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Ted “The Bear” Richards

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 […]

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Lee Baby Sims

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, […]

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Lynn Tolliver Jr.: Cleveland’s Legendary Broadcaster

  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 […]

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