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The Great Twin Cities Radio Wars of the 1970s: When Stations Fought for Every Last Listener By Mark Miller There was a time when the Twin Cities lived and breathed radio—when your loyalty to a station meant something, when you didn’t just listen, you committed. It was the era of radio battles, where every station fought for your ear, and the Twin Cities became one of the most competitive radio markets in America. From the booming news giant of WCCO […]
The National have confirmed that they will start recording their next album "soon". The US band released their sixth album 'Trouble Will Find Me' in 2013, more recently showcasing new song 'Roman Candle' live. A Look Back at a Revolutionary Format In the annals of radio history, few formats have left as indelible a mark as Boss Radio. This innovative approach to broadcasting, which dominated the airwaves from the mid-1960s through the 1970s, revolutionized the way stations programmed music and […]
Local Voice for Over 70 Years: The Story of KULP Radio By Glenda McGinnis-Stein When you tune into 106.7 FM or 1390 AM in Wharton County, Texas, the warm, familiar voices you hear belong to your friends and neighbors at KULP radio. For more than seven decades, this independent locally-owned station has served as a vital source of information, entertainment, and community connection for the people of El Campo and the surrounding rural communities. Founded in 1947, just as network […]
The Remarkable Journey of Mike Adams In the annals of radio history, few figures embody the spirit of the medium quite like Mike Adams. From his early days spinning records at WCOL in Columbus, Ohio, to his later career as a respected academic and radio historian, Adams’ life story is a testament to the enduring power and allure of radio. Mike Adams personal appearance at WCOL AM event Mike Adams’ journey in radio began in the early 1960s, but not […]
Mike Joseph’s Radio Legacy In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a seismic shift rocked the radio landscape. At its epicenter was Mike Joseph, a visionary programmer who breathed new life into the stagnating Top 40 format with his revolutionary “Hot Hits” approach. This innovative programming strategy not only revitalized struggling stations but also helped usher in the era of Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), leaving an indelible mark on the industry that resonates to this day. The Genesis of Hot […]
The Top 40 Battles That Defined a Generation It’s a warm summer evening in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sometime in the late 1960s. The crackle of an AM radio fills the air as teenagers cruise down Brainerd Road, windows down, their cars packed with friends. From one car, you hear the unmistakable jingle of WFLI “Jet-FLI,” the reigning king of Top 40 radio. From another, WGOW’s polished sound competes for attention. Meanwhile, a smaller but scrappy station like WMOC might cut through […]
Ted "The Bear" Richards: A Legendary Radio Career Origins and Early Career (Carolinas and Florida) Ted "The Bear" Richards, born Robert Theodore Richards, began his radio journey in 1965 at WBLR in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. He further honed his skills at WDXY in Sumter, South Carolina, and with the Armed Forces Radio network. By the early 1970s, Richards had advanced to WAPE 690 AM in Jacksonville, Florida—a dynamic Top 40 station known as "The Big Ape." There, he adopted the […]
Lee Baby Simms: The Radio Poet Who Defined an Era Lee Baby Simms wasn’t just a DJ—he was a mood, a moment, and a master of radio’s most intimate art form. His voice, hypnotic and warm, had a way of drawing listeners in, making them feel like they weren’t just part of an audience but part of a secret, late-night conversation. For three decades, from the 1960s through the 1980s, Simms was a restless presence on the airwaves, never staying […]
Lynn Tolliver Jr.: Cleveland’s Legendary Broadcaster Early Career and Entry into Radio Orrin “Lynn” Tolliver Jr. grew up in Cleveland and developed an early passion for radio. He got his start on the air in the 1970s, gaining experience at local stations in both R&B and Top 40 formats. In particular, Tolliver worked at Cleveland’s R&B outlet WJMO and at the Top 40 station WGCL, immersing himself in both sides of the musical spectrum (Cleveland Radio Legend Lynn Tolliver […]
