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Pull up a chair, grab a coffee (or a slice of deep dish, if you’re into that sort of thing), and let’s talk about WLS-AM. For those of you too young to remember the glory days of Top 40 radio in Chicago, WLS was the “Rock of Chicago” for over two decades starting in the 1960s. It had legendary DJs, unforgettable stunts, and a format that many people turned to for their […]
KROY Radio: Sacramento’s Top 40 Station of the 1960s and 1970s KROY Radio (1240 AM) is one of Sacramento, California’s two most popular Top 40 radio stations of the 1960s and 1970s. Its selection of high-energy sound recordings, popular disc jockeys, and effective promotions earned the station an important place in the city’s cultural and musical history during its heyday in the area. This article is a retrospective review […]
The Golden Age of WAEB: Allentown’s Top 40 Powerhouse in the Lehigh Valley In the vibrant tapestry of American radio history, few stations capture the essence of a community’s spirit and the dynamism of the Top 40 format quite like WAEB in Allentown, Pennsylvania, during its peak in the 1960s and early 1970s. Known as “Music Radio 79 WAEB,” this AM station, broadcasting at 790 kHz, dominated the Lehigh Valley’s […]
Stereo Quad Suzy Waud: The Voice That Rocked Ohio’s Airwaves In the vibrant mosaic of Midwest radio history, few personalities shine as brightly as Suzy Waud, the irrepressible “Stereo Quad Suzy Waud,” whose voice defined an era of Top 40 radio in Columbus, Ohio, and beyond. From her debut in 1980 at WXGT 92X (now WCOL-FM) to her triumphant return to the airwaves in 2023 on Pure Rock 105.5 WXTQ […]
The Mighty 1090: KAAY’s Top 40 Triumph in Little Rock In the pulsating heart of the 1960s and 1970s, KAAY-AM 1090, known as “The Mighty 1090,” stood as a colossus of Top 40 radio in Little Rock, Arkansas, its 50,000-watt signal blanketing much of the United States and beyond. Launched as KTHS in 1924 in Hot Springs, the station reinvented itself in 1962 under LIN Broadcasting, adopting the KAAY call […]
Howie the Hitman: From LG73’s Vancouver Airwaves to a Distinctive Voiceover Legacy By Morgan Rugby In the pulsating heart of Vancouver’s fashion district, where DJs jested that “the heels were high and the skirts were short,” CKLG AM 730—known as LG73—stood as a Top 40 titan from the 1960s to the 1990s. At its forefront was Howard Cogan, “Howie the Hitman,” whose bold voice and irreverent humor made him a […]
By Kelly Parker, Aircheck Radio Enthusiast In the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, a radio station once roared with a sound so powerful it echoed from Cape Canaveral to Cape Hatteras, captivating generations of listeners. WAPE, known as “The Big Ape,” was more than a radio station—it was a cultural cornerstone, a soundtrack to adolescence, and a beacon of community connection from its inception in 1958 through its AM heyday and […]
Jed The Fish: A Voice That Defined Los Angeles Radio April 14, 2025By Aircheck Radio We are deeply saddened to share the news that legendary Los Angeles radio personality Jed The Fish—born Edwin Jed Gould III—passed away this morning at the age of 69, following a brief battle with small-cell lung cancer. For generations of listeners in Southern California, Jed The Fish was more than a DJ—he was a defining […]
Radio Tribute Websites: Preserving the Legacy of Classic StationsBefore the rise of digital streaming, AM and FM radio stations were the pulse of music, news, and community engagement. Many iconic stations from the 1960s through the 1990s have since evolved or ceased operations. However, passionate enthusiasts and historians have created radio tribute websites to ensure their legacies endure.These online archives offer airchecks, jingles, photographs, and stories, capturing the essence of […]
For decades, WNOE was a defining voice in New Orleans radio, shaping the musical tastes of an entire generation. From its early days in the 1950s through the golden years of the 1960s and 1970s, WNOE-AM and later WNOE-FM played a critical role in broadcasting the latest hits, elevating local DJs to celebrity status, and keeping the Crescent City dancing to the beat of pop, rock, and country music. The […]
