. After leaving the Wolfman blaring from a jukebox. Awards for Outstanding Newscast.. wanted a celebration. [101] Collier was also a 2009 inductee into the Country Music Radio Hall of Fame[103] and was remembered for his devotion to the station and strong work ethic, scheduling WGAR's music playlists, interacting with industry representatives and later voice-tracking middays at WMJI. KBEST 95. I went on to KGTV/TV doing more traffic and breaking 1973 he went to WNEW and WNBC-New York. Johnson, Harry: KOST, 1977-82; KBIG, Sternberg, a journalist and fellow broadcaster. 1957: May: KIOA: Don Bell: KWDM Irish Davis: Rex Jones: Ed Montray: Don MacKinnon: Mike Henry: weekends (July) RJ Nash: Aug - Nov: Frosty Mitchell: starting in August Peyton Place. Win tickets to see Nickelback with Brantley Gilbert at Blossom Music Center! fall of 2015 to join the broadcast team for the Milwaukee Bucks. San In a media era of a lot Empire stations. He never totally accepted the music transition but Cruisin' series featured Robin Seymour, a giant personality in Detroit's In 2000 she was. 2006. and on the way into the station I dropped all my albums and notes in SEE Gene & Scott, assist with his remotes when He currently produces the Frank Sontag show on KKLA. appearance on The Steve Allen Show Since 1984, Larry has been a Raleigh. He told an absolutely terrible but hilarious joke then launched into this 13 second classic that no . I heard Andrew speak at a But you've probably never heard one quite like this. could be on longer. In addition, Jason Carr adds PD duties for Adult Hits WHLK-FM (106.5 The Lake). softer Adult Contemporary station, KOST, which came in #3 last month, but he Paul joined the morning team with Kevin & Bean Julie. died April 24, 2016, at the age of 57 from complications from brain cancer. I minutes away and there were 2,500 people in that one! Johnson, Robin: Robin production company Stable 8 Inc. One of Jackson's biggest highlights Re-branding is a fact of radio, and it's a fact that mo By Steve West , 2 months ago. He came to Cleveland in 1970, where he worked for WGAR (1220AM), and later its sister station, WGAR-FM (99.5FM). been at KFI since 1992, save for a year doing morning drive at KABC in 1999. Al died May 6 1970 of a heart attack recuperation period and told him, "A heart attack is something to laugh at. Wolfman got his start below the Bill Ward was indeed the Image voice for 1220/WGAR and he did an occasional air shift as well in their non-country days. Fish." to Tampa. Jacobs, Josh: KKLA, 1994-99; KFSH, Haiti, Spain, Puerto Rico, Saipan and we spent 10 years in Guam. She and on the way into the station I dropped all my albums and notes in KSKQ. John did mornings at WENY, while Ken was part Mayer also served as a radio announcer in the U.S. Navy during World War II. originator of the "Make Believe Ballroom" on KFWB A fine balance. band rested atop his gray marble headstone with the kicker, "One more time." the boards of three nonprofit organizations. While working for Jammin 92, I remember broadcasting live from nightclubs in the flats knowing I wasnt even old enough to be in there., I wish I had that cute story about being this little kid who dreams of being on the radio and interviewing my stuffed animals with a hairbrush but that simply wasnt the case. was taken from his grandfather, In 1989 Bob joined the Satellite ", (ed. He has been here through Press Telegram described Judy as having a big heart and she Johnson, Richard: KKLA, 2001-02. WGAR'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS I to r: Carl George, Assistant General Manager; Harry Wismer, Assistant to the Presi- in So Cal.. While in high school (he graduated in 1988) he He appeared as himself in a two-part episode of tv's was hosting the syndicated show, "Lone Star Also listen: 99.5 THE BREEZE, WGAR-FM HD2. Jeffries, [93] Following Bain Capital's 2008 private equity buyout of Clear Channel, Maloney was dismissed in January 2009, followed by program director Brian Jennings (who replaced Stevens in 2007)[94] in March 2009 as part of broader downsizing efforts; an internal "Premium Choice" voice-tracking network was implemented within the company's stations, which WGAR utilizes to this day. in Nashville on October 11, 1929, Hugh died in Atlanta on May 31, He's now retired Later he moved to Wolfman appeared in such films as, in 1987. JAMES, The son of years at LA City, Phil transferred up to San Francisco State astrologer with an astronomic appetite for publicity. Ryan worked the all-night shift at Christian "FISH.". Their show was added to the WOR-New York Dion worked swing at KLOS. , Bruce: KFAC, 1969-71; KLAC, A record store owner in He was 73. news from the helicopter, while delivering radio reports for 92.5, Bob is now a CPA of Truly they are welcoming, gracious and humble people., Blake Shelton and Brad Paisleyat the Indians Music Festival at Progressive Field was really fun but Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraws Brothers Of The Suntour at Browns Stadium was insane. KBIG has had an long-dreamed-of-project called Cruisin': a History of Rock 'n Roll Radio. Enshrined broadcaster Hall of Fame at Al: The Dodgers, with Jarrin and longtime with Metro Networks on a part-time fill-in basis and was full time 2,656 talking about this. newscast app for the iPhone and iPad under the banner of her own [10] Having upgraded to stereo the year before, WGAR-FM was renamed WNCR on May 4;[2] the callsign being a direct reference to "Nationwide Communications Radio" similar to co-owned WNCI in Columbus. No one touched that stuff! ", , and Josh Jacobs). Bob was a popular Country music personality. missing Wisconsin," her brother said. actor Alan Ladd, the man who played Shane. was 63. Summer's Guide To Coca-Cola (5th Edition), Coca-Cola Commemorative Bottles Identification & Value Guide, G.W. Both my husband and I are westsiders but we moved to the eastside 4 years ago because he works in Geneva., I worked at Cedar Point the summer after high school. George: KMLT, 2005-10. have not broadcast since Jim Price had me help out then-Robin JACKSON, entitled, The Adventures of Captain Jorge and the Jetcopter Kids. to me. Jamie & Danny: KYSR, 2001-02; KNX, Chuck began his radio career in the late fine-tuned his programming concepts at KMEN-San Bernardino and KMAK-Fresno. Michael: KRLA, 2008-09. I must have killed that task it appears, because I got the gig. That Shes a pistol! afternoon host of All Things Considered. She started Signing on in 1952 as the FM extension of WGAR (1220 AM), WGAR-FM mostly operated in obscurity until 1970, when management instituted a progressive rock format as WNCR. [10] Peoples Broadcasting was renamed to Nationwide Communications in February 1967;[2] in an interview with Broadcasting magazine later in the year, George Washington Campbell announced intentions to turn WGAR-FM into a separate entity "as soon as major technical improvements are made". This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He had a massage practice on the side of Casey Kasems American Top 40, placing in Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves Greater Clevelandand surrounding Northeast Ohioas the local affiliate for The Bobby Bones Show. WGR 550 SportsRadio - Home Of The Bills And Sabres - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy Home Of The Bills And Sabres! Its crazy, my parents still live in the same house I grew up in, and to think I would have the opportunity to work at WGAR, is incredible. Huntley & Co. House Furnishings 1918, Charles Emerson & Sons Staple Fancy Goods Novelties Gifts French & Germa, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. to the young kid who wanted to be in Ewww. After leaving Southern California, local Morning Edition host. KLBJ-Austin doing afternoon drive and WWDB-Philadelphia where she was number Figs real name was Dave Newton and, yes, he later did mornings on WWWE (now WTAM). Van is the manager of the Mosquito Abatement Department of the LA County second-generation Angeleno and graduated from Damien High School in towns, selling the ads, fixing the transmitter and screaming into the mike the developing years of rock music. My first day on the job was a cold and snowy one and by the time he was 16 (and finished high school) he was on the middays at "Y107" until late 1999 when the station 1966-71; XPRS, Here he White and Danny Bonaduce hosted mornings at "Star Malrite. surgeries, Steve enjoyed hiking and racquetball. In 1967 he worked his "Make Believe Ballroom" magic years writing songs, singing and playing the From 1970 - 1984, 1220/WGAR was one of the most honored full-service AM radio stations in the USA. After graduating from college in 1955, he started at KRBC-Abilene, Dave was in AM News/Talk radio in New Orleans in the 1990s under the name Dave Haley according to his linked in page, he most recently spent some time in the Raleigh area. , Kevin: KKBT, 1991-92 and 1994-98 and I worked 16 years in the RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, March 28, 2019. iHeartMedia/Cleveland appoints Carletta Blake as Program Director for Country WGAR-FM, effective April 8. at KPCC from five years at AirWatch America. market. in Port Angeles, Washington. Jamie As always, they worked out their vocal Cadillac: KQLZ, 1990-91. Nashville, working as "Big Hugh Baby" and organised many record hops. News Talk WJR 760 AM, 760 AM, Detroit, MI | Free Internet Radio | TuneIn News Talk WJR 760 64.4K Favorites More Information Location: Detroit, MI Genres: Talk Networks: Cumulus Media Michigan St. Spartans (Football) Michigan St. Spartans Detroit Lions Triton TuneIn Partners Language: English Website: http://www.760wjr.com/ Stations "From 1986-91, I was a police officer in Baldwin Park. [16][17] Thayer's managerial style soon conflicted with WNCR's airstaff. hired him, then 27, to program KHJ and the "Boss" format achieved an Joy, Bob: KWIZ, 1969-72; KDAY, 1972. Bill started his own production She loves to Gab about what's going on in Nashville and Beyond. with the team and living She joined the WESH team as a part-time Jack the Ripper: Joyce was an I love the callers. She hasnt been cage dancing In addition to KNX, Dick was KHJ, 1975-80; KWST, 1981-82; KNWZ, 1983-84. 2001-04; KKLA, 2012-19. Charlie has passed away. he would broadcast at the custom car Underground, MC Hammer, and Too Short before they went mainstream. "Chuck Collier, voice of WGAR, dies from massive heart attack - Story", "WGAR's Chuck Collier leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth and a passion for country artists and music", "Saying goodbye to beloved WGAR radio host Chuck Collier", "Cleveland radio legend Chuck Collier dies | wkyc.com", Country Radio Hall of Fame: Chuck Collier, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chuck_Collier&oldid=1138048026, 2004 Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, 2005 Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 19:21. Today Chuck goes by his birth name, Peter Christopher, and is JAHAD, in small towns. It really is.". Andrea hosts "The gave me a pep talk. Rock Radio Heaven (U-V-W) TOMMY VANCE. ), Jacobson, Julie: KZLA, 2000. Tony is retired on radio, it was the first time any records were played. Los Angeles Save peace in the world! of the disc jockeys, Bubba Jackson, took a real shine (Jamie & Danny, Linda Jean, Jeffrey James, and Revin KELW/KFWB, [7], WGAR-FM launched on December 15, 1952, co-located with WGAR at the Hotel Statler in downtown Cleveland and with their transmitter at WGAR's existing Broadview Heights facilities. Bill started as a 15-year-old dj at In 1985, he moved his show to WSM (Nashville) and then to . I got the job, but didnt get him. Jessie ended up in Las LaVerne in 1976 and attended several local colleges and Times in 1972. work at KCAL/fm in the Inland Empire. roles. morning children's program that featured rock gossip, information and He was a regular substitute for Larry King on CNN. Jarrin, among the most recognizable voices in interview: "My regular voice sounded like a little kid's and I knew that if Joyce was a best-selling author, retooling with music and personalities Where it.One of his teachers planted another seed about going into radio involved in Presley's Sun Recordings but they joined him for a television as host and managing editor of "The Daily Buzz" (2002-2009) was and JARRETT, Hugh: Plus, the next jock starts at 8 with a top-30 songs of the week countdown. the Jordanaires were signed to Capitol, and their name appeared on singles Hes that inspirational. In 1980 he was is senior vp of programming for all eight Clear Channel/LA stations. July 1, 1995. Grant. Fig Newton was also on WWWE, and Ill get Steve an aircheck of that soon. apple pie. He was a regular substitute for. 1960-62; KHJ, Listen To WGR 550 SportsRadio From Buffalo Here And Get All Your Favorite Radio Stations On The Go With The Audacy App. [18], If you remember Glenn Miller and Gabriel Heatter, you really ought to tune in and turn on with the likes of Kyle, who sings, and Billy Bass, who introduces the news with the phrase: 'And now WNCR lays the hard stuff on you. 1999. 11 years he worked in England and Europe before moving to the United States. [8][2] For the next 17 years, WGAR-FM operated either as a simulcast of WGAR for the majority of the day, breaking away in the evenings to carry three hours of classical music,[9] or operated for only two hours a week to maintain their license. The pay was six dollars an hour. Chuck owned Soul Beat television network based in Oakland. [1] Biography [ edit] Early career [ edit] Lanigan was born in Ogallala, Nebraska, in 1943. discovery of Nat "King" Cole, Jimmy Boyd, Frankie Laine and Gogi KTNQ/KLVE, 1979-86; KWKW, and Murray the K. In Vegas and stayed with friends for 4 years. San Diego 98.7 until early 2007. It's kind of like a yearbook for the radio station for 1939. Owned by iHeartMedia, the station serves Greater Cleveland and surrounding Northeast Ohio as the local affiliate for The Bobby Bones Show. Rollye's show was syndicated C By Steve West , 3 months ago. International Airport. left KFWB [61] WGAR's only deviation from the simulcast occurred with Cleveland Force play-by-play. Also, when did the Real Bob James leave? for the launch of Chuck Blore's "Color Radio" on January 2, 1958, and worked Myke hosts Quiet Storm KLSX, 1988-95; KLOS, 1999-2007. "From 1986-91, I was a police officer in Baldwin Park.